A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT VICKI NANCE:
Dear Navajo school family:
We believe one of our greatest responsibilities is to communicate transparently and often with you, our school community. It is our hope that accurate and up-to-date correspondence will help you make well-informed decisions for your family. Nothing is more important to Navajo Public Schools than the safety and health of our students, our employees and their families. When we work together, we can provide the best care for all involved.
Today, we learned that a school employee at Navajo School was recently exposed to COVID-19. The individual does not have symptoms and has tested negative. In accordance with CDC guidelines, the employee will quarantine for 14 days. We are working closely with Jackson County Health Department officials and they have confirmed that no additional action needs to be taken by students, staff or the school at this time.
Navajo Public Schools will continue to clean and disinfect surfaces inside all district buildings/buses. Additionally, we will continue to follow CDC guidelines as recommended, and we will continue to use our electrostatic machines to sanitize our classrooms and buildings.
As more cases are being confirmed across the state, it is important to remain vigilant. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you or any member of your family exhibit these symptoms, you are encouraged to contact your medical provider for advice immediately. Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure.
The CDC recommends the following best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid close contact with those who are sick.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve.
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.
Practice social distancing, leaving at least six feet between you and other people.
When you are unable to practice social distancing, wear a face covering.
Our greatest priority is the safety of our students, staff and community members. We are grateful for
the opportunity to serve you and your family. If you have any questions, please contact Navajo School at 580-482-7742.
Thank you for your support of Navajo Public Schools.
Vicki Nance
Superintendent of Navajo Public Schools
Jackson County Covid-19 cases went up to 16.31 cases per 100,000 people so we are now at the lower end of the Orange level according to the covid alert map. Here is a link to see our safety protocols at the orange level:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P3SvzRRMe8DUsMST3WRX7SXC8_y7jF2M1E2ZehXGw3I/edit
ATTENTION PARENTS OF JH/HS STUDENTS: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be September 17th from 3:00-9:00 P.M. You will need to sign-up through this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eada728aafec43-hsparent
Only click on one time slot- 7th-8th pick JH core teachers, 9th-12th pick one slot for HS core teachers. You will also get to meet with elective course teachers after you meet with the core subject teachers. Please arrive at your scheduled time slot and only parents will be allowed in the buildings during this time (wear face covering). If all time slots get filled up or you are unable to make it in person then you can schedule a virtual meeting with the teacher during the week of September 13-17 during their planning period. Only sign up for 1 time slot.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be at Navajo Elementary next Thursday, September 17th from 3:00-9:00 P.M. Appointments can be made with your teacher(s) and will be scheduled in 10 minute increments. These appointment times will be sent home with your child, so please be sure to look for that information in their take home folder. Teachers will be sanitizing after each conference. Only parents and staff will be allowed in the buildings and teachers will escort parents from the parking lot at the designated appointment time. Be sure to wear a face covering, as we will be following our safety guidelines. Parents who are unable to attend that evening can schedule an appointment to meet with teachers virtually the week of September 14th-17th.
JH/HS PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE PROCEDURE WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW 9/10/20
Notice Navajo Public Schools Possible COVID-19 Exposure
September 6, 2020
On Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020, the Navajo Public School District was
notified that one 12th grade student at Navajo High School tested positive for COVID-19
on Thursday, September 3 rd , 2020.
Navajo Public Schools is working closely with the Jackson County Health Department to
follow Oklahoma State Department of Health Guidance. All staff and parents of students
who have been in close contact of 6 feet or less for more than fifteen minutes at a time
are being notified that their student will need to quarantine for 14 days.
We are simply notifying all parents and community members in order to be as
transparent as possible. Due to privacy laws, we cannot share any information about
students or staff. We appreciate the Jackson County Health Department for their
partnership and guidance in protecting the health and safety of our Navajo students,
faculty, and staff.
Navajo Public Schools will be in session Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
Beginning September 8, 2020, Navajo Public Schools will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students currently enrolled at Navajo Public Schools. This service is being provided by a USDA COVID 19 Waiver, which offers free meals to enrolled students until December 31, 2020 or while federal funding is available.
We have applications for the Free / Reduced Lunch Program available and encourage all families to apply at any time.
Lunch account balances will remain on your child/children’s account and will carry over until the USDA waiver ends.
The USDA will notify us in the future on actions to take for possible meal payment reimbursement for August and September meals served.
Senior night for Navajo High School Softball is tonight September 4th. Come out and support the Lady Indians as they will start the Senior Night festivities at 5:00 with the game against Hollis following.
Jackson County Covid-19 cases stayed exactly the same as last week at 7.57 cases per 100,000. That means we will still be in the yellow and have the same safety protocols as last week. Have a great weekend!!!!
No school this Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day.
Navajo Library Fundraiser
Please make checks payable to Navajo Library
Order forms and payments are due by 3:00 P.M. on September 22, 2020
JH Baseball at Navajo has been cancelled today, September 1, 2020.
Jackson County Covid cases have gone down slightly from last week to 7.57 cases per 100,000. This means we are still in the yellow on the Covid-19 Alert Map and will follow the same safety protocols as this week. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Breakfast & Lunch Menus are on the school website.
Click on Explore then on Cafeteria.
Please note that menus are posted a month in advance and are subject to change. In the event of a menu change we will do our best to notify you as soon as possible.
Our county Covid-19 numbers have gone down to 8.15 cases per 100,000 which puts us in the yellow on the Covid Alert Map which can be found here https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/covid-19-alert-system. We will still require face coverings at this level and want to commend our students and staff the first 2 days of school. Looking forward to a great week of school.
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Navajo FFA Officer Team!
Chaplain - Ry'Leigh Pennington
Sentinel - Kaleb Covey
Reporter - Taylor Smith
Treasurer - Kaden Hurst
Secretary - Rylee Jackson
Vice President - Kelby Shumaker
President - Brayden Smith
Here is a new link for the Return to Learn plan:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Adkg21icyUZTUSSP0GIF7TO_3hyt9RZAFuuq2Lsv-t4/edit?usp=sharing
Calendar Updates:
Navajo Public School will begin in person classes on August 20th.
First Bell @ 7:50AM!
The 2 virtual days/month have been changed to IN SCHOOL days.
Revised Calendar link https://5il.co/j6b0(Updated 8/11/2020)
Return to Learn Plan:
Face covering will be REQUIRED by all students/staff on buses and in buildings at the yellow, orange, and red levels(face masks,neck buffs/gaiters and/or face shields) Face covering exemptions and accommodations listed in the Return to Learn Plan.
See Chart in Return to Learn plan for easy guidance.
Return to Learn Plan link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Adkg21icyUZTUSSP0GIF7TO_3hyt9RZAFuuq2Lsv-t4/edit
Meet the Teacher:
Meet the Teacher will be virtual this year. Teachers will reach out to parents via email in 1st-8th grades, and teachers will reach out to students in 7th-12th grade through their Google Classrooms. Teachers will have their Meet the Teacher Videos posted by 3:00 P.M. Thursday August 13th.
New Students
New students reach out to building principals to get login information 7th-12th- ddoss@navajo.k12.ok.us PK-6th-ssager@navajo.k12.ok.us
7th Grade orientation will take place the first day of school.
Navajo Schools will be holding a virtual “Meet the Teacher” event on Thursday August 13. The Navajo Elementary School teachers will contact parents Thursday morning through the parents’ email on file with the school. This email will contain a link to that teacher’s virtual “Meet the Teacher” event that you can access throughout the day at tour convenience.
Here is the link for the revised Navajo School Calendar
https://5il.co/j6b0
The Navajo School Board met on Wednesday, August 5th to make evidence based decisions for the upcoming school year. Navajo Public Schools has decided to move the first day of school from Thursday, August 13th to Thursday, August 20th due to the current high-risk level of Covid-19 in Jackson County. As we look forward to starting school, Navajo will be assessing weekly
updates from the Covid Alert map provided by OSSBA (ossba.org/map) and guidelines set forth by the State Education Department 's safety protocol guidance, as well as the county-level case data as reported by the State Health Department. The color levels on the OSSBA map will guide us on when it is safe to come to school. Details on whether we will meet traditionally or virtually will be released Friday, August 14,2020. An updated school calendar will be posted today. Virtual Meet the Teacher has moved to Thursday, August 13th and we will also have a virtual New Student and 7th grade orientation offered virtually. Navajo teachers will be in contact with parents and students to set-up and plan for a great virtual meet the teacher day soon.