2020-2021 Anaconda School Calendar

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2020-2021ANACONDA SCHOOL DISTRICT #10

Lincoln Primary

Fred Moodry Intermediate

Anaconda Junior & Senior High

The Center For Excellence

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Greetings,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you on behalf of the Anaconda Public School District. Here in Anaconda, we pride ourselves in our community and the students we are preparing to become the leaders of tomorrow. The Anaconda School District has an enrollment of approximately 1100 students from PreK through twelfth grade with an average class size of twenty five students. Our students participate in MHSA sanctioned athletic events as well as a variety of clubs such as ACI and HOSA. Our focus in this district is about building relationships that will prepare our students for life beyond high school in hope that they will become productive members of both our community and this great state.

With the onset of COVID19 last spring, we have been diligently working the entire summer on how we can best serve the students and families of our community. We have formed several committees comprised of school board members, administration, staff, and community members to take a deep look at how a “Normal” school year will look for 2020-21. Please if you have not already done so check out our school website for the latest on our school plans for wellness, social-emotional-behavioral, and academic planning. As are families all across our state, many parents and students want the option to learn in a remote setting as they either have extenuating circumstances or simply worry about the safety of others when we return to school. This is an issue the district has not taken lightly. If you or your child wishes to attend school virtually we simply ask that you fill out the Anaconda Remote Learning Waiver located under the News Announcements on the district website.

We are going to continue working together for the betterment of all students. Although we may be experiencing a “New Normal,” our team of educators is dedicated to ensuring the success of every child. Copperheads are a team and it is as a team we will persevere and have an amazing school year.

Yours in Education,Justin BarnesAnaconda Superintendent

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The mission of Anaconda Public Schools is to provide an educational environment which nurtures social,

emotional, and academic growth while establishing and maintaining high standards. Anaconda Public

Schools promotes lifelong learning for all students. With the learner as the focus of all activities, the unique

diversity of each student is to be celebrated as they progress toward functioning in a global community.

Anaconda Public Schools believes that: •Studentslearnindifferentwaysandshouldbeprovidedwithavarietyofinstructionalapproaches

to support their learning.

•StudentlearningisthechiefpriorityforAnacondaPublicSchools.Students’learningneedsshouldbe the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of Anaconda Public Schools.

•Allstudentscanandhavetherighttolearn.

•Thecommitmenttocontinuousimprovementisimperative.

•Achievementenhancesself-esteem;self-esteemenhancesachievement.

Anaconda Public Schools Mission Statement

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ANACONDA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD

OF TRUSTEES

Gayle Venturelli, Chair

Jerry Arneson

Kevin Morley

Angela Galle

Joe Romero

Matt Esquibel

Art Villasenor

BUILDING & GROUNDS:

Chair Matt Esquibel, Jerry Arneson

ACTIVITIES:

Chair Jerry Arneson, Angela Galle, Kevin Morley

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

Chair Joe Romero, Kevin Morley, Gayle Venturelli

NEGOTIATIONS/PERSONNEL:

Chair Angela Galle, Joe Romero, Matt Esquibel

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON:

Chair and Liaison Gayle Venturelli, Joe Romero

POLICY COMMITTEE:

Chair Kevin Morley, Matt Esquibel, Gayle Venturelli

FINANCE:

Angela Galle, Joe Romero

ANACONDA SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEES

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Fall Re-Opening Plan

Scenario 4 as per OPIMinimal or moderate community transmission (as defined by the Montana Department of Health & Welfare) and no positive cases within the districtThe Anaconda School District plans to start the year with schools open assuming conditions are permissible. Students will be issued computer devices that will become a regular part of the learning process. Students and teachers will conduct teaching and learning in their classrooms. Students will be instructed how to learn remotely using online tools in case remote learning becomes necessary. Buses will run. School lunch services will be provided.Safety procedures will be in place to reduce the chance of the spread of illness in all scenarios:Personal Protective EquipmentClassroomsOffice Strategies and Other SpacesCafeteriaVisitorsGatherings

Scenario 2 as per OPIModerate community transmission (as defined by the Montana Department of Health & Welfare) and positive case(s) with some risk of exposure in an individual school and/or within the District This plan has been developed as a contingency plan to avoid complete schoolclosure.Theplan’simplementationwill be determined by guidance from the Local Health Department and other Montana governmental authorities that have jurisdiction over school operations. If physical distancing requirements become more stringent, grades 3-12 may go to an alternating schedule where students attend two days per week in the physical setting, have two days on their own to do remote learning, and every Friday where all students check-in and attend class virtually with their teachers. When not in school, students will use their issued devices to continue learning remotely. Primary students in grades Pre-k-2 may go to an alternating schedule of AM and PM sessions. The Anaconda School District recognizes that this plan places an additional burden on families who will need to make

accommodations for the days when their students are not in school. This scenario was developed to avoid a complete school closure in order to maintain regular contact between teachers and students to the highest extent possible.

Scenario 1 as per OPISubstantial community transmission (as defined by the Montana Department of Health & Welfare) and widespread positive case(s) with a significant risk of exposure within a school and/or multiple schools If there is a state-wide or local order to close all schools or an individual school, learning will continue remotely. By adopting 1-1 internet-enabled devices for students, the transition to remote learning will happen immediately. Students will interact with their peers and teachers using an internet-enabled device. Students will submit work and receive feedback. Assessments and grading will continue until schools can reopen.

Check https://www.anacondaschools.org/ for updates.

The district is working extensively to create a set of plans that meet the needs of their staff and students as best is possible. No plan will be without risk or flaw. It is important that parents and students understand this as they make the decision for what is best for them. Below is an outline of our preliminary plan for district re-opening. This plan is fluid and subject to change at any moment based upon the recommendations of our local health department, the CDC, and/or state mandates.To make each of these scenarios easy to remember the district has aligned with our state agency Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI):

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COVID-19 InformationUse these charts to help track any illness symptoms you or your family members may have and effective way to prevent yourself and those around you from contracting the virus.

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Ever wonder when you should keep your student home? See the visual chart.Per district policy, students must stay home until they have been symptom-free of certain illnesses for a minimum of 24-hours (or COVID illness for at least 48-hours). That means, without treatment on board (such as Tylenol for a fever), your student has been without symptoms for at least 24-hours.The 24-hour symptom-free policy pertains to the following illnesses:Fever of 100.0oF or higherDiarrhea (not caused by antibiotics or diet), andVomiting (not related to textures or a hyper-sensitive gag reflex).For communicable diseases such as Strep Throat, Impetigo, and Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis), your student must be taking a prescribed antibiotic for at least 24-hours (beginning from the time the first dose was swallowed or applied). Some diseases, such as COVID-19 (2019-nCoV), Chickenpox (Varicella) and Whooping Cough (Pertussis), require a longer duration of absence from school or antibiotic treatment before your student can return to school. Carefully follow thedoctor’sdirectionsfortreatmentandkeepintouch with the school nurse as needed. Parents/Guardians still need to notify the school that a student is being kept home and why. Absences are not excused unless there is close communication between the parent/guardian, the school nurse or school secretary, and/or the physician providing care.If your student is absent for more than three (3) consecutive school days due to illness, a physician’snotereleasingyourstudenttoreturnto school is advised.For further questions, contact the school nurse at 563-5269 Ext. 1509.

When to Keep Your Kids Home

Working Through a PandemicAdversitybuildscharacter,butitcanalsobeverychallenging;especiallywhenconsideringaworldwidepandemic.Belowaresomehelpful ways to minimize the stresses of social distancing, and the tension of developing a new normal. •Besuretobuildaroutine.Remembertostayconsistentwithyoureatingandsleepingpatterns.Alsostayactive,andmaketimetoexercise daily. •Besuretonottooverloadyourselfwithinformation. It is OK to step away from your phone, live updates, and the media. •Practicesocialmediaselfdiscipline.•Understandyourfearsandrationalize/Prepare and plan reasonably. •Thinkoutsideofyourself/Lookatthebigpicture. One can alleviate stress in their life if you have the ability to help others and volunteer service.•Neverfeelguiltyforyourthoughtsandfears.Stay open minded and optimistic•Seeksupportwisely.Toooftenwegetcaughtin an echo chamber. Build perspective through multiple outlets of information. • Together we can all make a difference bysocial distancing.

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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarAUGUST 2020

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Anaconda School Bus Plan

217 EAST PARK STREETPO BOX 969

TELEPHONE (406) 563-5005FAX(406) 563-0380

Everett Cook Law

-Drivers check their own temperatures before coming to work.-Para rides the bus for temperature checks.-Everyone on the bus wears a face mask (no exceptions).-Family units sit together.-Skip seat in between student groups.-Seats will be assigned to all students.-Air flows through the bus every other window down 2 inches (as long as weather allows).-Drivers will spray and clean buses after every route.-Absolutely no food or drinks on the bus.-Encourage sick students to stay home.-Once a student is enrolled in classes there will be a two week waiting period before the student is eligible to ride so we can update rosters and alter pickup and drop off times. -Parents of PK-6 students are required to be with the student at the time of pick up in case there is a high temperature. If there is a high temperature then the student will be denied bus privileges until the school/transportation company decides it is safe to ride again.-If a student has a high temperature he/she will be returned to his/her responsible parent/guardian. If there is not a responsible parent/guardian at the bus stop then the student will be denied bus privileges for the remainder of the semester. We will have a zero tolerance for any high temperature students without parents or guardians.School bus students will be dropped off and picked up at a certain door at each school. This location will be the only spot at school where a student can get off or on the bus. Locations are: Lincoln – South doors on Chestnut Street Fred Moodry – West doors on 3rd Street Jr. High/High School – Southeast doors by the alley

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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarSEPTEMBER 2020

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There are five vaccines or types of immunizations required for school attendance in the State of Montana. Each vaccine has its own series of booster shots to acquire adequate immune protection.The below picture shows the immunizations required for school attendance and when they should be given to your student.The immunization status of all students are evaluated upon school registration and then annually during the fall of every school year. (This follows State law.)For children who are in elementary school, the due dates for DTaP #5, MMR #2, Varicella #2, and Polio #4 are immediately following thestudent’s4thbirthday.For entry into 7th grade, students must have received their first dose of Tdap (which can be given any time between age 7 years and entrance into 7th grade).For students who are allergic to vaccines, the Medical Exemption Form HES101A must be completed bythestudent’shealthcareproviderand submitted to the school nurse upon school entry.For students whose guardians do not want them to have vaccinations, the Religious Exemption Form HES113 must be completed, notarized, and submitted to the school nurse annually for school entry.

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Immunizations

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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarOCTOBER 2020

Halloween

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PIR Day

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PIR Day

Homecoming

Attendance Codes Key (Infinite Campus)These Codes Do Not Count towards the 20 day allowable absencesMD -– Medical/Funeral By Doctor - must have doctor’snoteonfileSR – School RelatedMN - Medical By NurseISS – In School Suspension

OSS – Out of School SuspensionDF - Death in the FamilyThese Codes Count towards the 20 day absencesPC – Parent Call In to Excuse StudentAP – Alternative PlacementA – Absence (if no parent calls in)T - Tardy

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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarNOVEMBER 2020


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COPPER ACADEMY The Copper Academy is an entity of the Anaconda High School in which students are allowed the opportunity to work at their own pace. Here at Anaconda Public Schools, we believe that not every student fits the prototypical school mold. Each student learns at their own pace and should not be compared to any other student. At the Copper Academy, our students are individuals who have applied and chosen to take ownership of their education. Some are working on recovering credits, some choose this route because they enjoy more academic freedom, and yet others have become part of the academy because they wish to graduate on an accelerated path. Whatever the reasons, these students are learning the skills necessary to make conscious decisions that will enable them to head into a career path of their choosing at a time when they are ready. The primary learning platform at the Copper Academy is the Edmentum online curriculum. Students work with teaching advisors to map out what they are doing on a daily and weekly basis and build a curriculum plan which will allow the students ownership over their graduation. The Copper Academy is built around the premise of Respect & Honesty. If you have a child you feel would benefit from a smaller more personalized environment please feel free to stop in and visit about the Copper Academy any time for more information. Space is limited and there is an application process followed up with an interview to ensure this learning environment is right for your child.

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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarDECEMBER 2020


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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarJANUARY 2021


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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarFEBRUARY 2021

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Don’t forget to get your child registered for Kindergarten. Requirements: Your child has had his/her 5th birthday by September 10th

Call 406-563-6141, Ext 1300 for More Information

Kindergarten Parents – Be on the lookout for Kindergarten Transition Evening to be held in May

WHAT IS KINDERGARTEN READINESS?

•Iidentifyandname12-15letters•Icorrectlymatchletters•Ising/chantABCandnumbersongswhile

pointing to letters, numbers•Icanrecite6-10rhymes•Icanidentifythebeginningsoundsinwords•Ihearmyparentsspeaktomeabout

30 times an hour•Ispeakusingcompletesentenceswithfew

inaccuracies•Imayprintmyfirstnameusingupperand

lower case letters

Language & Literacy•Icountinorderto20

•Imatchnumbershapesfrom1to12

•Icopy,traceand/ordrawletters,numbers,

and 2D shapes

•Iknow12colors.

•Inameandsortobjectsbycolor,shape,

and size

•Irecognizenumbersandquantitiesto10

•Icreateandrepeat2to3stepcolorpatters.

•Iplaymemorygames

Math & Reasoning•I“settlein”tonewgroupsorsituations

with minimal stress.•Iplaycooperativelywithtwoormorepeers•Ifocusonataskforatleast5minutes,

persisting even if there are problems or distractions•Irememberandfollow3-stepdirections•Iobeysimplerules•Itakecareofmydressing,hygiene,and

toileting needs•Icleanupafteranactivity•Ishowkindnessandempathytoothers

Social & Emotional

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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarMARCH 2021


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No SchoolSpring BreakNo SchoolSt.Patrick’sDay

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PRESCHOOL MATTERSDid You Know???

Students who start kindergarten below grade level form the largest cohort of dropouts, and have less than a 12% chance of attending a four-year university

Kidswhodon’tattendpreschoolare25% more likely to drop out later on

60%ofMontana’s3-4yearoldsdon’tattendpreschool

90%ofachild’sbraindevelopmenthappens before age 5

Kids who participate in preschool are more likely to….

1. Read at grade level

2. Not repeat a grade

3. Graduate from high school

THAT’S WHY PRESCHOOL IS SO IMPORTANT!

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATAnaconda Jr-Sr High School/Calendar

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No SchoolEarly Release 1:15 PM

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Easter

Parent/Teacher Conference

Graduation Celebration

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Anaconda Jr-Sr High School/CalendarMAY 2021


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Family Engagement is very important to us. As part of the Montana Preschool Development Grant, the Anaconda School District is currently able to have a Family Engagement Coordinator available to families of students enrolled in Preschool through 2nd grade. OurFamilyEngagementCoordinatorcanassistyouwith;•Assistingyouwithlocatingtheservicesavailableinthecommunity(MentalHealth,BasicNeeds,etc)•ParentingClasses-WeofferParentingClassesthroughouttheschoolyear•Settinggoalsforyourpreschoolagedchild.

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Graduation

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JULY 2021

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