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.
Freshmen Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, August 13. Masks are recommended, and we will implement social distancing. Hope to see you there.
Attention Cross Country runners! The first practice for high school athletes will be August 10, 2020 at 8 a.m., in the grove, at the end of the faculty parking lot by the high school entrance. Middle school athletes can join us that day, but it is not mandatory. Middle school practices start August 17, 2020 (TBD). Please join the remind app to stay updated and informed. Use the following url
https://www.remind.com/join/silexxc or the code silexxc in the remind app.
Free & reduced lunch policy.
2020-2021 School Supply Lists! ✏️📚✂️
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.
Part-time Nurse Position
Substitute Teachers Needed
Dear Parents and Community Members,
As we prepare for school reopening on August 25th, I wanted to update you on our plans and dates for reopening.
As you know, this year has been unlike any other. It has now been 130 days since we have seen our students, and we are doing everything we can to ensure that they are safe upon our return in August. In saying that, ensuring the safety of our students and staff is our #1 priority. When our schools open this fall, they will look a little different. Every day it seems we learn more about Covid from our health officials and we know this virus is real. It continues to creep into our communities and it may impact our schools. We also know the value of in-person learning, and understand that being out of school for extended periods of time can have a detrimental impact on students’ social and emotional well-being.
Over the past 3 months, we have been asking ourselves some big questions: How do we bring kids safely back to school? How do we make sure our staff is cared for? How do we prepare for short- and long-term closures that may be required as the Covid situation continues to evolve? As part of the planning process, we gathered feedback from families and staff about their preferred way to return to school in the fall. There was overwhelming support both from parents and from staff for a return to in-person instruction. The results concerning return to school were as follows:
• Are you comfortable with your child returning to school in August?
o Yes-78.5%
o Not Sure Yet-17.1%
o No-4.4%
• Which scenario would you be most comfortable with upon returning to school?
o In Person Learning-74.7%
o A Blend of In Person and Virtual-16.5%
o All Virtual-7.1%
o Other-1.7%
That said, we realize not all families will be comfortable sending their student(s) back to the classroom just yet. With this, our administrative team has developed a Return to School Plan that respects and honors the individual needs of each family.
As parents and guardians, you have the ability to choose the right learning method for your child(ren):
• OPTION 1: In-Person Classroom Learning with added precautions and safety protocols designed to limit exposure and transmission of Covid
• OPTION 2: 100% Virtual Learning, delivered by the Launch online virtual program or Silex R-I teachers. The same grading and accountability standards expected in the classroom will be used for online learning.
If you feel that Option 1 is the best option for you child, then there is nothing that you need to do. If you feel that option 2 is best for your child, then please contact your child’s principal for more information. You may contact Mrs. Harris, elementary principal at gharris@silex.k12.mo.us or Mr. Gray, middle and high school principal, at cgray@silex.k12.mo.us. If option 2 is you choice, then we are asking you to contact your child’s principal by August 3 so we can begin preparations for your child. This date is important as it allows teachers and administrators to appropriately plan for classes, bus routes, technology needs, and all the other behind-the-scenes work required to provide a quality educational experience.
As we move towards August 25th, please understand that this is a very fluid situation and anything can change between now and then. While it is our hope that we will begin the year with in person learning, we are also planning for blended learning and virtual learning as a plan B and C as well. We will be prepared no matter what is thrown at us over the next 5 weeks but ultimately, the safety of our students and staff will drive every decision that we make. As of now, our back to school plan will look as follows:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jDJUNa1nxvb1Obbb0uqetbPka10MS7P2zMXWohJgOnw/edit?usp=sharing
Please be aware of upcoming events that are still planned to go on as usual:
• New Student Enrollment Dates: August 4 and 5. Times: 9:00-3:00
• Freshman Orientation: August 13 Times: 4:00 pm for new students and 5:30 for returning 9th graders.
• School Wide Open House: August 20. Times are yet to be determined.
I want to acknowledge the work of the administrative team, educators, and health experts who have spent long hours discussing the tough questions and planning for what-ifs. I am also grateful to our families and community for your patience and understanding as we work together through this unprecedented planning and preparation challenge.
Sincerely,
Rod Hamlett
2020-2021 School Supply Lists.
Owls Care donation information.
The Silex R-1 School District would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Eileen Ryan. Mrs. Ryan and her husband Harry have been tremendous supporters of the Silex School District for many years. Their generosity and kindness to our School District will always be remembered. Mrs. Ryan’s obituary can be found on the Bibb-Veach Funeral Home website and Facebook page.
Exciting news!
Thank you to the “random person” who gave Mrs. McDonald a $50.00 donation today for Owls Pals. Your kindness & generosity is greatly appreciated! 💚🦉
Thank you to Silex Assembly of God Church and Jeffrey & Brandelyn Twellman for their generous donations to Owls Pals. 🦉💚
Please download the Silex R-1 School District App to stay up-to-date on all activities, meetings & important announcements. 🦉
Attention Class of 2021! Seniors interested in earning college credit through MSSU dual enrollment will be required to attend a meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the high school. A virtual meeting link was sent via email by Mrs. Heitgerd for those who wish to attend but are unable to do so in person.
Thank you to Mercy Hospital - Lincoln County & their employee’s for the generous donation of $1,760 to pay off school lunch balances. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Accepting the check is Mrs. Carnahan, Middle School English Teacher, along with her two sons. Thank you Mercy Hospital & employee’s! 💚
Congratulations to the SHS Class of 2020!
Silex High School 2020 Graduation will be live-streamed on the following link tonight at 7:00 p.m.
https://youtu.be/h9xNt3gXQ5c
