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March 24, 2020
March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
Dear SPES Families,
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has ordered schools remain closed to students through April 10 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
We care deeply about your child and are here to ensure our students receive academic, physical and emotional support while our campus is closed. Here is what we are providing for all of our students:
In the meantime, please know we are here to support you and your child. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you have. My email is: delores.jones-bell@LeonaGroup.com. You can reach me by phone at (602) 686-5076
Cordially,
Delores Jones-Bell
School Leader
Dear SPES Families,
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has ordered schools remain closed to students through April 10 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
We care deeply about your child and are here to ensure our students receive academic, physical and emotional support while our campus is closed. Here is what we are providing for all of our students:
- Meals are available to all children age 18 or younger.
- We will be distributing breakfast, lunch, and dinner snacks Monday -Friday from 8:30am - 11:30 am. Please see our school website for the bus delivery schedule. Starting Monday, 2/30/2020 we will not be serving the dinner snacks.
- Our teachers began distance learning for all students today. .
- If your child needs access to technology for online learning, here is how you can check out technology from our campus: Last date for technology pick up is Tuesday, March 24, 2020 from 9am-11am. Parents or guardians must pick up the device and sign an authorization form for release.
- If your child needs access to assignment packets for paper assignment learning, please come to the school on Thursday, March 26, 2020, 9:30 am-11:30am
- As a reminder, families needing a letter to qualify for low and no-cost internet access for student learning can contact the school office. We will be happy to provide you this letter.
- Any student needing reassurance and encouragement can meet virtually with our school counselor. Simply call the office and we will make arrangements to have our social worker reach out.
In the meantime, please know we are here to support you and your child. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you have. My email is: delores.jones-bell@LeonaGroup.com. You can reach me by phone at (602) 686-5076
Cordially,
Delores Jones-Bell
School Leader
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March 19, 2020
Bell's Bulletin
March 18, 2020
In Accordance with orders from Arizona's Governor Doug Ducey, our campus will be closed to students March 16-27 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Good afternoon,
We hope that it is going well for you and your family during this time. We truly miss our students. We do not have any reported cases of COVID on our campus. Please know that we are in this together to make sure that our students receive a quality education. Since you have started receiving correspondence from the teachers, you will only receive important weekly message reminders from the school office. We do not want to overwhelm you with communication at this time. I just wanted to give you a few updates for the week:
Instructional Plan
We plan to start instruction on Monday, March 23, 2020. Your teacher may have already reached out to you about your child’s initial plan. Please continue to communicate with your teacher about lessons. If you are not able to use technology we will accommodate you with paper lessons. This will require an electronic submission process as well.
Devices
We haven't begun to pass out technology. Our goal was to have all devices deep cleaned and sanitized for those families who are in need of a device. We have accomplished that goal with all devices being disinfected and sanitized. I will send an update with pick up dates and times by grade levels for families as soon as we are approved to distribute the devices. Parents/guardians will be responsible for taking care of those devices and be required to sign a waiver for the devices.
Internet Deals
Please see all the deals available for free or reduced internet for qualifying families
School Time Meal
We will be distributing breakfast and lunch for all students and children under the age of 18 every Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-11:30am. Please stop by the school to pick up during this time. We will update you by the end of the week with a drop off schedule for the Food program.
Dinner Time Snack
We do have dinner snacks available as well. Please let us know if you are in need of those.
We are currently trying to get food boxes for the weekend for families in need but have not secured those at this time. Please see food bank information.
Food Bank Information
St. Mary's
Knight Center located at 3131 W. Thomas is open daily from 9am to 4pm for families to come receive emergency food boxes as is our West Valley location at 13050 W. Elm in Surprise, AZ.
Arizona Food Bank Network
http://www.azfoodbanks.org/index.php/foodbank/index
School Activity
We will have virtual Spirit Week next week March 23-27 to kick off our remote learning time.
Thank you for your continued patience and know that we are in this together!
Delores Jones-Bell
School Leader
Good afternoon,
We hope that it is going well for you and your family during this time. We truly miss our students. We do not have any reported cases of COVID on our campus. Please know that we are in this together to make sure that our students receive a quality education. Since you have started receiving correspondence from the teachers, you will only receive important weekly message reminders from the school office. We do not want to overwhelm you with communication at this time. I just wanted to give you a few updates for the week:
Instructional Plan
We plan to start instruction on Monday, March 23, 2020. Your teacher may have already reached out to you about your child’s initial plan. Please continue to communicate with your teacher about lessons. If you are not able to use technology we will accommodate you with paper lessons. This will require an electronic submission process as well.
Devices
We haven't begun to pass out technology. Our goal was to have all devices deep cleaned and sanitized for those families who are in need of a device. We have accomplished that goal with all devices being disinfected and sanitized. I will send an update with pick up dates and times by grade levels for families as soon as we are approved to distribute the devices. Parents/guardians will be responsible for taking care of those devices and be required to sign a waiver for the devices.
Internet Deals
Please see all the deals available for free or reduced internet for qualifying families
- Comcast: Internet Essentials from Comcast
- AT&T:Access from AT&T - Discount Internet Access
- Cox:News Releases | Cox Communications
- Charter/Spectrum: Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60-Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More
School Time Meal
We will be distributing breakfast and lunch for all students and children under the age of 18 every Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-11:30am. Please stop by the school to pick up during this time. We will update you by the end of the week with a drop off schedule for the Food program.
Dinner Time Snack
We do have dinner snacks available as well. Please let us know if you are in need of those.
We are currently trying to get food boxes for the weekend for families in need but have not secured those at this time. Please see food bank information.
Food Bank Information
St. Mary's
Knight Center located at 3131 W. Thomas is open daily from 9am to 4pm for families to come receive emergency food boxes as is our West Valley location at 13050 W. Elm in Surprise, AZ.
Arizona Food Bank Network
http://www.azfoodbanks.org/index.php/foodbank/index
School Activity
We will have virtual Spirit Week next week March 23-27 to kick off our remote learning time.
- Monday: Hat Day
- Tuesday: Pajama Day
- Wednesday: What Ya Reading? (take a picture of your child reading)
- Thursday: Griffin MAGIC Day (wear your school spirit shirt)
- Friday: Funny Face (take a selfie of or with your child making funny faces)
Thank you for your continued patience and know that we are in this together!
Delores Jones-Bell
School Leader
March 15, 2020
Dear South Pointe Elementary Families,
In Accordance With orders from Arizona's Governor Doug Ducey, our campus will be closed to students March 16-27 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) .
We care deeply about how this decision impacts our students and families. We have prepared contingency plans to meet the needs of our students, providing meals each day for those who rely on our campuses for breakfast and lunch. And, should the situation change, resulting in a need for closure beyond March 27, we are working on plans to deliver instruction remotely, so that your child continues to receive academic instruction and support.
Together, we will face the challenges this pandemic brings with grit and perseverance. And, together, we will emerge stronger than ever.
In the meantime, please know we are here to support you and your child. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you have. My email is: delores.jones-bell@LeonaGroup.com . You can reach me by phone at (602) 276-1943 .
Cordially,
Delores Jones-Bell.
School Leader
As directed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, our campus will be closed to students March 16-27 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
In Accordance With orders from Arizona's Governor Doug Ducey, our campus will be closed to students March 16-27 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) .
We care deeply about how this decision impacts our students and families. We have prepared contingency plans to meet the needs of our students, providing meals each day for those who rely on our campuses for breakfast and lunch. And, should the situation change, resulting in a need for closure beyond March 27, we are working on plans to deliver instruction remotely, so that your child continues to receive academic instruction and support.
Together, we will face the challenges this pandemic brings with grit and perseverance. And, together, we will emerge stronger than ever.
In the meantime, please know we are here to support you and your child. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you have. My email is: delores.jones-bell@LeonaGroup.com . You can reach me by phone at (602) 276-1943 .
Cordially,
Delores Jones-Bell.
School Leader
As directed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, our campus will be closed to students March 16-27 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
March 14, 2020
Hello SPES Family,
We have been working hard this weekend to prepare solutions for providing instruction to the students as far as instructional material and the possibility for online lessons during this time. We would like to know what is your internet access ability and technology needs at home. We will need you to complete the attached survey as soon as possible so that we can finish our planning. There should be one form per household completed. Click the link below to complete the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfno80vxloYbYsSvL4gPQXgBcqR0b3YttDudHv46HDyiSubAA/viewform
We will have more details soon. Please expect an additional update tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding with this matter.
We have been working hard this weekend to prepare solutions for providing instruction to the students as far as instructional material and the possibility for online lessons during this time. We would like to know what is your internet access ability and technology needs at home. We will need you to complete the attached survey as soon as possible so that we can finish our planning. There should be one form per household completed. Click the link below to complete the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfno80vxloYbYsSvL4gPQXgBcqR0b3YttDudHv46HDyiSubAA/viewform
We will have more details soon. Please expect an additional update tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding with this matter.
March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
Dear South Pointe Elementary School Family,
This has been a trying time for our 320 families and employees. After careful consideration of community efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and out of concern for the health of our students, educators, and families, we have decided to close our campus as of Monday, March 16 for one week. We will update you if there are additional updates.
This is not a decision we have made lightly. Until now, we have been closely monitoring the situation, coordinating with state agencies, working with our governing board and management company, and taking every preventative effort possible to keep our campus both safe and open. Despite having no COVID-19 cases reported by any adults or students on our campus, we believe that waiting for that event would put our school community in an unsafe situation. Our governing board is holding an emergency meeting today to authorize this closure.
We care deeply about how this decision impacts you, your child, and your family. Although this closure is designed to protect the health of all students and educators, we are acutely aware of the challenges this decision presents for you.
In light of these deliberations, we have prepared contingency plans to meet the needs of students. We will continue to provide meals for students who rely on us for lunch or breakfast. Further details about these provisions including scheduling will be forthcoming over the weekend.
Additionally, we will be sending out information about our plans for delivering instruction as we finalize them if our closure lasts for an extended period of time. Our leadership team has been working proactively on plans to implement a remote learning process that will serve our student population.
Our entire staff is committed to the continued success of your student during this unprecedented challenge. If you have any concerns, or if we are able to support you in any way not addressed above, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school’s main office. We will be strategically staffed during this time to deep-clean the campus, support our students, and prepare for everyone’s safe return to campus.
Respectfully,
Delores Jones-Bell
School Leader
South Pointe Elementary School
13 de marzo de 2020
Estimada familia de la escuela primaria South Pointe:
Este ha sido un momento difícil para nuestras 320 familias y empleados. Después de una cuidadosa consideración de los esfuerzos de la comunidad para detener la propagación de COVID-19 (Coronavirus), y por la preocupación por la salud de nuestros estudiantes, educadores y familias, hemos decidido cerrar nuestro campus a partir del lunes 16 de marzo durante una semana. . Lo actualizaremos si hay actualizaciones adicionales.
Esta no es una decisión que hayamos tomado a la ligera. Hasta ahora, hemos estado monitoreando de cerca la situación, coordinándonos con agencias estatales, trabajando con nuestra junta directiva y compañía de gestión, y tomando todos los esfuerzos preventivos posibles para mantener nuestro campus seguro y abierto. A pesar de no haber reportado ningún caso COVID-19 por ningún adulto o estudiante en nuestro campus, creemos que esperar ese evento pondría a nuestra comunidad escolar en una situación insegura. Nuestra junta de gobierno celebra hoy una reunión de emergencia para autorizar este cierre.
Nos preocupamos profundamente por cómo esta decisión te afecta a ti, a tu hijo y a tu familia. Aunque este cierre está diseñado para proteger la salud de todos los estudiantes y educadores, somos muy conscientes de los desafíos que esta decisión presenta para usted.
A la luz de estas deliberaciones, hemos preparado planes de contingencia para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes. Continuaremos brindando comidas a los estudiantes que confían en nosotros para el almuerzo o el desayuno. Se proporcionarán más detalles sobre estas disposiciones, incluida la programación, durante el fin de semana.
Además, enviaremos información sobre nuestros planes para entregar instrucciones a medida que las finalicemos si nuestro cierre dura un período prolongado de tiempo. Nuestro equipo de liderazgo ha estado trabajando proactivamente en planes para implementar un proceso de aprendizaje remoto que sirva a nuestra población estudiantil.
Todo nuestro personal está comprometido con el éxito continuo de su estudiante durante este desafío sin precedentes. Si tiene alguna inquietud o si podemos ayudarlo de alguna manera que no se haya mencionado anteriormente, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina principal de la escuela. Durante este tiempo, contaremos con personal estratégico para limpiar en profundidad el campus, apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y prepararnos para el regreso seguro de todos al campus.
Respetuosamente,
Delores Jones-Bell
Líder escolar
Escuela primaria del sur de Pointe
Dear South Pointe Elementary School Family,
This has been a trying time for our 320 families and employees. After careful consideration of community efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and out of concern for the health of our students, educators, and families, we have decided to close our campus as of Monday, March 16 for one week. We will update you if there are additional updates.
This is not a decision we have made lightly. Until now, we have been closely monitoring the situation, coordinating with state agencies, working with our governing board and management company, and taking every preventative effort possible to keep our campus both safe and open. Despite having no COVID-19 cases reported by any adults or students on our campus, we believe that waiting for that event would put our school community in an unsafe situation. Our governing board is holding an emergency meeting today to authorize this closure.
We care deeply about how this decision impacts you, your child, and your family. Although this closure is designed to protect the health of all students and educators, we are acutely aware of the challenges this decision presents for you.
In light of these deliberations, we have prepared contingency plans to meet the needs of students. We will continue to provide meals for students who rely on us for lunch or breakfast. Further details about these provisions including scheduling will be forthcoming over the weekend.
Additionally, we will be sending out information about our plans for delivering instruction as we finalize them if our closure lasts for an extended period of time. Our leadership team has been working proactively on plans to implement a remote learning process that will serve our student population.
Our entire staff is committed to the continued success of your student during this unprecedented challenge. If you have any concerns, or if we are able to support you in any way not addressed above, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school’s main office. We will be strategically staffed during this time to deep-clean the campus, support our students, and prepare for everyone’s safe return to campus.
Respectfully,
Delores Jones-Bell
School Leader
South Pointe Elementary School
13 de marzo de 2020
Estimada familia de la escuela primaria South Pointe:
Este ha sido un momento difícil para nuestras 320 familias y empleados. Después de una cuidadosa consideración de los esfuerzos de la comunidad para detener la propagación de COVID-19 (Coronavirus), y por la preocupación por la salud de nuestros estudiantes, educadores y familias, hemos decidido cerrar nuestro campus a partir del lunes 16 de marzo durante una semana. . Lo actualizaremos si hay actualizaciones adicionales.
Esta no es una decisión que hayamos tomado a la ligera. Hasta ahora, hemos estado monitoreando de cerca la situación, coordinándonos con agencias estatales, trabajando con nuestra junta directiva y compañía de gestión, y tomando todos los esfuerzos preventivos posibles para mantener nuestro campus seguro y abierto. A pesar de no haber reportado ningún caso COVID-19 por ningún adulto o estudiante en nuestro campus, creemos que esperar ese evento pondría a nuestra comunidad escolar en una situación insegura. Nuestra junta de gobierno celebra hoy una reunión de emergencia para autorizar este cierre.
Nos preocupamos profundamente por cómo esta decisión te afecta a ti, a tu hijo y a tu familia. Aunque este cierre está diseñado para proteger la salud de todos los estudiantes y educadores, somos muy conscientes de los desafíos que esta decisión presenta para usted.
A la luz de estas deliberaciones, hemos preparado planes de contingencia para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes. Continuaremos brindando comidas a los estudiantes que confían en nosotros para el almuerzo o el desayuno. Se proporcionarán más detalles sobre estas disposiciones, incluida la programación, durante el fin de semana.
Además, enviaremos información sobre nuestros planes para entregar instrucciones a medida que las finalicemos si nuestro cierre dura un período prolongado de tiempo. Nuestro equipo de liderazgo ha estado trabajando proactivamente en planes para implementar un proceso de aprendizaje remoto que sirva a nuestra población estudiantil.
Todo nuestro personal está comprometido con el éxito continuo de su estudiante durante este desafío sin precedentes. Si tiene alguna inquietud o si podemos ayudarlo de alguna manera que no se haya mencionado anteriormente, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina principal de la escuela. Durante este tiempo, contaremos con personal estratégico para limpiar en profundidad el campus, apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y prepararnos para el regreso seguro de todos al campus.
Respetuosamente,
Delores Jones-Bell
Líder escolar
Escuela primaria del sur de Pointe
South Pointe Elementary
Delores Jones Bell, School Leader
2033 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. 85040 | P (602) 276-1943 F (602) 276-2726
Delores Jones Bell, School Leader
2033 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. 85040 | P (602) 276-1943 F (602) 276-2726
