As we wrap up the 2019-2020 school year, we want to be sure you have the opportunity to return and/or pick up items.

Items you will need to return to school are any library books you have borrowed and computers needing to be repaired. If you know you are moving out of Pinellas County any time before August 12th, be sure to turn in your computer.

Items you will be picking up are any personal belongings you left in your classroom/desk and your yearbook (if you ordered one).

**Families will enter by car from the back entrance of the school. At this time, we cannot accommodate any walk-ups. Click the back entrance link above to view the traffic flow.**

VPK - 4th Grade families:
Wednesday, May 27th between 9am and 11am OR Thursday, May 28th between 3pm and 5pm.

5th Grade Promotion families:
Congratulations Fifth Graders, you made it! We look forward to celebrating your promotion to middle school. Click the 5th Grade Promotion link to view the invitation.

You may drive through the Bus Circle on Thursday – 5/28 from 5pm – 6pm.
Please read the attached flyers for details and information on how to get to the ceremony.

Virtual Summer Bridge Flyer 2020

Summer Bridge Flyer-Spanish

**IMPORTANT** Any registrations prior to 5/11/2020 will have to reapply.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

For current elementary school students in grades K-4. Students will have the opportunity to engage in weekly themed lessons. They will participate in virtual field trips related to the week’s theme, while receiving instruction in math, science and language arts. Topics for each week have been selected in order to prepare students for the upcoming grade level. They will receive instruction on key standards/topics and participate in daily live small group instruction.

Reserve your spot today!

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¡Opciones del Programa Virtual Puente de Verano 2020 Taller Virtual ESOL!

Virtual Summer Bridge Options 2020 ESOL Virtual Workshop!
(Presentado en español)

Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM via Microsoft Teams

To receive a link to participate in this meeting, please email reckenwalde@pcsb.org.

 

Although we won't spend the rest of the school year together, we've made some GREAT memories!

Blanton Elementary's YEARBOOK is a great way to remember an amazing school year.

The online ordering deadline has been extended!

Visit www.strawbridge.net to order online today.

*More information on delivery options to come.

The Pinellas County Human Services department

and our regional partners are working to provide

assistance to citizens impacted by COVID 19.

Click here for more information.

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South County Food Pantry

Locations, address, phone numbers, and hours can be found here.

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A message from Ms. Holland, our Guidance Counselor:

Dear Blanton Students,

Recently I posted a Counselor Check In form from me in your classroom post.   I wanted to share some of the Blanton students answers to one of those questions I asked on the form. 

The question was, “What kind of activities are you doing at home to keep busy when you are done with your school work?”

Please read what some of our Blanton students are doing to have fun and stay busy during this digital learning time to get some ideas of what you can do too! 

I also wanted to share some of the things I used to do growing up when schools were closed. I grew up in Western N.Y.  Growing up, we had many “snow days” during my elementary school years.  A “snow day” is when schools and businesses were closed due to heavy snow fall.  My siblings and I would find things to do while “stuck” in the house during those times.  I wanted to share some of those things I used to do using my imagination!

Blanton Students are:

-riding their bikes/scooter          -playing basketball                               -decorating their rooms

-playing on their tablets              -doing puzzles                                        -doing arts and crafts

-playing with their toys               -taking care of their pets                     - practicing baseball

-skimming rocks on water          -drawing on sidewalk with chalk       -taking walks

-doing virtual karate classes       -playing board games                          -exercising

Ms. Holland’s Childhood List:

-My siblings and I would pretend we were camping and make a tent inside the house using a sheet, some chairs to hang it over and a vacuum cleaner pole to hold the tent up in the middle!   We would play cards and eat lunch in our tent!

-I wrote plays and assigned parts to my siblings.  We would practice it over and over until we memorized our lines and then perform the play for my parents. (we did forget some of our lines, but they still liked it!)

-We made our own home-made instruments and sang songs while playing our instruments.  I got a paper cup and put some rice in it and covered it with tin foil which was held on by a rubber band.  I would shake it like a maraca.  My brother used a bucket for a drum and a wooden spoon to play the drums. My older sister used my mom’s pie tin for a cymbal!  

-My younger sister and I would also make up/choreograph dances to songs on the radio.

-A few other things I did were rearranged my bedroom and redecorated it (I asked my parents first!!), cleaned out my closet and bagged up toys I didn’t play with anymore to donate to other kids, wrote stories with illustrations, played school, and TRIED to teach my dog new tricks!

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Still need a device for digital learning?

 

Email Ms. Davis at davisrache@pcsb.org with your phone number and child's name.

Device pick up is by appointment only and devices are limited to one per family.

To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395

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The information below has some great resources for

helping your child through their

Digital Learning Adventure!

Digital Learning FAQ

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Student learning can happen anywhere with Office 365 Online!

Use the link below to explore more information

on how to use this tool through your child's Clever page.

Distance Learning with Office 365

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Please click on the link below to view the Microsoft Teams Instructions for Students. Students are required to attend class virtually within the Teams platform beginning Monday, March 30th. 

Click Here

Visit https://www.pcsb.org/Page/32734 for more information.

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Trouble with iStation?

Try these steps:

1. Check that your device is up-to-date by going into your settings.
2. Once up-to-date, install Istation by going to www.istation.com/Support.
3. Choose the correct download for your device (iPad, Mac, Windows, Chromebook, etc.) to install Istation on your home computer. 
4. You may be prompted to restart your computer. 
5. Log into www.clever.com/in/pcsb with your username and password.
6. Select the iStation app in the Clever portal window.
7. The application will take a minute or two to load, then the program will open up. 

         *Note: You may see a "Launch Failed" message at first, wait another minute for the program to load.

Mr. Harmon - We are so proud of you!

Thank you for your dedicated and continued service to our country!

Mr. Harmon was recognized by the National Guard for "Faces of the Fight"!

We miss you and we look forward to your return.

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This was posted to the Florida National Guard's Facebook Page.

"FACES OF THE FIGHT"
Sgt. Frederick Harmon is a unit supply specialist with HHC of the 53rd Brigade Support Battalion activated in support of the Florida National Guard's role in the fight against COVID-19. Harmon has served on state active duty missions previously and says he values the service members that he’s been able to work with.

"We’re here to help. Just like you, we look forward to an end on this, but we’re in it for the long haul. We’re in it until the end, until the mission is done, and we’ve won.”
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We will be featuring Guardsmen who are activated in support of our #COVID19 response efforts so that you can better know the amazing men and women of your Florida National Guard. If you know a Guardsman you think should be our next "Face of the Fight," please send us a message with their name so that we can highlight them!
#FloridaFirst #RightReadyRelevant #FLNGfightsCOVID #InThisTogether

Mahalo Monday

Thank you 5th grade team, VE Resource, Plant Operations, and ESOL team! We love you!

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Tropical Teacher Tuesday

Thank you Kindergarten team, Safety & Wellness staff, 2nd grade team, and specialists! We love you!

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Luau Wednesday

Thank you first grade team, other specialists, Title 1, and student services team! We love you!

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Tiki Thursday

Thank you third grade, Alpha program team, front office, and therapists! We love you!

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Aloha Friday

Thank you Pre-K, 4th Grade, ESE Team, Food Services, and Administration! We love you!

Parents! Reporting your child's absence is easier than ever with the "Report Student Absence" feature!

Please click the link below to send an email to the school.

Include the Student’s Name, Date of Birth, Grade, Homeroom Teacher (if known), Date Absent and Reason.

If applicable, please attach any documentation to support the absence.

When complete, click the send button.