Time to celebrate!

We have been recognized by the FLPBIS Project as a 2019-2020 Gold PBIS Model School!

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) is a school-wide framework that, according to national research, enhances student quality of life and reduces problem behaviors.

By establishing this framework, we are developing skills, making changes to the school environment, acknowledging appropriate behavior, and using data to identify supports for our students.

As a PBIS Model School, we demonstrate a commitment to positive and equitable outcomes for all students!

IMPORTANT UPDATE from Principal Roth

July 18, 2020

The district has developed three plans for the coming school year.  Parents are asked to go to the district website at www.pcsb.org/reopening to select which plan works best for their student and family. Currently school is set to resume onAugust 12th; however, the school board will be voting next week on a possible extension of the start date to August 24th. Every family is asked to choose the instructional option for their student by 5:00pm on Monday, July 27th.  If you do not make a selection, your child will automatically be enrolled into the traditional, face-to-face instructional model on our campus.

In order to make your selection, you will need your parent username and password.  If you have lost or forgotten your password, you may call the school at 727-547-7820 Monday through Thursday between 8:00am and 5:00pm and someone can help you with a new one right over the phone. You just need to have your id ready when you call.

Please see further information below.  –Lisa Roth

 

Information Regarding Instructional Choices for the Reopening of Blanton Elementary School:

 

As you may be aware, Pinellas County Schools has released their proposed reopening plan for the 2020- 2021 school year.Parents may choose one of three learning options for students due to the current pandemic. The three learning options include a return to our traditional brick and mortar school, MyPCSOnline or Pinellas Virtual School. You can visit www.pcsb.org/reopening to learn more about each of these options. It is imperative that you know the intricate details of each one so that you can make the best choice for your family and your child.

 

If you select the Traditional (PK12) plan for on campus face to face instruction, please know that things will look quite different. We will follow all guidelines given to us which include the use of masks by all staff and students both inside and outside of the classroom, social distancing to the greatest extent possible, frequent sanitizing and handwashing, directional signage for movement on campus and other areas along with other measures. Procedures throughout our campus (including the cafeteria) have changed to follow CDC guidelines.Classrooms will also look a bit different as non-essential furniture and other items have been removed so that desks can be spaced apart for maximum distancing. Classroom instruction will be adjusted in how students engage with content as we work to maintain the CDC guidelines. For our kindergarten and "new to Blanton" families, we are working on a welcome video designed specifically for you and your child to know what to expect. Ultimately we want our newest Dolphins and their families to feel comfortable and safe attending school on our campus.

 

MyPCS Online is a new option which allows for your child to learn from home following the traditional school schedule of 8:45am-2:55pm with live lessons throughout the day from a PCS teacher, likely be a Blanton teacher. This option emulates the school day in structure and expectations in that a teacher will conduct daily live lessons, small group instruction and intervention support just as if they were face to face in school. Choosing this option would be a minimum 9-week commitment,but allows for your child to stay enrolled as a Blanton student and the ability to return to brick and mortar after the first 9weeks of school.

 

Pinellas Virtual School is an option that has been in our district for quite some time. If choosing this option all classes are delivered virtually and are self-paced. Classes are taught by Pinellas Virtual School teachers and this is a semester long commitment. Choosing this option would not allow you to stayenrolled at Blanton and if you choose to reenroll your child at Blanton at the end of the semester it would be based on seat availability at that time. This option is designed for students who are self-directed and reading on or above grade level as most work presented must  be read by the student.

 

Please review the district reopening plan carefully before making your choice. Families have until 5pm July 27th to submit their choice. Those who do not make a choice by this deadline will automatically be placed in the traditional face to face option.

 

We thank you in advance for your partnership and your support in these unprecedented times. No matter what learning option you choose, we will do our best to ensure that your child has asafe and successful year.  As always, you can reach me with questions by calling the school at      727-547-7820 or by emailing me at rothli@pcsb.org.

We would like to invite our EL families to join our next week’s virtual workshops about Pinellas County Schools Reopening Plan 2020-2021. This workshop will help our families prepare for the upcoming school year.  There will be three workshops presented in Spanish, and one will be presented in English.

• First virtual workshop presented in Spanish will be via Zoom on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. To join the workshop,  families must register utilizing the following link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NmRw0Yc9SY2QVm1RcUIa2g

The three other workshops will be via Microsoft Teams. Families just simply click on the link to join the workshop. The link is added on the flyers attached.

• Spanish Presentation on Wednesday, July 22 at:  12:00-1:00 p.m. ǀ  6:00-7:00 p.m.  Link: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

• English Presentation on Thursday, July 23 at 1:00-2:00 p.m.  Joining link: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting

This information will be available also on the ESOL Website:  https://www.pcsb.org/esol and on PCS Facebook Page in Spanish www.facebook.com/PCSBespanol/

English-Virtual ReOpening Meeting

Spanish- Virtual ReOpening Meeting

Virtual Summer Bridge Flyer 2020

Summer Bridge Flyer-Spanish

 

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!

 

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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COVID - 211 Navigator Info

Help For Individuals & Families Affected By COVID-19

This fund helps Pinellas County individuals and families

affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic

 with a one-time payment to maintain housing.

COVID - 211 Navigator Info

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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.

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.