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Hello Edgewood Middle School Families!

We are anxiously anticipating seeing our students both online and face-to-face! This letter is filled with reminders of important dates and information that will help our students begin school successfully this year. Later this week we will post the Q/A from the questions sent in last week from our families. Our EMS staff is looking forward to teaming with our families to foster a learning environment where your child succeeds!

Student Schedules

Schedules are available to view through ProgressBook. If you are unable to access ProgressBook, paper copies of your student’s schedule will be available for pick up at the EMS Main Entrance on the following dates and times:

 

  • 6th Grade - Wednesday, August 26th - 3:00-5:00PM

  • 7th Grade - Thursday, August 27th - 3:00-5:00PM

  • 8th Grade - Friday, August 28th - 3:00-5:00PM

Staggered Start Schedule for the First Week of School

Students will follow a Staggered Start Schedule for the first week of school. Here are the details:

  • Monday, August 31 - Tuesday, September 1

    • Students with Last Name starting A-K will attend school. 

  • Wednesday, September 2

    • No School for Students. 

    • This is an in-service day for our staff. 

  • Thursday, September 3 - Friday, September 4

    • Students with Last Name starting L- Z will attend school.   

    • Note: Students with the Last Name starting A-K will not attend school on these days.

  • Monday, September 7: No School for Students or Staff (Labor Day).

  • Tuesday, September 8:  All Students return to school.

Arrival

Students are allowed to enter the building beginning at 7:05AM.  They will enter the building either through Cougar Lobby, if they are a bus rider, or through the Main Entrance at the front of the building, if they are being dropped off.  As soon as students enter the drop off area, please have them exit the vehicle and proceed inside .  This will keep the flow of traffic moving.  When the students enter the building, they will go directly to their 1st Bell class.  This classroom will also serve as their homeroom. Students who eat breakfast in the morning will report directly to the cafeteria, eat, and then report to their 1st Bell class by 7:25 AM.  Students are not permitted to congregate in the hallways, gyms or bathrooms before class.  They will report directly to 1st Bell.

Face Masks/Facial Coverings

For students attending school in-person, masks/facial coverings are required to be worn throughout the school day.  During any transitions, entering and exiting the building, and during clubs and activities, as well as on the bus, students will be required to wear a mask/facial covering. A mask/facial covering is defined as any material that covers an individual’s nose, mouth, and chin. Exemptions from wearing a mask/facial covering will follow the guidance as stated in the ODH Director’s Order. We encourage all families to work with their children now so they are accustomed to wearing a mask at school.  It will take time, but they will get used to wearing them.

Bell Schedule (Face-to-Face)

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

1st - 7:25-8:18

1st - 7:25-8:18

1st - 7:25-8:18

2nd - 8:22-9:10

2nd - 8:22-9:10

2nd - 8:22-9:10

3rd - 9:14-10:02

3rd - 9:14-10:02

3rd - 9:14-10:02

4th - 10:06-10:54

4th - 10:06-10:54

4th - 10:06-10:54

Lunch - 10:54-11:24

5th - 10:58-11:46

5th - 10:58-11:46

5th - 11:28-12:16

Lunch - 11:46-12:16

6th - 11:50-12:38

6th - 12:20-1:08

6th - 12:20-1:08

Lunch - 12:38-1:08

7th - 1:12-2:00

7th - 1:12-2:00

7th - 1:12-2:00

Remote Schedule (Remote Students)

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Math (Myers) - 7:25-8:18

ELA (Heupel) - 9:14-10:02

SS (Rook) - 7:25-8:18

Sci (Spinelli) - 9:14-10:02

Sci (Lear) - 10:06-10:54

ELA (Hartman) - 8:22-9:10

ELA (Robsion) - 11:28-12:16

Math (Arnold) - 10:58-11:46

Sci (Stapleton) - 10:06-10:54

SS (Yeckel) - 12:20-1:08

SS (Wiggins) - 11:50-12:38

Math (Osterman) - 10:58-11:46

Span8 (Baker) - 10:58-11:46

Algebra (A.Brown) - 1:12-2:08

Remote Learners

Students who are taking classes remotely, the remote teachers will contact you by the end of the week with information concerning their class, schedule, meeting times and other pertinent information.

Class Changes

The 6th and 7th graders share the same floor, so when class change occurs, the 7th grade will be dismissed as normal.  When the hallway clears, the 6th grade will then be released. The 8th grade will be dismissed as normal.

Lockers and Backpacks

Students will not have lockers to start the school year. As a result, students are permitted to carry backpacks from class to class with the supplies they need (pens, pencils, paper, folders, notebooks, etc.)  When purchasing a backpack, stay away from those with wheels. Most of the resources they need will be available in class, so we do not have students walking around the building with heavy backpacks.

School Supplies

Concentrate on getting your child the basic supplies they will need to start school: pens, pencils, colored pencils, markers, scissors, folders, notebooks, loose leaf paper, earbuds, tissue, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. If you purchased 3-ring binders for your child’s class, please leave them at home right now.  The teachers are going to allow the students to use folders instead to help minimize the contents of the backpack.

Water Bottles

Students are encouraged to carry a water bottle with them at all times.  Students will have access to the water fountain regardless if they have a water bottle or not.  We encourage everyone to fill their water bottles before they come to school to reduce frequent use of the water fountains.

Restrooms

We are asking all students to report to their next class before using the restroom.  When they arrive at their class, they can put their backpacks down and then ask the teacher permission to use the restroom.  This will help reduce crowding in the restroom and help us better monitor students.

Dismissal

Dismissal will begin at 2:00PM.  Students will be dismissed by bus.  They should have everything they need in their backpacks.  When their bus is called, they will report directly to their bus. After bus dismissal, all remaining students will be dismissed.

Cafeteria

Students will be able to pick a table where they would like to sit for lunch. Once they sit down, this will be their assigned seat until social distancing restrictions have been lifted.  There is a limit to the number of students we are allowing per table. Normally, about 15 students can sit at a table, but with the social distancing restrictions, we will only allow 6 students per table to allow for adequate spacing between students.  We are using two different areas for lunch, the main cafeteria and the half of the old gym.

Cell Phones

The students are allowed to have their cell phones.  They are able to be used in between classes and during lunch.  Once in the classroom, all of the teachers have been given a Classroom Pocket Chart where the students can store their phones during class.  If the student chooses not to use the pocket chart, their phones can be stored in their backpacks during class.

Mobile App

We encourage everyone to download our district’s mobile app: Edgewood City School, OH. This app will allow you to access our school website for helpful and important information, including access to ProgressBook, Final Forms, events, snow day announcements, and more. Make certain you set up your phone to receive notifications. Information on how to set up notificaitons is provided below. 

If you have questions, please email either Mr. Dallio at: jim.dallio@edgewoodschools.net or Mrs. Halsey at: jenny.halsey@edgewoodschools.net

Go Cougars!