GRANDVIEW

March 30, 2020

Dear Grandview Families:

            The staff and I met today to lay out a framework for Distance Learning. Taking into account the diversity of our families, we decided that preparing packets to be picked up would be the best avenue to provide our students continued learning opportunities.

All packets will be located in the new building for pick up. PK through 2^nd will be on the west side of the hall, each in a designated area. 3^rd through 8^th will be on the east side of the hall, each in a designated area. We will have designated pick up times for certain grades. Families with multiple children, please feel free to pick up packets for all your children at one time. The pick-up dates and times will be listed below. During the Pick Up times, NO students or other children should enter the building, nor should they be playing on the playground. Only ONE adult per family should enter the building for pick up. We are also asking that you not enter any of the classrooms. These measures are being taken to limit exposure. When returning packets, a general DROP OFF tub is at the North end of the hallway across from the office. There is also a red tray for 2020-2021 enrollment form drop off, as well as a Library Book drop off tub. All students with library books check out can turn their books in here using this tub.

We are encouraging all parents to come and pick up these packets to help students continue learning during these uncertain times. You are now your child’s teacher for the remainder of the year. We realize this is not an ideal situation for everyone, but we are doing our best to provide you with some age appropriate learning materials.

We have also included a Revised Enrollment Form to be filled out and returned. Even if you have already filled one out, we as that you please read over this one and fill it out as well. It has some new information in the top left, but we also noticed some forms were not filled out completely.

LIFETOUCH Spring Portraits, Sports, and Class Pictures – I have been in contact with our Lifetouch representative and learned that the pictures are coming out of the Dallas office. That particular office is on a shelter down alert and staff is not permitted to come in to work. We do NOT have an estimated date on when we will be receiving those pictures at this time. Should they arrive before May 11^th, we will place them in with the end of the year paperwork. If they arrive after May 11^th, we will determine the best way to get them to you at that time.

Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser – I have checked in with Ms. Heather and they are planning on having the Cinnamon Roll Orders ready for pick up on Monday, April 6^th! You may pick up your order during your designated packet pick up time listed above. If this date changes, we will let you know.

Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser – All online and paper orders (with money) are DUE Monday, April 13^th. There is an orange basket on the table down by the office that is the designated Drop Off for the paper orders. All money must be included in the envelope LABELED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME! Unlabeled Order Forms will be turned over as DONATIONS. Checks can be made payable to Grandview School. Online orders may also be placed. When ordering online, you may order from ANYTHING available on that website and have it shipped to your home. If your order is over $70, the shipping is free. Any frozen goods shipped to your home will accrue an additional $30 shipping fee due to the dry ice packing. You may have your frozen goods shipped to the school at no additional cost.  When we have a shipping date for the order shipped to the school, we will notify you as soon as possible.

The Learning Packet Pick Up Schedule is briefly outlined below:

*Monday, April 6^th: 9:00AM – 12:00PM is Pre-K thru 4^th; and 1:00PM – 4:00PM is 5^th – 8^th. Pick up Week 1 Packet and classroom materials.

*Monday, April 13^th: 9:00AM – 12:00PM is Pre-K thru 4^th; and 1:00PM – 4:00PM is 5^th – 8^th. Turn in Week 1 packet, and pick up Weeks 2 AND 3 packets.

*NO PICK UP ON Monday, April 20^th

*Monday, April 27^th: 9:00AM – 12:00PM is Pre-K thru 4^th; and 1:00PM – 4:00PM is 5^th – 8^th. Turn in Weeks 2 and 3 packets, and pick up Weeks 4 and 5 packets.

*NO PICK UP ON Monday, May 4^th

*Monday, May 11^th: 9:00AM – 12:00PM is Pre-K thru 4^th; and 1:00PM – 4:00PM is 5^th – 8^th. Drop off Weeks 4 and 5 packets, and pick up end of the year paperwork.

            Thank you for your time and understanding during these unfamiliar circumstances.

Sincerely,

Gary Wade

Superintendent