January 25, 2021 - January 29, 2021
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I am so excited to welcome back our first set of students (PK-2 & AUT & EBD) students back to F2F instruction on Monday, January 25th. We have about 85 students arriving on Monday (These are the families that have elected In-Person by the Dec 21st deadline). The remaining students in Grades 3 - 5 (60) will return on February 8th. All of our teaching staff will be teaching from their classrooms starting on January 25th and we will return to our tradition school schedule of 8am - 2:30pm with out doors opening as early as 7:30am.
If you did not sign your child up for F2F instruction, DO NOT SEND them to school on Monday, YOU WILL have to pick them up. The next declaration is February 15 - March 1.
No parents or visitors will be allowed in our classrooms or hallways during this time. Any parent concerns will be addressed in the front office only, or preferably via phone or email. Please be reminded that APS policy states that ALL persons entering an APS Facility must be screened (temp check) and wear a mask that covers their face and nose.
Parents of F2F students should also complete an attestation daily before sending your child to school. Click the graphic below to complete, or use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y5xc82bu
Our Virtual students will also be on our traditional schedule in either an all Virtual Instruction Model or a Simultaneous (Virtual and F2F) model. Virtual students should be logged into their classrooms no later than 8am daily, with a preference to 7:45am. This will allow them to participate/observe any Homeroom rituals like Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and attendance.
For those families that are returning their children to a face to face model of instruction, please be sure to review our Return to Learn Playbook. This is a live document that is updated as needed. Also, I want to remind families that if you didn't make an election during the window in December, your child is automatically enrolled in Site-Based Virtual and that cannot be changed.
The teachers and staff at Kimberly have been working very hard to make this the BEST YEAR YET for your youngsters. We believe that 'Virtually, We Can Do Anything!'
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Return+Learn Parent Update
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1/25/21
Gr PK - 2 & AUT/EBD Students Return F2F
7:30a - 2:30p
1/27/21
Asynchronous Wednesday
Kimberly GO Team Meeting
4:00p - 5:30p
2/3/21
Asynchronous Wednesday
NPU-R Community Meeting
7:00p - 9:00p
2/8/21
Gr 3 - 5 Students Return F2F
7:30a - 2:30p
2/10/21
Asynchronous Wednesday
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Immunization and Care Mobile Updates
To ensure that no student who wishes to return to face to face instruction is prohibited from doing so because of immunization non-compliance, APS has partnered with the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to provide immunizations to students ages 4 and up who are Medicaid eligible. No appointment is necessary, and students will immunized on a first come, first served basis. You can attend any of the locations.
(ENG Flyer / SPA Flyer)
Pre-K Applications Accepted (Jan 11 - March 15, 2021)
Do you know a child who will be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2021? If so, consider taking advantage of a great opportunity to ensure kindergarten readiness. The Atlanta Public Schools Pre-K Program lottery will soon open for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. through March 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Seats will be filled through a random electronic lottery drawing on March 26, 2021. Results from the drawing are emailed to applicants after a verification process is complete. Pending official verification, the release of the lottery results could be delayed. Our free, full-day Pre-K program prepares 4-year-olds for kindergarten and provides an early path to college and career. Visit EnrollEarlyATL.com to learn more.
CurbSmart - After School Dismissal Process
As a result of COVID-19 we have to implement new policies and procedures for student arrival and dismissal. CurbSmart is an easy-to-use app that instantly synchronizes pick-up lane arrivals, allowing school administrators inside and outside to coordinate the safe and organized release of students after school. Administrators use the application by entering hang tag numbers into a smartphone or other device in which Inside Administrators view a list of student names on another device at a location where they release the students.
In an effort to provide the safest and most efficient release of students from our school, please be advised of the following rules and procedures:
- You’ll be issued a hangtag with a number. Please display this hangtag in your vehicle’s dashboard or from the rear-view mirror so it is clearly visible for entry by the administrator.
You can view a video about CurbSmart HERE.
Hawks at Home Live
Hawks at Home is a virtual hub of basketball, fitness & dance content, interactive program offerings and educational resources that students, teachers, parents, coaches and athletic directors can access for FREE to support physical, social and emotional learning objectives.
Hawks at Home LIVE, a virtual fitness and basketball workout, is a popular after school extracurricular activity and is easy to access. We invite you to share the Hawks at Home LIVE information and promo kit resources with your students, teachers, coaches and parents.
Georgia Arbor Day Art & Essay Contest
You and your child can win prizes (including monetary!) by submitting artwork into Trees Atlanta's 4th annual Georgia Arbor Day Art + Essay Contest. This year's theme is Wildlife and Trees in the City. Students are encouraged to use their creativity to interpret/show us what the theme means to them. The deadline is February 16th 2021 with winners being notified and announced on social media on February 19th 2021 (Georgia Arbor Day). The official flier and contest guide.
Black History Month (Virtual) Reading Challenge
The Fulton County Library System will be having a Black History Reading Challenge from February 1 - 28. Students can get books through the Libby app or through Curbside Service at the Public Libray. Click the graphic to be taken to Beanstack or go to www.fulcolibrary.org.
Here Comes the Bus (App)
Starting January 25, APS Transportation Department will roll out the new bus app.
Sign Up Instructions:
- Download Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com
- Click the "Sign Up" button
- Enter school code 87794 and click "Next" followed by "Confirm"
- Complete the "User Profile" box
- Under "My Students," click "Add." Enter your child's last name and student ID number
- Once you confirm your information, you're ready to begin
Temperature Checks Daily at Home (FLUency)
Kimberly Elementary School is partnering with KINSA Fluency School Health Program to get FREE digital thermometers for all of our families. When we return to F2F learning, all students will have to be screened for COVID/FLU symptoms, and one of the characteristics is a fever. This resource will help parents make the best decision for their child prior to sending them to school each day.
- Text FLUency to 900900. Open the link to download the free KINSA app
- Finish signing up with your school in the KINSA app
- Check your email
Get signed up today! Order your FREE thermometer today!
Parent Portal Access
Parents of students in grades K–12 have access to class schedules, attendance records and grades through the Parent Portal, an easy-to-use, secure communications tool for the district. Additionally, the Parent Portal enables parents to verify household information, including email, home address and telephone numbers.
What you'll need before registering:
- Your child's Student Number (It can be found on your student's report card or transcript.)
- The last four digits of your child's Social Security Number (SSN) or the SSN-like number* assigned to your child.
*If you did not provide your child's SSN at enrollment/registration, they were assigned an SSN-like number. To receive the last four digits of that number, you will need to contact your child's school.
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Morning Announcements (1/25/21 - 1/29/21)
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