Tuesday, January 12, 2021
COVID LETTER TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY: Tuesday, January 12, 2021:
END OF THE SECOND QUARTER: The end of the second quarter is Friday, January 15th. Please check your child's grades on the Home Access Center. Students should submit all missing assignments they have for the 2nd Quarter by Friday, January 15th.
THE WATTS STAFF IS EXCITED TO WELCOME STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH!
PLAN FOR RETURN TO IN-PERSON LEARNING: RETURN TO IN-PERSON LEARNING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH: The district plans to resume in-person learning on Tuesday, January 19th. If you plan to change your child's learning location (from in-person to remote or remote to in-person) it is important for you to contact me by email or phone. Please contact me as soon as you make a decision. If your child has been on full-remote all year and DID NOT attend Watts last year be sure to mention that information. We would like to offer a self-guided tour to students new to Watts- meaning that they were not here for our 5 weeks of In-Person learning AND they did not attend Watts last year.
You can email me at brian.miller@centerville.k12.oh.us or you can call (937) 434-0370.
Thank You!
DAILY SCHEDULES FOR ALL STUDENTS STARTING TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH: We will be continuing with the block schedule at this time. These are the same schedules we followed when we were in-person at the start of the second quarter in October. We will continue with remote learning on Wednesdays. Additional information regarding the return to in-person learning will be shared later.
DAILY SCHEDULES FOR 3RD QUARTER
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION: Bus route information can be viewed on the Home Access Center under the registration tab.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS: EVERYONE ENTERING WATTS MIDDLE SCHOOL MUST WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. PLEASE HELP US KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE! IF YOU ARE SICK PLEASE STAY HOME!: The health and safety of all staff and students is our number one priority. Our guiding safety priorities are the following:
●Face coverings are required. There are no exceptions.
●Social distancing will be practiced as much as possible
●Everyone should wash hands or use hand sanitizer often
●Supplies and surfaces will be sanitized after each use
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Stay home if you're sick! You can Zoom into classes if you are staying home due to illness.
Follow the daily home screening checklist each day before entering school or the bus.
School Reopening Information For Parents
LUNCH/BREAKFAST PACKS: The standard school lunch will continue to be free of charge to all students in Centerville City Schools. Breakfast packs will continue to be made available for all students during advisory.
BACKPACKS: Lockers will not be used when students return in-person. Students will need to bring their backpack with supplies and their chromebook each day.
COATS: Weather permitting, we will continue to go outside for breaks and recess. It is important that students dress appropriately for the winter temperatures. It can also be cooler in the building as a result of students going outside more frequently.
MY CHILD IS NOT RIDING A BUS: WHAT WILL DROP OFF/PICK UP LOOK LIKE: It is best to ride the bus if one has been assigned to you. The earliest drop off time will be 8:30 A.M. Dismissal will be staggered to avoid a crowd of students going to buses. Please be patient with this process! It will go slow at first, and no one should be in a hurry! Be respectful of school staff, students, and other members of the Watts community. There are over 20 buses, and a lot of other traffic to manage. Please review that traffic pattern map.
All students must cross at the crosswalk for parent pick up
All traffic moves one way
Please don't drive the opposite direction- this is dangerous
TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE: 11:40 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Students will be going outside for a mask break during lunch time. From 11:40 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. the parking lot on the south side of the building will not be accessible to traffic. Cones will be blocking through traffic. Vehicles will need to exit out the entrance during this time only.
CHROMEBOOKS/DEVICES: Students have been reminded to charges their device at home each day. Students need to bring their device and charger to school each day.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Students taking physical education should come to school dressed for class. The locker rooms are closed at this time. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Students will be going outside.
SCHOOL EMAIL: Students should check their school email as part of their daily routine.
TECH HELP: There is district technology support available at TECH HELP. Click on the link and it will take you to the Parent Resources page. If you click on Technology Help Desk for Families you will see a link to ZOOM support or a link you can use to ask for support.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK: Attention all 7th & 8th grade middle school students who are interested in running track this year. We are asking you to fill in the interest sheet (link below) so that we can begin to send out information when it becomes available. The season starts on Monday March 2nd and you will need to have all paper work filled out and turned-in prior to the start of the season. Any questions, please contact Brent Ullery in the athletic department at CHS at brent.ullery@centerville.k12.oh.us.
SCHOOL CONTACTS:
Brian Miller, Principal: brian.miller@centerville.k12.oh.us
Arleen Petty, School Counselor: arleen.petty@centerville.k12.oh.us
Jennifer Deaton, School Secretary: jennifer.deaton@centerville.k12.oh.us
Staff Contact Information: https://www.centerville.k12.oh.us/schools/watts/contact
CENTERVILLE CITY SCHOOLS OFFICIAL 2020 - 2021 UPDATED CALENDAR:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Friday, January 15- End of Second Quarter
Monday, January 18- Martin Luther King Day- No School
Tuesday, January 19- Return to In-Person Learning
Friday, January 22- Final 2nd Quarter Grades Updated on Home Access Center at 5:00 p.m.
SCHOOL CONTACTS:
Brian Miller, Principal: brian.miller@centerville.k12.oh.us
Arleen Petty, School Counselor: arleen.petty@centerville.k12.oh.us
Jennifer Deaton, School Secretary: jennifer.deaton@centerville.k12.oh.us
Staff Contact Information: https://www.centerville.k12.oh.us/schools/watts/contact
COUNSELING AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS: The mental health and overall wellness of our students continues to be a priority. As a district team, we will be available to check in with you, our families and students, as needs or concerns arise, just as we would if we were in the building.
During this time, email and phone will be our primary method of communication. You can expect a response from us to your email on weekdays within 24 hours. You may also email your counselor to request a virtual meeting.
If you, your student, or a peer is experiencing more extensive or crisis-related concerns (such as severe depression, self-harm, harm to others, or suicidal ideation), please contact one of the following resources:
Crisis Care: (937) 224-4646
Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
Drug and Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Dayton Children's Crisis Center for students 17 or younger: (937) 641-3000
Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-midnight
Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.-midnight
Visit the ER during other times:
Miami Valley Hospital ER if 18 or older: (937) 438-2400
Kettering Medical Center ER if 18 or order: (937) 298-4331
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