SUN-PAT NEWS Paragon Academy of Technology, Inc. & Sunshine Elementary Charter School, Inc.

Dr. Steven Montes, Principal Volume 16, Number 3 FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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Principal’s Message…

Sunshine Elementary Charter School and Paragon Academy of Technology began this school year with an eLearning model. We agree with the idea that science should drive decision-making when it comes to staff, student, and family safety.

We understand that there are many concerns related to online education, face to face instruction, and COVID-19. For your child to receive the best possible education under these circumstances, parents and guardians must take an active role in helping the children stay focused on their assignments. This is especially important for our younger students in grades K-2.

During these past few months, we have had to ask several students, classes, teachers, and staff members to quarantine as a result of their close contact with an individual either having symptoms of COVID-19 or actually testing positive for the virus. We know that this is an inconvenience for many families. However, the safety of the children and staff is most important. We will always do what is best to maintain a safe environment. Teachers who have been quarantined with their classes have been continuing to teach from home, if possible, and students have been attending class remotely.

Remember, our schools follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Broward County, and the State of Florida Health Department guidelines when making decisions related to COVID-19 exposure. Parents may be asked to have their children tested for the virus if they were in close contact with another student or adult displaying symptoms. Please know that these decisions are made with the intent on keeping all students, families, and staff members as safe as possible.

While quarantined, students are expected to continue their learning remotely. Of course, if students are very sick, we will mark them absent and allow them to make up work according to policies outlined in the Handbooks.

Please contact the front office and ask to speak to me or Vice Principal, Ms. Miskell, if you have any questions. Thank you for your wonderful cooperation in these difficult times.

Dr. Montes, Principal

IMPORTANT SCHEDULING UPDATE…

Beginning Monday, March 1st, Paragon and Sunshine will begin a normal (pre-pandemic) schedule that will remain in place through the end of the year.

7:30-8:00 Grades K-5 Arrival & Breakfast 7:45-8:15 Grades 6-8 Arrival & Breakfast

8:00 Grades K-5 SCHOOL BEGINS 8:15 Grades 6-8 SCHOOL BEGINS

2:00-2:30 Grades K-5 DISMISSAL & Pick Up 3:15-3:45 Grades 6-8 DISMISSAL & Pick Up

Please be sure to have your students to school by the times listed. Students working from home should log in by 8:15 (elementary) or 8:20 (middle school) or they will be marked absent.

NOTE: Students remaining after 2:30 or 3:45 – Each day the student remains past dismissal time, Parents/Guardians will be charged $20.00 per day. Bills will be sent home once a month. Charges will remain in the student’s file until they are paid. Unpaid charges will result in consequences for students which include not being able to participate in sports in middle/high school or a delayed graduation from high school.

FLORIDA STANDARDS ASSESSMENTS(FSA) – IMPORTANT UPDATE…

The State has decided that State Assessments will take place this year. The State is requiring that all students take the FSA at school – Students will not be allowed to test remotely; they must come to school on the scheduled testing days.

Grade 3 English Language Arts (ELA) and grades 4-8 Writing tests will be administered during the first two weeks of April. More information and a schedule will be sent home before Spring break.

Social distancing standards will be in force during tests. Masks are mandatory for all students during testing sessions. All classes will be disinfected each day.

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Dr. Steven Montes, Principal Volume 16, Number 3 FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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BREAKFAST & LUNCH STILL AVAILABLE!

Sunshine & Paragon continue to provide meals to all students as “grab-and-go”. Parents can pick up breakfast and lunch at school. Meals are delivered following all rules for a safe distribution of food items. Food pick-up is available 7:30 – 10:30 each day.

STUDENT EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD

ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PARAGON or SUNSHINE MUST HAVE UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON FILE!

It is extremely important that we have current phone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses on file for each child. This information must be updated if you move or change phones or emails.

At this time, we are asking ALL parents/guardians to complete a new Student Emergency Contact Card for every student. We need to have accurate information on file in case there is an emergency with your child. Please return the attached form to your child ‘s homeroom teachers as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation in this very important matter.

Keep in mind – As part of our Safety Policy, at our discretion, we may contact 911 and have your child transported to the hospital if you or any of your emergency contacts cannot be reached. You will need to meet the paramedics and police at the hospital.

For Your Information…

The following documents were sent home on August 21, 2020 for parents and guardians to review and keep in their records

for reference. These documents were sent home with students who attended school on campus and were transmitted digitally to all parents with students learning remotely. Please visit our website at www.sunpatcharter.com for links to these and other important documents.

Parents and guardians can also pick-up copies in the main office. All documents will be translated into any language upon request:

The 2020-2021 School Wide Plan (SWP)

2020-2021 Parent & Student Handbook which includes:

2020-2021 School-Parent Compact

2020-2021 Parent Contract

2020-2021 Internet Policy

School Board Policy 6000.1 – Student Progression Plan

2020-2021 Code Book for Student Conduct

FLORIDA’S PK-20 EDUCATION INFORMATION PORTAL

The Information Portal connects people with reports and statistical information about PK-12, college, career and adult education and employment outcomes for Florida students, staff and schools. The link to find each area is below and provides access to standard and interactive reports that provide overall and demographic information in a variety of formats including graphs, tables, maps and custom reports based on your interests in education-related data. The goal of this Portal is to increase the advancement of Florida students and schools by providing access to information that will facilitate important decisions about education in Florida. An alternate version of the Florida PK-20 Education Information Portal is also available that presents the same information in plain text and tables designed to be readily accessible and usable by individuals using screen readers. Please follow this link to access The School Public Accountability Reports (SPARS); Florida Standards Assessments (FSA); school Grades, and more:

http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/

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Paragon Academy of Technology, Inc. & Sunshine Elementary Charter School, Inc. Dr. Steven Montes, Principal

Volume 16, Number 3 FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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Mensaje del director...

Sunshine Elementary Charter School y Paragon Academy of Technology comenzaron este año escolar con un modelo eLearning. Estamos de acuerdo con la idea de que la ciencia debe impulsar la toma de decisiones cuando se trata de seguridad del personal, los estudiantes y la familia. Entendemos que hay muchas preocupaciones relacionadas con la educación en línea, la instrucción cara a cara y covid-19. Para que su hijo reciba la mejor educación posible en estas circunstancias, los padres y tutores deben tomar un papel activo en ayudar a los niños a mantenerse enfocados en sus tareas. Esto es especialmente importante para nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes en los grados K-2. Durante estos últimos meses, hemos tenido que pedir a varios estudiantes, clases, profesores y miembros del personal que pongan en cuarentena como resultado de su estrecho contacto con una persona, ya sea teniendo síntomas de COVID-19 o realmente dio positivo para el virus. Sabemos que esto es un inconveniente para muchas familias. Sin embargo, la seguridad de los niños y el personal es lo más importante. Siempre haremos lo mejor para mantener un entorno seguro. Los maestros que han sido puestos en cuarentena con sus clases han estado continuando enseñando desde casa, si es posible, y los estudiantes han estado asistiendo a la clase de forma remota. Recuerde, nuestras escuelas siguen las directrices del Centro para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC), el Condado de Broward y el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Florida al tomar decisiones relacionadas con la exposición a COVID-19. Se puede pedir a los padres que hagan que sus hijos se hagan la prueba del virus si estuvieron en estrecho contacto con otro estudiante o adulto que muestre síntomas. Por favor, sepa que estas decisiones se toman con la intención de mantener a todos los estudiantes, familias y miembros del personal lo más seguros posible. Mientras están en cuarentena, se espera que los estudiantes continúen su aprendizaje de forma remota. Por supuesto, si los estudiantes están muy enfermos, los marcaremos ausentes y les permitiremos componer trabajo de acuerdo con las políticas descritas en los Manuales. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina de recepción y pida hablar conmigo o vicedirector, Sra. Miskell, si tiene alguna pregunta. Gracias por su maravillosa cooperación en estos tiempos difíciles.

Dr. Montes, Director

Importante Actualización de Programación...

A partir del lunes 1demarzo, Paragon y Sunshine comenzarán un horario normal (pre-pandemia) que permanecerá vigente hasta finales de año. 7:30-8:00 Grados K-5 Llegada y Desayuno 7:45-8:15 Grados 6-8 Llegada y Desayuno 8:00 Comienza la Escuela Grados K-5 8:15 Comienza la Escuela Grados 6-8 2:00-2:30 Grados K-5 DESPIDO y Pick Up 3:15-3:45 Grados 6-8 DESPIDO y Recogida

Por favor, asegúrese de tener a sus estudiantes a la escuela para los horarios enumerados. Los estudiantes que trabajan desde casa deben iniciar sesión antes de las 8:15 (primaria) o 8:20 (escuela media) o estarán marcados como ausentes. NOTA: Los estudiantes que permanezcan después de las 2:30 o 3:45 – Cada día que el estudiante permanezca más allá del tiempo de despido, a los Padres/Tutores se les cobrará $20.00 por día. Las facturas se enviarán a casa una vez al mes. Los cargos permanecerán en el expediente del estudiante hasta que se paguen. Los cargos no pagados resultarán en consecuencias para los estudiantes que incluyen no poder participar en deportes en la escuela media/secundaria o una graduación retrasada de la escuela secundaria.

EVALUACIONES DE ESTÁNDARES DE FLORIDA (FSA) – Actualización Importante... El Estado ha decidido que las evaluaciones estatales se llevarán a cabo este año. El Estado está exigiendo que todos los estudiantes tomen la FSA en la escuela – Los estudiantes no podrán hacer pruebas remotamente; deben ir a la escuela los días de prueba programados. Las pruebas de escritura de grado 3 de artes del idioma inglés (ELA) y los grados 4-8 se administrarán durante las dos primeras semanas de abril. Más información y un horario serán enviados a casa antes de las vacaciones de primavera. Las normas de distanciamiento social estarán vigentes durante las pruebas. Las máscaras son obligatorias para

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todos los estudiantes durante las sesiones de prueba. Todas las clases serán desinfectadas cada día. Desayuno y Almuerzo Todavía Disponible!

Sunshine & Paragon continúa proporcionando comidas a todos los estudiantes como "agarrar y llevar". Los padres pueden recoger el desayuno y el almuerzo en la escuela. Las comidas se entregan siguiendo todas las reglas para una distribución segura de los alimentos. La recogida de alimentos está disponible de 7:30 a 10:30 todos los días.

Tarjeta de Contacto de Emergencia Para Estudiantes ¡TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES INSCRITOS EN PARAGON O SUNSHINE DEBEN TENER INFORMACIÓN ACTUALIZADA EN EL ARCHIVO! Es extremadamente importante que tengamos números de teléfono actuales, direcciones postales y direcciones de correo electrónico en el archivo para cada niño. Esta información debe actualizarse si mueve o cambia teléfonos o correos electrónicos. En este momento, estamos pidiendo a TODOS los padres /tutores que completen una nueva tarjeta de contacto de emergencia estudiantil para cada estudiante. Necesitamos tener información precisa en el archivo en caso de que haya una emergencia con su hijo. Por favor, devuelva el formulario adjunto a los maestros de la habitación de su hijo tan pronto como sea posible. Gracias por su cooperación en este asunto tan importante. Tenga en cuenta – Como parte de nuestra Política de Seguridad, a nuestra discreción, podemos comunicarnos con el 911 y hacer que su hijo sea transportado al hospital si usted o cualquiera de sus contactos de emergencia no pueden ser contactados. Tendrá que reunirse con los paramédicos y la policía en el hospital. Para su Información... Los siguientes documentos fueron enviados a casa el 21 de agosto de 2020 para que los padres y tutores revisaran y guardaran en sus registros como referencia. Estos documentos fueron enviados a casa con estudiantes que asistieron a la

escuela en el campus y fueron transmitidos digitalmente a todos los padres con estudiantes aprendiendo remotamente. Visite nuestro sitio web en www.sunpatcharter.com para obtener enlaces a estos y otros documentos importantes. Los padres y tutores también pueden recoger copias en la oficina principal. Todos los documentos serán traducidos a cualquier idioma bajo petición: El Plan Para toda la escuela 2020-2021 (SWP) Manual para padres y estudiantes 2020-2021 que incluye:

2020-2021 Pacto Escuela-Padres

Contrato de padres 2020-2021

Política de Internet 2020-2021

Política de la Junta Escolar 6000.1 – Plan de Progresión Estudiantil Libro de códigos 2020-2021 para la conducta estudiantil PORTAL DE INFORMACIÓN EDUCATIVA PK-20 DE FLORIDA El Portal de Información conecta a las personas con informes e información estadística sobre PK-12, educación universitaria, profesional y para adultos y resultados de empleo para estudiantes, personal y escuelas de Florida. El enlace para encontrar cada área está a continuación y proporciona acceso a informes estándar e interactivos que proporcionan información general y demográfica en una variedad de formatos, incluidos gráficos, tablas, mapas e informes personalizados basados en sus intereses en datos relacionados con la educación. El objetivo de este Portal es aumentar el avance de los estudiantes y escuelas de Florida proporcionando acceso a información que facilitará decisiones importantes sobre la educación en Florida. También está disponible una versión alternativa del Portal de Información educativa PK-20 de Florida que presenta la misma información en texto sin formato y tablas diseñadas para ser fácilmente accesibles y utilizables por individuos que utilizan lectores de pantalla. Por favor, siga este enlace para acceder a The School Public Accountability Reports (SPARS); Evaluaciones de Estándares de Florida (FSA); grados escolares, y más: http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/

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Student Emergency Contact Card Tarjeta de Contacto de Emergencia del Estudiante

This form shall be updated every year In the case of an emergency, it is imperative that the school be able to reach the student's parent (as defined below). Please fill in the information on both sides of this card carefully and accurately. Please use ink and print clearly. The names of both parents of a student (as defined in the Section 1000.21(5), Florida Statutes), the registering parent and the non-registering parent, of a student shall be listed on the emergency contact card as persons authorized to pick up the child from school except where a court order has revoked the parental rights and a certified copy of such court order has been provided to the school office. Both parents shall designate on the Emergency Contact Card those persons authorized to pick up their child from school. No parent shall delete or in any way alter the names provided by the other parent on the Emergency Contact Card.

The personal information you provide on this form will be kept confidential (in a protected area) and only used and disclosed by school staff on a need-to-know basis.

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Parent Signature: Date: Medical and other information will be disclosed without consent from the parent/eligible student in case of health emergencies, as permissible by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The school will call for emergency medical care as deemed necessary. Emergency transportation to a health care facility, as determined by paramedics, will be authorized.

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Do you have home internet access? □ Yes □ No

Does you child have access to the internet on your home computer? □ Yes □ No

Do you have internet access outside your home? □ Yes □ No

Please indicate the method of contact you prefer: Phone call Text Email