Somos Maxwell November 15, 2020
Del Escritorio del Director
I hope you and your family are well. This week at Maxwell the WMAX show relaunched. The show is conducted in Spanish and features submissions from students along with other original content. Our weekly Golden Cat Paw recipients are also featured in the program. New shows are released through the Seesaw announcements on Friday morning. A link this this past week's show is featured in this newsletter. A special thank you to Sr. Mato and Sra. Mato for producing the weekly program!
This past week the registration process for the second semester initiated. On Monday you should have received an IC message with details about completing the online registration form. Registration o cially ends today. If you have not yet submitted your responses in the registration form for each of your children, please take a moment to complete that process today. The registration link is included in this newsletter.
Last week report cards for the rst quarter were mailed. These should have arrived at your residence by now. If you did not receive the report, please contact Karen Holm-Hudson at karen.holm- [email protected].
This past week you should have received a communication from Superintendent Caulk regarding targeted services. Maxwell will wrap up our services for rst semester targeted services on Friday, November 20. Please see this newsletter for additional details about this program.
The Maxwell Family Resource Center that is shared with Ashland Elementary is here to serve our community. New this week is an order form for holiday meal items. Please continue to reach out to our FRC Coordinator, Dionne Jermeia, directly if your family has speci c needs. Please also note that the Maxwell PTA has partnered with the FRC to assist with a special Angel Tree project. Please see this newsletter for additional information.
The reporting procedures for the state in regards to COVID-19 have been enacted. Please continue to see this newsletter for details. Whether your student is learning at home or in-person, we need everyone to report.
Thank you for your partnership as we continue to strive to provide the best learning opportunities and outcomes for the students of Maxwell. Our learning community will persevere this school year as we celebrate "30 años volando alto y continuamos la aventura juntos"! Robert Crawford, Principal
Second Semester Registration
To help us prepare for the start of school in January, we need to know whether you want your children to learn remotely or whether you will be sending them back to school for in-person learning. It is critical that we have an accurate count so we can develop schedules and class assignments to best serve both groups of students.
Please click here to register your child for either in-person or remote classes starting in January. Commitments will be for the remainder of the school year.
To provide consistency for students, on-campus learning will be ve days a week. Health and safety guidelines will include mask requirements, daily temperature checks, frequent hand washing, social distancing and other healthy habits. To the extent possible, we will maximize social distancing. Depending on the number of students who return to school, we may not be able to provide six feet of distance between desks in every classroom.
Students who receive remote instruction will work with a teacher from our school, but lessons may be a mix of recorded lessons, virtual instruction, and independent work. Exact offerings will depend on the number of families who choose each option.
Our goal is to prepare a plan for a safe reopening when conditions allow. The health and safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority, so a nal decision about returning to on-campus instruction will depend on conditions on the ground related to COVID-19 as we get closer to January, and continued guidance from the state and local health department.
The deadline to communicate your registration is today. Please take a moment to share your intentions. A video is linked below to provide additional information.
Registration Form Video Explanation Carta en Español
COVID-19 Reporting
A new emergency order from the state requires that beginning Monday, September 28, all families must report if their child tests positive for COVID-19 within 24 hours of receiving the test results. The district is then required to report numbers of positive cases and numbers of quarantines to the state, regardless of whether we are learning virtually or back on campus.
To make things easier for families, FCPS has established a COVID-19 reporting team to collect all information con dentially and ensure accurate and transparent reporting. If your child tests positive for COVID-19, all you have to do is dial 859-381-FCPS (3277), email your name and phone number to [email protected], or ll out the online form at www.fcps.net/covid19. The FCPS reporting team will then complete the required process. Please note that the online link is available in multiple languages. Conferences
Report cards were mailed on Thursday, November 5. Please look for forthcoming information from your child's teacher regarding online conferences that will occur throughout the remainder of the semester.
WMAX
The award-winning WMAX show is back! Please look for new shows to be released on Fridays through the the morning Seesaw announcement. The show is conducted in Spanish and features student submissions and other engaging content. Please be sure to also note the weekly Golden Cat Paw recipients as part of the program! Please see below for the link to the latest show.
WMAX Show Friday, November 13
Targeted Services Plus
In September, the FCPS Board voted to allow small groups of elementary school students to be able to receive targeted assistance beginning the week of October 19. This provision is allowed under guidance provided by the state.
On Thursday evening you should have received a communication from Superintendent Caulk that detailed the closing of targeted services for the rst semester. Maxwell will continue services this week with Friday, November 20 serving as the last day of targeted services at school for this semester.
Library Book Pick-up Service
Pick-up library services from the school are available now! Please place your order this week for any books that you would like to pick up on Friday. You can check out books in English or Spanish.
Curbside pick-up for holds is available on Fridays, 9 am - 2 pm. Check out limit: 2 books per student You can place up to 2 items on hold using our online catalogue. If you have any question, please email [email protected]
Please see the video linked below from Sr. Mato for additional details. Video
FRC Community Support
The Maxwell Family Resource Center is operated on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Please contact Ms. Dionne Jermeia at [email protected] for services or to contribute. Please nd a link to request speci c food items for holiday meals. The food was graciously donated by Kroger! Please mark the items that you might need. Food will be distributed this Thursday and Friday. If you are still in need of a hot spot, please reach out to Ms. Jermeia for assistance.
Holiday Food Item Request List FRC November Newsletter
BSHS Spanish Tutoring
BSHS has volunteer students who are available to assist with tutoring in Spanish. The students provide the tutoring through a community service learning project. If your student could bene t from online tutoring with once of the volunteers, please contact Alicia Vinson at [email protected]. Please be sure to include voluntarios 2020-2021 in the subject title of the e-mail so that the communication is directed to the appropriate area for response.
Maxwell Website & Technology Assistance
The Maxwell website contains content designed to assist families in accessing the technology we will be using during NTI-2DL. Please nd here a direct link to the technology/software support tutorials for families. Students and families can get assistance with technology issues by calling the help desk at 859-381-4410.
C3 Program
Maxwell will be participating in a new initiative called C3 (Caring, Connected, Community) that is designed to intentionally connect Fayette County Public Schools’ staff and students to create a more caring and culturally a rming community. Each family received a copy of the program brochure during the Maxwell Pick-up Party. Please nd below a link to the program brochure. '
C3 Brochure
Through the program a Maxwell staff member will be connected to which will be implemented in a limited number of schools this year.
Get Help
The district has established a referral system for basic needs and social emotional/mental health. Please see the link below to submit a request.
Referral form
Lunch Services during NTI-2DL
Anyone 18 years of age and younger is now eligible to receive free meals at any of the district's 50 school feeding sites and the connected community locations. Regardless of where your children go to school or whether your family quali es for free or reduced lunch, all families can get FREE meals for children aged 18 and younger. Children do not need to be present.
Breakfast and lunch are available at 50 pick-up school locations and partner community sites every Monday and Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. On Mondays, FCPS will distribute two breakfasts and two lunches. On Wednesdays, FCPS will distribute three breakfasts and three lunches. Meals are a mix of ready-to-eat and heat-to-eat options. While Maxwell is not a pick-up site, please click here for a listing of locations.
Find more information at the district's website here.
News from the Maxwell PTA! The PTA is proud to assist Maxwell's Family Resource Center in getting the word out about this year's Angel Tree Toy Drive. This drive will support Maxwell families in need with gifts for the holidays. If you are able, please consider donating an item. Your generosity will directly bene t a child at Maxwell. Thank you! Access the list here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45ACA722A7FC1-maxwell The last day to sign up for a donation slot is November 25th. The deadline for dropping off donations is December 14th. Items can be dropped off at Maxwell any day of the week from 9am-4pm. Questions? Contact FRC Coordinator Dionne Jermeia at [email protected]
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Maxwell Elementary, Escuela de Inmersión en Español, es una comunidad de aprendizaje comprometida con la igualdad, la competencia académica para todos y la adquisición de la lengua española con el n de que sus alumnos tengan éxito en una sociedad global.