Steenrod Elementary

Full text of this evening’s call: Good evening Cardinal Families … As we start this school year, there is a feeling of familiarity – much of it positive and some that may make you feel a little anxious. Above all else, we want you know that that our mission at Steenrod is to educate your children on a journey through kindness, compassion and respect. When you drop your children off in the morning or wave goodbye from the bus stop, please trust that we will take care of them and make sure they feel loved and safe. The recommendation from the Ohio County Health Department is to wear a mask. At last night’s board meeting, the decision was made to allow parent choice. To assist you in making an informed decision, a School Recovery and Guidance Plan will be available on the Ohio County Schools website. Quarantine guidelines vary depending on whether or not students are wearing masks (**noted below). I have just a few final requests as you prepare for the first day of school for your child: If you wish for a mask to be worn, please send a note so that their teacher is aware. Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home. For children in younger grades, please write a note to their teacher. Please be patient as we deal with remnants of construction around the building. We’ll get there and when we do, it will be great! Finally, be ready to RISE AND SHINE to jump into the first day of the 2021-22 school year. We are so excited that you will be here! As always, call the school office or send an email with any questions or concerns. **Outlined by Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department Close contact in a school setting for students • Only quarantine students who were within 3 ft. of an infected student without a mask. • No quarantine if both individuals were wearing a mask or if fully vaccinated and symptom free. (This exception does not apply to adults in the classroom.) Quarantine for non-vaccinated (or if both students were not wearing mask): • 14 days (returning on day 15) • 10 days (returning on day 11), symptom free and no test • 7 days (returning on day 8), symptom free and negative test taken on day 5 • Those returning after 7 or 10 days must wear a mask through day 14.

Our Cardinals in Motion Playground Committee is planning a Steak Fry for Friday, September 24 from 6:00-11:00 p.m. at the Sonneborn Shelter. Plan now to attend! If you, or someone you know, would like to contribute in any way (monetary, time, basket donations, etc), let us know!

Archery camp! Spots are limited.

Volleyball camp!

Junior Patriot Soccer Camp has returned! Register here:

Stanley congratulates STAR Cardinal winners from the fourth nine weeks ⭐️#peaceout #starcardinals

What an awesome experience this was for our students! Thank you Jared from WLU! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I1GpppsUr8WxvggCfcDjIV1LeHe6JVCx/view?usp=sharing

Home delivery for meals this summer! Visit the OCS page to sign up

Thank you PTA for your help today! #studentappreciation #tiedyefun

Our students were treated to SnoBiz today, compliments of McKinley Architecture and Engineering and Nello Construction! #studentappreciation

You are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. We value your feedback. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in your child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. Parent participation in the survey is very important. If you have questions about the survey or have problems completing the survey, please contact me at the school office. Please complete by Friday, May 21. When you log onto the survey you will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to your rights as a survey participant: Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Access the Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvslesPA21 Enter this code to start the survey: P064210

Open to all WV residents 12 years old and up.

Black lights and glow sticks make math even more exciting! #thankateacher

Please see link for student device turn in information. Turn in dates will vary by school. https://boe.ohio.k12.wv.us/page/student-devices

Showing some love 💕 #thankateacher #steenrodstories

Celebration of the Arts at WPHS. Take a look at some Steenrod art. #create

Congratulations to April STAR Cardinal winners! #steenrodstories

Ohio County Strings is doing a fundraiser THIS Wednesday, April 28 at Chipotle at the Highlands.

Class pictures will be taken on Thursday morning, April 29. Outside, weather permitting.

April is the month of the military child. We wore purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifice of all military children, and we welcomed Jacob and Jimmy’s dad, Staff Sergeant Jacob Whisler, US Army who recently returned from Operation Enduring Freedom - Horn of Africa.