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  • Staggered start for Loveland District begins Wednesday

    Staggered start for Loveland District begins Wednesday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District will have a staggered start again this school year..

    The first day of school for students with last names beginning with A-L (grades 1-12) is Wednesday, August 14.

    The first day of school for students with last names beginning with M-Z (grades 1-12) is Thursday, August 15.

    According to the District, the staggered start allows teachers and students to get technology set up, work through problems, and establish new routines in smaller groups.

    Preschool and kindergarten families will get first day of school information directly from Loveland Early Childhood Center.

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  • [POLL] Is it a good idea to post student’s home photos on School’s social pages?

    [POLL] Is it a good idea to post student’s home photos on School’s social pages?

    Loveland, Ohio – Today was the first day of school for the Loveland District and in a “Welcome Back, Tigers!” video on FaceBook, Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse urged parents to send her photos of the children as they head back to school, whether in-person or remotely. Many parents already have and the photos have been posted on the District’s public FaceBook and Twitter pages.

    Many of these photos contain personal information about the child, whether standing at their front door, in their neighborhood or even photos of the child in their bedroom where they will be studying. Some of the photos give first names, some last names, what grade they are in, and their age. Many say the name of their teacher.

    On the District Twitter page, you can read the parent’s full name along with the child’s photo. Some of the posts disclose which day a child will be home and which day a child will be on the bus or at school, which reveals when a child may be waiting on their school bus or getting off one.

    Posting back to school photos on a personal FaceBook page is common practice and shared with personal friends and grandparents, however, posting children’s photos of them in their bedroom on a public page is infinite in the number of people around the globe who can now view the images along with the personal information.

    The invitation to parents said:

    We know that this school year is starting like no other, but we still want to still celebrate the first day of school on Monday.

    We hope that whether you are starting school in person or remotely that you share your official “first day of school” photos with us!

    Share using the hashtag #LCSFirstDay20 or email your photos to krsacome@lovelandschools.org. We will feature student photos on our social media channels all week! #TigersTogether #LCSFirstDay20.

    Dr. Crouse’s invitation is at the 38-second mark of this video.

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  • Little Miami’s Return to Learn! plan

    Little Miami’s Return to Learn! plan

    Morrow, Ohio – On August 6, Little Miami Local Schools announced that it was pushing back the opening dates of school for the 2020-2021 school year by one week.

    The first day of school for grades 5-12 was on Monday, Aug. 24.

    The first day for grades PreK-4 is Wednesday, Aug. 26.

    Students who are enrolled in Virtual Learning Academy will also begin their courses on these days.

    The information below contains the plans for returning students and staff to Little Miami school buildings for the 2020-2021 school year.

    “As with many things in these unprecedented times, this plan could change with new or additional information.”

    Student Learning 

    For the 2020-2021 school year, Little Miami will offer two learning options.

    1. In-person instruction. Students will attend school five days per week. Families understand that some level of risk will always be present when children and school district employees occupy school district facilities. Face coverings are required for students and staff, with some exceptions. Read the Board policy on face coverings.
    2. Remote learning through Virtual Learning Academy, a third-party vendor. This option is for students whose families do not wish to send them to school. Students will agree to remote learning from home one semester at a time. Students will not be permitted to come in and out of remote learning. VLA classes will be supported by Little Miami teachers. See more information on VLA here.

    In Case of Unexpected Closure/Remote Learning

    Should local or regional conditions dictate, Little Miami will enact its Intermittent Remote Learning Plan, where all students will participate in virtual learning. Moving to remote instruction may be at the direction of the Warren County Health District, the Ohio Department of Health, or local or state government. Students who are currently enrolled in VLA will continue in VLA.

    Read the Intermittent Remote Learning Plan.


    Individual     Building In-Person Learning Details

    General District Details by Department

    “Little Miami has worked very hard to make sure students and staff can return to – and stay in – our buildings this school year. Little Miami has also tried to be clear with students and staff that there is some risk returning to school. In the event that someone tests positive for the virus, Little Miami will take our lead from the Warren County Health Department regarding protocols. Should local or regional conditions dictate, Little Miami will enact its Intermittent Remote Learning Plan, where all students will participate in virtual learning. Moving to remote instruction may be at the direction of the Warren County Health District, the Ohio Department of Health, or local or state government. Students who are currently enrolled in VLA will continue in VLA.”See Little Miami’s intermittent remote learning plan.

    2020-2021 VIRTUAL LEARNING AT LITTLE MIAMI

    For the 2020-2021 school year, Little Miami will offer two learning options: in-person instruction in LM buildings, or remote learning through Virtual Learning Academy (VLA). VLA is operated by the Jefferson County (Ohio) Educational Services Center.

    More than 1,000 students opt to begin year remotely

    About 1,000 Little Miami students — approximately 20 percent of the district’s enrollment — have elected to begin the 2020-21 school year using Virtual Learning Academy.

    The number of families electing to go remote was fairly consistent across grade levels. The average number of remote learning students per grade is 75. More than 200 high school students will be using VLA to begin the year.

    Regulations for spectators announced

    Also Read…

    Loveland Magazine’s “Guidebook” to the Loveland School District

    Additional info about Loveland School District’s reopening progress

    Loveland School’s face mask policy

    COVID 19 clusters temporarily closes most of UD campus

    School funding bill to get new look under new speaker

    Kings School District Reopening Plan

    Milford Schools delay opening

    [12 positive cases] COVID-19 Oxford Campus Dashboard now available

    Reopening begins for Ohio’s colleges: Here’s how it looks

    Fall High School Contact Sports Receive the Go-Ahead From DeWine

    Indian Hills schools: In-person, Virtual Academy or Hybrid

  • Sycamore Community Schools’ back to school plans

    Sycamore Community Schools’ back to school plans

    Blue Ash, Ohio – September 8 will be the first day of school for all students, including those in a virtual classroom learning setting. Parents have been asked to look for more information about their student’s school’s transition days for face-to-face learners on September 3-4. Half of Grades K-4, Grades 5-6, Grades 7-8, and Grades 9 and 12 students will attend on each of those days to ease the transition to school.

    • September 8 will be the first day of school for all students.  It will also be the first day of school for students in the virtual classroom setting.
    • Grades K-4, Grades 5-6, Grades 7-8, and Grades 9 and 12 students in the in-person option will enter the hallways on either September 3 or 4.  Half of each will attend on each of those days to ease the transition to school.

    Families have been offered two options for the return to school.

    Sycamore Community Schools will provide students Grades K-12 who cannot or do not wish to return to school with 100% virtual classroom learning fIve days a week.

    In Virtual Classroom Learning, parents and guardians of elementary students assume the role of a “Learning Partner”. Each child will be taught by a Sycamore Community Schools teacher who will support the child in his or her learning, grade submitted work, and monitor the child’s progress. However, parents and guardians provide “vital support” for younger students in an online learning environment.

    • Students will follow a daily schedule of instruction
    • Sycamore teachers will instruct the virtual classrooms
    • Virtual classrooms will follow the same sequencing and teach the same standards as the face to face instructional model.
    • Aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards and Sycamore Schools’ curriculum maps.
    • 100% online environment
    • Student privacy protected

    How will Virtual Classroom Learning be different from the 4th Quarter remote learning experience?

    • Attendance will be taken daily
    • Students will have a daily learning schedule
    • Students will be actively engaged in learning new content
    • Student learning will be assessed formatively and summatively
    • Students will receive grades per the district grading scale
    • Teachers will engage with students daily
    • Teachers will monitor student progress to ensure students are learning and progressing successfully through the standards
    • Virtual Classrooms will be monitored to ensure student engagement and curricular alignment, similar to the process in a face to face teaching environment
    • To ensure educational equity, Virtual Classroom ‘walk-throughs’ by an administrator or instructional expert will occur, similar to the process in a face to face teaching environment
    • Live streaming of classes will be considered as an option where appropriate, such as with unique courses at the HS

    How will Virtual Classroom Learning be similar to Face-to-Face Learning?

    • Sycamore teachers will teach the virtual classrooms
    • Sycamore teachers will develop relationships with students
    • Sycamore teachers will use curriculum resources and best instructional practices to engage students in learning
    • Sycamore teachers in the virtual classroom will collaborate with the face to face teachers
    • Students will take the same common assessments in both models, as well as MAP assessments, as a means to ensure educational equity and alignment of learning expectations
    • Students will receive Intervention, Special Education, Gifted and/or ESOL support and have access to mental health services
    • Every effort will be made to allow students to take the same courses as in the face to face environment. Some exceptions may occur.
    • Curriculum is either the same as Sycamore’s or aligned tightly with Ohio’s Learning Standards and Sycamore’s Curriculum to ensure educational equity.

    FACIAL COVERINGS

    • All staff members are required by the state of Ohio to wear district-approved facial coverings during the school day, unless it is unsafe to do so or where doing so would significantly interfere with the learning process.
    • All students Grades K-12 will be required to wear district-approved masks on the bus and during the school day with the exception of lunch, recess, and PE classes, or if social distancing can be ensured.
      • Families will be responsible for providing clean, cloth masks
      • District will provide a mask if a student forgets, loses, or destroys their mask at school
      • Masks must meet CDC recommendations and adhere to the Sycamore Code of Conduct • Medical waivers will be given for both students and staff
      • Accommodations for medical waivers include 6 feet or more distancing from others in class and physical barriers

    MODIFIED RECESS WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE PK-8 GRADE LEVELS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

    • Adjustments in schedules to reduce numbers of students on the playground
    • Limited use of shared equipment
    • Sanitation in between cohorts
    • Playground supervisors will ensure physical distancing as much as possible

    MODIFIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL LEVELS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

    • Use of outdoor spaces as much as possible
    • Forward only positioning for exhalation activities
    • Limited partner/group games and shared equipment
    • Sanitation in between cohorts

    REIMAGINED MUSIC AND THEATER CLASSES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH:

    • Enhanced levels of music appreciation, songwriting, and music culture/history
    • Limited exhalation and shared instrument activities
    • 12 feet physical distancing and forward only positioning for exhalation activities
    • Use of outside spaces as much as possible

    You can read Sycamore’s complete back to school plan HERE.

  • First day of school for Loveland students will be Monday, August 31

    First day of school for Loveland students will be Monday, August 31

    Loveland, Ohio – At the Loveland Board of Education meeting held on August 11, 2020, the Board adopted a revised district calendar for the 2020-21 school year.

    The first day of school for all Loveland students has been moved from Wednesday, August 26 to Monday, August 31.

    This change allows for the staff and teachers to have three additional in-service/planning days prior to the first day of school. Staff will now have from August 17-28 to be trained in the new health and safety protocols with additional time for designing curriculum for the in-person and remote learning models.

    There will be no change in the number of instructional days for students. The teacher planning days added on August 26, 27, and 28 replace one of the planning days scheduled at the end of each quarter. The planning days on October 23, January 15, and March 19 are now scheduled instructional days with students in attendance.