Students and their families are excited and a little nervous as they prepare for school to begin at Gregory B. Jarvis Middle School on Monday, Sept. 14.
Principal Charles Pratt put together this slide show to help everyone know what they can expect.
Information for 5th & 6th graders (sent in letters home)
Students report to their classroom teacher where their cohort will receive instruction during the school day. Students will receive their 9 period schedule in that advisory on the first day. Staff will ensure that each child finds their room smoothly. The first day of school is Monday, September 14th. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. First period begins at 7:40 a.m.
We are not able to give all of our students an in person orientation this year but there will be one virtually for all children and an in person orientation for students in Grades 5-8 who are fully virtual. Hopefully we will be able help to acclimate everyone to the different procedures we have this year due to the unique circumstances that come with COVID-19. During the in person orientation for virtual students, they will meet their teachers, pick up their schedules and get a chromebook along with any other supplies they might need while learning at home. Parents are not to attend. Students learning in person are not to attend. We will do temperature checks for children entering the building for orientation.
In person orientations for virtual learner (see details at the bottom of this page)
- Thursday, September 10th: Virtual 5th & 7th grade orientation - 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Friday, September 11th: Virtual 6th & 8th grade orientation - 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
For students attending in person, we are checking the temperature of every child prior to their entry to the building. The exact procedure for this will be part of the virtual orientation. For car riders specifically, please do not allow your child out of the car until we check their temperature. If they are running a fever over 100⁰ the student will not exit the vehicle and will need to be taken home.
When students report on the first day, they will be directed to their cohort room. Students will be able to eat both breakfast and lunch in this room. Students can bring their own packed lunch as well as a snack to be eaten at a designated afternoon time. Lunches will run slightly earlier due to the reduced time schedule for the day. Lockers will not be in use, so please do not have children bring anything extra with them. There is a space below their chair to store a bookbag. We are enclosing a copy of the school supply list. This information is also available on our website.
Thank you for your patience and trust during this difficult time. Your children’s education and safety is paramount in our planning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Our office number is 315-866-2620.
Information for 7th and 8th graders (sent in a letter home)
7th and 8th grade student(s) will be starting this year in a fully virtual model unless they are enrolled in a 15:1 or Life Skills classroom. There is so much that is different from a regular year that I am sure everyone has many questions. Doors open for classes on Monday September 14, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. Virtual students will be expected to sign on for 1st period by 7:40 a.m.
To help students get off to a good start and provide students with required supplies including their chromebooks, we are holding an in person orientation for all students in grades 5-8 who will be learning virtually. Grade 7 and virtual 5th graders will come to Jarvis on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Grade 8 and virtual 6th graders will come to Jarvis on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. This orientation is for virtual students only. Parents are not to attend. Students learning in person are not to attend. Students should bring an empty backpack or bag so that they can carry home their materials.
On the morning of their orientation, several bus pickups will be available for Jarvis students who do not have access to transportation (on back). Students living on rural runs will contact the bus garage to arrange transportation (Chad Francisco 315-866-2140).
For 7th and 8th graders attending in person, when students report on the first day, they will be directed to their cohort room. Students will be able to eat both breakfast and lunch in this room. Students can bring their own packed lunch. Lockers will not be in use so please do not have children bring anything extra with them. There is a space below their chair to store a bookbag. We are enclosing a copy of the school supply list. This information is also available on our website.
Thank you for your patience and trust during this difficult time. Your children’s education and safety is paramount in our planning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Our office number is 315-866-2620.
Busing Information for Virtual Learners Orientation
Pickup Points
- Ilion Heights (Harrison and Vosburg)
- Colonial Manor
- Central Valley Academy (On Weber Ave.)
- North/South 4th & 2nd Street
- Remington Apartments
- Grant Street Stop
- Rural bus route students requiring a ride must contact Mr. Francisco at the garage (315) 866-2140.
Students should be at bus pickups no later than 8:45 a.m. Parents need to take their child’s temperature prior to them heading to the bus stop and it will be taken again upon arrival at Jarvis. Students will be expected to wear masks and maintain social distancing throughout the orientation process including bus stops, bus transport and within Jarvis.
Please call if you have any questions. 315 866-2620