North Olmsted City Schools

Hello North Olmsted Families!

This has been a busy week for us in the district as we make the final preparations for school to start on Tuesday, September 8. It was exciting to see our students and families pick up supplies the last few days and I know our staff was glad to see so many students before the first day of school.

This will be a unique year. It will look and feel different from our typical school year. Even though we are starting virtually, building relationships with our students is the core of education and that is what our teachers do best. I have no doubt that our teachers and staff will make this the best possible school year for our students.

Eagles Rise Together is our theme for this year. Working together and supporting on another is how we as a community and a school district are going to get through this challenging time. I know that our teachers and staff are prepared and ready to rise to the challenge and are looking forward to working with our students. Thank you to our families who continue to be supportive, patient, and flexible as we prepare and plan for the school year.

I hope you have an enjoyable Labor Day weekend and we look forward to seeing our students virtually on Tuesday!

Dr. Mike Zalar Ph.D.

Superintendent

As you know the district provided Chromebooks to all students in PreK through third grade and all Online Academy students. For families in grades 4-12 Chromebooks were distributed to those families that completed the Chromebook survey by this past Wednesday. We appreciate the cooperation of our families who are using their own device at this time while we await our delivery of Chromebooks. The district is in the process of fulfilling additional requests that came in over the past two days. Families that do not have a district Chromebook should access all of the online tools and resources using personal devices at home.

Grades 1and 2

Start 9:00 a.m. End 2:30 p.m.

Grades 3-5

Start 8:30 a.m. End 2:00 p.m.

Middle School

Start 8:00 a.m. End 1:45 p.m.

High School

Start 8:00 am. End 2:00 p.m.

Please note: Kindergarten orientation is taking place on September 8th and 9th.

Below is a checklist to prepare for the first day of school on Tuesday. All of this information can also be found on the district website under Chromebook Headquarters

• Joining your 2020-2021 Google Classrooms: Google Classroom Invites: Students can access Google Classroom through Clever, the Google app launcher (waffle), or by visiting classroom.google.com. On or before the first day of school, students will want to visit the Google Classroom dashboard to accept the invites to each of their Google Classrooms. Students will find information and meeting links to start off their year in their classrooms.

• Joining Your First Day Google Meets: Students will want to access their Google Classrooms on or before the first day of school to find information about how to join their first day Google Meets. General directions on joining Google Meet can be found here.

• Read Chromebook Handbook in student materials

• Review Google Meet Expectations for Students

• Review the Family Academy resources

For technical issues related to your district issued Chromebook please complete the Chromebook Repair Form.

The Family Virtual Academy provide several resources to assist families in navigating online learning including the use of Chromebook and Google Classroom. These resources are available through our district website. Family Virtual Academy

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is now available for parents/guardians to complete, verify or update important information such as phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contact information. Additionally, forms such as technology acceptable use policies (AUP) and student code of conduct need to be completed. Once forms are complete, you will be able to access your child’s schedule/teacher.

Please click below for directions on how to update your student’s information. This also includes directions for how to access your student’s schedule or teacher assignment.

Parent Portal Directions.pdf

Please click here to access the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Note: If you do not know your login information for the PowerSchool Parent Portal please contact your student’s building.

Grab and go meal distribution will continue through December 31 and will be FREE to ALL children, ages 1-18, due to an extension of a waiver granted by the USDA. The Food Service Department will be distributing two days' worth of breakfast and lunch meals for Tuesday pick-up and three days' worth of breakfast and lunch meals for Thursday pick-up while schools are closed for remote learning.

Complete information including a menu can be found on the district website.

North Olmsted City Schools

26669 Butternut Ridge Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070

440-588-5300

www.northolmstedschools.org