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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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 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

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.
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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! 💙💛


