Message 3 or 3. Parent Survey on how I am doing as Superintendent.
Please use this link to complete the survey on my job performance over the last 6 months. I am asking that you complete it as soon as possible with an end date of January 15th, 2021. I appreciate your feedback.
https://forms.gle/W19L3awuF3Phu6nTA
Message 2 of 3. COVID Testing Kits
The school District in conjunction with the Riley County Health Department will provide saliva based COVID test kits t to students and staff who are symptomatic. The test kits are given to students and staff who are symptomatic to complete at home. There is no cost for the test. You have to complete the test at home, package it, then call FEDEX to schedule a free pick up date and time. It goes to the lab and the results are shared with the Riley County Health Department. Our school nurse will be notified and can easily check on the status of the results. This is meant to speed up the process. We can also give additional test kits to family members of symptomatic students at the request of the parent or guardian of that student. If you decide not to use the kit, you will still need to contact your health care professional for a test. You will have to be cleared by the health department or doctor before returning to school/work.
As we continue to keep our schools open, it is also important to remind everyone that each of us are responsible for keeping kids in school. If you or your student aren't feeling well or are symptomatic, call a doctor for guidance and get tested. Or, call the school for a free kit. We have done everything we can do at school to make it as safe and sanitary as possible. With the new COVID strain being reportedly more contagious than what have been dealing with, it is important that each of us recognize our role in prevention and stopping the spread of the virus.
Message 1 of 3. COVID Guideline reveiw.
With the start of school this week. It is a good time to update everyone on our COVID Protocols. I received guidance from the health department on our new quarantine times, direct contact concerns, antibody testing and living in the same house with a confirmed positive case.
If you are a direct contact of a positive case, you will have to quarantine for 10 days. If you are a direct contact of someone living in your household, you will complete their 10 days isolation time, then you go into quarantine for your exposure for another 10 days. Any person who has tested positive will carry antibodies for 90. At the end of the 90 days, the quarantine cycle starts over for you even if a doctor says you still have the antibodies.
HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone!!!!
I need to apologize now for the messages you will be getting from me. I feel it is easier to read several short messages rather than give you a lot of information in one really long message.
The messages will be about: Updating you on COVID Guidelines, COVID Testing Kits, a perception survey for you complete and tell me how I am doing.
Dear middle school parents,
In the past years MS students have had the opportunity to change class at semester in MS band and take integrated science. Due to limit staff at the middle school no students can transfer from band to integrated science this year. Mrs. Ellis class is at full capacity. Thank you for your cooperation. Mr. Mazouch
Reminder for December 17th, 2020
Hi everyone!
This is just a reminder that WE DO NOT HAVE SCHOOL TOMORROW December 18th, 2020.
The Basketball Game tomorrow night 12-18 2020 WILL BE PLAYED AS SCHEDULED.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! GO RAMS!
MS BB @ Hanover will be streamed on the Hanover WildcatsLive Youtube channel. B girls will start at 5:45pm in the HS gym followed by A girls. B boys will start at 5:45pm in the St. Johns gym followed by A boys, and C boys.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9eOV_BND4mum_mZDMy1wGg
Hello Everyone!! Just a quick reminder that this week we will be celebrating Christmas all week long. All staff and students are encouraged to wear Christmas clothing and ugly sweaters all week long. It’s a great week to be a RAM!!!
Today's HS basketball game against Clifton-Clyde will also stream on the Blue Valley Rams Live Youtube channel. JV girls start at 1:00pm with two quarters, followed by two quarters of JV boys, Varsity girls, and Varsity boys. Go Rams!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKdd_8bqVck6cYDxlPpZsw
UPDATE FORMT HE SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE DECEMBER 11TH, 2020
Hi Blue Valley Families,
Thank you for the feedback on the survey for allowing us to to take December 18th off as a day fo celebration instead o fan early release day. The community input was 96% in support of it and 4% not in support. After careful consideration looking at school policy, required learning days and community input, I am excited to share that FRIDAY DECEMBER 18TH WILL BE A DAY OFF FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF!
The basketball game that night will be played as scheduled. More details about that will come from coaches and building administration as the day gets closer.
Everyone in the school community has done a terrific job of keeping our schools open the entire semester with some hiccups here and there but everyone has pitched in and made it happen. It hasn't been easy but we pulled together and did it! I want everyone to take a break, relax and enjoy time with your family.
While gathering with family over the holiday, please remember to follow safety procedures to stop the spread of the virus. I know it is challenging to wear a mask and socially distance when around family but if we want to open the doors in January, we need everyone healthy to do it. It is a great day to be a RAM!!!
Update - December 10th, 2020
Hi everyone,
I just wanted send out a quick reminder that tomorrow is Fun Friday!!! Our theme is " Day at the Beach". Although when this theme was decided it seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, the weather has decided not to cooperate with us and it is supposed to be cold and raining tomorrow. However, this might just bring that spark of warmth we need to push us through to next week. All staff and students are encouraged to participate. It's a great day to be a RAM!!!
KSHSAA decided yesterday to allow two parents/guardians per participant(s) family. Parents name will be on a master list at the gate table for middle school and high school basketball games. Your name will need to be on the list to be allowed in. MS game tomorrow against Clifton-Clyde will start at 4:30 in new gym with C-boys followed by B-girls, B-boys, A-girls, A-boys. Go rams!!
Wednesday December 9th, 2020
Hi Blue Valley Families,
I am seeking input form the community and request that you please take this one question survey to help us decide what we can do for the last day fo the semester December 18th early release day. Please respond no later than Thursday December 10th at 12 noon.
Click this link to answer the question:
https://forms.gle/njWHXL65r9PzahbN9
The Blue Valley School Store is reopening for one week only! Orders placed by December 15th will be complete before the holiday (pending items are not backordered). Several new designs are available including a McCormick Elementary shirt and a BV ugly Christmas sweater. Check out available items at: https://store.idntiteez.com/bluevalleyrams/shop/home
If you are ordering items as gifts and would like to receive them before December 25th, be sure to select the option to have your items shipped directly to you. Contact Katie Larson at klarson@usd384.org if you have questions.
Hi everyone!!! Just a quick reminder that Friday’s in December are Fun Friday’s. Tomorrow is Camo/Hat day. All staff and students are encouraged to wear their favorite camo and or hat. See you tomorrow!
BVHS basketball season will start this week by hosting a preseason tournament at BVHS. Games will be Thursday against Linn, Friday against Wetmore, and Saturday against Onaga. Games on Thursday and Friday will start at 6pm with girls followed by boys. Saturday games will start at 1pm. KSHSAA decided last week that no fans will be allowed to attend games from December 1st through January 28th. We have created a school YouTube channel that will live stream the games. Thank you for support of Blue Valley Athletics. GO RAMS!!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKdd_8bqVck6cYDxlPpZsw
Our 5th grade students are so creative. These Apprenticeship Projects look amazing!!
2nd grade doing clay art projects!! The kids and staff loved working with the clay. Thank you to Carla Schroller for donating the supplies and making MES an amazing place to learn! The high school art student will help finish the projects in the next few weeks.
Due to more of Wash. Co. MS boys on quarantine the ms boys and girls game scheduled at BV for Monday has been postponed and a make-up date will be at a later date if possible. Thanks
UPDATE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 11-19-2020
Hi Blue Valley Families,
I was informed this afternoon that we have a positive case in the district. Notifications are being made to parents of students at McCormick Elementary who are direct contacts of the positive case.
The rooms have been cleaned and sanitized since the exposure to reduce cross contamination. Please monitor your students and yourself for symptoms. If you experience any symptoms please contact your doctor and get tested. If you get tested please let us know as soon as you can.
Please let us know if you have any questions.