The following links are for those parents and students who are unable to make it to the online learning platform tutorial session we are hosting tonight.
APEX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_LE1sRnXP0
1.) On the Apex Learning website (apexlearning.com) there is link to Resources for Families.
https://www.apexlearning.com/family-resources
Resources for Families | Apex Learning
Apex Learning has successfully helped students across the country earn credits, fill learning gaps, and prepare for important tests. We take our responsibility to educating students seriously and are pleased to provide you with information to help you support your student.
www.apexlearning.com
Parents can scroll to the section called My Student is using Courses. What do Courses do?
And below that is a section How Can I Help My Student Who Is Working From Home?
2.) Parents are encouraged to review the Student Getting Started section of Help along with the students. It's a 6-minute 'course' on navigating the student dashboard and the Courses. There is also a PDF companion document. Students can launch this from the Help tab when they are logged in.
Help > Getting Stated > Student Getting Started > Getting Started: Courses
https://support.apexlearning.com/help/gs-student/courses
Covid Letter
Just a reminder about the online learning platform tutoring session that the school will be hosting tomorrow night, Wednesday September 30, at 6:30 PM in the school library. Parents and their students are highly encouraged to attend, and to bring their chromebooks with them, so they can work through any issues that they might be experiencing. This will run until 8 PM.
Baraga Area Schools will be hosting a tutorial for online learners parents & students using the Moby Max & APEX Learning platforms. It will be on September 30th at 6:30 PM in the school library. You are encouraged to bring your student and their chromebook with you for this night of learning about our online learning platforms. In order to attend, masks will be required for all participants. Please contact Tim Scott at 353-6661 or email at tscott@baragaschools.org with any questions.
Mrs. Wisniewski is looking for cleaned 2L or 20 oz. pop bottles, preferably clear. The students will need these for an activity coming up. If you would like to provide the class with some please send them with your student to school or drop them off at the office. Bringing them in a bag allows for easier cleaning and transportation. Thanks!
Here is a pacing guide for online students. It gives them an idea of where they should be at in their courses on certain dates.
The health department has completed all contact tracing and we are now comfortable in our ability to open safely on Tuesday, 9/22/2020. Remember that school pictures will take place tomorrow. They usually start with kindergarten in the morning and go from there. The order forms and code are attached for your convenience.
We are still planning on taking our school pictures tomorrow as scheduled.
To our BAS families:
A confirmed case of coronavirus, (COVID-19) has been identified at Baraga Area Schools.
We are working closely with the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department to identify exposures and prevent further cases. The school feels it is in the best interest and safety of the staff, students, and community to close the building to students tomorrow, September 21, 2020, in order to allow for thorough contact tracing.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are close contact with one another (within about 6 feet for at least 15 minutes). Illness begins 2 to 14 days after a person is exposed.
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar in children and adults. Symptoms can include:
Fever, cough, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, runny or stuffy nose, loss of taste or smell, abdominal pain.
At this time close contacts with exposures have been notified separately and are following guidelines of WUPHD.
There are many things that can be done to keep our schools, homes, and communities “COVID-19 free” and protect ourselves and loved ones:
Children and adults should stay home when ill.
Washing hands often with soap and running warm water for at least 20 seconds.
If a hand washing station is not available, use hand sanitizer properly. Gels, rubs, and hand wipes work well against COVID-19 if they contain at least 60% alcohol. Throw wipes in the trash after use.
Practice Good Respiratory Etiquette (cover a cough with elbow versus hand).
If you have questions, please contact Western Upper Peninsula Health Department at (906) 482-7382.
If your child is identified as a close contact separate communication will be sent.
Additional information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Thank you,
Richard Sarau
Superintendent
Baraga Area Schools
906-353-6664
Teachers are expected to report to school tomorrow and there will be a staff meeting at 8:30
There will be no school tomorrow for baraga students
Now in the kindergarten room and making use of technology during their free time
Sitting in for some teachers while they go over data
ATTENTION ONLINE LEARNERS & PARENTS. The way that attendance is being taken for online learning is from assignment completion and through contacts made with the teacher and student. Students should be checking their emails on a daily basis and reply to the teacher reaching out to them. If the student does not reply, according to the ISD, they are considered absent, so please respond top any teacher reaching out to you. If you have any questions about the work on either APEX or Moby Max, please reach out to the teacher of record for the class. Thanks for your patience and cooperation in the matter.
If you would like to see how your student is doing on APEX Learning, follow these steps:
Coach report. To set that up:
Menu > Students > select student > Edit > Coaches tab
enter e-mail address(es) > add
As always, if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Scott at the High School.
A special thank you for their patience to all of the students and families who have chosen the online learning for this school year. APEX learning is up and running and after talking with Achieve3000, they hope to be up and running by tomorrow. One of the many good things about online learning is that students are not confined to the regular school day or week and despite not starting when the inperson students did, they can work at their own pace and "catch up" rather quickly. Thank you again and if you have any questions please contact Mr. Scott at 363-6661
I apologize as I should have had this going since day one but in order to keep our K-5 students cohorted and stick to our school plan, every grade will play within their specific zone for that day for recess. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but it is all being done to keep the kids safe. Thanks for your patience and understanding on the matter.
The new band practice
Don’t forget tonight is our first home volleyball match!
Unfortunately only those with vouchers will be able to attend - however we will be live streaming the game on our Athletics Facebook page.
For those attending please bring correct change with your voucher and make sure you’re practicing the safety protocols with distancing and facial coverings at all times.
Fall Sports Pictures on Sept 11 @ 3:30