Navajo Public Schools

Notice Navajo Public Schools Possible COVID-19 Exposure September 6, 2020 On Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020, the Navajo Public School District was notified that one 12th grade student at Navajo High School tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, September 3 rd , 2020. Navajo Public Schools is working closely with the Jackson County Health Department to follow Oklahoma State Department of Health Guidance. All staff and parents of students who have been in close contact of 6 feet or less for more than fifteen minutes at a time are being notified that their student will need to quarantine for 14 days. We are simply notifying all parents and community members in order to be as transparent as possible. Due to privacy laws, we cannot share any information about students or staff. We appreciate the Jackson County Health Department for their partnership and guidance in protecting the health and safety of our Navajo students, faculty, and staff. Navajo Public Schools will be in session Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Beginning September 8, 2020, Navajo Public Schools will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students currently enrolled at Navajo Public Schools. This service is being provided by a USDA COVID 19 Waiver, which offers free meals to enrolled students until December 31, 2020 or while federal funding is available. We have applications for the Free / Reduced Lunch Program available and encourage all families to apply at any time. Lunch account balances will remain on your child/children’s account and will carry over until the USDA waiver ends. The USDA will notify us in the future on actions to take for possible meal payment reimbursement for August and September meals served.

Senior night for Navajo High School Softball is tonight September 4th. Come out and support the Lady Indians as they will start the Senior Night festivities at 5:00 with the game against Hollis following.

Jackson County Covid-19 cases stayed exactly the same as last week at 7.57 cases per 100,000. That means we will still be in the yellow and have the same safety protocols as last week. Have a great weekend!!!!

No school this Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day.

Navajo Library Fundraiser Please make checks payable to Navajo Library Order forms and payments are due by 3:00 P.M. on September 22, 2020

JH Baseball at Navajo has been cancelled today, September 1, 2020.

Jackson County Covid cases have gone down slightly from last week to 7.57 cases per 100,000. This means we are still in the yellow on the Covid-19 Alert Map and will follow the same safety protocols as this week. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Breakfast & Lunch Menus are on the school website. Click on Explore then on Cafeteria. Please note that menus are posted a month in advance and are subject to change. In the event of a menu change we will do our best to notify you as soon as possible.

Our county Covid-19 numbers have gone down to 8.15 cases per 100,000 which puts us in the yellow on the Covid Alert Map which can be found here https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/covid-19-alert-system. We will still require face coverings at this level and want to commend our students and staff the first 2 days of school. Looking forward to a great week of school.

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Navajo FFA Officer Team! Chaplain - Ry'Leigh Pennington Sentinel - Kaleb Covey Reporter - Taylor Smith Treasurer - Kaden Hurst Secretary - Rylee Jackson Vice President - Kelby Shumaker President - Brayden Smith

Here is a new link for the Return to Learn plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Adkg21icyUZTUSSP0GIF7TO_3hyt9RZAFuuq2Lsv-t4/edit?usp=sharing

Calendar Updates: Navajo Public School will begin in person classes on August 20th. First Bell @ 7:50AM! The 2 virtual days/month have been changed to IN SCHOOL days. Revised Calendar link https://5il.co/j6b0(Updated 8/11/2020) Return to Learn Plan: Face covering will be REQUIRED by all students/staff on buses and in buildings at the yellow, orange, and red levels(face masks,neck buffs/gaiters and/or face shields) Face covering exemptions and accommodations listed in the Return to Learn Plan. See Chart in Return to Learn plan for easy guidance. Return to Learn Plan link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Adkg21icyUZTUSSP0GIF7TO_3hyt9RZAFuuq2Lsv-t4/edit Meet the Teacher: Meet the Teacher will be virtual this year. Teachers will reach out to parents via email in 1st-8th grades, and teachers will reach out to students in 7th-12th grade through their Google Classrooms. Teachers will have their Meet the Teacher Videos posted by 3:00 P.M. Thursday August 13th. New Students New students reach out to building principals to get login information 7th-12th- ddoss@navajo.k12.ok.us PK-6th-ssager@navajo.k12.ok.us 7th Grade orientation will take place the first day of school.

Navajo Schools will be holding a virtual “Meet the Teacher” event on Thursday August 13. The Navajo Elementary School teachers will contact parents Thursday morning through the parents’ email on file with the school. This email will contain a link to that teacher’s virtual “Meet the Teacher” event that you can access throughout the day at tour convenience.

Here is the link for the revised Navajo School Calendar https://5il.co/j6b0

The Navajo School Board met on Wednesday, August 5th to make evidence based decisions for the upcoming school year. Navajo Public Schools has decided to move the first day of school from Thursday, August 13th to Thursday, August 20th due to the current high-risk level of Covid-19 in Jackson County. As we look forward to starting school, Navajo will be assessing weekly updates from the Covid Alert map provided by OSSBA (ossba.org/map) and guidelines set forth by the State Education Department 's safety protocol guidance, as well as the county-level case data as reported by the State Health Department. The color levels on the OSSBA map will guide us on when it is safe to come to school. Details on whether we will meet traditionally or virtually will be released Friday, August 14,2020. An updated school calendar will be posted today. Virtual Meet the Teacher has moved to Thursday, August 13th and we will also have a virtual New Student and 7th grade orientation offered virtually. Navajo teachers will be in contact with parents and students to set-up and plan for a great virtual meet the teacher day soon.

Supply drop-off for Pre-K and Kindergarten. On August 6th and 7th, Thursday and Friday, parents will be able to drop off their Pre-K or Kindergarten student's supplies from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. This will be a curbside drop off at the west end of the elementary building. We recommend taking advantage of this opportunity since parents will not be able to enter the building on August 13th.

As we prepare for the start of the new school year, we would like your input as to which type of learning you would prefer for your child(ren). Please complete the questionnaire found at the following link. Thank you. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKOV4FE7aoHXZOiIBHnp4oMBzdJZ8LpTIMqyV8rsngF8WBgg/viewform

We have prepared a FAQ concerning Covid-19 and our plans to return to school in the fall. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/814103/Covid_FAQ_Back_to_School_Fall_2020.pdf

Dear Navajo Family,

Due to the pending State Board Meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, July 23, Navajo Public Schools will DELAY Posting the Question/Answer Document, originally scheduled to go out today, Wednesday, July 22, to give specific details about our Return to School plans for the Fall of 2020.

We want to avoid any confusion, IF decisions are made at the STATE level at tomorrow’s State meeting that could affect/change some of our information.

We plan to POST the Navajo Public Schools Q&A document with Return to School details tomorrow after the State School Board Meeting.

Thank you for your patience during this challenging planning time.

Vicki Nance
Superintendent
Navajo Public Schools