Gallman Elementary School

The Parent/Guardian Toolkit has been updated! The latest revisions were made this weekend. Please click the links to view the newest versions. English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e3iqw_wV02JFNaj9gRWxY-36MF_d4hRv/view?usp=sharing Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NqhLv2JYdR0QOCk2SDHoSh9ABNFInY7U/view?usp=sharing

The Parent/Guardian Toolkit has been updated! Please view the newest version by clicking the links below. English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H__W0NffQpbmv3qlzmGBA0flQeTyS1nC/view?usp=sharing Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P8A9gVzv_ErxGEuEA1OlVR-6HfVMbX4E/view?usp=sharing

The parent/guardian toolkit provided by the School District of Newberry County has been UPDATED. This toolkit provides information to parents/guardians about the health practices that will be put in place as we plan for students' return to school. The updated documents are linked below: English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hmem1BiATbVE2nGU-kB8vkV3PZ4qG9zy/view?usp=sharing Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TAgB0RymAn3r9h9X41IAI8EvXRLOsVeE/view?usp=sharing

A parent/guardian toolkit for reopening has been shared by our district and is linked below. This toolkit has been developed to provide information to parents/guardians to help you understand the health practices that will be put in place when students return to school. It will be important for all of us to work together to help decrease the spread of the virus. Review and revision of this document will be completed as new guidance is received. English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10dZXlXGf2tlT5-L18xZhLWj4F5kWNZle/view?usp=sharing Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h9qHHRcVpQ4Fzhl8jDeeirm5A2Gr_R6D/view?usp=sharing

Free mobile hot spots for qualifying students are available through the SC Department of Education, in coordination with the SC Office of Regulatory Staff. Eligibility will be determined using the following guidelines: 1. At least one child in the home is enrolled as a student in the School District of Newberry County. 2. Permanent wireless access is not available in the home. Cellular phone hot spots are not considered permanent. 3. The gross household income must be at or below the income levels shown in the chart. The chart may be found on the School District website or linked below. (Proof of income may be requested.) Only one Hot Spot per address is allowed. If more than one student lives at the same address, only one survey should be completed. If you are interested in applying, please go to the District (or school if you post it there) website to fill out an application. Approval is based on the criteria and approval from SCDE/SC Office of Regulatory Staff. English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1muOA35p3IvN56aGmh06W5ifXhED6E7tp/view?usp=sharing Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pT8xFIlZNfOLgocwuMmQIBj89ebFZwwd/view?usp=sharing

2020-2021 Reopening Options

Parents of students in the School District of Newberry County are asked to complete one questionnaire per child to determine how they would like their child to return to school for the 2020-2021 school year. Option 1 allows parents the choice of sending their child to school on a Hybrid schedule – meeting in person 2 days per week and eLearning 3 days per week. Option 2 is for parents who wish to have their child participate in the Newberry ONE Institute for eLearning, a completely online option for a semester at a time. The questionnaire can be found at https://bit.ly/SDNCLearningPref and must be submitted prior to midnight on July 28, 2020.

Check out the Newberry County Library's virtual performances!

Attention Parents of Students in Grades K-3: The South Carolina Department of Education has collaborated with various stakeholders to create resources for students that will allow for continuous instruction throughout the summer. State Literacy Specialists and Early Learning Specialists identified essential learning needed by students for successful fall re-entry, and created lessons that can be used by teachers and parents through a variety of delivery methods. All current and previous resources may be found at www.SCRemoteLearning.com.

Only a couple days left to order your 2019-2020 Yearbook! Yearbook orders are due by Wednesday, May 20th! Order your yearbook online for just $20! Click the link to order: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000793482#login

LIBRARY BOOKS: We still have over 300 library books that are checked out to students! Please ask your children to find their library books and return them on Thursday with your work. Any library books that were left in classrooms have already been returned. Notices will go out next week for missing books and fines. Thanks for your help with this!

Final Packet Turn in is tomorrow (Thursday) from 9:00-1:00 pm. It is important for everyone to come because we will be giving you all of your children's personal belongings from their classrooms. As in the past, this will be a drive-thru drop off and pick up. Just come through the car line and you don't even have to leave your cars! This is the LAST DAY that any work will be accepted. All of our teachers will be here, so we would love if you can bring your child and let us see them one more time!

Don't forget about our Meal Service on Monday!

Today we honor Fran McClain for National Nurse’s Day! Nurse Fran works so hard to keep our Gator Family healthy and ready to learn!! Tonya Sligh who is a member of our Sunshine Committee presented a plant and a Cabana gift card to Nurse Fran to show our appreciation for all she does!

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of one of our Gator Family members, Ms. Jane Pitts. Jane was our Computer Lab teacher for many years. She was one of the hardest workers EVER--always positive, NEVER complaining, would do ANYTHING she was asked, ALWAYS smiling, and had a love for our students that surpassed job requirements. She was genuine. Often, reaching some kids and parents when we couldn't. Jane was determined, strong-willed, and a fighter! Jane Pitts was a jewel in our school who will be greatly missed. Please pray for Jane's family and our Gallman Gator family!

Packet #3 pickup will be held at Gallman on Monday, May 4 from 1:00-4:00 pm and on Tuesday, May 5 from 9:00am-1:00 pm. If you have not returned packets 1 and 2, or if your child has medication to be picked up, please do so at this time. Medications must be picked up and signed for by an adult, preferably by a parent/guardian. Medications not picked up will be destroyed by the school nurse. Packet 3 and any other packets not previously returned will be due on May 14. Packets turned in after May 14 will not be accepted. Students are asked to return all textbooks and library books on May 4, May 5, or May 14. We again want to thank all of you for what you are doing for our students and encourage you all to continue to wash your hands and practice social distancing.

Congratulations to Whitney Kibler and Jane Pitts! Ms. Kibler was named Gallman Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year and Ms. Pitts was named Gallman Elementary School’s Support Staff of the Year. Thank you both for all you do for the whole gator community!

Today we honor Meridith Wilson and Penny Wright for Administrative Professional’s Day! These two ladies do so much for our faculty, students and parents every single day!! Codie Ruff who is a member of our Sunshine Committee delivered a plant and a Cabana gift card to to show our appreciation to Mrs. Meridith and Ms. Penny.

Happy National Librarian Day to all librarians! Our librarian, Mrs. Cobb, is the best! She loves to make books come alive for our students and is a HUGE support for our entire faculty! Thank you Mrs. Cobb for being so awesome!

In an effort to assess internet capabilities within our district, we are asking that all parents complete the following survey by Tuesday, April 14. Internet is defined as ability to use a desktop, laptop, or tablet at home. For the purpose of this survey, access to internet solely through a smart phone is NOT considered internet access. Please complete a separate survey for each child who attends a school in Newberry County. Even if you previously completed a survey through your school, please take a moment to provide the information requested at https://bit.ly/SDNCInternetSurvey.