Parent Newsletter December 8, 2020 |
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In an attempt to prevent the spread of germs, we are no longer sending home paper copies of Progress Reports. Please click on the link below to access directives to view your child's Progress Report. This portal will also help you monitor grades throughout the year!
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2021 Students of the Year |
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Elementary Student of the Year
Tareyton Easter
5th Grade
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Middle School Student of the Year
Tareyon Easter
8th Grade
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2021 Teachers of the Year |
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Elementary Teacher of the Year
Shyla Johnson
1st Grade Teacher
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Middle School Teacher of the Year
Erika Sherman
7th Grade Science Teacher
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Parents, we have a strict ZERO tolerance Cell Phone Policy. Cell Phones are NOT allowed to be seen or used at any time while on campus. This includes, but not limited to, before class during class, during transitions, in the restroom, or waiting to be dismissed. If your child needs to have a cell phone while at school, it should remain in his or her backpack at all times. We do not invest the time into lost or stolen phones under any circumstance. If your child's cell phone is seen, it will be confiscated for 3 consecutive school days and ONLY returned to the parent/guardian. This policy is in effect for the protection of your child. With social media drama and bullying constantly causing hardships for students, we will do what it takes to prevent it from occurring during the school day. This is a non-negotiable and will continuously be enforced as such. |
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Virtual Students Picture Day |
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Pictures for Virtual Students are scheduled for January 15, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. All social distancing guidelines will be strictly enforced. Virtual students will not come in to contact with traditional students. Pictures will be taken in the auditorium with a designated outside entrance. Virtual students are required to wear a red or white uniform top and MUST have a face mask. Parents will not be allowed to enter the auditorium, but may wait in the auxiliary gym if needed.
Please let us know if you plan to bring your child to take pictures by clicking on the link below. This will help us determine how many cameras to request so that we can maintain social distance.
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Please remember not to send or bring any exposed food to the campus as a snack for your child's class. For those classes approved to receive snacks, all snacks must be individually wrapped. Cupcakes or pizza are not allowed. We understand our students love these items, but due to COVID-19 guidelines on campus, it would be best to only have individually wrapped items. Thank you for your understanding of this matter.
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Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures |
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We do not begin to receive students until 7:40 AM each day. Student will not be supervised if dropped off before that time. Please make sure you only drop your child off or pick your child up using carpool. Although the line is pretty long, it moves pretty fast considering we have close to 1,500 students enrolled. Parents are not allowed to drive in the back of the school. Only employees and buses are allowed in that parking lot. Do not drop your child off in the turn-around near Chase Bank or the Title 1 building on the right side of the school. Do not drop your child off at the church across the street. These locations are not safe and we do not have any supervision or traffic control in those areas.
We all have time restraints and some even have to multi-task and make multiple stops, but the safety of our children takes precedence over convenience at all times for me. Please help me to help keep you child safe!
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With safety as a huge priority, please make sure your send a signed note to your child's teacher if your child will go home a different way than what is on file. We cannot take any phone calls requesting your child go home differently than what is on file. We cannot verify your identity over the phone.
To enforce social distancing on campus and to prevent large crowds from entering the front office at the end of the day, check-outs end at 2:00 PM.
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If your child has been exposed to a positive case of COVID-19 or is showing symptoms, please contact the school and speaks with Dr. Webb. Also, keep your child at home to prevent further exposure. Inc some case, students will have to be quarantined for 14 days and in some cases, students will have to be fever-free without any fever-reducing medication before returning to school. Each situation is different, so please make sure you contact Dr. Webb with any questions.
If your child is exposed to a positive case on campus, you will receive a phone call from Dr. Webb. Please make sure your phone numbers are up-to-date at all times.
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Due to safety concerns Crocs are NOT allowed to be worn throughout the school day. This is a strictly enforced policy. |
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Parents, as part of the state guidelines and district plan on reopening the school year with a strong start, students in grades 3 - 8 are required to wear face masks while on campus. For the most part, students are doing a fantastic job at keeping their masks on and pulled up over their nose and mouth. However, we do have to remind students from time to time of this priority. Wearing masks properly throughout the day is a top priority and will be treated as such. We will always have masks available for students in the event they lose or damage their mask. For the safety of your child as well as other individuals on the campus, this policy will be strictly enforced and disciplinary actions will be taken against those habitually violate this policy. |
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New Assistant Principal
Broderick Hunter
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Welcome our new Assistant Principal to Turner. Mr. Hunter is a product of Caddo Parish schools, graduating from Southwood High School in 2000. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern State University and his Master of Arts degree from Louisiana College. As an educator for 10 years, Mr. Hunter taught in grades ranging from third to eight. His previous position was an Administrative Assistant / Dean of Discipline at Fair Park Middle School. |
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State Assessment Information |
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As of right now, students in grades 3 - 8 will complete the LEAP 2025 Assessment in the state of Louisiana. More information will be forthcoming. The dates are as follows:
April 26-May 26: Computer-based testing (Grades 5-8)
April 28-30: ELA and Math PBT (Grades 3-4)
May 3-4: Science and Social Studies PBT (Grades 3-4)
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Turner Spirit Items
Our Spirit Items store is almost up and ready. We have T-shirts, Neck Gaiters, water bottles, and 2019-2020 Yearbooks on sale now. You can click below to purchase.
Neck Gaiters $10
20 oz Water Bottle $7
Spirt T-Shirts
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Caddo has provided a site for support to assist you with your Canvas needs. Click on the banner above to access the site.
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Caddo Parish's Family and Community Engagement Department purchased information from The Parent Institute in the form of School Success Web. The web helps support the school community during this uncertain time. It shares ideas with families that you can do at home to cope with the challenges of this crisis and help your children learn and strive. Contact Rosalind Glover-Bryant, Supervisor of Compliance / Parental-Community Involvement, at 318-603-6522, for more information. You can also email her by clicking on her name above. Please click on the links below to access the content.
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Thank You for Your Support |
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Each year, our clubs and organizations spread cheer with the Salvation Army Kettle Challenge. Unfortunately, this year, due to COVID-19, students were not allowed to participate as always. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our school during our time block. We appreciate you and are thankful for such an amazing community! |
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*NEWER School Hours*
(Updated 7-22-20)
Students may arrive on campus at 7:40 am
*Breakfast will be available as grab and go meals students can eat on the way to class.
The first bell rings at 7:55 am
Instruction begins at 8:00 am
Tardy Bell rings at 8:05 am
Dismissal time 3:25 pm
Check-out ends at 2:00 pm
(NO EXCEPTIONS)
Our instructional day begins at 8:00 am daily. Please make a strong effort in having your child in class before the tardy bell rings at 8:05 am. Our students deserve every minute of quality instruction available. Please help us by making sure your child is here when instruction begins. Thank you
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