🚨🛑 Parents, please complete this survey ONLY IF you want to change the instructional setting for your child(ren) beginning in January. For example, if they are virtual now and you want them to be face-to-face in January OR they are on the hybrid model now and you want them to be virtual in January. The survey closes on November 13th at 3pm and changes cannot be requested after that. Please complete it once for each child IF you want their instructional setting to change. 🚨🛑 http://bit.ly/InstSet
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Attention Parents and Families- Due to the weather this morning, we are experiencing periodic power and Internet outages. This may cause brief disruptions in virtual instruction.
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
🐊GES Parents- In case you missed tonight's phone call, here's the information🐊 🐊Monday is the last day of the first nine weeks. Any work that needs to be made up or completed should be done ASAP. The 2nd nine weeks begins on Tuesday. 🐊Parent Teacher Conferences- Be sure to sign up for a conference. Hybrid students would have brought home a form. Virtual students should have gotten a digital form through email or the teacher may have called you. Parent Teacher Conferences are on Monday, November 2nd from 12:00-7:30 pm. There will be no school for students- hybrid or virtual- on that day. All conferences will be virtual- no conferences will be held at the school. 🐊2nd Grade Virtual Students- CogAT and ITBS Testing will continue this Wednesday, 10/28, from 8:00-12:00. Please be sure to drop off and pick up your students on time. 🐊Fall Read Alouds by Mr. Dukes- If your children want to listen to some good books being read by a very animated reader, click this link https://sites.google.com/newberry.k12.sc.us/gator-videos/fall-books Mr. Dukes is reading these books with great excitement, animation, and using good voice- modeling what good readers should sound like! 🐊Pumpkin Day- Parents of hybrid students in PreK-3rd grades and Mrs. Summers' and Mrs. Coleman's classes, our Pumpkin Day is Thursday, October 29 for Cohort 1 and Friday, October 30 for Cohort 2. Please send $5 by Tuesday so students can get a pumpkin from Lever Farms and get lunch from Sonic. 🐊Thank you for all you do to ensure your children have what they need and for making sure they do what they are supposed to do. We cannot do this alone. The Gallman Gator Family is working and learning together! We hope you have a chomp, chomp, chomp Gatoriffic week!
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
❗️❗️Attention Parents! Make your voice heard!❗️❗️ Today is the last day to complete this survey! Please complete it once for each child (if you have 2 children, complete it 2 times). The School District of Newberry County (SDNC) is considering a transition from a hybrid schedule to a 4-day in-person instructional schedule. The transition will occur in multiple phases, beginning with students in elementary grades and students with special learning needs. Please click the link below to respond to the Phased in Return Survey – https://forms.gle/fuS4iFjgrZ9fKb1c9 This survey will close on October 16, 2020. Please complete one survey per student.
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Today's the last day to nominate for SIC! We are still accepting nominations of GES Parents to be on the School Improvement Council (SIC)! Please nominate yourself or another GES Parent to serve on this committee! Nominations are due by Thursday, October 15th. https://forms.gle/sLjXPFtH2w96eKLQ8
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Due to the internet outage in the county, as a result of AT&T cutting a line, the district is also experiencing internet issues. However, classes will be held for all N1 students. We are aware that many of our students are experiencing outages and will adjust attendance accordingly. We will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day and provide updates. This outage also affects the phone lines at GES. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Parents, please take some time to review the most recent changes to the Parent/Guardian Toolkit for Reopening. The changes are on Page 12 English ; Page 13 Spanish, pages 42 & 43 and are listed below. Plexiglass Use in Schools - Per DHEC Consistent with its existing policy, DHEC is providing further information regarding use of plexiglass barriers between students. As noted in the COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions for School Officials from August 14, 2020, appropriate plexiglass use, combined with other measures, allows for shorter distances for social distancing. In scenarios in which students are seated closer apart than six feet, the students would not be considered close contacts when: 1. appropriate plexiglass is utilized, and 2. distance between students is at least three feet apart, and 3. the students are wearing cloth face coverings or face masks that cover the nose and mouth (the plexiglass does not serve as a substitute to mask-wearing). Plexiglass is considered appropriately sized and utilized if it surrounds three sides (the front and two sides) of the edges of the student’s desk and extends at least a foot above each child’s head when seated at the desk and at least a foot beyond the end of the desk on either side. There may be acceptable other configurations, as determined on an individual basis by DHEC. If the above requirements are not met when using plexiglass to allow for shorter distances for social distancing, then those within 6 feet for a cumulative of 15 minutes would be considered a close contact and would have to be quarantined. Page 33 Note:Those who test positive by a PCR (mouth or throat swab) test or similar viral test but do not have symptoms will be required to stay out of school until ten (10) days* after the specimen was collected. *Note: some people who test positive may be required to extend the isolation period to twenty (20) days. Their doctor will need to determine if this is necessary. Page 23 Either a negative PCR or Antigen test (mouth or nose swab) *If your provider does a follow up send off PCR test, your child must stay out of school until those results are received. OR Medical evaluation determines that symptoms were likely due to another cause (e.g. sore throat due to strep throat) In this case, your student can return when they meet criteria for that condition. Statement to return to school should say that symptoms not due to COVID-19 and were likely due to another cause. The alternate diagnosis must be listed. Page 42 and 43 *The above italicized note regarding time on day 1 of quarantine does not apply. Day 14 is considered a full day of quarantine regardless of time of contact on day 1. English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dn6ukwp47Myf843ZSetDDBUKPugPtIVP/view?usp=sharing Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ynfBEAZAkbAzBq_aqEQxvomMvlmlaFRN/view?usp=sharing
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
🐊Attention GES Families🐊 In case you missed tonight's phone call- here's all the information! 🐊Mrs. Hunter apologizes for not calling the past two weeks. She had surgery and has been out recovering. She is excited to be back in the Swamp this week! 🐊Self-Screen for COVID-19 Symptoms- Remember to self-screen your children each morning before sending them to school. If they have been a close contact to a positive case of COVID-19 or are have symptoms, please do not send them to school and contact Nurse Fran immediately at 803-321-2655. 🐊Please be sure your child is turning in work each day. Hybrid students should be completing and turning in assignments for the days they are not in school. Virtual students should be submitting assignments daily. This directly affects their attendance. Please contact your child's teacher if you have questions. 🐊School Improvement Council- We need to nominate SIC (School Improvement Council) members. You may nominate yourself or another GES parent that you think would help us improve GES. Visit this link to nominate someone by Thursday, October 15th: https://forms.gle/KE3Z6MfeowftX3Mk6 🐊The School District of Newberry County is considering a transition from a hybrid schedule to a 4-day in-person schedule. The transition will occur in multiple phases, beginning with students in elementary grades and students with special learning needs. Please complete one survey per student (if you have 2 students, you will complete it 2 times) by Friday, October 16th. The link to the survey is: https://forms.gle/fuS4iFjgrZ9fKb1c9 🐊Please make sure you complete both of these surveys to ensure your voice is heard! Be sure to read the surveys carefully to make sure you understand what you are agreeing to. 🐊Thank you for all you have done to support your children at Gallman during these uncertain times. We appreciate you! We hope you have a chomp, chomp, chomp Gatoriffic week!
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
We are still accepting nominations of GES Parents to be on the School Improvement Council (SIC)! Please nominate yourself or another GES Parent to serve on this committee! Nominations are due by Thursday, October 15th. https://forms.gle/sLjXPFtH2w96eKLQ8
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
The School District of Newberry County (SDNC) is considering a transition from a hybrid schedule to a 4-day in-person instructional schedule. The transition will occur in multiple phases, beginning with students in elementary grades and students with special learning needs. Please click the link below to respond to the Phased in Return Survey – https://forms.gle/fuS4iFjgrZ9fKb1c9 This survey will close on October 16, 2020. Please complete one survey per student.
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Attention Parents
The Office of Child Nutrition has released some changes to the Meal Program for eLearning and Virtual days. Hybrid Students will continue to receive meals on Monday/Tuesday for their eLearning Days for FREE. Virtual Students no longer have to sign up to pick up meals on Wednesdays. These will be available to students without signing up and they are FREE. Meal pick-up is on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm at the back of the cafeteria. Students (and children under 18) should be in the car when picking up meals. For more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iNGmSFveFpM40dXk0ECCpSmwNzusEDJ2/view?usp=sharing
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Take the Meals
Don't forget- Nominations of GES Parents to be on the School Improvement Council (SIC) are due by Friday, September 18th. Nominate (self-nominations are accepted) someone by using the form: https://forms.gle/sLjXPFtH2w96eKLQ8
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Don't Forget
We have no internet at the school, therefore we can’t do any live meets or update assignments. Make sure you work on any independent work that you may need to finish.
over 3 years ago, Boundary Street Elementary
🐊Attention Parents of Hybrid Students🐊 Here's the information from tonight's weekly phone call: 🐊Attendance is tied to students completing work on eLearning Days (the 3 days when your child is not in school). The days they are not in school are not free days. They must complete the work sent by teachers. If a child consistently does not complete work, it will be counted as absences, so please make sure your child is doing what teachers are assigning on the off days. 🐊Please make sure school issued devices come to school fully charged EVERY DAY. This is not an option. 🐊If you have questions about your child's class, please contact your child's teacher. Please be mindful that teachers have families also, so emails, calls, and texts should be during normal business hours. Teachers will respond during their working hours. 🐊Students have been doing an excellent job wearing masks. Please continue to encourage them to wear masks every day and to be sure to practice social distancing. 🐊Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home each day. Make sure they know which bus they ride (Gator 1, Gator 2, Gator 3, or Gator 4). If the drop off address changes for bus riders, parents must complete a new bus contract. If there are transportation changes, there must be a note written in the child's agenda. 🐊Thank you for your hard work, patience, and support as we have ventured into a new school year. Each week is getting better. You are appreciated and we hope you have a chomp, chomp, chomp Gatoriffic Day!
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
🖱Attention Parents of Virtual Students🖱 Here's the information from tonight's weekly phone call: 🖱Laptop Covers- We still have a few 3rd-5th grade students who have not picked up laptop covers. You may do this between 8am and 3pm. 🖱School Supplies- Be sure to pick up your child's school supplies if you have not done so already. We are supplying a white board and a dry erase marker for our virtual students to use during live lessons with teachers. 🖱Attendance is tied to students logging in to Schoology each day and attending the live Google Meetings held by teachers. Students MUST join class during the live sessions and stay logged in to the class the entire time. Leaving early while the teacher is providing instruction will count as an absence. The policy states that students must attend the entire time. Attendance is taken after ALL daily live sessions are done. 🖱If you have questions about your child's class, please contact your child's teacher. Please be mindful that teachers have families also, so emails, calls, and texts should be during normal business hours. Teachers will respond during their working hours when they are not doing any live sessions. 🖱Virtual School Manners- Parents, we need to make sure students are practicing virtual school manners while on live with teachers. There should not be any recording or taking photos during live instruction due to the privacy of other children. 🖱If you would like to sign up to pick up meals for the week, please go to : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJr3L52CLLdxfVz7G8QKnhZ76VBRB4pZKo9X6m2H6Tirj9HQ/viewform Pickup will be on Wednesday from 10-12 at the back of the cafeteria. Please drive to the back of the cafeteria and ring the doorbell. One of the cafeteria ladies will bring your food to you. 🖱Thank you for your hard work, patience, and support! It's getting better each week. You are appreciated and we hope you all have a chomp, chomp, chomp Gatoriffic Day!
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Now accepting nominations for Gallman Elementary's School Improvement Council (SIC). The SIC is a group of parents, teachers, community members, administrators, and others who work together to set goals to improve our school. Terms for SIC are two years (2020-2022) and we are asking for nominations of parents to serve on this team! Click the link below for more information and to make a nomination: https://forms.gle/LciXoct1MppcZfRTA Nominations must be made by Friday, September 18th.
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Nominate Now
Join Cub Scouts! Open to boys and girls in K-5th Grade! See the flyer for more information.
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Scouts Flyer was sent home with students
🐊Attention Parents of Hybrid Students🐊 In case you missed tonight's weekly phone call- here's all of the information! 🐊There is no school on Monday, September 7th because it is Labor Day. Students in Cohort 1 (Mondays/Thursdays) will return to school on Thursday, September 10th. 🐊Attendance on eLearning Days- On the days your child is not at school, attendance is still taken. Attendance is tied to the work students are completing at home on those 3 days. The days they are not in school are not free days. Students must complete the work assigned by teachers on those days. If a child consistently does not complete work, those days will be counted as absences, so please make sure your child is doing what teachers are assigning on the eLearning days. 🐊Please make sure devices come to school fully charged EVERY DAY. This is not an option. 🐊In order for any child to take home a district device, a parent agreement must be signed. That agreement can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgLNF6NDifmRE_ZuUfFQI68wM6ERrw7-9cNqUkqc2xTpmE-w/viewform?fbclid=IwAR21tEO2EhSJeLFQBwTxOsEhZ6-KWlBV-bG2Ul9w_sTPmY9NfjxQhmkQj34 🐊If you have questions about your child's class, please contact your child's teacher. Please be mindful that teachers have families also, so emails, phone calls, and texts should be during normal business hours. Teachers will respond during their working hours. 🐊Students have been doing an excellent job wearing masks! Please continue to encourage them to wear masks every day and to maintain social distance from others. 🐊A Scouts meeting will be held for any boys or girls interested in Scouts on Thursday, September 10th at 6pm. The meeting will take place at the Scout Hut on the corner of Speers Street and Pope Terrace. For more information, contact Erik Uselton at 901-600-3210 🐊All students must have a valid SC Immunization Certificate on file. If there is not a valid SC Certificate on file when the nurses audit records, you will be notified and given 30 days to send a valid certificate to your child's school. If there is not one on file at that time, the student will not be allowed to attend school. These absences will not be excused. 🐊Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home each day. Make sure they know their bus number (Gator 1, Gator 2, Gator 3, or Gator 4). If there is a change to your child's regular mode of transportation, there must be a written note in your child's agenda. 🐊Thank you for your hard work, patience, and support as we have ventured into a new school year. No one is expected to be perfect- not you, not the students, and not the teachers. What's important is that we are all trying and we're getting better each and every day! You are appreciated and we hope you have a CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP Gatoriffic Week!
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
🖱Attention Parents of Virtual Students🖱 In case you missed tonight's weekly phone call- here's all of the information! 🖱There is no school on Monday, September 7th because it is Labor Day. Teachers will not be meeting with students. 🖱Laptop Covers- Many 3rd-5th graders have not picked up their laptop covers. You may do this between 8:00-3:00. 🖱Attendance- Students must log in to Schoology and attend the Google Meetings held by teachers daily to be marked present. Students must join the class during live sessions. 🖱Questions about Class- If you have questions about your child's class, please contact your child's teacher. Please be mindful that teachers have families also, so emails, phone calls, and texts should all be during normal business hours. Teachers will respond during their working hours when they are not doing any live teaching sessions. 🖱Virtual School Manners- We need to make sure students are practicing virtual school manners while in live meetings with the teachers. Students should: - Sit at a table or desk and in a chair. Avoid the bed. - Dress for school- get ready each morning by brushing your hair and teeth and putting on clothes (no pajamas or underwear). - Be positioned away from distractions- please remove any toys, games, and other distractions from the student's workspace. - Have a consistent space away from others in the house, noise, and people walking by - Use headphones (some were provided) to limit sound distractions in the house - Use the mute function when asked to - Use the chat function for work only- not social time 🖱Reminders for adults during virtual school- Adults should be mindful of their conversations while students are online live. The microphone can pick up conversations away from the computer. Also, be careful of what you are wearing while walking in view of the camera and ensure it is appropriate. Remember, your child's whole class and teacher can see and hear you. We would like to avoid any potentially embarrassing situations for your child. 🖱Scouts Meeting- A representative from the Scouts will meet with boys and girls on Thursday, September 10th at 6pm at the Scout Hut on the corner of Speers Street and Pope Terrace. For more information about Scouts, contact Erik Uselton at 901-600-3210 🖱Immunization Certificate- All students, including virtual, must have a valid SC Immunization Certificate on file. If there is not a valid SC certificate on file when the nurses audit records, you will be given 30 days to send a valid certificate to your child's school. If there is not one on file at that time, the student will not be allowed to attend school and access to the Newberry ONE virtual school will be discontinued until one is provided. These absences will not be excused. 🖱Weekly Meals- If you would like to sign up to pick up meals for the week (pickup is on Wednesday), please click here: https://forms.gle/mZZ68t38QqqxgMn9A Sign up must be completed by midnight on Sunday each week. Meal pickup will be at the back of the cafeteria. Please ring the doorbell and one of our cafeteria ladies will bring the food out to you. 🖱Thank you for your hard work, patience, and support as we have ventured into this new journey of virtual learning together. It is getting easier and better each week. Remember, this is new to us all. No one is expected to be perfect- not you, not your students, and not the teachers. The important thing is that we are all trying and we are getting better each and every day! You are appreciated! Have a CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP, Gatoriffic Week!
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Starting Monday, face masks with valves or vents will not be allowed to be worn by staff or students. This is to be in compliance with the latest guidelines from the CDC and updates to the Parent/Guardian Toolkit. Students who do not have a mask that follows these new guidelines will be given a temporary mask to wear at school.
over 3 years ago, Gallman Elementary School
Face Mask Update