HYBRID SECTION & ENHANCED DISTANCE LEARNING SECTION
This week, group 1 will attend on Monday and Tuesday while Group 2 will attend on Thursday and Friday. All Students (not including Online Academy) will attend via Zoom for EDL Wednesday on February 24. Please note that there is NO ADVISORY on EDL Wednesdays. Students should report to Period 1 promptly at 8:10am. WE DO HAVE EARLY RELEASE DAYS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY THIS WEEK.
HYBRID SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 26
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 (A Day) GROUP 1 Periods 1-4 Advisory - 8:10-8:25 Period 1 - 8:30-9:50 Period 2 - 9:55-11:15 Lunch - 11:20-12:30 Period 3 - 12:35-1:5 Period 4 - 2:00-3:20
| EARLY RELEASE DAY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 (A Day) GROUP 1 Periods 5-8 Advisory - 8:10-8:20 Period 5 - 8:25-9:10 Period 6 - 9:15-10:00 Period 7 - 10:05-10:50 Period 8 - 10:55-11:45 | EDL for ALL via Zoom!!! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 (A Day) Periods 1-8 NO ADVISORY!!! Period 1 - 8:10-8:45 Period 2 - 8:55-9:30 Period 3 - 9:40-10:15 Period 4 - 10:25 -11:00 Lunch - 11:10-12:10 Period 5 - 12:15-12:50 Period 6 1:00-1:35 Period 7 1:45-2:20 Period 8 2:30-3:05 | EARLY RELEASE DAY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 (A Day) GROUP 2 Periods 1-4 Advisory - 8:10-8:20 Period 1 - 8:25-9:10 Period 2 - 9:15-10:00 Period 3 - 10:05-10:50 Period 4 - 10:55-11:45 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (A Day) GROUP 2 Periods 5-8 Advisory - 8:10-8:25 Period 5 - 8:30-9:50 Period 6 - 9:55-11:15 Lunch - 11:20-12:30 Period 7 - 12:35-1:55 Period 8 - 2:00-3:20 |
HYBRID CALENDAR - Please click HERE to access the updated secondary level calendar that includes Wednesday EDL days in our hybrid learning schedule.
COVID-19 TRAVEL ADVISORIES - Please be aware of the following guidance if you are planning to travel outside of the state of Ohio or the country.
- If you are leaving the state of Ohio and traveling within the United States, please check to see if your destination is on Ohio's COVID-19 Travel Advisory list. It is advised that anyone entering Ohio from a state with a high incidence of COVID-19 quarantine for 14 days from the time they left that state. The list of states is updated every Wednesday. Please note that if the state you have traveled to is added to the list while you are there, it is advised that your student quarantine for 14 days before returning to school.
- If you are planning to travel outside the country, please check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for recommendations by country.
MATH LAB - We are able to provide Math support for middle level students during Hybrid based on the schedule below:
*These supports are offered on Wednesdays as well. Use the hybrid calendar to see what periods meet on a given Wednesday.
ONLINE ACADEMY SECTION
Nothing to report
ALL EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS
FEBRUARY & MARCH IMPORTANT DATES
February 22 -(New Date) UAHS IB Program Information Session (see below), 7pm
February 23 - Early Release, 11:45am. Teacher Vaccination Clinic
February 24 & March 2 - Well- Being Webinar Series (see below for more info)
February 25 - Early Release, 11:45am, Teacher Vaccination Clinic
March 1 - All Students Return 5 Days a Week
March 4 - New Date for Parent Conferences - School counselors will reach out to schedule
March 12 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 15 - 19 - Spring Break
March 22 - No School - Teacher Work Day
March 23 - First Day of 4th Quarter
March 24 - PTO Meeting, 8:30am
ALL IN 5 DAY SCHEDULE UPDATE - We will continue with block scheduling at the middle school and high school levels once all students return on March 1st. The block schedule will remain the same with potential adjustments to the specific rotations on Wednesdays and we expect to share those finalized details with families next week. We also want to let families know that we plan on following a very similar lunch schedule at Jones Middle School, which will allow us to keep students at a safe social distance of at least 6 feet or more each day while eating. We will continue to share important information with families as we get closer to March 1st.
PICK UP AND DROP OFF ON COVENTRY - Please be mindful of our crosswalks and bus needs on Coventry Road. We are seeing several cars parking in locations designated for the bus as well as vehicles blocking our crosswalks. We appreciate your support in keeping everyone safe.
John P. McQuillen Winter Sportsmanship Award - Every athletics season there are two student athletes who are selected as recipients of the John P. McQuillen Sportsmanship Award. The qualification process for this award extends far beyond just the field of play. Throughout the athletic season, 8th grade coaches watch for individuals who are not afraid to stand and lead by example, who empower their fellow students through kindness, and who conduct themselves in a consistent manner that coincides with the highest standards of sportsmanship. Our first recipient of the Winter 2020-21 John P. McQuillen Sportsmanship Award is an individual who was described by her coach as:
"A quiet leader who consistently leads by example. She is always willing to stay after practice to help a teammate or record videos to help the younger girls learn the material. She is inclusive and accepting of all, and is a good role model for everyone on the team. She embodies what it means to be a well-rounded student athlete who is driven and passionate about her sport."
Please join me in congratulating Lauren Rigney!
Our second recipient of the Winter 2020-21 John P. McQuillen Sportsmanship Award is an individual who was described by his coach as:
"Not only one of the best players on the team, but also one of the best kids. He is an incredible teammate, always helping others, encouraging, directing, and consistently leading by example. He is a great young man, polite, kind, and considerate, who carries himself that way at school as well. Few young men his age with his success on the court/field carry themselves with such humility.."
Please join me in congratulating Cal Thrush!
Congratulations to both Lauren and Cal on such an outstanding accomplishment!
LAST CALL FOR GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINATIONS - Nominations for the Golden Apple Award are being accepted until this Friday, February 26. Whether you have an outstanding teacher this year or a favorite long-time staff member, nominate them for an award to recognize the difference they have made in students’ lives. Anyone is welcome to submit a nomination - students, colleagues or parents. All nominations and quotes will remain anonymous. Please go to uaca.org to submit your nomination.
UPPER ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER INFORMATION NIGHT: The Upper Arlington High School Girls Soccer program is hosting a middle school information night for any 8th grade girl who might be interested in playing soccer at Upper Arlington High School next year. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. by Zoom. A Zoom link will be posted on the Upper Arlington Girls website (uagirlssoccer.com) prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Andrew Kessinger at [email protected] or UAGS Parent Board President Carrie Reinke at [email protected].
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PANEL DISCUSSIONS - Dr. Paul Imhoff (Superintendent), Matt Boaz (Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and Keith Pomeroy (Chief Academic Officer) are pleased to be participating in two panel discussions about Upper Arlington’s Black history featuring the history and legacy of Pleasant Litchford. This first discussion is Thursday, February 18. The second session will be Saturday, February 27. Click here for more details and a link to register for the Zoom sessions.
NEW DATE - UAHS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA AND CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMS INFORMATION SESSION - Middle School Parents and students: are you interested in finding out more about the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career-related Programs? It is never too early to plan ahead and consider either of these programs for your high school experience. There are some things that you can do now to guarantee your success. Start by attending our IB Information Zoom on Monday, February 22nd, and be prepared to be amazed! This is the zoom link that you will need to join - https://zoom.us/j/94088151028
8th - GRADE VIDEO UPDATE- It is a tradition to create an 8th-grade video for all the 8th graders and their families as they wrap up their last year at Jones, and we need your help! Could you please submit photos of your child NO LATER THAN MARCH 31st. These can be individual pictures of your child, group photos with other 8th graders or even pictures of your 8th graders when they were younger. IMPORTANT: Please name the files your child's LAST name, FIRST name. For multiple photos, use Last, First 2, Last, First 3, etc. We hope to collect at least 2-3 photos of every 8th-grade student. IMPORTANT NOTE: Photos should be emailed directly to Michelle Salsberry, [email protected]<