Silex R-I School District

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!

Junior High Fall Sports practices begin Monday, August 17, 2020. Please be sure to bring your sports physicals and your own water.

Virtual Learning Orientation: 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.

Fall Sports Meeting. There will be 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. At least one parent/guardian must be present. Please wear a mask and social distance when possible.

Back to School Night/Open House for grades PreK-12 will be August 20. Students with last names beginning with letters A-M are welcome to come from 5:30-6:30pm. Students with last names beginning with N-Z are scheduled to come from 6:30-7:30pm. This will help reduce the number of people in the building at one time. Middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) will be given their schedules, have an opportunity to meet their teachers, find their lockers, and navigate campus using their class schedule. Elementary students (grades PreK-5) will get to visit their classroom, drop off supplies, and meet their teachers. All families are encouraged to attend. All parents and students in 4th grade and above will be required to wear a mask.

We all know this school year will look a little bit different than in years past. There is a lot of confusion surrounding this virus, how we can prevent the spread and how it affects different people. But throughout the state, our schools are working closely with public health experts to make plans and preparations for a healthy learning environment. #HealthyatSchool We want this to be a safe, successful school year that does not have to come to an unexpected halt. For this to happen, our schools need all staff, families and the entire communities working together and learning to adapt together so our kids and educators can be #HealthyatSchool. Our kiddos have been out of school for a long time, so returning is an even bigger transition this year. Families may experience a wide range of emotions about what’s to come. Be sure to connect with your child and let him or know it’s normal to feel fear, stress or even anxiety during this time. #HealthyatSchool Turning preventive measures into good, solid habits, we can stop the virus from spreading in our school systems. These include: Staying home when we feel sick. Practicing social distancing (staying at least six feet from others). Washing our hands often for at least 20 seconds using soap and water. Trying not to touch our faces. Wearing a face mask. Avoiding touching frequently touched surfaces like door knobs or railings.

We are asking that students wear a mask and social distance when able.

Softball shirt orders are due August 12, 2020. Please turn in to Coach Lipsey or the High School office.

H.S. Boys Soccer practice is at 4:00 p.m. today at Elsberry.

Back to School Night/Open House for grades PreK-12 will be August 20. Students with last names beginning with letters A-M are welcome to come from 5:30-6:30pm. Students with last names beginning with N-Z are scheduled to come from 6:30-7:30pm. This will help reduce the number of people in the building at one time. Middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) will be given their schedules, have an opportunity to meet their teachers, find their lockers, and navigate campus using their class schedule. Elementary students (grades PreK-5) will get to visit their classroom, drop off supplies, and meet their teachers. All families are encouraged to attend. All parents and students in 4th grade and above will be required to wear a mask.

Pike-Lincoln Vo-Tech Re-Entry Plan General Applicable local, state and federal rules will be followed Each student and staff member will be provided with one reusable PLTC mask. These masks are not guaranteed to prevent COVID-19 or any other disease. If students or staff need additional PLTC masks, they can be purchased. As of this writing, masks will not be required throughout the building but are encouraged. Some classrooms/offices may have a mask request in place. If so, there will be a sign on the door stating the mask request. We ask that all staff and students abide by mask requests in classrooms. Social distancing will be encouraged. All classrooms have students 4-6 feet from each other and more than 6 feet from the front of the classroom. Arrival Students will be screened before entry. Any student with a fever of over 100 or other symptoms as guided by the health department will be placed in a holding area for a parent to come and get them. They will be masked during their time in the building. Visitors will be screened before entry as well. Limited visitors will be allowed. Break Times Classes will follow a break schedule (to be provided later) The class will come to the break area, purchase any food and then return to class. Instructors will spray a provided sanitizer over the snack/soda machines after the last student has used the machine Custodial/Maintenance crew will do a full sanitize/clean after all breaks have completed. Departure Departure will be as normal but students will be asked to maintain social distancing. If there are issues with waiting for buses, we will address those as they arrive. Assemblies/Large Events/Field Trips/Internships At this time, we will not have any all school assemblies or large events except for open house. Open house will be limited to one family per classroom at a time. Field trips will be handled on a case-by-case basis as some field trips are required for our program.s Internships for students will be allowed at this time. In-Person vs. Virtual Learning Due to the hands-on nature of the PLTC programs, PLTC will not be offering a virtual only option at this time. We may utilize a A/B day schedule if required by the health department Student or Staff COVID Related Illness Each situation will be handled on a case-by-case basis with guidance from the health department. Student Driving Any student desiring to drive MUST have the proper paperwork filled out and approved by the sending school principal. Just because a student is choosing a virtual option at the high school does not change. @PikeLincolnTech 342 VoTech Road ● Eolia ● Missouri ● 63344 ● 573-485-2900 ● FAX: 573-485-2388

Silex Elementary Pre-K - 5th grade class lists will be posted on the Elementary doors on Friday, August 8, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. To protect the privacy of our students, please do not share the lists on social media. Thank you.

National Champions! The LinCoFFA squad, which includes our very own Kelan Kinion, Jackson Murphree, Tyler Mudd & Jacob Mudd, won 1st Place FFA Squad in the nation at the AIM Grand Nationals Singles Event! Congratulations! 💙💛

Reminder for student athletes to get sports physicals before the first practice. Physicals are good for two years. If you are unsure if you need a physical, please email Coach Henke at ahenke@silex.k12.mo.us. The first day of Fall Sports practice for High School is August 10, 2020 and Junior High is August 17, 2020.

August 4, 2020 Dear Silex R-I Parents and Students, Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! This school year is going to look a little different from previous years, but we are excited to get the students and staff back into the building and embrace the new changes. School Contact Information The main district phone number is (573) 384-5227. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION: Superintendent - Rod Hamlett ​ High School/Middle School Principal - Chris Gray Elementary Principal - Gina Harris Counselor - Hillari Heitgard Activities Director - Aaron Henke Food Service Director - Debbie Shaffer ​ Food Service Accounts - Trecia Groshong ​ Transportation Director - Ron Counterman Maintenance - Leonard Hopke ​ Special Ed Coordinator - Rebecca Lipsey Communications Parents and students can stay connected and up-to-date on school activities by accessing the school website or Facebook page. The district also has a phone app that can be downloaded at iTunes or from the Google Play store. School Hours Classes will begin for all students on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Daily school hours are from 7:40am to 3:10pm and classes run from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Students should not arrive at school before 7:40am unless they have a scheduled meeting with a teacher (early practice, club meetings, or tutoring). The same applies after school, students must leave the school by 3:10pm unless they are meeting with a teacher. New Student Registration New student registration for grades K-12 will take place August 4th and 5th from 9:00am-3:00pm in the Guidance Office. If you miss those dates, you can call and schedule an appointment to enroll your child. Kindergarten students must be at least five years old by August 1, 2020 in order to register. All new students to the District must bring a copy of birth certificate, shot records, and proof of residency. According to State Law requirements, all students attending Silex R-I Schools must have up-to-date immunization records on file by August 24, 2020. Transferring students will also need to have a copy of shot records on file before they can attend school. There is no grace period. Please contact the school to resolve difficulties fulfilling this requirement. Back to School Night/Open House Back to School Night/Open House for grades PreK-12 will be August 20. Students with last names beginning with letters A-M are welcome to come from 5:30-6:30pm. Students with last names beginning with N-Z are scheduled to come from 6:30-7:30pm. This will help reduce the number of people in the building at one time. Middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) will be given their schedules, have an opportunity to meet their teachers, find their lockers, and navigate campus using their class schedule. Elementary students (grades PreK-5) will get to visit their classroom, drop off supplies, and meet their teachers. All families are encouraged to attend. All parents and students in 4th grade and above will be required to wear a mask. Virtual Learning Orientation Students participating in virtual learning must attend an orientation meeting. Parents will also need to attend. The meeting will be held on August 18th in the cafeteria. Students in grades 6-12 will meet at 6:00pm, and students in grades K-5 at 6:30pm. Students who need a device will be issued a chromebook upon signing an agreement and payment of a $20 fee. Activities At this time, the District is still offering extra- and co-curricular activities in accordance with guidance from the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). Students electing virtual schooling will be eligible to participate. Eligibility is set forth by MSHSAA. The above includes athletics, clubs, band, and choir. Fall Athletic Meeting There will be a meeting for students participating in fall sports and their parents on August 19 at 5:30pm in the gym. Athletic information, as well as code of conduct rules and expectations specific to each sport will be discussed. Bus Routes/Pickup Procedures New students or students that have significant changes to their bus schedule will be contacted with pick up/drop off times. If you are not contacted, your bus pick-up and drop-off time will be similar to last year. If you are unsure, please call the school at (573) 384-5227. Students will only be able to ride the bus home or to a caregiver location. We will not be able to accommodate other bus requests this year. Per student handbook guidelines, please notify the school office no later than 2:00 pm of any transportation changes. All student pickups will remain in front of the high school entrance. We ask that parents remain in their car as students are loaded. Inclement Weather Information In the event of inclement weather during this school year, parents will be notified of school closings by the School Messenger phone system. For this reason, please keep us informed of any changes in your personal information. Information will also be posted on the St. Louis television stations for any cancellations, snow routes, or late starts. A full description of the snow routes and late start procedure will be in the student handbooks. School Meals Meal prices this year are as follows: PreK-2 lunch - $2.65​​​​​Student breakfast - $1.40 3–5 lunch - $2.80​​​​​Adult breakfast - $1.40 6-12 lunch - $2.90 ​​​​​ Adult lunch - $3.65​​​​​Extra milk/snack milk- $0.40 Pike Lincoln Technical Students PLTC will be hosting an open house on Thursday, August 27 from 4:30-7:00 pm. PLTC staff will be on-hand to share information with new students, their parents, and the community about their programs. Classes for all Pike Lincoln Tech students will begin on Tuesday, August 25. All students attending PLTC will ride the bus each day and must be on the bus by 7:50 am. Students will not be allowed to drive without prior approval from administration. Face Coverings Based on guidance from the CDC and state and local health departments, all students in grades 4-12 will be required to wear a mask when entering the building, while transitioning between classes, when large groups or gatherings, and when students are unable to socially distance themselves. Face coverings can include disposable or reusable face masks or neck gaiters. They must be in compliance with the district dress code and may not have inappropriate markings, words, or pictures. Each student will be provided with one cloth face covering. Visitors Due to COVID-19 guidelines, visitors will not be allowed in the school building this year. However, parents of students in grade PreK, K, and 1 will be allowed to walk their child in the first two weeks of school. Those parents will need to wear a face covering while in the building. We look forward to a wonderful school year. See you August 25! Sincerely, Chris Gray​​​ - HS Principal Gina Harris​​​​ - Elementary Principal Rod Hamlett - Superintendent SILEX R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021 August​​​​​​​January​ 8/25 - School Starts ​​​​​01/01 - 01/04 - Winter Break​September​​​​​​01/04 - Teacher Inservice (No Students) 09/07 – Labor Day​​​​​01/18 – MLK Day (No School) 09/25 – Teacher Inservice 12:15 dismissal​​​February October​​​​​​​02/12 -Teacher Inservice 12:15 Dismissal 10/16 - First Quarter Ends​​​​​02/15 - Presidents Day (No School) 10/22 – Dismissal at 12:15​​​​​March 10/22 – Parent Teacher Conferences (1:00-7:00)​​03/05 – End of Third Quarter 10/23 -10/26 Fall Break (No School)​​​03/19 – Teacher Inservice 12:15 Dismissal​ November​​​​​​03/22 - 03/26 - Spring Break 11/06 – Teacher Inservice 12:15 Dismissal ​​​April 11/25 - 11/27 – Thanksgiving Break​​​04/2 - 04/5 Easter Break December​​​​​​May 12/22 – End of Second Quarter​​​​05/20 - End of Fourth Quarter 12/22 – 12:15 Dismissal​​​​​05/20 - Last Day of School 12:15 Dismissal 12/23 -12/31 – Winter Break ​​​​05/21 - Teacher Inservice (No Students) ​ BELL SCHEDULE Period Begin End First (Advisory) 8:00 8:20 Second 8:23 9:14 Third 9:17 10:08 Fourth 10:11 11:02 Fifth 1st Shift - High School 9-12 2nd Shift - Elementary 3-5 3rd Shift – Middle School 6-8 4th Shift - Elementary PK-2 11:05 11:05 11:30 11:58 12:21 12:18 11:25 11:50 12:18 12:41 Sixth 12:21 1:12 Seventh 1:15 2:06 Eighth 2:09 3:00 * School begins at 8:00. You will be counted tardy if you are not in class by the 8:00 bell. Note: PLTC students must be on the bus by 7:50 or you will be considered tardy and the bus will leave without you. You cannot drive to the PLTC if you miss the bus.

Softball shirts are available for purchase! Orders must be turned in by August 12, 2020.

High School Boys Soccer Announcement! Soccer practice will start on Monday, August 10, 2020 (rain or shine) at Elsberry school soccer field from 3:00-4:30 p.m. (time may change). Please follow all precautions in attending. Bring field cleats, running shoes & your own water. Parents can attend if they have questions & would like to speak with Coach Jason Burbridge. You can text Coach Burbridge if you have any questions at 314-276-0333. He & Coach Johnson will do their best to answer all questions. Please text your name so he knows who the text is from.

Boy's High School Soccer begins Aug. 10th @ Elsberry Soccer Field from 3-4:30 (time may change) Please follow all precautions in attending . Bring your own water, cleats and running shoes.

Silex High School National Honor Society would like to thank SAFE for donating the rack that will hold all the available Owls Care supplies offered to Silex students. Another HUGE thank you goes to an anonymous “Supporter” for a very generous donation to help us get the year started. Both are very much appreciated!! To find out more about donating supplies to Owls Care, please email NHS sponsor, Heather Miller at hmiller@silex.k12.mo.us.