Meeker Public Schools

The COVID-19 virus has caused many obstacles to the traditions that mark the end of the school year; however, our teachers and students have risen to the challenge. Since the Senior Class of 2020 is most impacted by these obstacles, the seniors were given the opportunity to vote on their preference for graduation ceremonies. The majority (70.3%) chose the option of celebrating graduation on June 4th, 2020 at our football field. This is contingent on State and CDC guidelines allowing us to hold the ceremony. Having graduation at our stadium allows us more flexibility if the date needs to be adjusted. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony would be moved to the basketball gym. Mr. Buxton will present the poll results to the Meeker Board of Education and will describe the plan that was selected.

MS AND HS If you have not enrolled your child for the 2020-2021 school year please contact mbaker@meeker.k12.ok.us

Elementary News: 🌟🌟The moment you have all been waiting for...🌟🌟 This post contains lots of information, so here we go: ⏰ Times to pick up student items: (items will include personal things such as pencil boxes, workbooks, extra supplies, report cards, awards, personality pictures, etc.) 📌Pre-K & Kindergarten: Wednesday, May 13 9:00 am - 11:00 am 📌1st & 2nd grades: Wednesday, May 13 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 📌3rd, 4th, & 5th grades: Thursday, May 14 9:00 am - 11:00 am * We hope that these times will work for most of you, as some of the teachers will be at the school during their grade level times so they can say hi and bye to their students.👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 If you have students in more than one grade, we will be happy to accommodate your time and give you all of your kids’ supplies at the same time. 🚘 Please stay in your vehicles during these times. You will drive up in front of the school, along Culver Street, and someone will bring the items to your vehicle. No one will be allowed inside the school building. 💵 During this time, 5th graders will be refunded their money for their field trip, as well as Wise Guys/Girl Power. 🖍 Pre-K students and 2nd grade students: Those of you that had already paid for field trips will have the following two options: 1️⃣ Option #1: Leave the money deposited in our school account and it will roll over to next year for another activity for that student. We have a very detailed list of who has paid and how much each student has paid. This would be our preferred option. However, if you need to have that refund at this time then, 2️⃣ Option #2: Receive a cash refund during pick up times. ☑️Please let us know, or let your child’s teacher know, by this Friday (5/8/20) if you need the refund. 💰 Top sellers for the beef jerky fundraiser were: 1st place: Carson Jones 2nd place: Logan House 3rd place: Jamisen Stone Cash prizes will be available at pick up times for these students also! Congratulations!! 👍🏼 🖊 All money MUST be signed for, showing that you received what you were owed. 📚 All library books and school textbooks must be turned in before personal items will be released to you and your students. You may drop these off on Monday, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, or at your student’s grade level time on Wednesday or Thursday. 🏅 Virtual Awards Assemblies: We will be live on our elementary Facebook page on Tuesday, May 12, to recognize students for their hard work this year. Pre-K Candy awards: 8:00 am Kindergarten “graduation”: 9:00 am 1st grade: 10:00 am 2nd grade: 11:00 am 3rd grade: 1:00 pm 4th grade: 2:00 pm 5th grade: 3:00 pm I know this was a lot of information, and there is a good chance I have forgotten something. 🤪 We appreciate you, your students, and all of your hard work this year, especially over the last several weeks. This year did not end how any of us planned, but the parents, students, and staff have worked diligently to show understanding, dedication, and grit. 💪🏼 We are blessed with the very best at Meeker Elementary - staff, kiddos, families! Go Bulldogs! 🖤❤️🐾🖤❤️🐾🖤❤️🐾🖤❤️🐾🖤❤️🐾

HS AND MS We will have athletic locker clean outs and uniform check ins next Thursday May 14 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Spread the word

HS AND MS Locker cleanout: Locker cleanout pickup will be 5/13-5/14 from 9-12. This will be for school lockers only.

ACT Bootcamp for Students Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Students can attend our free ACT Bootcamp session and join one of our expert instructors as they deliver ways to tackle some of the most common question types on the ACT! Sign Up by going to ACT.org

We will have another senior pick up day Monday May 4th. There were 11 seniors who did not come and balance out and close out, or pick up their cap and gown etc. ALSO If you bought a prom ticket, your refund check will be available for pick up on Monday May 4th from 9am-11am. You will have to sign to receive them. Only you can pick up your check. You will not get out of your car. You will drive through the two gyms from the east side and come around the HS office hallway doors and someone will meet you at your car to get your signature and give you the refund. If your date/friend bought your ticket- the refund is going to the person who purchased the ticket. This is not locker pick up time. It is only to get your refund. Locker pick up will be scheduled at a later date.

🐾 Meeker Elementary School 🐾 Employment Opportunities 2020-2021 School Year *5th Grade ELA/Social Studies *Physical Education *Special Education Aide/Paraprofessional Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to cgatz@meeker.k12.ok.us. Thank you.

Here is the meal pick up form For next week. Pick up date is April 27. Form due Tuesday April 21 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJVygikgHJBQpR9rTqjJtO8OYkuPf-3N0IJB1VaHkhNIXamg/viewform

Curbside COVID-19 testing is available free of charge, by appointment only at the Lincoln County Health Department. Please call 405-258-2640 for testing criteria.

Help! Kids are Home Support Group The purpose of these support groups is to help community members adapt to changes brought by social distancing. The groups are open to anyone and will occur every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday via ZOOM starting on April 20th and will continue as long as needed. Mondays at 5:00 PM​​​Wednesdays at 5:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/6467989852​​https://zoom.us/j/680203989 Meeting ID: 646 798 9852​​​Meeting ID: 680 203 989 Password: 00766​​​​Call In: 1 (253) 215-8782 Call In: 1 (253) 215-8782 Tuesdays at 5:00 PM​​​Fridays at 12:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/158201490​​https://zoom.us/j/413471260 Meeting ID: 158 201 490​​​Meeting ID: 413 471 260 Password: 196550​​​​Password: 057935 Call In: 1 (346) 248-7799​​​Call In: 1 (253) 215-8782 Wednesdays at 12:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/6467989852​​​ Meeting ID: 646 798 9852​​​​ Password: 00766​​​​​ Call In: 1 (253) 215-8782 Provided by Partners in Caring, a collaborative healthcare team, serving Lincoln and South Pottawatomie Counties.

🐾 Meeker Elementary School 🐾 Employment Opportunities 2020-2021 School Year *Library/Media Specialist (District wide) *Physical Education Resumes may be emailed to cgatz@meeker.k12.ok.us Thank you.

Middle School Enrollment Links Please Fill out the correct form for your child. You can fill out the forms on a cell phone or any computer. These forms are due by Friday, April 17, 2020. This is for the 2020-2021 school year. 8th grade- https://forms.gle/ZFDQy5Z6Uk8M9p4V7 7th grade- https://forms.gle/VnQwSveRo8PwY2hF7 6th Grade- https://forms.gle/33qFkNQHzaRBwA1A9

This is the form for lunch pick up on Monday April 20. Please note that the deadline for completing this form has been moved up to Wednesday April 15. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs35IsFlI_Vwb-ECy4zGUZBxhYW0jzhLmZTTiuo5ZEA2QyXg/viewform

Yearbook Info- Please click Explore, then documents, then scroll to the bottom to see the Yearbook folder. Inside you can find information about ordering, senior ads and the current yearbook information from Mrs. Sellers.

Here is the form for lunch pick up on April 13. If you will be picking up you MUST fill out a form EVERY WEEK. Only people who have filled out a form and turned it in by Friday April 10th at midnight will be able to pick up. Please read the initial page of the form for important details regarding Meeker meal service. I know there was some confusion today. Our cafeteria workers are working overtime planning, ordering, organizing to make these meals available. This is a new process and I think they rock. Keep shining ladies. We love you. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemWd7NE0EBwiWZgM2XDJkKX6DrM5paAOb_nrmk8aJQvBJOBA/viewform

Parents and/or Guardians: The administrators, teachers and instructional support staff have been working hard to develop and implement a continuous learning plan that will help students finish the school year strong. This planning has presented its own set of trials, as most of it will occur digitally or at a distance so the school can protect the health of the school’s employees. Students deserve a learning plan that will help them grow academically, and that was the goal when the district started planning for distance learning. The school knows you and your child have many questions about what the remainder of the school year will be like. The purpose of this letter is to share basic information and to ask for your help as the school prepares for this significant transition. While this is not the expected way to end the school year, the continuous learning plan will allow students to stay on track, while also protecting what is most important – the health and well-being of students and staff. A change of this magnitude will not occur without some obstacles along the way; however, with your help, I am confident the school can offer the best services possible for students. There are several ways that you can help us at this time: Contact Information – Please contact your child’s school to ensure we have the most up-to-date phone number, email and address on file for your family. This will be important so that the school can communicate with you. Office Hours – If you have questions about the remainder of the school year or you need assistance with something at the building, please call your child’s school office between the hours of 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Other Resources – Please visit our website at www.meeker.k12.ok.us for information about free breakfast and lunch for all children, as well as updates, resources, and other information. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the administration, teachers, and staff; school will resume services to students on April 6, 2020 using the distance learning plan. The school understand this ongoing instruction cannot be delivered through a one-size-fits-all approach. Elementary Learning Plan The elementary will use two basic platforms for distance learning. Google Classroom or paper packets. If your child has connectivity to the internet Google Classroom will be used for assignments. If you do not have connectivity to the internet, then paper packets will be used. Teachers will also still use communication tools such Remind, Class Dojo, etc. OETA also has educational programming that is available to reinforce learning. The elementary site plan is located on the school web site at www.meeker.k12.ok.us and is under the explore tab, listed in documents, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on distance learning tab, labeled as distance learning plan ES-2020. Middle School Learning Plan The middle school will use two basic platforms for distance learning. Google Classroom or paper packets. If your child has connectivity to the internet, Google Classroom will be used for assignments. If you do not have connectivity to the internet, then paper packets will be used. The middle school site plan is located on the school web site at www.meeker.k12.ok.us and is under the explore tab, listed in documents, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on distance learning tab, labeled as distance learning plan MS-2020. High School Learning Plan The high school will use two basic platforms for distance learning. Google Classroom or paper packets. If your child has connectivity to the internet, Google Classroom will be used for assignments. If you do not have connectivity to the internet, then paper packets will be used. The high school site plan is located on the school web site at www.meeker.k12.ok.us and is under the explore tab, listed in documents, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on distance learning tab, labeled as distance learning plan HS-2020 Special Education Plan Teachers will be reaching out at least once a week to check on student’s progress. If a student’s annual IEP is due, the meeting will be conducted using a conference phone call, Zoom, or other agreed upon communication while abiding the recommendations of State and CDC guidelines. If your desire to have a traditional meeting, that will be documented and placed in the student’s cumulative folder and conducted after the pandemic of COVID-19 is resolved. Please call Special Education Director, Pam Leone to communicate specific needs (405) 788-4540 extension 204 pleone@meeker.k12.ok.us Blended Learning Center Students will continue lessons on OdysseyWare and Apex. Please contact Director, Virginia Pritchard if you have questions. (405) 788-4540 extension 415. vpritchard@meeker.k12.ok.us Schools are at their best when the community works together, and now is the perfect time for us to continue to strengthen that relationship. While faculty and staff will be leading the way, we know you will be encouraging, supporting and teaching your child side-by-side with us. Teachers and staff members miss the students, and the district is trying to make the best of the situation for everyone, while abiding by the regulations from the State Department of Education. Thank you for helping the school rise to this challenge. Respectfully, Jeff Pruitt Superintendent

Our Distance Learning Plan is now available to view on The Meeker Schools Web Page or App. Search - Under Documents Distance Learning Plan http://meeker.k12.ok.us

Meeker Meal service pick up week two survey is due by Friday. Please click the link below and fill out the new form to be able to give our cafeteria workers an accurate count. There will be a new form each week. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MTTXm5zbQkva7ZHIp_lIIDXk5TYHcp-8RcfcxqMjcug/edit

Year Book info for the 2019-2020 yearbook