Solon PreK-5

Happy August Lakeview and SIS families!

For those I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet, my name is Jessica Tabor and I am the PreK-5 principal. Despite the challenges ahead, I am so very excited for the opportunity to lead both buildings and continue my journey here in Solon.

I wanted to take a few minutes to introduce myself, as well as share a few things about this upcoming school year. While I know it is not the school year we all imagined, we will continue to put every effort in ensuring a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our students, staff, and families.

You can expect a newsletter like this one at the beginning of every month. The goal is to provide updates, happenings, and important dates to all PreK-5 families. I hope you find the newsletters helpful and informative.

Remember that we are always stronger together!

As I shared previously, my name is Jessica Tabor and I am the PreK-5 principal. This will be my 2nd year in the district and 9th year in education. I live in Solon with my husband and three children. My husband, Jeremy, and I have been married for almost 16 years. He is currently the Equity and Human Relations Director for the Iowa City School District. Our children, Jaden (16), CJ (14), and Lucas (4) attend school here in Solon.

I love being in education! It is the most challenging and rewarding career, and I love every minute of it! My previous roles include classroom teacher (2nd & 3rd), PreK-5 instructional coach, and High School Assistant principal in Southeast Iowa school districts. I hold a bachelors degree in psychology, a Masters in Elementary Education, and a Masters in Educational Leadership. I am driven, reflective, and passionate about providing supportive, quality education to all students.

As we navigate through this unprecedented school year, I encourage you to reach out to me at anytime with questions, concerns, and/or feedback. I am here to support you in anyway that I can, so my door is always open.

Dear Lakeview and SIS families,

I feel so fortunate and blessed to be assisting Mrs. Tabor at Lakeview and SIS next year in the School Manager role. This will be my third year in the Solon district and I am starting my ninth year in the field of education. Before Solon, I have taught science at the high school and middle school levels in Atlantic and Grinnell. These experiences have rounded me into a person who is very passionate about education, students and the communities they serve. My fiancée and I love the community of Solon and I am extremely excited to continue working in the best district in the state. I love to meet new people and would enjoy a conversation with any parent, student or stakeholder who would like to get to know me further. Please reach out.

Go Spartans!

Preschool & Kindergarten Updates:

Regardless of which learning opportunity your family chooses (on-site or on-line), all state required forms are due by the first day of school for your child to attend public education.

If you are unable to complete these state requirements due to insurance or delays of appointments due to COVID-19, please contact me to discuss minimal requirements to start school on time.

3rd Grade Updates:

All students entering 3rd grade are required to complete a vision screening. To be valid, a vision screening shall be performed no earlier than one year prior to the date of enrollment and no later than six months after the date of child’s enrollment into Third Grade. A vision screening may be conducted by a physician, advanced nurse practitioner, physician assistant, local public health department, public or accredited nonpublic school, community based organization—Lions Club, free clinic, or child care center.

Please contact me with any questions about these state requirements.

Kris Elijah

School Nurse

Solon Community School District

kelijah@solon.k12.ia.us

319-624-3401 x1288

Here is the link to the updates for the SCSD return to learn plan. You can also find a few more highlighted items specific to Lakeview and SIS listed below. Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Tabor or Mr. Woods with any questions regarding the district update and the highlighted items below.

Classrooms

• No shared student supplies
• Assigned seating (this will include flexible seating)
• Early and consistent SeeSaw implementation
• Masks will be expected (breaks from masks will be implemented throughout the day)
• Consistent sanitizing of student areas w/ wipes and/or spray bottle
• Opportunities for limiting paper assignments w/ digital options
• Staggered classroom arrival procedures

Lunch

• Staggered start and end times
• Extended time to allow for sanitizing between each group
• Classes will sit together and at every other seat

Transitions

• Students will move within a staggered transition schedule to minimize hallway traffic
  
• Transitions that will be staggered will be to
  
• Lunch
• Specials
• Recess
• When doing class trips to the bathroom
• Dismissal time

I know that many of you have been wondering if we would have a preK-5 back-to-school night this year. Building Leadership teams, principal, and school manager will be discussing a possible date, time and safety procedures for a modified back-to-school night for both Lakeview and SIS. Currently, we are thinking of providing an opportunity for parents to visit their child's classroom for a quick look at the room set-up and to drop off their school supplies. The tentative date of Friday, August 21st will be considered. More details and guidelines will be shared soon.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we navigate through this unprecedented time in education!

8/11 - 2nd & 3rd grade parent webinar @ 6:30pm

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8/12 - 2nd & 3rd grade parent webinar @ 7:00pm

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8/13 - BG/Kindergarten & 1st grade parent webinar @ 7:30pm

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8/14 - BG/Kindergarten & 1st grade parent webinar @ 5:30pm

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8/17 - 4th & 5th grade parent webinar @ 7:30pm

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8/18 - 4th & 5th grade parent webinar @ 5:30pm

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8/19 - Preschool parent webinar @ 6:30pm

8/21 - Modified back-to-school night (TENTATIVE DATE)

8/24 - First day of school! Early Dismissal (LV @ 1:35pm, SIS @ 1:32pm)

8/25 - 8/27 - Early Dismissal (LV @ 1:35pm, SIS @ 1:32pm)

8/28 - Full Day (LV @ 3:05pm, SIS @ 2:55pm)

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Email: jtabor@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: https://www.solon.k12.ia.us/o/lakeview
Location: 111 North Chabal Street Solon, IA 52333
Phone: 319-624-3401
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IowaLakeviewElementarySchool/
Twitter: @SolonCSD

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Email: jtabor@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: https://www.solon.k12.ia.us/o/sis
Location: 200 West Fifth Street Solon, IA 52333
Phone: 319-624-2381
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IowaSolonIntermediateSchool/
Twitter: @SolonCSD