School Reopening 2020-2021, Frequent Updates & COVID-19 Information

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4-DAYS A WEEK INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL PRESENTATION

WELCOME BACK INFORMATION REVIEW

We created this "Welcome Back Information Review" page with short informational reviews, videos and other helpful reminders. We hope you find this helpful.

the video below provides a nice, clear overview of the hybrid model:

Should you have questions, please feel free to email BY CLICKING ON THE ICON BELOW.

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Resources

UPDATES & COMMUNICATIONS

April 7th, 2021, Weekly Updates

Sacred Heart University programs for Griswold residents & GPS Employees

April 7th, 2021, Notice to the Community

April 6th, 2021, Notice to the Community

April 1st, 2021, Weekly Update

April 7th, 2021, Attendance and Engagement Strategies and Practices for Multilingual Families

March 26th, 2021, Weekly Update

Lt. Governor's Coding Challenge

CareerConn2021 Event for all interested GHS Students

March 19th, 2021, Weekly Update

March 19th, 2021, Notice to the Community

March 10th, 2021, Weekly Update

March 8th, 2021, Notice to the Community

March 5th, 2021, Weekly Update

Week of March 8th, 2021: Parents Forums on 4-Days a Week Instructional Model

February 25th, 2021, Weekly Update

CSDE Support Series for Families

February 25th, 2021, Letter from Superintendent Sean McKenna

February 18th, 2021, Weekly Update

Budget Public Forums

February 12th, 2021, Notice to the Community

February 10th, 2021, Weekly Update

February 4th, 2021, Weekly Update

February 5th, 2021, Farm to Family Food Event in Jewett City

February 2nd, 2021, Notice to the Community

February 1st, 2021, Notice to the Community

January 29th, 2021, Notice to the Community

January 28th, 2021, Weekly Update

January 28th, 2021, Notice to the Community

January 27th, 2021, Notice to the Community

January 21st, 2021, Weekly Update

Information on CT LEARNING HUB

Information for February 5th, 2021, Webinar on PK-3 Learning Contexts

January 21st, 2021, Notice to Return to the Hybrid Model

January 15th, 2021, Weekly Update

January 14th, 2021, Update on Remote Learning through 1/25

January 13th, 2021, Notice to the Community

January 11th, 2021, Notice to the Community (GES & GMS)

January 8th, 2021, Weekly Update

January 8th, 2021, Notice to the Community (GES)

January 8th Notice to Move to Full Distance Learning for 1/11

January 7th, 2021, Notice to the Community (GES)

January 7th, 2021, Notice to the Community (GHS)

Connecticut State Department of Educational Professional Support Series for Families, January 12th, 2021

January 5th, 2021, Notice to the Community

January 2nd, 2021, Weekly Update

December 23rd, 2020, Weekly Update

December 22nd, 2020, Important Updates MEMO

December 18th, 2020, Weekly Update

December 15th, 2020, Notice to the Community

Farm to Families, Food Distribution Event on Wednesday, December 16th

December 12th, 2020 Notice about Move to Full Remote Learning

December 11th, 2020, Notice to the Community

December 11th, 2020, MEMO on Weather-Related Closings

December 10th, 2020, Notice to the Community

Weekly Update, Released December 9th, 2020

Farm to Families, Food Box Distribution Event on Thursday, December 10th

Letter inviting Griswold students to participate in "Thoughtexchange"

December 8th, 2020, Letter on "Thoughtexchange" for Students, Grades 5-12

December 7th, 2020, Notice to the Community

December 3rd Farm to Family Flyer for 12/4 Event

Weekly Update, Released December 2nd, 2020

Griswold Youth & Family Services Annual Snowflake (reverse) Parade

Connecticut State Department of Education Professional Support Series for Families, 12/8 & 12/11

November 24th, 2020

November 24th, 2020, Letter about GMS Principal

Employee of the Quarter

November 12th, 2020

11/12/20 Notice About Positive Case

November 12th, 2020, Notice to Continue Remote Learning for 11/16 & 11/17

November 11th, 2020

November 10th, 2020

11/10/20 Notice About Positive Cases

Testing Recommendations Letter

November 3rd, 2020, Travel Advisory Later

November 2nd, 2020

November 2nd, 2020 GoGuardian Letter to Families

October 27th, 2020, Announcement

October 26th, 2020

October 23rd, 2020

October 22nd, 2020

Information about EPA WEBINAR on LEAD

Workshops for Families offered by our Technology Department

October 13th, 2020

October 13th, 2020, Letter/Notice from Superintendent McKenna regarding Remote Learning until October 23rd, 2020

UCFS Information on Free COVID Testing

September 30th, 2020

September 29th, 2020

September 29th, 2020, Letter about NWEA MAP Testing

September 28th, 2020

September 25th, 2020

Griswold Sports Network

September 24th, 2020

September 23rd, 2020

September 23rd, Letter from Superintendent McKenna

NEW SURVEY FOR 4-DAYS A WEEK LEARNING MODEL

LOCAL COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION

We encourage parents/guardians/stakeholders to directly communicate with the appropriate GPS party: A specific school, a specific department and/or a specific administrator. A direct line of communication is important. We are here to help you.

Office of the Superintendent

Phone: 860-376-7600

Superintendent of Schools, Sean P. McKenna : smckenna@griswoldpublicschools.org

Griswold Elementary School

Phone: 860-376-7610

Joe Bordeau, Principal: jbordeau@griswoldpublicschools.org

Jackie Love, Assistant Principal:

jlove@griswoldpublicschools.org

Tonia Soper, School Nurse

tsoper@griswoldpublicschools.org

Griswold Middle School

Phone: 860-376-7630

Glenn LaBossiere, Principal:

glabossiere@griswoldpublicschools.org

Louis Zubek, Assistant Principal:

lzubek@griswoldpublicschools.org

Renee Normandie, School Nurse

rnormandie@griswoldpublicschools.org

Griswold High School

Phone 860-376-7640

Erin Palonen, Principal

epalonen@griswoldpublicschools.org

Marceline Macrino, Assistant Principal

mmacrino@griswoldpublicschools.org

Denise Tedeschi, School Nurse

dtedeschi@griswoldpublicschools.org

DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS

Steve Cravinho, Campus Athletics & Facilities Director
- scravinho@griswoldpublicschools.org
Griswold Bus Company (STA)
- 860-376-2860
Tom O’Connor, Food Services Director
- toconnor@griswoldpublicschools.org
- 860-376-7670
Jill Curioso, Technology Director
- jcurioso@griswoldpublicschools.org
- 860-376-7660
Christopher Champlin, Director of Special Education
- cchamplin@griswoldpublicschools.org
Carol Nugent & Corrine Wallace, Administrative Assistants to Chris Champlin
- cnugent@griswoldpublicschools.org
- cwallace@griswoldpublicschools.org
- 860-376-7650

PREVIOUS DISTRICT SPONSORED INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS

GPS Schedule on Informational Sessions for Parents & Students on Hybrid Model

INFORMATION FOR UPCOMING PTO-SPONSORED FORUMS

GES PTO session

GMS PTO session

GHS PTO session

REOPENING SCHOOLS PLAN: Draft to Version 5.0

MARCH 8TH, 2021

Revised Plan, Version 5.0

SEPTEMBER 15th, 2020

Revised Plan, Version 4.0: Hybrid Learning Model

AUGUST 24TH, 2020

Revised Plan, Version 3.0: Hybrid Learning Model

August 6TH, 2020

July 24th 2020, Weekly Update

jULY 23, 2020Submitted Plan

jULY 15, 2020

Draft of Operational Plan (this is not a final draft)

CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PLAN

Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut's Plan to Learn and Grow Together

Addendum 1: Temporarily Opting into Voluntary Remote Learning Due to COVID-19

Addendum 2: COVID Guidance and Considerations for Preschool Located in Public Schools

Addendum 3: Fall Reopening Resource Document for Students with High Needs

Addendum 4: Interim Guidance for Decision-Making Regarding the Use of In-Person, Hybrid (Blended), or Remote Learning Models in Connecticut Schools during COVID-19

Addendum 5: Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Connecticut School Districts

Addendum 6: Reopening Guidance for Educating Students with Disabilities

Addendum 7: COVID-19 Reopening Considerations for Connecticut K-12 Music Programs

Addendum 8: Fire and School Safety During COVID-19

Addendum 9: Contact Tracing Scenarios in Schools

Addendum 10: Reframing and Reopening: School Discipline Amidst COVID-19 Guidance

Addendum 11: Interim Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings in Schools during COVID-19

Addendum 12: Reimagining CT Classrooms: Planning the Instructional Time for Remote Learning in Hybrid and Full Remote Models

Addendum 13: Guidance and Considerations for School Nutrition Programs for School Year 2020-2021

Addendum 14: Supporting Student Attendance and Engagement during Hybrid or Remote Learning

FAQs

FORMS

RESEARCH, DATA & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19

CDC INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES & HELP AREA

Letter Regarding Atlantic Broadband Internet offer

Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the school year begins, we realize that some parents are trying to navigate and learn how to use programs and or devices that the students are using in the classrooms. We are here to support you at this time. We have established a Help Desk Line for you to be able to receive help should you need it. The number is 860-376-7662. Please feel free to call the Help Desk Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Please understand if we don't answer your call we may be on the line helping another family but we will be happy to call you back as soon as we can so please feel free to leave us a message. We thank you in advance for your patience.

Attached is the Griswold Public School Districts 1:1 policy for your review .

This must be signed Parent Form and returned the first day your student attends and they will receive their device. If your child borrowed a device when school closed in the spring and has not returned it, then no device will be given.

If your child is opting out and strictly doing distance learning, then you will be receiving a phone call to set up a time to pick up a device from our technology staff for your convenience.

We look forward to working with you as we embark on this wonderful new opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact one of us at your convenience.

Respectfully,

Jill Curioso

Technology Director

Griswold Public Schools

Jcurioso@griswoldpublicschools.org

860-376-7660

Griswold Public Schools will be utilizing google classroom along with other platforms to provide classroom instruction.

Students will be provided technology devices to allow for safe use and ease of access as needed.All Chromebooks use GoGuardian software to monitor and filter the students' activity on the device. Our goal is to provide a safe and user friendly experience.

To request technology support please email Jcurioso@griswoldpublicschools.org

Blended Learning Solutions

Flexible planning for distance learning
and the eventual return of students.

Learn More

Teacher Resources

Webinars, study guides and tips
for teachers.

Learn More

Parents and Students

Attendance check-in for parents and students with a blended learning schedule.

Learn More

FOOD SERVICES

September 9th, 2020

Update from Tom O'Connor, Director of Food Services

August 28th, 2020

Update from Tom O'Connor, Director of Food Services

August 11th, 2020, Update from Director of Food Services, Tom O'Connor

Dear Families:

Please find the attached free and reduce meal application for the 2020-2021 school year. Please complete and return to this email or the address at the bottom of the application. You can also return to any of the schools main office if needed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 860-376-7685.

Free & Reduced Lunch Form

School Reopening 2020-2021, Frequent Updates & COVID-19 Information

Resources

UPDATES & COMMUNICATIONS

NEW SURVEY FOR 4-DAYS A WEEK LEARNING MODEL

LOCAL COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION

WELCOME BACK VIDEOS

DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION

REOPENING SCHOOLS PLAN: Draft to Version 5.0

CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PLAN

FAQs

FORMS

RESEARCH, DATA & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19

Toolkit for Young Adults: 15 to 21

CDC INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES & HELP AREA

Blended Learning Solutions

Teacher Resources

Parents and Students

FOOD SERVICES

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWS

ATHLETICS