Ranger Patrons,
Welcome to the month of March. Due to the Covid-caused late start to the school year, Ranger students will be in school for 4 full weeks in March before the 1-week spring break March 29 - April 2nd. The countdown to spring break can cause restlessness in students that manifests itself in increased energy levels, decreased focus and sometimes poor decision-making. RPMS continues to place a daily focus on Civility, Order, Respect and Excellence (CORE) to help students remain focused while maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. I ask that Ranger Patrons assist by reinforcing school expectations with students. Together, we can help our students complete the four weeks before spring break in "Finish Strong" fashion!
Safety. RP will continue to follow the SAFE Reopening Plan to better ensure everyone's safety during the pandemic. Students are reminded that face masks and social distancing are required. Frequent handwashing and sanitizing will also be scheduled into the daily schedule. Recent updates from health officials discourage the use of face shields as a replacement for face masks. All MSD of Warren Township staff and students should wear face masks unless an extenuating circumstance exists and a face shield is needed. School administrators may approve the use of a face shield in these cases.
Students should not attend school if they are close contacts to a positive Covid case, are awaiting results of a Covid test or exhibit two or more of the following: ● A fever of 100.0° F or greater ● Cough ● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing ● Sore throat ● Fatigue ● Chills ● Muscle or body aches ● Headache ● Congestion or runny nose ● Nausea or vomiting ● Diarrhea ● New loss of taste or smell.
End of the Grading Term. The term 3 grade window closes this Friday, March 5. Assignments must be turned in by the end of the day Friday in order to be counted toward 3rd nine-week grades.
Important P-EBT Update. The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has updated its estimated issuance date to February 28, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.warren.k12.in.us/article/388678?org=msd-of-warren-township, which includes links to the FSSA P-EBT webpage and FAQs.
Tech Support. Warren is expanding our technology help desk hours at Moorhead Community Resource Center! Our new hours will be Monday-Friday from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. K-4 VIRTUAL students with iPad issues should be brought here. Chromebooks can still be brought to any of the three Intermediate Middle Schools during school hours, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, or the Chromedesk at the High School during 1st and 2nd period, Monday - Friday. If you cannot access the above times and locations for some reason, you can also submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ here.
Student Food Distribution.
Grades K-4. 100% VIRTUAL families can pick up food on Tuesdays from either 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Moorhead Community Resource Center 8400 East 10th Street.
Grades 5-12. Now that our students have returned to school, we have made some adjustments to our food distribution schedule. 100% VIRTUAL families can pick up food on Tuesdays from either 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Moorhead Community Resource Center located at 8400 East 10th Street. Raymond Park and Warren Central High School will no longer be food distribution sites. However, all hybrid in-person students will have the opportunity to pick up meals while in-person to take home for the following day. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity!
Parent Recommendation Form - High Ability 2021-22. The High Ability Program Parent Recommendation Form for the 2021-2022 school year is now available through March 26. Students are identified for the program based on state and District criteria, including achievement test scores, student ability, and parent and teacher recommendation. Parent recommendations are considered but do not guarantee placement in the High Ability Program. For placement consideration, please submit a parent recommendation form here.
NWEA Testing will begin Friday, February 19 for virtual learners, and February 22-March 5 for hybrid-in-person learners. As NWEA testing may occur off-site for virtual learners, caregivers of virtual learners will benefit from reviewing the NWEA Guidance for Caregivers.
2021 Teacher Recruitment Fair. Do you know a teacher who might be a great fit for Warren Township schools? The Warren Township Teacher Recruitment Fair will be held virtually on Thursday, March 11, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Please share with friends and family who may be interested in pursuing a teaching career in Warren. The link to register for this event may be found here.
Proud to be a Ranger,
John Kleine
Principal
