North Dickinson County School - 2020/2021
COVID-19
Preparedness and Response Plan
Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
Nordic News
Click HERE for the full December Newsletter as a PDF.
For Sale
Sealed bids are being accepted until noon January 22nd 2021 for the
sale of three school buses. A 2007 International, 77 passenger,
DT466 Engine, automatic transmission, hydraulic brakes, with 208,000
miles it was recently DOT inspected and passed. Minimum Bid
$1,750.00. A 2009 International 77 passenger bus, DT466, with
automatic transmission, hydraulic brakes, it is not road worthy. Has
electrical and brake faults displayed on the instrument cluster, it
was red tagged at the last DOT inspection estimated at 170,000
miles. The engine ran ok when parked. Minimum bid $500.00. A 2011 72
passenger, Maxforce7 Engine, Auto Transmission, hydraulic brakes,
good tires, estimated 120,000 miles. Good condition recently passed
DOT inspection and was used by the school as a spare bus. Minimum
bid $7,500.00. Bids should be in a sealed envelope clearly marked
BUS BID, Darrell Oman, North Dickinson Schools, W6588 Hwy M69,
Felch, MI 49831. Or sealed bids can be dropped off at the school
office. If you want to arrange for an appointment to inspect the
buses, contact Darrell Oman at 906-221-5471.
Elementary Christmas Program
Here is the link to watch the elementary Christmas program.
From the desk of Mrs. Inglese:
Today it was announced that 9-12 instruction will resume
face to face December 21. Therefore, ND will be open to high school
students on Monday. Sports, however, will not resume yet. If you
choose to keep your child home until January, please notify the
District office.
Third Grade
By: Mrs. Grunlund
The third graders have been doing great with our Journey's Reading
stories. They are quite comfortable with the routine each day and
have gotten faster at getting work done. After Christmas break the
stories will have 10 vocabulary words instead of 8. In math we have
been working hard with multiplication and we are on the right track
to be fluent with single digit multiplication by the end of the
school year. Mrs. Collier is doing a great job helping us out with
the multiplication. We are continuing to switch from Michigan
studies to Science by chapter and I am hoping to do more hands-on
projects as we approach the second half of the year. The students
have done some creative and fun Christmas tree paintings and snowmen
for art. I am pleased with the growth of these third grade students
so far! I am looking forward to a great second half of the school
year!
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Johnson
In math the fourth grade is working hard on adding and
subtracting fractions and converting improper fractions to mixed
fractions. They need to continue practicing their multiplication
facts at home. In Science they are learning the makeup of the earth
and how landforms are made. They are reading everyday in their
Journeys Reading Book and working on their grammar. In art they made
gingerbread houses, poinsettias, and Christmas ornaments for their
Christmas tree. With friendly reminders, they are staying safe by
wearing their masks and by social distancing.
The Fourth Grade Class would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas
and a Happy NewYear!
Chromebooks
The chromebooks that we ordered in August have finally arrived. We
are working on getting them set up to be able to use. After
Christmas break we will start distributing the chromebook to grades
7th thru 12th.
Masks
Please remind your child the importance of following the school
rules regarding masks. Our return to learn plan requires all Nordics
wear masks unless they cannot medically tolerate it. Nordics are
required to wear their mask covering their mouth and nose. In the
event that a child will not wear their mask properly they will be
required to be educated virtually. Thank you for your support with
this matter as we are trying to keep all Nordics safe. Please make
sure your childhas multiple masks and comes to school with their own
mask and water bottle.
NO Breakfast Days
Just a reminder that there is no breakfast served on days that there
are 2 hour delays. Please make sure your child eats before coming to
school on these days.
Board Highlights – December 2020
*Matt Barron, V.P. Academic Affairs at Bay College presented
information regarding their Early Middle College program *Approved
the revised FY21 budget as presented *Ratified the contract with
NDEA *Approved a 2% wage increase for the support staff for the
2020-21 school year *Approved Policy #8450.05 Emergency Temporary
Telecommuting Policy for MIOSHA Compliance (new) as presented as a
first and final reading *Approved NEOLA policies 2266, 5517.02,
4362.01, 5610 and 5611 as a final reading *Approved posting a
part-time fill-in custodial position *Declared buses 07, 09, and
1193 as surplus and authorized Director of Support Services to
advertise the buses for sale with minimum sale prices of $1,500 for
07, $500 for 09 and $7,500 for 1193 and agreed to fix bus 12
*Superintendent Inglese went over the extended COVID-19 Learning
Plan regarding instruction delivery, President Steinbrecher opened
the meeting for public comment and reviewed the weekly 2-way
interaction rates for November 2020 *The board approved the
reconfirmation of the extended COVID-19 Learning Plan, including
attendance data as presented
Notification of Absence
If a student is going to be absent, the parents must contact the
school at (906) 542-9281 by 9:00 a.m. and provide an explanation. If
prior contact is not possible, the parents should provide a written
excuse as soon as possible. “Michigan law requires that schools
report the possible occurrence of communicable disease to the local
health department. To assist in this reporting, please include the
illness (if known) and who diagnosed it OR a detailed description of
symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, rash, or sore throat
when reporting your child’s absence.” When no excuse is provided,
the absence will be unexcused and the student will be considered
truant. If the absence of a student appears to be questionable or
excessive, the school staff will try to help the student improve
attendance.
An excused absence allows the student to make up all possible work.
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed
assignments. It is possible that certain kinds of schoolwork such as
labs or skill-practice sessions cannot be made up and, as a result,
may negatively impact a student's grade.
If the absence is unexcused or unauthorized by the Principal, a
student will not be given the opportunity to make up the work.
The skipping of classes or any part of the school day is considered
an unexcused absence and no make-up of class work will be permitted.
(www.michigan.gov)
Christmas Break
Wednesday, December 23rd is the last day of school before the
holiday break. School will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Yearbooks
The yearbook early bird special will run the month of January only.
January 30th will be the last day that you can buy your 2020– 2021
yearbook for $20.00. For the best prices don’t delay. February 1st
the price will increase.
Emergency Closings & Delays / PowerSchool Messaging System
If the school must be closed or the opening delayed because of
inclement weather or other conditions, the school will notify the
following radio and television stations:
WLUC TV 6, WMIQ AM 1450, WIMK 93.1, WZNL 94.3, WGLQ 97.1 FM, WCMM
102.5 FM, WGKL 105.5 FM, WCHT 600-AM, WYKX 104.7 FM, WDBC 680 AM,
WBUP- ABC TV 10, WNMU 90.1, WMXG 106.3, WJNR 101.5 FM, WHTO 106.7
FM, WOBE 100.7, WFXD 103.3 FM, WRUP 98.3, WQXO 1400 AM, WKQS 101.9,
WIKB 99.1, WUPK 94.1
You are also encouraged to sign up for our messaging system that is
part of PowerSchool. This system will also be used to inform those
who are signed up to receive information on inclement weather
closings/delays or other conditions. If you would like to take
advantage of this system, you may pick up a form in the school
office.
Fifth Grade
By: Mr. Lindholm
It is great to be back in-person. It has been so nice to be all
together in our class learning together again. The students have
enjoyed sharing, learning, playing and just being allowed to
“hang-out” with each other. Hopefully, it will continue to be the
norm for the rest of this school year.
Another reminder that the 5th grade students have a book report due
by the 8th of January. The format was sent to their Google
classroom in Language Arts earlier in the 2nd quarter, but I will
send it again to the Language Arts classroom, so they can complete
it over the Christmas Break if they choose. If they do it as a
google document in the classroom, I will be able to view it when
they turn it in. Or, they can send it as an attachment to my email.
The 5th grade “Toys for Tots” participation was a success again this
year. Trooper Geno Basanese from the Michigan State Police came to
our class on December 18th to collect the toys and take a picture
for the Daily News of our students holding the gifts they brought
in. Keep an eye out for it in the newspaper in the near future. We
would like to thank you for allowing your child to participate. I
believe this is a great program and I’ve seen how great the students
feel when they give rather than receive! Trooper Geno wanted to
send his thanks also, it is certainly appreciated.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a very, very Happy New
Year!