September 6, 2020
Dear Catskill CSD Community:
The beginning of a new school year is rapidly approaching. I hope that you had an opportunity to relax, reflect and restore. This school year is unique from several perspectives. We are still dealing with a pandemic. As per my August 10, 2020 correspondence, our students will start the school year off with 100% virtual instruction. The phased-in approach will allow the District to carefully monitor the infection rate and strategically reenter our students back into the District.
Monday, September 14, 2020- First Day of Virtual Instruction for Students
The first day of instruction for Catskill CSD students is Monday, September 14, 2020. All students will start off the school year in a 100% remote platform (Phase I) from September 14, 2020 through October 9, 2020. Students who attend Questar III BOCES specialized programs (i.e., Catskill Academy, CTE Programs, Heavy Equipment, and / or New Visions Program) will begin 100% in-person instruction on September 9, 2020 at the off-site facility. Parents will need to contact Tech Valley High School, and /or out-of-district placement programs for their respective start dates.
Phase II is tentatively scheduled from October 13, 2020 through January 31, 2021. On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, we will slowly reenter our students back into the District on a Hybrid model.
Virtual Back to School Orientations for Parents
Principals have scheduled virtual back to school parent orientations. The schedule is as follows:
Catskill Elementary School Virtual Town Hall Meetings-Back to School Orientations
For Pre-K through Grade 2 Parents
September 8, 2020 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88606371162?pwd=cDBCcnN3YmJWNjhiNmdPb3g4cUZQZz09
Meeting ID: 886 0637 1162
Passcode: 435865
For Grades 3 through 5 Parents
Time: Sep 9, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83222750531?pwd=MlRKODdPOEFGcWVjV2Y4UHRURjB2UT09
Meeting ID: 832 2275 0531
Passcode: 159913
Catskill Middle School Virtual Town Hall Meeting-Back to School Orientation
For Grades 6 through 8 Parents
September 9, 2020 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87807725763?pwd=MWppWWcvYk9vTU0xNnpZaGY0bWRzQT09
Meeting ID: 878 0772 5763
Passcode: 145761
Catskill High School Virtual Town Hall Meeting-Back to School Orientation
For Grades 9 through 12 Parents
September 8, 2020 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81565065750?pwd=cG5HdE9DL2Yxb1l6Y2pMVlFYYWt0UT09
Meeting ID: 815 6506 5750
Passcode: 567931
Classroom Materials / Chromebook Schedule
All classroom materials and Chromebooks will be made available for pick-up on Thursday, September 10, 2020 and Friday, September 11, 2020. The schedule and pick-up locations are listed below.
CLASSROOM MATERIAL PICK-UP SCHEDULE FOR CATSKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Catskill Elementary School (at the front entrance)
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1: 8:00-11:00 am
Grades 2-3: 12:00-3:00 pm
All grade levels: 4:00-6:00 pm
Friday, September 11, 2020
Grades 4-5: 8:00-11:00 am
All grade levels: 12:00-3:00 pm
CLASSROOM MATERIAL PICK-UP SCHEDULE FOR CATSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Catskill Middle School (at the front entrance)
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Grades 6-8: 5:30-8:00 pm
Friday, September 11, 2020
Grades 6-8: 8:00am-3:00 pm
CLASSROOM MATERIAL PICK-UP SCHEDULE FOR CATSKILL HIGH SCHOOL
Catskill High School (at the front entrance)
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Grades 9-12: 5:30-8:00 pm
Friday, September 11, 2020
Grades 9-12: 8:00am-3:00 pm
CHROMEBOOK PICK-UP SCHEDULE FOR ALL CATSKILL CSD STUDENTS
The Chromebook pick-up area for all Catskill CSD students will be located in the high school parking near the gymnasium entrance.
Thursday, September 10, 2020: 8:00am-8:00pm
Friday, September 11, 2020: 8:00am-3:00pm
Google Classroom and Parent Reentry Supports
Several workshops were offered to help parents better prepare for virtual learning. Google Classroom workshops as well as a Parent Reentry webinars on Social Emotional Learning were offered last week. The webinars were recorded and posted on the District’s website.
Meal Distribution Schedule
The current meal distribution schedule will remain through the month of September. Adjustments will occur when we shift to the Hybrid model. Additional information is forthcoming.
In closing, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA) provided a Return to Interscholastic Athletic Guide for the 2020-2021 school. The following is a link to the guide:
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any additional questions or concerns at (518) 943-4696.
Regards,
Dr. Ronel Cook
Superintendent of Schools