Gibson Co. High School

Jostens video: https://view.vidreach.io/q/juPsKcO3

Class of 2021 - Graduation Orders - All seniors are receiving Jostens order packets today. Orders are due Thurs., 8/27. Deposits can be made online. If you want to ask a rep questions or order in person, Jostens will be available on Thurs., 8/27, 3-5 PM outside at the main entrance. See order form for more info. and contact info. And check out this video: https://view.vidreach.io/q/juPsKcO

In an effort to make Schoology sign-in more user friendly, I have updated the log-in process while Schoology was down this afternoon. Students will utilize their GCSSD username (NOT the full email) and their GCSSD password to log in to Schoology from this point forward. This change will allow multiple users to log in to one computer much easier as the log-in credentials will not be saved. EXAMPLE: gcssd.schoology.com UN: caseya PW: ac2345 Additional help located at: https://www.gcssd.org/o/gcssd/page/schoology-lms

3 wins tonight! Go Pioneers! Golf team won! Peyton Selph was the low medalist! Volleyball beat West Carroll 3-0! Girls soccer beat South Fulton 4-3!

Thank you to everyone who completed the survey. Based on your input, the GCSSD School Board voted to go with Option 5 (All students at home on Fridays for the first nine weeks). We had 2,108 survey responses in less than 24 hours. This option will allow our staff additional time to build out lessons that will be used for the Digital Learning Academy. Off-campus learning on Fridays will not start until 8/28 and will continue through 10/16. Teachers will work with their students to give them assignments that they will need to complete while they are at home on Fridays. This could be through the Learning Management System or through instructional materials that are sent home. We understand that not all students have a device at home or internet access. Teachers will provide instructional materials for all students to ensure learning continues on Friday. Additionally, on Fridays until 10/16, students meals will be offered for parent pick-up and home delivery. I know this is a major change. However, when we were originally developing the Digital Learning Academy in mid-July, we had 280 students enrolled. Once the decision was made to wear masks, our numbers increased to 650. At that point, the plan we had in place for 280 students was not possible. Therefore, we had to think through how best to manage the difficult situation we found ourselves in. Again, thank you for filling out the survey and helping us with that difficult decision. We also appreciate your patience as we try to ensure all students continue to learn. We are so proud of our staff as they continue to rise to the occasion to ensure each student at GCSSD has all their needs met. Eddie Pruett

The golf team won their match today vs Westview! Ben McKinney was the low medalist!

The COVID-19 releasing household contacts from isolation & quarantine has been updated. This is a major change. Please review page 15 of the Reopening Plan at: https://5il.co/i86m

The board is requesting feedback to help determine the option they take to give teachers additional planning time, to be used to develop digital learning content, during the first nine weeks. We realize that the decision will impact families and the board wanted to get your feedback. The board votes on 8/18 so we apologize for the quick turnaround. Option 1 - School will be dismissed at 2 each day. (first 9 weeks) Option 2 - Students will dismiss at 11:30 on Fridays. (first 9 weeks) Option 3 - Students will attend Fridays on an A/B schedule. (every other Friday for the first 9 weeks) Option 4 - Students attending is optional on Fridays. Families that do not have childcare can register for them to attend. Students that do not attend will use the learning management system. (first 9 weeks) Option 5 - All students will stay home on Fridays and use the learning management system. (first 9 weeks) Link to survey: https://forms.gle/ZT6caVHfkvCspMB39

The board is requesting feedback to help determine the option they take to give teachers additional planning time, to be used to develop digital learning content, during the first nine weeks. We realize that the decision will impact families and the board wanted to get your feedback. The board votes on 8/18 so we apologize for the quick turnaround. Option 1 - School will be dismissed at 2 each day. (first 9 weeks) Option 2 - Students will dismiss at 11:30 on Fridays. (first 9 weeks) Option 3 - Students will attend Fridays on an A/B schedule. (every other Friday for the first 9 weeks) Option 4 - Students attending is optional on Fridays. Families that do not have childcare can register for them to attend. Students that do not attend will use the learning management system. (first 9 weeks) Option 5 - All students will stay home and use the learning management system. (first 9 weeks) Link to survey: https://forms.gle/ZT6caVHfkvCspMB39

We are requesting that parents load money on their children's accounts for breakfast and lunch. This can be set up here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action?clientKey=&requestAction=home . Otherwise, please send a check or money to deposit at the beginning of each week. We want to limit the exchange of money and help our socially distanced lines to move faster.

We look forward to finally seeing students back on Monday, 8/17! We have missed our Pioneers so much! Schedules are available on Parent Portal/PowerSchool. Paper copies will be available if needed. (Students, see signs to know where to go.) - Doors will open at 7:15 AM. All students must go straight to 1st block after picking up a schedule. 1st block will begin at 7:55 AM. Bus riders will be dismissed at 11:30 AM, and car riders/drivers will be dismissed at 11:35 AM. Breakfast and lunch will not be served. - Remember that a mask must be worn covering the nose and mouth.

GCSSD on-campus instruction will start Monday, August 17, at a Level 3. Students will be required to wear a mask. Digital Learning Academy start date has been moved to August 24, 2020 to allow teachers more time to prepare content. We are excited for the start of school! Please continue to follow COVID-19 CDC guidelines to help us work together to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of students, teachers, staff, their families, and communities. - Stay away from work, school, or other people if you become sick - Wear your mask in public - Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water - Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth - Sneeze or cough? Cover your mouth - Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily These are the most important actions that will support schools safe reopening and will help them stay open. https://youtu.be/z067y5-KUQI

Immunization information & forms can be found here: https://www.gcssd.org/o/gcssd/page/immunization-program

Digital learners can pick up textbooks tomor/Friday, 8/14, 8:30 AM - 3 PM or Monday, 8/17, 12 - 4 PM.

The Digital Learning Academy Handbook is now available for DL students and parents to review. Please click the link below to access. A timeline is available within the document to ensure all DL students are ready to begin August 17, 2020! https://5il.co/j8et

Digital Learning Academy Device Request: A limited number of devices are being provided for DL Academy students who do not have access to a device. The devices are to be used to engage in learning activities provided by teachers. If your student needs a device in order to participate in the Digital Learning Academy please contact Kary Parchman at parchmank@gcssd.org by Monday, August 10 at 12:00 noon and include the information below within the email. Devices will be loaned out for Digital Learning Academy students only and priority will be based according to the students meal eligibility status for the 2020-21SY. All aspects of District Policy 4.406 and the Responsible Use of Technologies applies to the use of the device and Internet access. Forms will be signed upon pickup to ensure guidelines are being followed when using the equipment along with a digital learning release permission form. Information to include in Digital Learning Academy device request email: - Student first and last name - Student enrolled school - Student grade - Other students in the household that are Digital Learning Academy students

Open House for 10th-12th graders has been cancelled for this semester. Schedules are available via Parent Portal, but keep in mind they aren't finalized. Paper copies will be available on Mon., 8/17.

Freshmen Orientation / New Student Orientation has been rescheduled for Tues., 8/11. This event will be come & go 3:30-6:30 PM, and social distancing will be utilized. Freshmen, new students, and their parents can pick up schedules in the gym before visiting the fall classes.

Don't forget to take advantage of the Sales Tax Holiday this upcoming weekend! Stock up on binders, loose leaf paper, dividers, pencils, & highlighters before school starts. https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday.html#:~:text=School%20Supplies-,Exempt%3A,drawing%20pads%2C%20and%20artist%20paintbrushes

Tonight the GCSSD School Board decided to delay the first day of school to August 17, 2020. Below is a link to the new 2020-21 School Year calendar to reflect the delayed start. We hope delaying the start of the school year will help to support the decline of COVID cases in our area and allow us to start at a level that is as normal as possible. However, in order to achieve this, we need your help. Please wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after any activity. Maintain social distancing. Avoid large gatherings. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Avoid unnecessary travel and wear a mask or cloth face covering. We will continue to work with local health officials weekly to determine the start of school operating level and will inform you as soon as a decision is made so adjustments can be made if necessary. As a reminder, the Digital Learning Academy Registration closes this Wednesday, July 29. Click Menu > COVID-19 Information for details. Link to calendar: https://5il.co/io7m