Daily Update - 3/26 Online Learning Update

Daily Update

3/26/20


First Phase of Online Learning and Support for Essential Services Begins Monday 

Our teachers and staff have created learning resources to ensure at-home learning continues during our school closure. Beginning on Monday, March 30, 2020, after schools have had a chance to meet virtually with staff, the Boise School District will launch phase one of our Learning & Essential Services website. Information will also be available for families on how to pick up resources if they do not have internet access.


The website will include grade-level materials designed to help students maintain and develop their skills in core subjects. In mid-April, we will provide additional, more content-specific learning services for students online by offering specific content-based and grade level online curriculum for each student, with alternative paper materials for students who do not have online access.


Parents will receive information on how to access the new website around noon on Monday, March 30, 2020.


To ensure every student’s learning needs are addressed, the District will also provide paper materials at our Grab-and-Go Meal sites and bus route deliveries.


Please visit our COVID-19 webpage or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.


Boise School District to Expand Grab-And-Go Meal Services 

Boise School District will expand Grab-And-Go meal service beginning on Monday, March 30, 2020 for children who need nutritious meals while schools are closed. Free sack meals will be available for drive-up meal service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following locations: 


Garfield Elementary 

1914 S Broadway Ave

In front of school 


Grace Jordan Elementary 

6411 W Fairfield Ave

In front of school


Morley Nelson Elementary 

7701 W Northview 

Student drop off loop by Community Center


Taft Elementary 

3722 N Anderson St

In front of school


Whitney Elementary 

1609 S Owyhee St

Bus loop drop off near the Community Center entrance


Whittier Elementary 

301 N 29th St

Bus loop entrance


School buses will deliver meals to the following school areas between approximately 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Click on school link below to see the bus routes and the estimated serve times at each stop:


Any child ages 1-18 (including toddlers) can receive one breakfast and one lunch per day to eat at home. No identification or proof of school enrollment is required, but the child must be present. Meals are not to be eaten on site. There will be no public access inside the schools. Schools and bus stops are not places to socialize or congregate at this time.  Meals will be served on a first come first served basis.  Locations and times may change. 


If your child requires special meal accommodations, please contact our office at 208-854-4067 to make arrangements. 


Please visit our COVID-19 Information Page for the latest developments.

 

Drivers Education Canceled

Parents can choose to get a refund for this session or roll the fee into a future session. For more information, please email Lanette Daw at [email protected]

 

Contributions & Donations:

We live in an amazing community! Boise Schools has received many calls and emails about helping families. We ask for the community to not drop off food, hygiene or clothing donations directly at schools. The best way to help right now is to make a donation at www.boiseschoolsfoundation.com.

 

Social Distancing Reminder

We want to remind our students, parents, staff and community members about the importance of practicing social distancing during this public health crisis. As you know, Governor Little announced a Stay at Home order for Idaho for the next 21 days.  

 

Closures and Cancelations:

All Junior High Music Festivals have been canceled.

All Boise School District playground equipment is closed until further notice.

Boise Music Week has been canceled

All Boise School District musical and theater performances are currently canceled

All High School Academic Assemblies and Proms are currently canceled

AVID Senior Celebration has been canceled

Treasure Valley Math & Science Center's April 2nd Orientation Night and the April 4th Applicant Screenings are cancelled on those two dates. Learn more…


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