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CURRENT STATUS: COVID-19 Impacts on Brunswick County Schools

 
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The first day of the 2020-2021 Traditional School Year for students is August 17,2020.  ECHS begins August 6.
 
We'll continue to get important information out to you via social media, the district website, and via phone call.
 
 
 
CURRENT STATUS: (Espanol: https://bit.ly/BCSEstadoActualEspañol )
 
On January 19th, schools returned to original 2nd semester learning plans.  Elementary schools plan to return to 100% face to face or 100% remote learning, and middle and high schools plan to return to the mixture of remote learning and face to face instruction or 100 percent remote learning.  
(This would be whatever learning plan the student had signed up for the 2nd semester.)
 
If you wish to change learning plans from in person learning to 100% remote learning, please contact your child's school for more information on the ability to make that accommodation.
 
Middle school sports resumed January 19th.
High school girls and boys basketball, football and lacrosse resumed January 19th.
 
 
WHAT'S NEXT: 
 
The Redistricting Phase 2 Study is currently underway.  Like Phase 1, we will have a central location for all information, from meeting times and locations to photos, videos, and interactive maps.
Approved: Board Members approved the purchase order of new Ionized Air Purification Systems to be installed districtwide.
What is it❓ 
  • This 'needlepoint bipolar ionization technology' as it is called will be installed in existing HVAC systems at Brunswick County Schools.
What does it do❓
  • Basically, it inactivates/deactivates pathogens and reduces the volume of harmful pathogens including the coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2.
It's an investment totaling more than $800,000 and will no doubt be another effective tool in helping keep our schools as clean and safe as possible!

BCS COVID-19 DASHBOARD: 
We've put together a Dashboard that shows the specific impact of COVID-19 inside the school district. The idea is to simply have a place where the public can go to see what the current situation is inside the district. 
 
If someone in your household test positive for COVID-19 and you need to notify a school of quarantine procedures, please contact your child's school and ask to speak with the school nurse.
Only positive cases and quarantine cases given to us by the Brunswick County Department of Health will be listed on the chart.  Data shown is effective as of 9/21/2020 when students returned to face to face instruction. 

📹 VIDEO: We've put together a tutorial on the Dashboard. See link below.

STUDENT MEAL PICKUP: 
 
⚠️   January 19th: There will be a change to curbside student meal pickup schedules. Beginning January 19th, 100% remote learners can pick up the week's meals every Tuesday, from 11am-1pm or 4pm-6pm at the High School locations.
 
🍎 If there is a student(s) with special needs, please contact the Child Nutrition Department by email @ rparker@bcswan.net or phone 910- 253-1091 and we will make every effort to help with the student's needs.


A/B ALTERNATING DAY STUDENTS: Students enrolled in the A/B Alternating Day Schedule will automatically receive 3 days worth of frozen meals from their school to take home with them for the days they are not in school. 

This will allow each student to receive one breakfast and one lunch per day for the 5 day school week.

 

Current Curbside Pickup Locations:

🍎 NBHS: 114 Scorpion Drive Leland 
🍊 WBHS: 550 Whiteville Road Shallotte
🍏 SBHS: 280 Cougar Drive, BSL Southport 

 

All frozen food items should be kept frozen until ready to cook. Milk should be consumed or refrigerated immediately. Click on this link for Food Handling Procedures

 

EXTENDED HOURS:

Beginning Monday, August 17, the Brunswick County Schools Help Desk team will be available for Students, Staff, and Parents with technology support for remote learning later in the evening! 🕗
Technology Support for Remote Learning Hours of Operation:
(Beginning August 17th)
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
📞 Call - 910-253-1095
✉️ Email - helpdesk@bcswan.net

  

RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST: While each school/classroom may have specific supply needs, we have composed a list of recommended school supplies for the 2020-21 school year.  It's important to note that the big update this year is that students can not share materials with one another.


SCREENING FOR COVID 19:  The NC DHHS has created a reference guide for Suspected, Presumptive, and Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in K-12 schools.  This breaks down the process for screening and protocols for individuals who are suspected, presumptive, and/or confirmed to have COVID-19.

REOPENING GUIDANCE: NC Public Schools has put together an interactive 'Living Document' that details the current guidance on reopening public schools in our state.

Durante el verano, trabajaremos sin parar para reunir los planes para el año siguiente y cuando haya una actualización que involucre a las escuelas, continuaremos enviándole la información a través de las redes sociales, el sitio web del distrito y a través de una llamada telefónica.

 

ATHLETICS UPDATE:  Click HERE for more details. 

 
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION AND STUDENT TRANSFER REQUESTS: If you have a child who will be in Kingergarten for the 2020-2021 school year, please click HERE for details with online enrollment.  If you would like to submit a student transfer request, please click HERE for the guidelines and required forms to fill out and submit to the school.
 

COPING WITH CORONAVIRUS IMPACTS:  Brunswick County Schools Behavioral Specialist Tracy Jones has a special message for children.  She, along with a puppet that connects with kids, talk about the Coronavirus and ways that we can cope with it right now, together.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: BCS Student Support Services has numerous resources to help students and parents during this challenging time we are all going through.  Behavior Specialists, School Counselors, School Psychologist, School Social Workers, and Dropout Prevention Specialists are all available to talk with to support the social-emotional learning and mental health needs during this unprecedented time.

SERVICIOS DE APOYO ESTUDIANTIL: BCS Student Support Services tiene numerosos recursos para ayudar a los estudiantes y a los padres durante este momento difícil por el que todos estamos pasando. Los especialistas en comportamiento, los consejeros escolares, el psicólogo escolar, los trabajadores sociales escolares y los especialistas en prevención de abandono escolar están disponibles para hablar con el fin de apoyar el aprendizaje social-emocional y las necesidades de salud mental durante este tiempo sin precedentes.

HELPFUL LINKS: This link takes you directly to websites related to COVID 19/Coronavirus impacts for Brunswick County Schools, Local/State/Federal Coronavirus. 

ENLACES ÚTILES: Este enlace lo lleva directamente a sitios web relacionados con los impactos de COVID 19 / Coronavirus para las Escuelas del Condado de Brunswick, Coronavirus Local / Estatal / Federal.

INTERACTIVE MAP: You can enter your address on this webpage and it will provide you with what services/offers are available to you.  Puede ingresar su dirección en esta página web y le proporcionará qué servicios / ofertas están disponibles para usted. 

TALKING WITH CHILDREN: Adults play an extremely important role in helping children cope with the unknown.
This is one of those times. Here is some helpful advice from the experts:

  1. Be calm and reassuring.
  2. Listen and let kids ask questions.
  3. Avoid language that blames others.
  4. Limit screen time on COVID-19. 
  5. Provide honest, age-appropriate info.
  6. Teach actions to reduce spread of germs.

Bonus: Be their strength. They need it.
You can find more helpful information on talking with children on the CDC's website via this link: https://bit.ly/TalkingWithKidsAboutCoronavirus

HABLANDO CON NIÑOS: los adultos juegan un papel extremadamente importante para ayudar a los niños a hacer frente a lo desconocido.
Este es uno de esos momentos. Aquí hay algunos consejos útiles de los expertos:

  1. Mantén la calma
  2. Escucha
  3. Evita el lenguaje que culpe a los demás.
  4. Limite el tiempo de pantalla en COVID-19.
  5. Proporcione información honesta y apropiada para su edad.
  6. Enseñar acciones para reducir la propagación de gérmenes.

 

CRISIS CHAT LINE: A Crisis CHAT line courtesy of Integrated Family Services, PLLC is available for all staff, students, parents, family, and friends that will offer online emotional support 24 hours a day.
Trained chat specialists are available to assist individuals who are depressed, going through a hard time, need to talk, or having
thoughts of hurting themselves. Any life issues may be discussed utilizing the Crisis CHAT line. The goal of Integrated Family
Services’ Crisis CHAT line is to help you and others reduce stress and feel empowered to make healthy decisions. To utilize this free
service, simply go to www.integratedfamilyservices.net and click the “chat with us” icon at the top of the page.
You can also call Mobile Crisis Hotline 1-866-437-1821
 
 
LÍNEA DE CHAT DE CRISIS: Una línea de Crisis CHAT está disponible para todo el personal, estudiantes, padres, familiares y amigos que ofrecerá apoyo emocional en línea las 24 horas del día. Especialistas capacitados en chat están disponibles para ayudar a las personas que están deprimidas, pasando por un momento difícil, necesitan hablar o tener
pensamientos de hacerse daño a sí mismos. Cualquier problema de la vida puede discutirse utilizando la línea Crisis CHAT. El objetivo de la familia integrada
La línea CHAT de Crisis de Servicios es para ayudarlo a usted y a otros a reducir el estrés y sentirse empoderados para tomar decisiones saludables. Para utilizar esto gratis
servicio, simplemente vaya a www.integratedfamilyservices.net y haga clic en el icono "chatear con nosotros" en la parte superior de la página. También puede llamar a la línea directa de crisis móvil 1-866-437-1821
 
  
TECH SUPPORT:  Parents and Students, if you are having issues with technology that you checked out from school(Chromebook, laptops, tablets, etc),  please contact BCS Technology Support before calling the individual school.  You can reach Tech Support by calling 910-253-1095 or email helpdesk@bcswan.net
They should be able to help fix the problem.
You can also find Brunswick County Schools Troubleshooting Tech Tips here: http://bit.ly/BCSAtHomeAccessTroubleshooting