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Welcome to M.I.S. 2020-2021 Every Child. Every Day. Whatever It Takes. From the Desk of Mrs. Bonin As we return to our school, we face an unprecedented situation. We, parents, students, community, and staff, must unite to ensure that our children continue to learn and grow both academically and socially. We must all understand that there will be bumps in the road. We must all believe and trust each other that we all want the best for our children. Every person has a responsibility NOT to allow this unique situation to divide us. As an MIS family, we must commit to seeing this as an opportunity for us to wrap around our children and support them together. We must see this as an opportunity to model how to face a challenge with strength, courage, and resilience. We must partner together, committing to keeping communication lines open and staying positive in the face of adversity, so our students will thrive and succeed. We look forward to this opportunity to unite together with our students, families, and community. We can't wait to get the school year started! #opportUNITY Veri cation of Identi cation: Re-Registration All parents must go on Skyward to re-register their child and update their information. All information in Skyward must be current. We send all newsletters and yers home electronically as well as phone messages. If your email and phone numbers are not current, you will miss important school information that will impact your child's success. Schedules, with team and teachers, will be released on VOI is available now!
PIcture/School ID Day: Parent Site Follow Us On Social
5th and 6th Grade Please access our Parent Media for Quick
Picture day will be Site to watch informational Updates
postponed and rescheduled videos on logging into the
Twitter: @mis_principal
for a later time. device, Google Classroom,
Facebook: Merrillville
Google Meet, and much
Intermediate School
more! There is a form that
you can complete if you need
a help video on a speci c
topic!
Chromebook and Textbook Pick up Information
Parents will need to come to Merrillville Intermediate School to pick up their student's textbooks and
Chromebook. It is very important to get these items prior to the start of school.
5th Grade Pick-Up
Thursday, August 13th
9:00-3:00 p.m.
6th Grade Pick-Up
Friday, August 14th
9:00-3:00 p.m.
5th and 6th Grade
Thursday, August 13th
4:00-7:00 p.m.
*** Please only attend the evening session if you are unable to retrieve your items during the day.
Our evening time will be minimally staffed.
Please have your Chromebook usage form printed and signed PRIOR to coming to help speed up
the process.
Any student who doesn’t receive a Chromebook during this time frame will need to call the Merrillville
Intermediate School O ce to schedule a time to receive the materials. Parents can call the technology
help desk at 219-650-5376.
Virtual Open House August 19th Each team, including Allied Arts and Special Education teachers, will post a video introducing themselves. The video will brie y explain expectations. Videos will be posted at 3:00 p.m on Wednesday, August 19th, on our school's website for students and parents to watch. August 26th Back to school, LIVE Google Meetings will be held on August 26th. Teams will email directions as well as the Google Meet link to parents on August 25th. This session will be an in-depth presentation on expectations, procedures, protocols, and a Q&A session for parents. Session 1: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Session 2: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Daily Schedules Students will attend school from 8:00-2:15 p.m. Lunch is 11:35-12:10 daily. 5th grade: Teams of 2 (ELA/Social Studies and Math/Science) 6th grade: Teams of 3 (ELA, Math, Science/Social Studies) Allied Arts (Music, Gym, Art) WIN time: Students receive small group instruction during this time.
Students will rotate to their different blocks throughout the school day. Teachers will provide both
synchronous (live with a teacher) and asynchronous (not live) instruction. Each team will provide a
schedule for students and parents. REMEMBER: DAY 1, STUDENTS START WITH THEIR PIRATE
POWER TEACHER ON THE SCHEDULE!
First Day of School: August 20th @ 8:00 a.m.
All the information on how to login the rst day of school is on the Merrillville website. Go to the
PARENT SITE on the MIS webpage to watch videos. Students/parents need to watch the following
videos before August 20th:
How to log into your Chromebook
How to log in to Google Classroom
How to read your child's schedule (WILL BE COMING SHORTLY)
Students will join and belong to many different Google Classrooms. 5th graders will participate in
three, and 6th graders will join four. If a student has an IEP or ILP (EL), they may have an additional
Google Classroom join.
At 8:00 a.m. on August 20th, students will log in to Google Classroom for their Pirate Power block.
The name of the teacher is on the student's schedule. The teacher will have instructions in the stream
of their Google Classroom to join Google Meeting. The link is in the Google Classroom.
PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO JOIN GOOGLE CLASSROOMS UNTIL 3:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 19TH!
The teacher will then work with your child that day to assist in moving to the other Google
Classrooms.
If You Need More Help!
We know that this time can be causing anxiety with parents and students. We want to offer essential
technical assistance to our parents/guardians and students to make sure your child will be in the right
place at the right time on the rst day of school. Please ll out this Google Form if you or your child
needs help with the following topics:
1. How to nd your "Pirate Power" teacher on your student's schedule.
2. How to log in to Google Classroom.
3. How to accept an invite to a teacher's classroom in Google Classroom.
Please click this Sign up to reserve one of our limited time slots. Please ensure to bring your child's
Chromebook to the session. Please do not sign up if you are comfortable completing these three
tasks. We want to ensure anyone unable to do these tasks will be able to for the rst day of school.
We will have future help sessions in the coming weeks!
A Message from the School NurseWelcome back to students and parents/guardians of Merrillville Intermediate School. This school year is going to be a year of changes. I want you all to know my role as your school nurse is to keep your children safe and healthy. I look forward to working with you and your child in the management of ongoing health concerns or needs. Let’s keep the line of communication open for the bene ts of your child’s health and educational needs. I want to remind you of the required immunizations for 5th grade and 6th grade. You can access this information on the school’s corporation website. The requirements and educational material for 5th & 6th students are located on the Indiana State Department of Health website. All educational materials are found on the ISDH website under “Letters:” https://www.in.gov/isdh/27937.htm Remember, immunizations are due on the rst day of school entry. Please check with your health care provider or call the Lake County Health Department at 755-3658 for an appointment. If you have a medical or religious reason to refuse immunizations, then we will need a signed Objection letter on le for the current school year. Parents/guardians of returning students are to update your child’s medical information in Skyward on any medical conditions. Remember, we are here for you and support your child’s health and educational needs. Please continue safe health practices of wearing masks, hand washing, social distancing, and to keep your child at home when ill. If you have any concerns, please call MIS school nurse extension or email Khorst@mvsc.k12.in.us Karen Horst RN MIS Communication from the O ce The school uses different ways to get information out to our community. Here are the methods we use: Automated emails/calls from Skyward (PLEASE KEEP EMAIL/PHONE # CURRENT) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merrillvilleintermediateschool/ Twitter: @mis_principal. Website: https://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/3/home
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