"The school closure is hard on all students, but for students with special needs, the sudden transition to a new form of education has been particularly difficult..."
Great article in The Daily News on special education efforts during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2Lytpjc
They didn’t get a pandemic preparedness class before graduating college. But these 4 first-year Kelso teachers said they’ll be stronger teachers for it, even though they miss their students and wrestle to explain subjects by phone & internet. #WeAreKelso
https://bit.ly/3fUGilg
An incredible accomplishment for our students and our coaches. #WeAreKelso
"Kelso nabs bronze in state Scholastic Cup"
https://tdn.com/preps/kelso-nabs-bronze-in-state-scholastic-cup/article_d18e3f1d-3c48-5a52-b9d7-c312aae1ae60.html
KELSO
Chico Huntington, GR 11
#WeAre #InThisTogether #KELSOstrong
Our Interpreters & EL Team have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our 2nd language learners and their families connected to our schools and community resources. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/interpreters-and-el-team
We want to recognize and honor the amazing construction teams at our Lexington and Wallace building sites. Read more about these #FrontLineHeroes here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/construction-team
L is for Letters
Letters made out of Carrolls Elementary kids:
Samson grade 5
Rowan grade 3
Rayla grade 1
#WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
E is for ESSENTIAL WORKER
Madison Forsberg, GR 12
#WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
K = kindness
via Cali Cannon, 7th grade Publicity Manager
Huntington MS
#WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
K is for KELSO FAN
via Natalie Fraley, GR 10
#WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
It's KELSO STRONG Virtual Community Spirit Week!! To kick it off, here's a throwback from January 2018. #WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
In addition to managing remote learning for students, Carrolls staff have been working diligently to box up classroom & library items to clear the way for major modernization construction. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/carrolls-staff
Our bus drivers are among the many frontline heroes. As the pandemic hit, they completely sanitized all buses and have since worked to return personal items left behind to students. Read more at https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/transportation-team--2
Starting Monday, May 4, we're adding another meal distribution site.
65 Alpha Drive: 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM
Click here for a full list: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/meals-covid
WHEN CAN I GET MY CHILD’S BELONGINGS FROM SCHOOL? Click the link to find the pick up schedule and instructions for your school(s) https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/belonging-collection
The Scholastic Cup is the WIAA’s most prestigious annual school award. The year-long competition recognizes the top school in each of the six WIAA classifications based on academic, athletic & sportsmanship excellence.
Proud & honored to be on the list! #WeAreKelso
Our nutrition services team went into action immediately after the school closure was announced. Since March 19th, this group of #FrontLineHeroes have prepared nearly 40,000 meals. Read more about them here:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/nutrition-services-team--2
Since the school closure, this team has continued their support & services to our families - all through virtual platforms, phone calls, & email. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes here:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/special-education-team--6
Superintendent Mary Beth Tack will be on-air at 4pm Thursday, April 23, on KLOG:
Hear from the education experts about what's going on in local education. Bill Marcum is joined by Mary Beth Tack, Dan Zorn and Chris Bailey in the latest KLOG special report.
https://www.klog.com/
Please check your emails - ALL students and their parent/guardian(s) should have an email from Dr. Baros about getting started with learning today! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to email jillane.baros@kelsosd.org