Update from Dr. DeMuth, MCCSC Superintendent on 5.26.2020

Contingency Learning Plan Update 4/14/20

The Monroe County Community School Corporation thanks you for working with your teachers and staff during the COVID-19 period using Contingency Learning Plans. Our teachers and staff have worked tirelessly with students and families. Please know that no student will be penalized for work not completed at home due to our closure. Teachers and Principals can assist you with how students will be graded which is consistent with the recommendations of the Indiana Department of Education. This information is also available on our website at www.mccsc.edu.

High School summer school will begin online June 2^nd. Elementary summer school will begin July 6^th and conclude July 23^rd.  Although we are planning elementary summer school to take place on campus, it may have to be virtual. We will know that in the days ahead. 

Graduation details will be forthcoming.

Thank you for your support!

Proud to be MCCSC!

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Contingency Learning Plan Update 4/7/20

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Contingency Learning Plan Update 4/3/20

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Contingency Learning Plan Summary for Parents

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Contingency Learning Plan Guidance for Parents

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March 13, 2020:   No School.  We are applying for a waiver from the IDOE for this day of learning.

March 16, 2020 - March 20, 2020:   No School.  Monroe County Community School Corporation will be on spring break

Week of March 23, 2020 through May 1st, 2020

MCCSC teachers will work their contractual hours and be accessible throughout the school day

Teacher Office Hours Monday through Friday

9:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

March 23, 2020:  Learning Packet and Device Pick Up at each building from 11:00 am-2:00 pm.  Each school will send out a parent letter outlining their learning packet and device pick up plan including door numbers and location of the items to be distributed.  Meal pick up and medication pick up will also be available during the 11:00-2:00 time frame.  If you are not able to pick up your packet or device during the 11:00-2:00 time frame please contact your child’s school to make alternative arrangements.

• K-2 Students: Learning Packets-Student learning will continue through learning packets that are available for pick up on Monday, March 23^rd or Wednesday, March 25^th from 11:00-2:00.  If neither of these times work to pick up your child’s packet you can contact your child’s school to determine another mutually convenient time.  Packets may be returned to the school up to two weeks after school has reopened or during packet pick up times between 11:00-2:00 on Monday and Wednesday.  Devices (iPads) will not be sent home for students in grades K-2; however, the content can be printed from Canvas or your child’s teacher can email the PDF packet if requested by the parent.  Teachers will be available during regular school hours to answer questions. K-2 Day 1 & Day 2 Learning Packets available below. Please reach out to your Teacher, School Principal, or visit your School's Website for the Learning Packets. Your child's teacher will communicate specific assignments and expectations regarding the completion of learning packets. 
  • Kindergarten Learning Packet Day 1
  • Kindergarten Learning Packet Day 2
  • 1st Grade Learning Packet Day 1
  • 1st Grade Learning Packet Day 2
  • 2nd Grade Learning Packet Day 1
  • 2nd Grade Learning Packet Day 2

• 3-6 Students: Canvas or Learning Packets- Student learning will continue through lessons posted on Canvas.  Paper packets for grades 3-6 will also be available with the printed lessons will be available for pick up on Monday, March 23^rd or Wednesday, March 25^th from 11:00-2:00.  Technology support for Canvas is available on the MCCSC home page or an email can be sent to accounts@mccsc.edu .  Students can submit assignments through Canvas or return their packets up to two weeks after school has reopened or during drop off packet times between 11:00-2:00.  Teachers will be available during regular school hours to answer questions and interact with students via Canvas’ embedded message functions.

• 7-12 Students: Canvas- Students will receive teacher-led instruction for all scheduled classes via Canvas.  Students should have taken their iPads (middle school) or laptops (high school) home and be able to access their lessons through our learning management system, Canvas.  Supplemental learning materials will be available for pick up, upon request.   If your child did not bring home their device, pick up will be available on Monday, March 23^rd from 11:00-2:00 or Wednesday, March 25th from 11:00-2:00.  Teachers will be available during regular school hours to answer questions and interact with students via Canvas’ embedded message functions.

March 25, 2020:  Additional opportunity to pick up packets, devices, and meals from 11:00-2:00 at all schools.

March 30th - May 1st: For the protection of all, the MCCSC will be closed through Friday, May 1st.  Instruction will begin on Wednesday, March 25th and contiune through May 1st.  Please know this may be extended per direction from the State of Indiana, Department of Education and/or Monroe County Health Department.   

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Resources:

• Free access of NYTimes to high school students until July 6, click here. 

• AskRose Homework Help: AskRose Homework Help provides free assistance and homework help for homebound students. Click here.   

Breakfast and Lunch Service Plan

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We know some of our families rely heavily on breakfast and lunch service in our schools.  Beginning March 23, 2020 MCCSC Food Service Department will provide pick-up service at all schools during the close down.  Students can pick up meals at any of the school sites or alternate locations listed below. 

Location:  Main entrance of All School Sites & alternate sites listed below

Pickup time:  11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Pickup day:   Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Food packages will include 2 breakfast meals and 2 lunch  meals per student in each family on Monday and Wednesday and 1 breakfast and 1 lunch on Friday.  All food items will be labeled with the product name and allergens**. 

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In addition to school sites, meals will be available for pick up at the following locations: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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The menu can be accessed from the following link:

http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2907112255426099&page=menus

**ALLERGEN DISCLAIMER:  Please be advised that any of our products may contain allergens.  Before consumption please read the allergen, label included on the package. 

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Frequently asked questions (Q & A): 

Q. Is the meal service limited to students on free or reduced-price meals?

A. No, the meal service is provided for all MCCSC students.

Q. I have children at multiple schools, do I have to go to each school to pick up?

A. No, meals can be picked up at any school location. 

Q. Do I need identification?

A. Parents will be asked for your students name and their home school.

Q. Is a printed menu available?

A. The menu is posted on the Food Service Web page

Q. How do I know how many carbs are in an item and what the allergens are?

A. Nutritional data and allergens are available on the web menu by hoovering over the menu item.  Allergen labels are also included on the individual food items. 

Q. Will meals be available for pick-up outside of the advertised time window?

A. No, meal pick-up is limited to 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. every other day beginning with the first day of closure.   

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Food items from the Backpack Buddies program will be available for participating families on Fridays from 11:00a – 1:00p. You may contact your school social worker with questions regarding the Backpack Buddies food assistance program.

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If you would like to donate grocery gift cards, please contact one of our community agencies about donations such as;

• Middle Way House (812) 333-7404
• New Hope (812) 334-9840
• Girls Inc. (812) 336-7313
• Community Kitchen (812) 332-0999
• Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard (812) 339-5887
• City Church (812)272-2515
• Hoosier Hills Food Bank (812) 334-8374

  Mail: PO Box 697, Bloomington IN 47402

  Physical: 2333 W Industrial Park Drive

  Web: www.hhfoodbank.org – donations by paypal can be made there

If you have food and/or drink products that you would like to donate, please contact the above agencies, as MCCSC must handle food products per State and Federal guidelines.

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Technology Support

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Technical support for students and parents is available through the MCCSC Help Desk Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. You may reach the Help Desk by calling 812-349-4758 or email to accounts@mccsc.edu.

• Student Passwords
• Canvas Course Access
• Content Filter Authentication

Please direct specific assignment questions to your teacher.

For common troubleshooting tips, application, and device FAQ visit Student Technology FAQ.

Internet Connectivity

Drive-Thru WiFi Access

Daily from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., drive-thru WiFi will be available for any MCCSC student to visit one of two outdoor locations for downloading course materials to their school device. Students and parents are asked to access materials for download to the device and not remain on the property for extended amounts of time. Student connections will work identically to their daily connection in a school building with the only difference being the outdoor location.

Bloomington North: Hoosier Hills parking lot south of the Bloomington North Softball Field.

Bloomington South: Northeast parking lot facing Bloomington South Softball Field.

IU Networks is providing free WiFi access to people who may not have high-speed Internet available due to library and business COVID-19 related closures. This IU “lot-hot-spot” enables users to maintain social distancing by remaining in their cars while accessing the Internet. WiFi is now being broadcasted in the signed area within the Orange parking lot between Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall. Non-IU affiliated members of the public can access WiFI via the “IU Guest” SSID. MCCSC students then also have the option of using this location to download course materials to their school devices and outside of the 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. period offered at MCCSC drive-through WiFi lots. IU and MCCSC ask that parents accompany their children and to not remain at the lot-hot-spot longer than necessary.

MCPL The Main Library and Ellettsville Branch parking lots are available for free, 24-hour, high-speed WiFi access. We have great collaborations going with MCPL.

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Discounted Home Internet Access

Some local service providers also offer discounted Internet rate plans for families who are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI.

Comcast Internet Essentials: Comcast, which owns Xfinity, will offer 60 days free and increased speeds for new families who join the Internet Essentials program, an internet access program for low income families that is normally $9.95 a month.

How Comcast is Responding & Supporting.

Comcast Internet Essentials Flyer

Access from AT&T: AT&T announced it would not cancel service and would waive late fees for any wireless, home phone, broadband residential or small business customer experiencing hardships because of the coronavirus pandemic and can't pay their bills. Qualifying low income households can apply for $10 a month internet access through the Access from AT&T program. Fixed Wireless Internet and Wireline customers can use unlimited internet data. AT&T will also keep public Wi-Fi hotspots open.

Lifeline from Smithville 

Click here for more Hotpsot options from Smithville.

Charter Communications announced on March 13, 2020 that for 60 days the company will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access to homes with K- 12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription. Installation fees will also be waived for these households. Enroll by calling 844-488-8395.

Bloomington Housing Authority: The Bloomington Housing Authority has offered access to their wifi for our students in the Crestmont Community.

The network name for the wifi is: ASUS

Password: bharc1002

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Device Malfunction or Incidental Damage

If your student is having difficulty with device function and/or if the device has been inadvertently damaged while at home, i.e. dropped and screen cracked, please notify us by emailing accounts@mccsc.edu and your student’s classroom teacher.

IS Department staff will provide troubleshooting guidance remotely up to and including arrangements for the device to be repaired and a loaner device issued. Note: loaner device quantities are limited so we urge parents and students to take great care in device maintenance and storage at home.

Damaged devices and loaner issuance takes place by appointment Monday – Friday at the IS Department Help Desk located at 1800 S. Henderson Street, Bloomington, IN  47401.

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Special Education Services

Self Care & Support

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As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.

Please view the below resources for guidance on talking with your children and providing support. You may also contact your school social worker for resources and support. Click here for the MCCSC Social Workers. 

How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus click here to view info from the CDC and click here to view info from Psychology Today. 

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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

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Dial 211 Indiana Resources: 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need. Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a navigator 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the Division of Mental Health and Addiction released a new website in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Be Well Indiana. The Be Well Indiana initiative is focused primarily on resources to help Hoosiers manage their mental health throughout the COVID-19 crisis, including links to trusted news sources, tips for staying healthy and safe at home, access to addiction recovery support and more.

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Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources

• Indiana State Department of Health Coronavirus Information
• CDC (Center for Disease Control) FAQs for 2019 Coronavirus
• Cases in the US (map)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• WHO Frequently Asked Questions about Novel Coronavirus

Additional Medical Resources

• Seasonal Flu vs. Pandemic Flu
• How Sick is Too Sick?
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
• Mental Health Apps

Resources For Children's Health and Health Education

• Handwashing videos from the CDC
• Handwashing reminder posters 
• Kids Health (from the Nonprofit Children's Health System) 
• Academy of American Pediatrics Healthy Children website
• Mental Health Considerations

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Office of Early Learning and Out of School Programs

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Early Learning and the MCCSC closure due to elevate health risk

*The safety and health of your children is our top priority.  Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this difficult time. 

Will my tuition be adjusted? – A statement will be emailed to all families from the Office of Early Learning and Out of School Programs.  Account credits will be applied to any program days, for which families have already paid,  where MCCSC is closed due to the elevated health risk. Credits will be applied to future tuition for the remaining school year, or can be transferred to other programs such as summer camp, preschool or extended day for next year or for a sibling. If refunds are necessary, they will not be processed until the end of the school year and will take 6 – 8 weeks to receive.

Will the closing be extended? – Monroe County Community School Corporation will work closely with the Monroe County Health Department and Indiana Department of Education. The need to add additional days/weeks of closure may be forthcoming as we continue to work with the Monroe County Health Department and Indiana Department of Education.  If MCCSC determines it is necessary to extend the closure of MCCSC facilities, it will be announced from the corporation and shared on the corporation webpage www.mccsc.edu.

Can I still register for Camp/Preschool/Early Learning Center/Hoosier Hills Childcare Center? – Yes. The Office of Early Learning and Out of School Programs will remain physically closed for service, but families may still register through the links provided on the webpages. Staff in the office will continue to process enrollments and accept payments. Payments can be made over the phone or through the parent portal in Procare.

Meals –  Children who attend the centers can pick up meals for breakfast and lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after spring break (March 23, 25, & 27) from 11:00am – 2:00pm.  Early Learning Center families can go directly to Templeton to pick up meals and Hoosier Hills Childcare families can go directly to Bloomington High School North to pick up meals.

 If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Early Learning at 812-330-7702.

Student Medications

Medication Pick Up

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FAQ's regarding Medication Pick Up

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April 7th, 2020 Update

Please note the following:

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March 24th, 2020 Update

Click here for the letter from Dr. Mobley

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The following MCCSC employees are expected to report to work in buildings on Friday, March 13^th, 2020 and the week of March 23^rd-27^th, 2020.

• Central Office Administration and Staff
• Building Principals and Assistant Principals
• Administrative Assistants
• Instructional Technology
• Health Services (as needed) 
• Custodial
• Maintenance
• Food Service
• Transportation (as needed)

If your employee group is not listed above, you do not report during this time period.

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Please know that regularly scheduled employees will be paid during this time period.

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Those who typically work Spring Break (March 16^th–20^th, 2020) will continue as normal.

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Support Staff Orientation scheduled or Wednesday, March 25th has been postponed. 

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Teachers will be continuing the educational process remotely beginning March 25th through May 1st, 2020. Resources are available on the Knowledge Base.

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Employees on MCCSC Health Plan: Please see email (sent on 3/17/2020) about Wellness Center Hotline. 

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Hey MCCSC! Even though we may not get to see our students, teachers, or staff in person, we still want to see you and all the things you are doing during this closure. We have an album that will share all that is going on throughout MCCSC! You can send your photos/videos to events@mccsc.edu or tag on social media! We want to see you and all the great things you are doing! 

Click here to view the album.