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PARENT Q and A
Hello GMS Families,
Today we would like to communicate a few additional items that were not in our Return to School handbook and have been coming up as questions for parents:
What are the school supplies we need for the return to school?
Understanding the context of our return to school, we are trying to keep the supply requests to a minimum. All students will need:
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Backpack (or carrier bag) since they will be carrying their supplies to each class
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Headphones/earbuds for their Chromebook
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Shatterproof Water bottle since the bubblers will be off and the water bottle filling stations will be on
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Pencils, pens
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Notebooks (they should know the ones they already have been using and will need 1 spare one).
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Other small items as set forward by individual teachers may be communicated directly to you.
Will my child need to bring their Chromebook and charger to school?
Yes, your child should bring their charged Chromebook and Charger to school in their backpack each day.
On February 1st, 2nd, 3rd I understand my child will only attend school on 1 of those days-what is the expectation for them on the other 2 days?
On the two other days, your child will NOT have synchronous Zoom classes. Teachers will be adding an assignment into their Google classrooms for students to complete during these days, though these tasks will not be something that requires the two full days to complete.
When will school pictures be taken?
Since we were unable to have school pictures in September or October, we have rescheduled pictures for February 1, 2 and 3. Students will take their school picture on their small group transition day. INFORMATION about how to order pictures will be sent out later this week in a different email.
Will my child receive a new copy of their schedule?
Yes, your child will receive a copy of their schedule on their transition day (whether it is February 1, 2, or 3). This schedule will include their Locker number too so they can put their coats away.
How can we purchase school locks?
You can purchase a lock from GMS for $6 through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Once you log in to the Parent Portal, select “Fees” (left hand side) ----> select “Optional Payments” (lower right-hand corner) ----> add “GMS Lock” to cart ----> go to “My Cart” and continue payment process. If this is done BEFORE 11:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021 then we will have the lock ready for them when they come to school for their transition day.
Will February 1-3 be an A or B Day?
We will treat all three of these days as “A Days” meaning the students will go to their “A Day” class. Our teachers have developed a system so they will also have the opportunity to meet with their “B Day” teacher during this class period.
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