Reopening News/Updates (from July 2020 - June 2021 SY)
IMPORTANT Resources for Families:
- COVID-19 Parent Agreement Letter of Compliance E-Signatures
- SOMSD Procedure for Contact Tracing in the School Setting (Message from School Nurses)
- SOMSD Reopening FAQs
June 2021:
- SOMSD: LEA Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service (6/24/21)
- SOMSD Public Comment Form: Fall 2021 Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction (Submission deadline: Mon., June 14)
May 2021:
- NEW! Memorial Weekend, As a Matter of Fact, District Newsletter: Reminders & Upcoming Events (5/27/21)
- As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter: Mental Health Month, Memorial Day Weekend, Summer School Program Deadline, Updated Travel/Quarantine Guidelines, Upcoming Events and more (5/21/21)
- Revised! Message from School Nurses: Travel and Updated Quarantine Guidance for Upcoming Memorial Weekend (5/14/21)
- Local COVID Vaccination & Testing Information & Resources (5/14/21)
- As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter: TAW, Natl. Principal Day, Long Memorial Day Weekend, Annual Physicals for Students and Upcoming Events (5/7/21)
April 2021:
- New! Parent/Guardian Summer Program Interest Form - Due by Monday, April 26 (4/21)
- SOMSD School Reopening Updates for Phases 3 - 5 (April 9, 2021)
- Read COVID-19 Health-Related Rationale for SOMSD 4/9 Updated Reopening Plan (also included in the 4/9 update letter)
March 2021:
- As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter: Spring Break Updates, Reminders & Important Information (3/26/21)
- As a Matter of Fact District Newsletter: Reopening Updates, Upcoming Deadlines & Events, March 19, 2021
- Reminder: COVID-19 Parent Compliance Agreement E-Signature Required for New Incoming 6th & 9th Grade Hybrid students (3/19/21)
- Clarification on Next Phased-In Re-Entry Date, April 19th for SOMSD Families (3/19/21)
- Community Update: Grades 6 & 9 to Return for Hybrid In-Person Instruction on Monday, March 22 (3/16/21)
- Community Update: SOMSD K-2 Hybrid Return to School for Monday, March 15 (3/13/21)
- SOMEA Mediation: Update to SOMSD Families (3/9/21)
February 2021:
- Superintendent's Update: School Reopening Update (2/26/21)
- Superintendent Taylor’s Statement to the SOMSD Community from 2/22 BOE Meeting (2/23/21)
- Virtual Instruction Schedule to Begin for all Grade-Levels Beginning on Monday, February 22 (2/17/21)
- Virtual Instruction for All Students Effective February 16 (2/15/21)
- Pending: Superintendent's Video Message & Reopening Update, February 15, 2021
- New Dates: Change of Request from Virtual to Hybrid Instruction (2/5/21)
- Message from SOMSD School Nurses: Procedure for Contact Tracing in the School Setting (2/5/21)
- Superintendent's Message: District Newsletter, As a Matter of Fact (2/5/21)
January 2021:
- Hybrid Instruction to Resume on Mon., February 1: Joint Statement on Behalf of BOE, SOMEA & Administration (1/27/21)
- District Newsletter: Week in Review Update & Launch of SOMSD Covid-19 Dashboard (1/22/21)
- Superintendents' Phase 3 Reopening Video Message & Report (1/18/21)
- Important School Reopening Announcement - From the Desk of the Superintendent: Phase 3 Re-Entry Extended and Phase 4 Paused (1/12/21)
- Return to School Updates for Families: Wednesday, 1/13, District-Wide Asynchronous Day (1/11/21)
- District Newsletter: Return to School Edition: "As a Matter of Fact" (1/8/21)
December 2020:
- SOMSD School Reopening FAQs (includes general FAQs and questions from the 12/17 Live Q&A)
- SOMSD Post Town Hall Live Q&A WebEx: View Video on SOMSD YouTube Channel
- Pre-Recorded Return to School Town Hall Video (12/17)
- Return to School Town Hall Presentation: Download or View PPT Slideshow
- SOMSD School Phase-In Stages of Re-entry One-Pager (12/17)
- REMINDER: Parent/Guardian Return to School Preference Form due by Mon., Jan. 4, 2021
- Return to School Town Hall Date Change and Delivery Format Change to Pre-Recorded Webinar (12/4)
- Pre-submit questions by Thursday, 12/10
October 2020:
- Superintendent Message: School Reopening Postponed to January 19 Due to Facilities Upgrades (10/27)
- Superintendent Taylor Message to SOMSD Community: School Reopening Update (10/22)
- Phased-In Return to School Presentation (from 10/19 BOE Meeting)
- 10/19 Board of Education Meeting - View recording from 10/19 BOE meeting where Superintendent Taylor shares a comprehensive presentation regarding the details of the District’s phased-in return re-entry plan (presentation begins at the 8-minute mark)
- Return to School Update Letter (10/15)
Updates for week of December 14:
- Pre-Recorded Return to School Town Hall Video (12/17)
- Return to School Town Hall Presentation: Download or View PPT Slideshow
- January 2021 Parent/Guardian Return to School Preference Form (due by Mon., Jan. 4, 2021)
October 2020:
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Superintendent’s Message: SOMSD School Reopening Postponed to January 19th (10/26/20)
- Superintendent Taylor Video Message to SOMSD Community: November 2020 School Reopening Update being Reassessed (10/22)
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POSTPONED: PreK – 8 Return to School Academic Update Townhall WebEx- Mon., Oct. 26
- COVID Updates to the SOMSD Community (10/14)
- As a Matter of Fact: District Newsletter (10/9)
September 2020:
- Click Here: Elementary & Middle School (K-8) Schedule Adjustment Communication to Families (9/18)
- Click Here: Parent/Guardian Virtual Instruction "Best Practices" (9/18)
August 2020:
- District Newsletter: Back to School Special (9/7)
- Click here to view: Academic and Social-Emotional Virtual Town Hall WebEx Recording
- 2020 - 2021 Special Education Supplemental Guide to Virtual Instructional Guidebook
- SOMSD 2020-2021 Virtual Instruction Guidebook & School Schedule for Families
- Technology Distribution for Virtual Learning (8/27)
- SOMSD, "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter (8/21)
- South Mountain YMCA to Offer Childcare Support to District Families/Staff (8/18)
- SOMSD All Virtual Discussion - BOE Meeting Presentation (8/17)
- SOMSD Announces Shift to All-Virtual Learning for fall 2020 School Reopening (8/14)
- SOMSD “Return to School Preference” Form for Families – Submit by Friday, August 14 (8/10)
- SOMSD Announces Reopening Plan (8/7)
July 2020:
- Superintendent's Reopening Updates: Taskforce Updates, Instructional Options, New Learning Management System, Canvas, Return to School Preference Form (7/31)
- A Message from Superintendent, Dr. Ronald G. Taylor: SOMSD Rethink-Reopen Taskforce (7/15)
- SOMSD "As a Matter of Fact" Newsletter (7/10)
Return to School Preference Forms (January 2021)
To gauge where our District families currently stand, we are sending a revised version of the "Return to School Preference Form." We understand that some families may still be apprehensive about sending their children back to school during this pandemic. Knowing this, the District would like to provide parents/guardians with flexibility, but also needs to plan in advance for scheduling purposes and ensure we are abiding by social distancing requirements. Final responses will be due by: January 4, 2021
- PreK - 8 “Return to School Preference” Form:
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- PreK - 8 Return to School Preference Response Results (click here to download)
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- CHS “Return to School Preference” Form:
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- CHS Return to School Preference Form Response Results (click here to download)
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Informational Events:
To help families make a more informed decision on whether your child will attend school in-person (hybrid instruction) or continue with all-virtual instruction we are inviting the community to join us for a few upcoming virtual events. We encourage families to attend these events. If you are unable to attend, all presentations will be sent to families via email and WebEx recordings will be posted to the District website.
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- All-District Return to School Town Hall (Pre-Recorded Webinar) - December 17, 2020 - Click here to view video
- Questions for 12/17 pre-recorded Town Hall can be submitted here (submit questions by 12/10) https://bit.ly/THQuestions
- Board of Education Virtual Meeting - Monday, October 19 @ 7:30pm - View recording
- All-District Return to School Town Hall (Pre-Recorded Webinar) - December 17, 2020 - Click here to view video
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