WMCSD COVID-19 Update from Dr. Jackson 04.08.2020
Hello, WMCSD Students, Families, and Employees. I hope you are healthy and adjusting to the stay-at-home order. Your main goal right now should be to take care of yourself and your family. You can find guidelines for protecting your family at the Mississippi Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control.
THANK YOU to every TIGER big and small! It takes all of us to be successful in times such as these. We are up for the challenge! We are TIGERStrong!
Students, we can see that you are logging in to your accounts and working on activities assigned by your teachers. You can work in the online programs or complete the packets created by your teachers on the WMCSD website. You can print the packets or view them online and write your answers on a sheet of paper. We encourage you to read and write everyday, learn more about something you are interested in, and help your parents out around the house. Even though the work is not graded, you know how important it is for you to learn something everyday! Keep up the good work!
Parents, we appreciate you encouraging and helping your children to keep learning while at home. Thank you for responding to teachers’ texts and phone calls. We need to hear from you and your children. Don’t forget about our email hotline at tigertalk@winonaschools.net and your teachers’ office hours. If we can assist you, please let us know. All of our email addresses can be found on the website.
Guideline for at-home learning:
- Reading - 30 minutes for elementary to 45 minutes for secondary
- Language - 30 minutes for elementary to 45 minutes for secondary
- Math - 30 minutes for elementary to 45 minutes for secondary
- Science - can be included with Reading. Experiments are fun! Do it, write about it!
- Social Studies - can be included in Reading. Read about it, write about it!
- Creative Classes - arts and crafts, music, dance, foreign language, etc.
Teachers and Staff, thank you for everything you have done to support our students and families during the school closure. Anytime we need something, you step up and take care of the need. Your dedication to our students and their education and wellbeing is evident even in these challenging circumstances. You are the best!
Frequently Asked Questions:
When will we go back to school?
We are scheduled to start back April 20th, but that could change. We will share new information as it becomes available.
Do we have to make up the days missed?
No, we are not required to make up the days.
Will we go to school in June and July?
We do not have an answer at this time. We will share information as it becomes available.
Will we have graduation?
We will do everything we can to celebrate our seniors and have a graduation ceremony. We do not know when or how at this time.
How will we know if we pass or fail?
We are working on our plan to present to the WMCSD Board at the April Board meeting, but we really need to know if we will return to school at all before we make the final decision.