Meeker Public Schools

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

Good Afternoon, Our cafeteria workers have been working hard preparing meals for our students. Meeker Public Schools is offering free meals to any student that attends our schools. We will be switching to once a week pickup starting Monday, March 30th. The pickup time is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will hand out 5 days of meals per student. Please fill out the survey below, so that we can have an accurate count. https://forms.gle/UXGvjcA634e1Wcie9 Thank you,

March 25, 2020 Meeker Staff, Students, and Parents: Today, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously to close Oklahoma schools for the remainder of the school year as the State continues to fight the spread of COVID-19 virus. Students will not return to the classroom for the remainder of the current school year and all extra-curricular activities and special events will be postponed. State Superintendent, Joy Hofmeister recommended a continuous learning plan that will allow students to complete the school year at home. The dates for the distance learning program will begin April 6 and end May 14. This information is being shared so that you can begin to prepare accordingly for your family. The recommendation was based on the best interest of everyone’s health, which is the State’s greatest priority. Meeker is developing a plan to ensure your child will continue to have opportunities to learn and to grow academically, especially with parental support. These lessons and activities will be delivered and communicated through distance learning resources approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. As you can imagine, this is a significant transition for our students and our teachers. Meeker will spend the remaining time planning for this effort and will share details with your family as soon as they are available. Teachers and support staff members will hear from their principals when plans for distance learning are finalized. The district has posted resources on the website, including information about free breakfast and lunch available for students. The district will continue to make this service available and evaluate, making any changes within the parameters of the USDA school lunch program. The district will continue to provide updates in reference to COVID-19 when they become available. This is an unprecedented situation, and it has required an unprecedented response. This is a community that sticks together in challenging times, and know this experience will be no different. As soon as the district identifies the next steps, we will share them with you. Stay safe and take precautions to protect your family. Respectfully, Jeff Pruitt Superintendent

Meals Service for Walkers: Service 10:30 AM-10:45 AM HS/MS use south side of the cafeteria, wait outside, form a line on the sidewalk, spaces will be marked. ES use northwest side of the cafeteria, wait outside, form a line along the chain-link fencing, spaces will be marked. Please follow CDC guidelines; abide by the 6 ft. of space for social distancing, no loitering, pick up your meal and leave school grounds.

More details about meals: Meal offering will be a drive by service from your car. HS/MS-line will enter from the new gym parking lot pull between the new and old gym and exit between the ag building and baseball/softball concession. ES-line will follow the same pattern as the car rider line. Enter from Fowler street, form a line on the north side of the cafeteria and exit on Culver street.