Baraga Area Schools

International Club Meeting Announcement Come learn more about some unique travel opportunities to Europe and Costa Rica for Baraga High School students! It’s more important now than ever to understand other cultures and what connects us. Ms. Heikkinen will be holding a virtual info session on October 14th at 6:30 PM to share all the details. Register here by October 13th to receive the Google Meet link: bit.ly/2Hu2G8r

We will be distributing meals the week of October 9th on Thursday, October 8th, due to the Teacher In-Service on Friday. We are grateful to be able to offer free breakfast and lunch to all children under the age of 18 or any special needs adult under the age of 26, who are currently enrolled as a Virtual Student at Baraga Area Schools. Please indicate below if you want the school to provide food for your child(ren). If you select "yes" below, you MUST pick up food on FRIDAY between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Only a parent/guardian may pick up food for their child(ren). PLEASE SUBMIT THIS ORDER FORM BY NOON ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th. Click on the link below. This form is for the month of October. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P2K1w4a9YpDtqkb_4FAX5HztfY0Z2S54CY6gSYu_d3o

Update: Due to the potential for changes in guidance from our state, we will NOT be implementing any new safety protocols for the week of October 5th. Things will run as they did since the beginning of school (facial coverings for 6-12 at all times and only in common areas for TK-5) until we get more information on what these changes mean for us. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to work through everything. See you tomorrow. *Also remember there is no school for students on Friday the 9th due to a professional development day for staff.

To Our Baraga Families: Due to rising coronavirus numbers in the area, the Governor will be moving our region to Phase 4 on October 9th. This causes some changes to the safety protocols schools must follow according to the MI Safe Schools Roadmap and executive orders. The requirement of facial coverings for all TK-12 students and staff is one of those changes. Baraga Schools will start to practice implementing this on Monday so that everyone has some time to get adjusted. We are asking that all students come to school with a facial covering on Monday, October 5th. Remember to take your cloth facial coverings home each night to wash them or get a new disposable one each day. We know this isn't easy but we are dedicated to keeping the school safe for face-to-face learning. The older kids have been doing such a great job adhering to these requirements. Wash your hands often, cover your coughs and sneezes, practice social distancing, and stay healthy.  #VIKINGSTRONG https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/app/2020/10/02/upper-michigan-moves-back-to-phase-4/?fbclid=IwAR3_B2BcTw-jIcTlr8V1TZhZ4BiC3y3cCvWDrVdCdsXt3UgEo3lQyErZGOU

A big shout out and thank you to the Houghton Walmart for the donation of over $3000 in school supplies to Baraga Area Schools

COVID-19 tests will be available to anyone this Saturday, October 3, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Gates Tennis Center. Testing is available at no cost to you. Please see the flyer for more information.

Our Rocket League team has its first Pre-Season match today against Loy Norrix High School. You can catch all the action at: https://twitch.tv/baraga_vikings_esports

The following links are for those parents and students who are unable to make it to the online learning platform tutorial session we are hosting tonight. APEX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_LE1sRnXP0 1.) On the Apex Learning website (apexlearning.com) there is link to Resources for Families. https://www.apexlearning.com/family-resources Resources for Families | Apex Learning Apex Learning has successfully helped students across the country earn credits, fill learning gaps, and prepare for important tests. We take our responsibility to educating students seriously and are pleased to provide you with information to help you support your student. www.apexlearning.com Parents can scroll to the section called My Student is using Courses. What do Courses do? And below that is a section How Can I Help My Student Who Is Working From Home? 2.) Parents are encouraged to review the Student Getting Started section of Help along with the students. It's a 6-minute 'course' on navigating the student dashboard and the Courses. There is also a PDF companion document. Students can launch this from the Help tab when they are logged in. Help > Getting Stated > Student Getting Started > Getting Started: Courses https://support.apexlearning.com/help/gs-student/courses

Covid Letter

Just a reminder about the online learning platform tutoring session that the school will be hosting tomorrow night, Wednesday September 30, at 6:30 PM in the school library. Parents and their students are highly encouraged to attend, and to bring their chromebooks with them, so they can work through any issues that they might be experiencing. This will run until 8 PM.

Baraga Area Schools will be hosting a tutorial for online learners parents & students using the Moby Max & APEX Learning platforms. It will be on September 30th at 6:30 PM in the school library. You are encouraged to bring your student and their chromebook with you for this night of learning about our online learning platforms. In order to attend, masks will be required for all participants. Please contact Tim Scott at 353-6661 or email at tscott@baragaschools.org with any questions.

Mrs. Wisniewski is looking for cleaned 2L or 20 oz. pop bottles, preferably clear. The students will need these for an activity coming up. If you would like to provide the class with some please send them with your student to school or drop them off at the office. Bringing them in a bag allows for easier cleaning and transportation. Thanks!

Here is a pacing guide for online students. It gives them an idea of where they should be at in their courses on certain dates.

The health department has completed all contact tracing and we are now comfortable in our ability to open safely on Tuesday, 9/22/2020. Remember that school pictures will take place tomorrow. They usually start with kindergarten in the morning and go from there. The order forms and code are attached for your convenience.

We are still planning on taking our school pictures tomorrow as scheduled.

To our BAS families: A confirmed case of coronavirus, (COVID-19) has been identified at Baraga Area Schools. We are working closely with the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department to identify exposures and prevent further cases. The school feels it is in the best interest and safety of the staff, students, and community to close the building to students tomorrow, September 21, 2020, in order to allow for thorough contact tracing. The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are close contact with one another (within about 6 feet for at least 15 minutes). Illness begins 2 to 14 days after a person is exposed. The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar in children and adults. Symptoms can include: Fever, cough, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, runny or stuffy nose, loss of taste or smell, abdominal pain. At this time close contacts with exposures have been notified separately and are following guidelines of WUPHD. There are many things that can be done to keep our schools, homes, and communities “COVID-19 free” and protect ourselves and loved ones: Children and adults should stay home when ill. Washing hands often with soap and running warm water for at least 20 seconds. If a hand washing station is not available, use hand sanitizer properly. Gels, rubs, and hand wipes work well against COVID-19 if they contain at least 60% alcohol. Throw wipes in the trash after use. Practice Good Respiratory Etiquette (cover a cough with elbow versus hand). If you have questions, please contact Western Upper Peninsula Health Department at (906) 482-7382. If your child is identified as a close contact separate communication will be sent. Additional information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Thank you, Richard Sarau Superintendent Baraga Area Schools 906-353-6664

Teachers are expected to report to school tomorrow and there will be a staff meeting at 8:30

There will be no school tomorrow for baraga students

Now in the kindergarten room and making use of technology during their free time

Sitting in for some teachers while they go over data