Good afternoon Cotee River Families we are excited to get the year started. Remember it is very important that you are listening and reading all of the communications going out from us and district.
If you missed the communication there is a new bell schedule for all schools due to the two-week delay for students to start school. Instruction still starts at 9:40 but the dismissal time will now begin at 4:08.
A reminder that all children will return to school on August 24th regardless of the option chosen. Meet the Teacher/Orientation Day will be Thursday, August 20th. Only our PreK and KG scholars, at Cotee River will be able to come visit their child’s classroom on campus, August 20th from 11:30-4:00. There will be signs posted outside of each classroom asking only one family at a time to enter the classrooms and there will be signage asking families to wait outside the classroom 6 feet apart. Children in grades 1st-5th will have a virtual option to meet their teacher. Families will be able to go on our school website, choose your child’s teacher and meet them virtually on August 20th. Teachers will also be reaching out to their families on August 20th and will leave a message if no one answers. Prior to the first day of school each teacher would like to verify how your child is going home each day from school.
All parents will be able to locate their child’s teacher name and bus information (if applicable) on the myStudent Parent Portal. District also sent out communication to families to make sure your address is correct in order to assign the correct bus for your child. Please check the morning of August 20th so you will know who your child’s teacher is for the August 20th Meet the Teacher/Orientation Day.
Reminder for families who have chosen the MySchool Online option to start the school year. On Tuesday, August 18th we will have the following windows for families to come to the campus to pay your child’s fees, complete first day packet information and then pick up your child’s device for online learning. If your last name is from A-L you will come between 8:45 and 11:30. If your last name is from M-Z you will come between 1:00 and 3:30. If your children have more than one last name and it falls within both windows you may choose one of the windows to complete the process. Everyone must stay in your car throughout the process and when staff is assisting you, a mask is required and our staff will wear a mask as well.
At this time all of our families can pay your child’s yearly school fees of $29 and purchase a Cotee River T-shirt on line through your parent portal. Any questions please call the front office at 727 774-3000.
Stay safe and well. Take care Mrs. Slusser
