CURRENT STATUS: COVID-19 Impacts on Brunswick County Schools
(This would be whatever learning plan the student had signed up for the 2nd semester.)

- This 'needlepoint bipolar ionization technology' as it is called will be installed in existing HVAC systems at Brunswick County Schools.

- Basically, it inactivates/deactivates pathogens and reduces the volume of harmful pathogens including the coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2.
BCS COVID-19 DASHBOARD:
- You can find the Dashboard at www.bcswan.net/COVID19Dashboard
VIDEO: We've put together a tutorial on the Dashboard. See link below.


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.
- https://bit.ly/LightingOurWayForward2020 It is LOADED with information and what Brunswick County Schools is working with to make sure every child gets the education they deserve, even in the midst of a pandemic. The 'Living Document' has links within' it with additional details on specific topics.
- You can read the entire 135 page document on guidance for reopening public schools by clicking HERE.
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.
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.
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:
- Be calm and reassuring.
- Listen and let kids ask questions.
- Avoid language that blames others.
- Limit screen time on COVID-19.
- Provide honest, age-appropriate info.
- 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/
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:
- Mantén la calma
- Escucha
- Evita el lenguaje que culpe a los demás.
- Limite el tiempo de pantalla en COVID-19.
- Proporcione información honesta y apropiada para su edad.
- Enseñar acciones para reducir la propagación de gérmenes.
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.
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.