Taylor County Upper Elementary School

August 11, 2022 Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have updated our COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines that are posted on our website under the heading COVID-19 Information. There were only minor changes since our last update on April 6, 2022. As part of our COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines, we have included a link to our American Rescue Plan(ARP)Act – ESSER III-LEA Application. We will continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our school system as well as our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Respectfully, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

An Expression of Sympathy to the Family of Mr. Rufus Green On behalf of the Taylor County Board of Education and the faculty and staff of the Taylor County School System, we offer our condolences to the family of Mr. Rufus Green. The news of his passing brought us much sadness. He held many positions in the school system with board member being the most recent. In addition to his work with our school system, he was a community leader and served as a county commissioner. Mr. Green will be long remembered for the kindness and gentleness he exhibited to those who worked with him. In his memory, we will be placing a wreath on the door of the central office. He will be greatly missed. With our deepest sympathy, Jennifer Albritton Taylor County School Superintendent

The Taylor County School District is offering a free wireless hotspot device to students. Hotspots may be picked up from the TCHS Media Center beginning May 13. Complete the TCSD Hotspot Program form at this link if you are interested in receiving a hotspot: https://forms.gle/nhDm7czAfd4TWrpn9

GA Milestones: Test Taking Tips for Parents & Students 1. Make sure your child gets an ample, normal amount of sleep the night before the test 2. Mark testing days on your calendar to help remind you and your child when the testing will take place and plan your preparations. 3. The student should eat a nutritious and filling breakfast (at home or at school). Avoid high sugar cereals which can make the student hyper and/or unfocused. 4. Make sure the student is on time (if not early) on the day of testing 5. Set a backup alarm to avoid the possibility of oversleeping 6. If your child is sick please contact the school immediately to inform them.

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have updated our COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines that are posted on our website under the heading COVID-19 Information. The main changes are as follows: 1. Facemasks are no longer required on our buses. We will still have facemasks available on our buses. 2. We have updated our American Rescue Plan(ARP) Act – ESSER III-LEA Application. In addition to addressing learning opportunity losses, we will focus on maintaining the operations and continuity of services in our school system. We will continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our school system as well as our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Respectfully, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

2022 Ga Milestones Resources https://www.smore.com/hrusb

Parents you are invited to join us for Our Spring Parent Night! April 12, 2022 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Dinner-Classroom Visits to receive information and resources for Georgia Milestones Test Prep! Teachers will be available to answer your questions.

Taylor County Upper Elementary School was very happy to announce our first Grandparent's Day Celebration at our school since the pandemic. Thanks to ALL the Grandparents and Grandfriends who came out to enjoy a continental breakfast, short program, photo booth and to visit with us in our classrooms. You certainly know to make us feel special.

Parents: You're Invited to Our Spring Parent Night! April 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dinner @ 6:00 in our cafeteria then visit your child's classroom to receive information and resources for Georgia Milestones Test Prep! Teachers will be available to answer your questions! Hope to see you Tuesday! TCUES

Dear Parents and Guardians: Due to weather concerns with transporting students safely, please review the following information regarding a delay in opening schools on March 31, 2022: • Bus routes will be delayed approximately 1 hour. • Faculty and Staff should report by 8:00. • Students not riding buses should report by 8:30. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

"Save the Date" TCUES is inviting our Grandparents and Grandfriends to join us here at school April 1. 9:00-10:00 AM. Please come and celebrate all the great learning going on at TCUES.

Students are working hard to reach their Accelerated Reader Goals. Discuss with your child their AR reading progress. We are excited to announce that we have two TCUES students who have read 1,000,000 already this year. CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick (4th grade) and Lila Jo (3rd grade)

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/16a4c Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/13y0u Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/15xnr Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/13y0u Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/15izs Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/13y0u Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that one primary school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We have been informed that one primary school student tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

I have provided the summary in the link below to help capture what has happened in terms of COVID-19 in our District. The weekly summary is based on the information that I have at this time. https://5il.co/157un Parents and guardians, please continue to monitor your children at home. Staff members should also be monitoring themselves as well. We have the following documents to help with your decision making: https://5il.co/j52d https://5il.co/13y0u Jennifer Albritton Superintendent

Important Announcement from the Taylor County School District Taylor County Schools will have an early release for students on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Bus students and car riders will be dismissed at the following times: Taylor County Primary School – 11:15 a.m. Taylor County Upper Elementary – 11:30 a.m. Taylor County Middle and High Schools – 11:45 a.m. On behalf of the Taylor County School District, we hope you have a wonderful winter break and Presidents’ Day Holiday. (Friday, February 18th - Monday, February 21st)

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, Yesterday, we were informed that two upper elementary school students tested positive for COVID-19. We have been in communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They are taking the appropriate steps in regards to contact tracing. We are making efforts to disinfect school buildings. Sincerely, Jennifer Albritton Superintendent