Silex R-I School District

Silex R-1 School District would like to welcome our new teachers and staff for the 2020-2021 school year. Front row: Madison Warrington, Elementary Special Education; and Sarah Wright, Third Grade Teacher. 2nd Row: Loren Niemeyer, Paraprofessional; Stephanie Ostmann, Kindergarten Teacher; and Megan Rogers, 2nd Grade Teacher. 3rd Row: Emma Henry, paraprofessional; Cat Bramstedt, Psych Coordinator; Chris Resimius, High School Science. Back row: Brittany Robinson, Paraprofessional; Ashley Pietzman, Paraprofessional; Chris Gray, High School Principal.

As we begin the school year, we would like to remind everyone that we are asking that any student or adult who is exhibiting the following symptoms, or have experienced any of the following symptoms, to please DO NOT enter the school facilities for at least 24 hours: -Temperature greater than 100 degrees -New or worsening cough -Shortness of breath or trouble breathing -Sore throat, different than seasonal allergies -New loss of smell and/or taste -Diarrhea -Nausea or vomiting -Headache -Muscle or body aches -Fatigue -Congestion or runny nose

Softball pre-season scrimmage tonight at home starting at 5:00 p.m. against the Elsberry Lady Indians. Come on out & support the Lady Owls!

Please remember to monitor your child’s health as we return to school.

Tomorrow is the First Day of School! We can’t wait to see everybody!

School is starting soon. Please drive safe!

Elementary Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures: Elementary Drop Off 7:40-8:00am Parents will drop off elementary students at the high school entrance this year. There will be teachers outside to let the students out of cars, and to guide them in through the doors behind the cafeteria. Parents will stay in their vehicles to keep the flow of traffic moving. Drop off will not begin until 7:40. Please do not arrive any earlier than 7:40, so you do not block the teachers from getting into their parking lot. After your child is let out of your car by a teacher, you will drive straight out by the ag shop/green house and exit on the elementary side. Please be patient the first week or two until everyone gets the hang of this procedure. Thank you! Elementary Pick Up 3:00-3:10pm Pick up will remain the same as last year. Parents will pick up in the high school parking lot. Parents will receive two last name cards to place in the vehicles that will be picking up their children. Teachers will be outside loading cars. Parents will stay in their vehicles to keep the flow of traffic moving. Please be patient the first week or two until everyone gets the hang of this procedure. Thank you!

Don’t forget that tonight is our Back-to-School Open House! Last names A-M 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Last names N-Z 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Only one parent please. Face coverings required for parents and students 4th grade and up. We hope to see you there!

August 2020 Menu

Tonight is the Fall Sports Meeting! This is a mandatory meeting for any Junior High or High School athlete participating in Fall Sports only on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the High School gym. We ask that only one parent/guardian be present. Please wear a mask and social distance when possible.

August 2020

Back to School Open House! Thursday, August 20, 2020. Last names A-M 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Last names N-Z 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Only one parent please. Face coverings required for parents and students 4th grade and up. We hope to see you there!

Please remember to monitor your health as we prepare to go back-to-school on August 25, 2020. *Coughing? Running a fever? Experiencing flu-like symptoms? If your child is suffering from any of these symptoms, talk to a medical professional & stay home from school! Stop the spread and stay #HealthyatSchool *It’s more important than ever to evaluate your child’s health every morning! Before he or she leaves the house, check for a fever and monitor other conditions to determine if your student is well enough for class. #HealthyatSchool *Families, be sure to stay informed about the symptoms to screen your child for each morning so we keep everyone #HealthyatSchool - - Fever or chills, cough, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell, new runny nose or congestion, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, sore throat.

Don't forget about the Virtual Learning Orientation tonight! Students participating in virtual learning must attend an orientation meeting. Parents will also need to attend. The meeting will be held on August 18, 2020 in the cafeteria. Students in grades 6-12 will meet at 6:00 p.m. and students in grades K-5 at 6:30 p.m. Students who need a device will be issued a chromebook upon signing an agreement and payment of a $20 fee. All parents and students in 4th grade and above will be required to wear a mask.

Owls Pals would like to thank Harry & Heidi Stone and Silex Assembly of God Church for their generous donation. We greatly appreciate your support!

Back to School Open House! Thursday, August 20, 2020. Last names A-M 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Last names N-Z 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Only one parent please. Face coverings required for parents and students 4th grade and up. We hope to see you there!

Don’t forget Junior High sports practices begin today! Softball at 3:00 p.m. & Cross Country at 3:15 p.m. Bring your own water & sports physical.

The Silex R-1 School District Board of Education met on August 12, 2020 to discuss plans for the upcoming school year. The school board and school administrators voted to proceed with their original plan of having a 5 day, in person school week with a virtual option for students. The Administration will continue to work with the Health Department and monitor the situation in our district. As always, the safety of our students & staff will remain the top priority. As a reminder, we are asking that any student or adult who is exhibiting the following symptoms, or have experienced any of the following symptoms to please DO NOT enter the school facilities for at least 24 hours: -Temperature greater than 100 degrees -New or worsening cough -Shortness of breath or trouble breathing -Sore throat, different than seasonal allergies -New loss of smell and/or taste -Diarrhea -Nausea or vomiting -Headache -Muscle or body aches -Fatigue -Congestion or runny nose

Junior High Cross Country practice will start Monday, August 17, 2020 at 3:15 p.m. Please meet at the bottom of the faculty parking lot by the high school entrance. If the ground is really wet, we will meet at the track. Practice should be over between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m. Coach Mills will post announcements and location changes to the remind. Here is the link https://www.remind.com/join/silexxc. Or use the code silexxc

Attention 7th and 8th grade softball players! Practice will begin Monday, August 17, 2020. We will be practicing from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on the softball field. Bring your own water bottle, tennis shoes (in case of rain) and make sure you have your physical completed. You will not be allowed to practice without having a physical turned in. See you on Monday!