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Learning Resources Update (March 20)

Cardinal Families,

We hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy at least some of the things you had planned to do during this regularly scheduled spring break. Next week we will begin the part of our current school closure during which students would normally be in attendance. First and foremost we want everyone to be safe and healthy. Above all else, please be sure to take care of yourselves, family and friends. As a district we would like to support students and families by providing educational resources for you to use at your discretion. This is not meant to replace the regular, high-quality teaching and learning we know happens daily in our schools, or for families to feel responsible for providing and education to our students. Rather, we want to provide access to learning opportunities students may participate in while away from school.

Beginning next week, teachers and administrators will be formalizing plans for how and what resources will be sent out. Instead of bombarding you with everything under the sun, we will focus on a smaller number with more purpose and accessibility. We will also be reaching out for feedback on specific needs you may have. As we have seen, things can change rapidly. When they do we will communicate with you as timely and accurately as possible. In the mean time, reading, conversations with each other, and problem solving of any kind are always great learning activities.

Bret Miller, Director of Teaching and Learning

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Grab N Go Meals - FREE MEALS for all children 18 & (UPDATE: March 27)

The Newton Community School District continues to offer an emergency food program.  We have been happy to serve you at our two sites!  

Curbside breakfast & lunch pick up:

March 23 - April 3, 2020* (Mon - Fri)

11: 00 AM - 12:30 PM

Berg Middle School

Newton High School

PLEASE NOTE SOME UPDATES:

• Children do not need to be present at time of pick up
• From March 31 - April 3, 2020 a FREE McDonald's Happy Meal coupon will be included (while supplies last)
• *Starting April 6, 2020 - pickup will only be on Monday (3 meals) & Thursday (2 meals)

Our plan is to provide this while school is not in session.  We will continue to monitor and assess this need as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grab N Go Meals - information sheet and two-week menu

NOTE:  No meal service on Good Friday, April 10th

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Update on the Corona Virus (March 16)

Please see attached communication from Superintendent Bob Callaghan regarding an update on the Corona Virus.