These #HiddenHeroes have not stopped serving the kids of Kelso since the closure announcement on 3-13 . #WeAre #InThisTogether Read more about them:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/ap-and-college-in-hs
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
"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
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
It's KELSO STRONG Virtual Community Spirit Week!! To kick it off, here's a throwback from January 2018. #WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
K = kindness
via Cali Cannon, 7th grade Publicity Manager
Huntington MS
#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
Hello fellow Cougars and friends,
We have some exciting news for you. We will be participating in the Kelso Strong Virtual Spirit Week! Please see the attached information to better understand the logistics of the event. We are KELSO STRONG!
https://drive.google.com/a/kelso.wednet.edu/file/d/1IOr5BPnVc1X3ovCE0qaybs1nt5JVx9qA/view?usp=sharing
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
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/
Chromebook Swap
If your KSD Chromebook is not functioning properly, please bring the Chromebook and charger to KHS on Mondays and Thursdays between 10-12. You will be issued a new set for the duration of the distance learning school year.
Please email Tech support with any questions or concerns. ithelp@kelsosd.org
Hello Students and Families,
We hope this finds you healthy, safe, and ready to learn! Monday (4/20/20) we will begin our first week of distant learning and would like to offer you a location where you can access all teacher emails and online learning platforms in one spot. Here you will be able to achieve the following:
Click on your teacher’s email to send them a question.
Under each of your teachers’ names click your class in order to access your online assignments. To access Google Classroom you must login to your @kelso.wednet.edu account
Click here to access CMS’s Distance Learning Student Resource Links document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mzGmvmLesvY_Dr4usVTv44jA5vvo7i9lRREMifMVhdA/edit?usp=sharing
Marla Green | Assistant Principal
Athletic Director