As everyone is aware, COVID numbers are rising in the community and in our schools. Currently, we are making adjustments to daily activities, and we would like to share our plans with you.
Pre-K through 8th grades: Students will have modified breakfasts/lunches with fewer kids at one time and more physical distance. At times, some students will eat in their classrooms or in other locations.
Grades 3-5: Movement will be drastically limited for these students. Students will not change locations for a majority of their classes.
In addition, group work will be limited for all grades, and hallway supervision will be enhanced to limit student contact (especially in upper grade levels). After the Labor Day holiday, system leaders will reassess the effectiveness of these safety practices.
Masks are not required at this time, except on school buses and in some quarantine situations; however, students and employees are strongly urged to consider using masks until the current spike breaks. This is especially important when physical distancing is not possible. Please remind children and teens to cover their mouths when coughing, to wash their hands regularly, and to use hand sanitizer often.
At this time, the ongoing HVAC project is about halfway complete. Hopefully, it will be fully implemented by October. These machines help to reduce pathogens in the air.
School nurses will contact parents when students show symptoms that have been linked to COVID, which may or may not include fever. When students are exposed, we ask that parents decide whether to keep them home or to send them to school (with a mask on at all times). Please make this decision and adhere to your choice. This is a 10-day commitment from the time you are contacted regarding exposure. Students who choose to come to school will be assessed daily by the school nurse.
Thank you for all your support and cooperation as we do our part to combat COVID. As always, we are stronger together, and our overarching goal is to educate our students while keeping them safe.
Tropical Storm Fred is predicted to strengthen before making landfall, and is projected to bring heavy rain and winds to the Chattahoochee Valley between 4 a.m. - 9 a.m. Tuesday. State laws prohibits school buses from being on road if winds exceed 40 miles per hour. Also, heavy rains bring about concerns for local dirt roads. Because of this impending inclement weather, the Marion County School System will be closed to students on Tuesday, August 17. Employees should report by 10 a.m. School and activities will resume as scheduled on 8/18. Please be safe, and we will see you on Wednesday!
It has come to my attention that false information is being spread on another website stating that schools are closed. This is NOT the case. For accurate information, rely on the Marion School System website/app and Marion Alerts only.
L.K. Moss PARENTS: Just a Reminder – school starts @ 7:30 am. The tardy bell rings @ 7:45 am. Students can be dropped off as early as 7:15 am whereas they will be redirect to the cafeteria until 7:30 am. Car riders begins @ 2:35 pm and buses depart @ 3:00 pm. If you need to check out your student/s early, please try to check them out by 2:30 pm before car riders begin. Also when checking them out, please bring in your state issued ID or Driver’s License. Any transportation changes need to be a note brought by the student/s or email a note to the transportation email before 2:00 pm. The transportation email is lkmoss.transportation@marion.k12.ga.us.
Information regarding a local vaccine clinic
We have updated our quarantine procedures. Please view https://5il.co/x4d3 for details.
You may be aware of Tropical Storm Fred in the Gulf, which is moving this way. It should impact our weather on Monday. We are not planning to close schools at this time but are keeping an eye on the situation. Check the website late Sunday for updates. Severe thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected.
Just a reminder of the Senior meeting tomorrow (8/13) at 9:15 in the cafeteria. We would love to see you in person if possible, but if you cannot attend, a recording and all paperwork will be posted after the meeting.
Kinetic would like to recognize all teachers for their dedication and service. During September, nominate your favorite certified or accredited teacher in your area. One nominated teacher per state will win a $1,000 classroom grant!
SCAN TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER
Congratulations to Richard Harris and the Tri-County Journal! Our local newspaper won 9 awards, including 3 first place, from the Georgia Press Association!
Please see our L.K. Moss news section for Welcome Back Newsletters and Information.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-ae3f4616-e5a1-4d35-8398-b4c7b5a0b00b/articles/open-house-powerpoints-and-information
I am very excited to report that this first day of school was one for the record book. I was stationed at the elementary school. Everything went smoothly and with a lot of happy faces!
Mr. P reports that all went smoothly at the middle/high school as well. A huge “thank you” to all our staff and to all parents!
We were made aware of the following information and we would like to pass along this information for your convenience. See flyer attached
https://5il.co/wg84
NOTICE: The work session of the Marion County Board of Education scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2021 has been changed to Monday, August 2, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the administrative office, 1697 Pineville Road, Buena Vista, Georgia.
The Pfizer vaccine will be offered on Saturday August 7th, 2021, from 12-4 on the square in front of Fox Hall for children ages 12 and up.
There has been a COVID case identified within the football program at the middle/high school. Affected individuals have been contacted.
Details for the high school-level open houses:
*9th grade meeting on 7/27 at 4:30 will be in-person. It will be recorded and posted on the school website (not a live Zoom, but recorded for those who cannot attend).
*Here is the link for the high school meeting on 7/28 at 2:00 (Zoom only).
https://zoom.us/j/98700705731?pwd=UlFheUwzL0tUY0d1OXpoWWJsSnVaQT09
Meeting ID: 987 0070 5731
Passcode: t09Qub
Class of 2022, you will have an in-person meeting on the first day of school (8/3) at 9:00 a.m. Please plan to attend if you can! If you are unable to attend, please let me know so that I can arrange to live stream the meeting. Any student who is graduating in 2022 may attend.
Eagle fans may purchase Reserved Seating and Parking for the 2021 football season beginning Wednesday, August 4th. Prices for reserved seats will be $48 per seat. In addition to getting a great deal, this pass is valid for all JV and middle school games, plus the seat has back support. You may also purchase a parking space for $25 per space. For more information, contact Doris Daniel at Marion County Middle/High School.
Thank you for your continued support of Marion County Football. LET’S GO EAGLES!
https://www.walb.com/2021/07/09/new-law-requires-rising-11th-graders-get-meningococcal-vaccine/
Information regarding new vaccine law for rising juniors