The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint, may call the Director of Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call EEO at 754-321-2150 or

Teletype Machine (TTY) at 754-321-2158

Important September 2021 Dates at Panther Run

Sept. 2, 2021: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice PTA Family Night from 12:00-10:00 p.m. See flyer on page 4 of this newsletter.

Sept. 6 & 7, 2021: Holidays. Schools & Administrative offices closed. September 14, 2021: Fall Picture Day

Sept. 16, 2021: Holiday. Schools & Administrative offices closed. Sept. 20, 2021: Interim Reports issued for the First Quarter.

Sept. 29, 2021: PTA Meeting at 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center Sept. 29, 2021: School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting at 3:00 p.m. in the Media

Center, followed by the School Advisory Forum (SAF) Meeting.

Please visit our school website at https://www.browardschools.com/pantherrun for important news, information, and calendar dates throughout the year.

SCHOOL BOARD DR. ROSALINE OSGOOD, Chairperson LAURIE RICH LEVINSON, Vice Chairperson LORI ALHADEFF DEBRA HIXON PATRICIA GOOD DONNA P. KORN SARAH LEONARDI ANN MURRAY NORA RUPERT DR. VICKIE L. CARTWRIGHT INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT Panther Run Elementary School

Moraima del Sol, Principal Shannon Michael Chacona, Assistant Principal

PANTHER PRINTS NEWSLETTER

NEWS & INFORMATION Anti-Bullying Policy 5.9 Training

At the beginning of each school year, teachers, staff and students are required to participate in educational trainings regarding Policy 5.9 Anti-Bullying (Grades K-12). Recognizing that parents are an integral part of a school’s environment and their child’s safety, the School Board of Broward County is giving parents, guardians & caregivers the opportunity to participate in a training module developed specifically for them on Policy 5.9, Anti-Bullying. Please utilize the link below to access the Policy 5.9, Anti-Bullying training modules titled Parent module or visit www.browardprevention.org and click on the module titled Parent training.

Volunteer & Mentor Application Process If your interest and concern for students motivates you to volunteer in Broward County Public Schools, you will need to fill out the volunteer application on-line. The Volunteer Application can be found at www.browardschools.com by clicking on the Community tab, then Volunteers. The Volunteer Application and Mentoring information will be found under Volunteer Services. You can also find information about becoming a BCPS Mentor in the same area or please contact the Office of Equity & Academic Attainment at 754-321-1600.

BRIA (Broward Remote Instructional Assistant) Welcome to ASK BRIA, the Broward Remote Instructional Assistant. Please use the link below to access help for Students who are Quarantined due to COVID-19. Quarantine ASK BRIA is available only for students who are under a stay at home order due to exposure or a positive test of COVID-19. Support is available Monday – Friday from 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. There is also homework support Monday – Thursday from 2:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Please use the following link: http://browardschools.instructure.com/courses/1085518.

AT HOME DAILY HEALTH SCREENING Broward County Public Schools is committed to the health and safety of our students, our staff and our community. The District has instituted enhanced cleaning schedules, staggered work schedules and continues to reduce the number of people in our facilities to promote physical distancing.

In order to enter Broward County Public Schools facilities, all students, parents/caregivers, and employees should answer the following self-assessment questions at home each morning prior to coming to school:

DAILY HEALTH SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS: Do you feel warm, have a fever or elevated temperature (100.4), or

have the chills? Do you have a persistent cough, runny nose or sore throat? Have you recently had a loss of taste or smell? Has anyone in your household tested positive for COVID-19? Have you been in close, unprotected contact with anyone who has

tested positive for COVID-19? (spent longer than 15 minutes within six feet of someone who was sick with a fever and cough or confirmed/suspected of having COVID-19)

Are you feeling sick or ill today? Are you awaiting test results for COVID-19?

Have you been told to self-quarantine or self-isolate by a doctor or the Florida Department of Health?

If your child can answer “NO” to all of these questions, they

may proceed to school.

If your child answered “YES” to any of these questions, you must contact

the school nurse for further guidance.

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EVALUACIÓN DIARIA DE LA SALUD EN LA CASA

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Broward se comprometen a mantener la salud y la seguridad de los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad. El Distrito ha establecido medidas de refuerzo en los horarios de limpieza, horarios escalonados de trabajo y ha continuado reduciendo el número de personal de sus instalaciones para promover el distanciamiento físico.

Para ingresar a las instalaciones de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Broward, todos los estudiantes, padres/cuidadores y empleados deben responder el siguiente cuestionario de autoevaluación en la casa todas las mañanas antes de ir a la escuela:

CUESTIONARIO DIARIO DE AUTOEVALUACIÓN DE LA SALUD: ¿Te sientes caliente, tienes fiebre o temperatura alta (100.4 °F/38 °C) o escalofríos?

¿Tienes tos persistente, goteo nasal o dolor de garganta?

¿Has perdido últimamente el gusto o el olfato?

¿Alguien en tu casa ha dado positivo por el virus de la COVID-19?

¿Has estado en contacto cercano y sin protección con alguien que ha dado positivo por el virus de la COVID-19? (estuviste más de 15 minutos a menos de seis pies (o dos metros) de distancia de alguien que estaba con fiebre y tos o con un caso confirmado/presunto de COVID-19).

¿Te sientes indispuesto(a) o enfermo(a) el día de hoy?

¿Estás en espera de los resultados de la prueba de COVID-19?

¿Te ha informado un doctor o el Departamento de Salud de la Florida que te pongas en cuarentena o te aísles?

Si su hijo(a) respondió “NO” a todas estas preguntas, puede

dirigirse a la escuela.

Si respondió "SÍ" a alguna de estas preguntas, no vayas a la escuela o al trabajo. Estudiantes:

contacte la enfermera de su escuela. Personal: complete el formulario de notificación de virus del

distrito en línea.

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Daily Health Self-Assessment Checklist - Spanish

BED<es#207/mds/10/20> Document translated by the Bilingual/ESOL Department (10/20)

2021-2022

Dear Broward County Public Schools Parents and Guardians: Welcome to the 2021/22 school year. This year, the Emergency Contact and Code of Student Conduct forms for your child can be completed online. Online forms are easy to complete and all data is protected and secure. For families with multiple children attending Broward County Public Schools, some information will only need to be entered one time. Visit www.browardschools.com/BTS to access the Back to School wizard, which walks you through the process of completing the forms. Please note, you will need your child’s student identification number to complete the forms, which are provided in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese. The Emergency Contact and Code of Student Conduct forms must be completed at the start of each school year for each student enrolled in BCPS. It is recommended that you set aside 20 to 30 minutes for this process. If you are not able to complete the online forms in one session, you can resume where you left off at another time. Once you complete and submit the forms, you MUST print and submit the signed confirmation to your child’s school. You will receive an email confirmation indicating that you successfully submitted the required forms. Please note, if you prefer to use hardcopy forms or have questions, you can find them at www.browardschools.com/codeofconduct or you can contact the school. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is also attached for reference. Thank you for being part of Broward County Public Schools.

Student Arrival and Dismissal Procedures School Times: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. First Bell - 7:50 a.m.

STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CAMPUS BEFORE 7:30 A.M.

ATTENTION PARENTS: This is an important safety alert for our parents. Please remember that students should not be dropped off or arrive at school prior to 7:30 a.m. This is a safety concern as there is no supervision prior to 7:30 a.m. Please do not stop and drop off or pick up your children on 172nd Avenue or 9th Street. Also, please do not block the crosswalks while waiting in the car line. Dropping off or picking up your child while stopped on 172nd Avenue or 9th Street is extremely dangerous for the children, parents and other drivers. Please follow all traffic laws and drive to the appropriate area of the school parking lot to drop off or pick up your children. All CAR RIDERS should be dropped off for school and picked up in the EAST parking lot. The WEST Parking lot is for District school buses, private transportation vehicles, staff members and A-Team students only. When dropping off or picking up in the car line, please pull all the way forward until all cars stop before you allow your child to exit or enter the vehicle. Once all cars have stopped, students may exit or enter the vehicle under the covered walkway. Also, always follow the sidewalks around to pick up your child. Do NOT cut through the car line. This is for your safety and the safety of people traveling in vehicles on the road. Remember, we are all role models for the children and they learn the rules of the road from us. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone at Panther Run Elementary School Safe.

BUSES ONLY DROP OFF AREA The front driveway on the west side of the school facing 172nd Avenue has been designated by the Broward County School’s Safety Department and the Traffic Department for school bus and day care van student drop off ONLY. Parents are NOT to drop off children in the middle of the parking lot. If you must come into the school for some reason you are to park and walk your child in. These rules are enforced to protect every child’s safety.

PARENT DROP OFF & PICK UP The east side of the school has been designated for parent drop off and pick up of students. Students enter the building through the PE Entrance door. Please follow the signs and stay all the way to the right, next to the curb. Please write your child’s name and grade level boldly on a big white placard and place it on the right side of your dash. This assists us in getting the children loaded quickly. Trained staff will announce students’ names and open the car doors and load the students into their car as quickly and safely as possible. Parents are not to get out of their cars or park in this area. This is a continuous flow of traffic line. Staff will be available to load and unload students. Remember to be patient and courteous. We all share the same goal of having every child arrive safely to school. Allow plenty of time to drop off and pick up your child. Car pools are highly recommended, as well as walking and biking. School personnel are assigned to all student areas to supervise students both before school and during dismissal. Please respect their dedication and hard work in moving the traffic along as quickly as possible. Being rude and using inappropriate language is a very poor example for your child. Please stay in your car. Please do not get out and wave for your child to come to you. This is extremely dangerous! With your help and cooperation in following the above procedures we can ensure the safety of all children at Panther Run Elementary School. Thank you!

WALKERS/BIKE RIDERS

For arrival and dismissal, students who walk or bike to school and live on the EAST side of campus (Pembroke Isles Community) will need to use the walker gate by the bike rack at the back of the school. Students will need to walk all the way around the perimeter of the east parking lot on the sidewalk. Students are not to cross the car line!

For arrival, students who walk or bike to school and live on the WEST side of campus (front of the school) will cross 172nd Ave. at the crossing guard and enter the building through the main entrance of the school. Bike riders will use the bike rack in the front (West side) of the school and enter the building through the main entrance. At dismissal, students who walk or bike to school who live on the West side of campus will exit through the flag pole gate, walk along the front of the school past the bike rack and along 172nd Ave. to cross at the crossing guard.

Parents who would like to meet their walkers/bike riders should meet their children at either the flag pole gate (if they live on the West side of the school) or at the back walker gate if they live on the East side of the school (Pembroke Isles Community). A staff member will be available at the gate if you have any questions.

Technology Support If you need tech help or you have device issues, please contact the District Tech Center at 754-321-0569. If you have questions or concerns, please call the school’s main number, 754-323-6850 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Remember, students need to either shutdown or restart the school laptops or personal devices daily. The district is constantly sending out agents to clean viruses and updates. Students must log out daily and sign in each day through SSO to show as in attendance. News From The Food & Nutrition Services Department SCHOOL LUNCH-WHAT A BARGAIN: Thanks to federal, state and local partnerships, Food and Nutrition Services are able to offer variety and well-balanced nutritious meals for no cost to parents at this time . The National School Lunch Program provides the student the opportunity of selecting a lunch consisting of 5 meal components (Meat/Meat Alternate, Milk, Grain, 2 fruit or vegetables). The student may choose 3, 4, or 5 components for the same price. A student may refuse 1 or 2 of the meal components. The idea of “3 are good, 4 are better and 5 are best” is promoted to assure the greatest variety and nutrient intake. This is our government’s way to assure that its financial support pays for only those meals that meet defined federal standards. School lunch meals provide an assortment of foods including entrée salads and fresh fruit daily. For students who prefer to bring a bag lunch, either low fat white, strawberry or chocolate milk, or water are available for $.50 per carton. Wednesdays are “Ice Cream Day.” Ice cream costs $.65. A LA CARTE FOOD: If a student does not select 3 of the 5 components offered as a meal, then the meal does not qualify for federal reimbursement and the student must pay ala carte prices. Students are charged a la carte prices for additional portions and for specialty items. Because of the government’s support, choosing the school lunch meal is a real bargain. Free and Reduced Price Meals: Students will bring home a Free and Reduced Price Meal application the first week of school. The United States Department of Agriculture provides free or reduced price meal to children whose families meet income requirements. This helps assure that all children have access to nutritious food during the school day. Children need proper nutrition to grow, be healthy and learn. Last year, over 110,000 students Broward County students took advantage of this great program. Only one application is necessary per household. Information is secure and confidential. Non-citizens and non-residents may apply for benefits. Please contact your child’s school or the District Meal Benefits Department at 754-321-0250 if you have questions. Complete a Free and Reduced Price Meal Application Today. If you have any questions, please call the Food and Nutrition Services office at 754-321-0215.

Please visit https://www.browardschools.com/pantherrun and click on the Cafeteria tab to find out the breakfast and lunch menu for the month.

** CLASS SIZE INFO **

Due to the state Class Size Reduction law, students may need to be moved between teachers after the start of school to ensure compliance with the required student limits. These limits are 18 students for Pre-Kindergarten to grade 3, 22 students for grades 4 to 8, and 25 students for grades 9 to 12 in core classes. Please know that students’ needs will continue to be met through proper instruction and services. Additional information on core classes or anything else related to Class Size Reduction is available on the Class Size Reduction website at http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/classsize/.” **Again, this year, per DISTRICT MANDATE, we will use a variety of strategies to level and balance classes. This means it is possible that overages in grade levels will be stacked & placed in one classroom until a district-designated maximum is reached. Then we will begin to fill another classroom. This will facilitate an easier creation of either a multi-grade class or co-teaching situation if possible. This means a class or two on a grade level may have significantly more students than others.

Possibility of Class Leveling If Necessary: As school opens for the 2021-2022 school year, our enrollment has been fluctuating due to last minute enrollments and withdrawals. While some grade levels have shown increases in students others have had decreases. Many changes keep occurring, so we do not have a stable enrollment at this time. Unfortunately, new registrations do not always come in at the same grade levels as the withdrawals and therefore, some of our class sizes may be too large and others may be too small. We cannot be sure of actual class sizes until after the first two to three weeks of school. We must meet class size requirements as best as possible and provide a quality education for all students. Therefore, if a class changes significantly at any grade level, we will need to do some balancing. If this becomes necessary, it would affect student/teacher assignments. I assure you all of the teachers and staff at Panther Run are excellent & our students will do well with any one of them. Placements are made with careful review of academic needs & educational goals. If it is necessary to make such a change, all staff impacted will be consulted & great care and thought will be given to the placement of each child in any new class. The teachers involved will meet and discuss each child and his/her academic needs. We are all confident any children impacted by a necessary change would have a consistent, smooth transition. Should it become necessary to balance classes, your understanding and support will be greatly appreciated.