Sequoyah Elementary

RSD will observe "dead week" beginning June 29th and ending July 5th. Practices will resume on Monday, July 6th. RSD observará el comienzo de la "semana muerta" 29 de junio y hasta el 5 de julio. Las prácticas se reanudarán el 6 de julio. Los estudiantes con vacaciones programadas previamente para la semana del 22 al 26 de junio no serán castigado por prácticas faltantes. RSD Athletic Dept. supervisará las pautas del AR Health Dept. y A.A.A. en la práctica pautas para el verano. Los entrenadores seguirán las recomendaciones actualizadas y continuarán evaluando a los atletas diariamente, mientras cumplen con las recomendaciones de distanciamiento social. Students with prior scheduled vacations for the week of June 22-26 will not be punished for missing practices. RSD Athletic Dept. will be monitoring guidelines from the AR Health Dept. and A.A.A. on practice guidelines for the summer. Coaches will follow updated recommendations and will continue to screen athletes daily, while complying with social distancing recommendations.

Attn: Today is the deadline for our online surveys. Please check your student’s school website and social media or RSD’s website for the links to elementary and secondary surveys. (Completing the survey is not a firm commitment it is simply to collect data!) Only one per household is needed, Thank you for your participation.

Attn: Today is the deadline for our online surveys. Please check your student’s school website and social media or RSD’s website for the links to elementary and secondary surveys. (Completing the survey is not a firm commitment it is simply to collect data!) Only one per household is needed, Thank you for your participation.

Sequoyah Parents-Your Square 1 Art fundraiser products are here! We will have staff available on Monday June 15th and Tuesday June 16th from 9-1 for pickup. The office will be closed for the summer after these dates. Any products that have been ordered will need to be picked up on either of these two dates. Please email Ashley Kinsey at ashley.kinsey@rsdk12.net if you have any questions. Thanks so much for your continued support this year!

From the office of the Superintendent: Russellville School District would like to thank it’s families for their quick response in completing the online surveys published on Friday, June 5, 2020. The purpose of the online surveys is to simply collect data to assist the district in planning for the 2020-21 school year. No one is making a commitment to a final decision by completing this survey. Thank you for your voice and for participating. If you have not completed a survey for your child, follow these links to do so by June 11, 2020; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbaQ27RZBQY4BEKmxJKAuUsxIlHcA3ym_yvaUUpx1ZpCMELQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1A0CNFRB576BqKxEcBYr57WKKjP-HeEtGdvaIQTwlTyDBEyw1djO7pqos https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexkVCcFTzGnaZRndyPbaHhblo5fcHPvBgpgSpwUp01EO3Dqw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&fbclid=IwAR2H7POeAyHG_-H7V9t7JSMwR1Ub6lifujs3vUzGGjF4yjh-Bp5kBiNJVYA

We are collecting data to assist in the planning for the 2020-21 school year. Please complete the following survey one time per family by Thursday, June 11th. Elementary survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbaQ27RZBQY4BEKmxJKAuUsxIlHcA3ym_yvaUUpx1ZpCMELQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1vDdzOP1jjh7gaziJaHCwlmPzYfxhBG0QzeMJJ3mlwtd37tzJBLmPrpFA Secondary survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexkVCcFTzGnaZRndyPbaHhblo5fcHPvBgpgSpwUp01EO3Dqw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

RSD Online Survey for Elementary students We are collecting data to assist in the planning for the 2020-21 school year. Please complete the following survey one time per family by Thursday, June 11th. Elementary survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbaQ27RZBQY4BEKmxJKAuUsxIlHcA3ym_yvaUUpx1ZpCMELQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1vDdzOP1jjh7gaziJaHCwlmPzYfxhBG0QzeMJJ3mlwtd37tzJBLmPrpFA Secondary survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexkVCcFTzGnaZRndyPbaHhblo5fcHPvBgpgSpwUp01EO3Dqw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Spanish Elementary Survey for the 2020-2021 school year Estamos recopilando datos para ayudar en la planificación del año escolar 2020-21. Complete la siguiente encuesta una por familia antes del jueves 11 de junio. Aprendizaje en el sitio - El objetivo actual para el aprendizaje en el sitio se parecería a un entorno escolar tradicional con prácticas de seguridad adicionales establecidas. Los estudiantes asistirían a un día completo de instrucción, 5 días a la semana. En el caso de otro cierre de la escuela, el nuevo contenido de nivel de grado continuará a través del aprendizaje remoto. Esto no será como el trabajo anterior de AMI. Aprendizaje fuera del sitio El objetivo actual para el aprendizaje fuera del sitio sería el aprendizaje virtual a través del Distrito Escolar de Russellville. Este NO será el mismo formato que AMI. Se producirá un nuevo aprendizaje, se esperará la participación y se tomarán calificaciones. El aprendizaje fuera del sitio sería en lugar del aprendizaje en el sitio

RSD Encuesta en línea para el 2020-2021 año escolar ya disponible Por favor complete por 11 de junio de 2020

Parents: We are collecting data to assist in the planning for the 2020-2021 school year. Please complete the following 4-question survey by Thursday, June 11th. We understand that circumstances may change. The information you provide will be helpful as we make plans for the new school year. This survey is available in English and Spanish.Thank you in advance for your help with this! English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbaQ27RZBQY4BEKmxJKAuUsxIlHcA3ym_yvaUUpx1ZpCMELQ/viewform Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fG34OPxkwIiCNowMm-rfinOu8S6gw-I7brdBniVEjTM/viewform?ts=5eda6c55&edit_requested=true

All personal items need to be picked-up by 3 PM on Friday. Any remaining items will be discarded at that time. Also any technology devices should be returned by Friday. Report cards will be mailed to families. Expect those early next week. We wish families a safe and fun summer vacation.

PLTW Distinguished School Sequoyah Elementary is proud to be recognized as a @PLTWorg Distinguished School! Sequoyah Elementary is committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in our #PLTW program. Sequoyah students are engaged and inspired! Sequoyah iis recognized as a @PLTWorg Distinguished School for #PLTW program. Read more here: https://www.rsdk12.net/article/239802?org=seq Sequoyah is recognized as a @PLTWorg Distinguished School and is proud to be a model for how #PLTW inspires and engages students in relevant and hands-on learning

Parents- Kindergarten Registration packets are due Friday, May 1st! Packets are still available for pick up at the school from 9-1 each day. Beginning today, we will leave some packets outside after 1:00, for parents who may need to come by after our normal office hours. Packets may be returned to the black mailbox just outside the front door, which has been designated K Registration Drop-Off. This box is secured. Also, nominations for the Gifted & Talented Program for this year's 2nd-4th grade students are due May 1st as well. Forms are posted on the RSD website. Please call the Sequoyah Office between 9:00-1:00 if you have any questions. Students who are already participating in this program do not need to be nominated again.

Attention Parents of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders: We are accepting referrals for students to participate in the Russellville School District Gifted & Talented Program. For more information check out our website: http://russellvillear.apptegy.us/o/district/page/gt-referral-forms To complete the online forms follow these links: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7JjChS3gN3aijyrC9MQ0rZahc2W4XVaYgmhjuf1Tdf7TGAA/viewform Permission to Collect Data & Parent Info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQM7oTd1_Q4EasHL_k6-gRHlZJ4vfp_qU96KBBvCFy1O2yZQ/viewform The program is designed to serve high potential students who demonstrate above average (1) intellectual ability, (2) task commitment and/or motivation, and (3) creativity. The process is non-discriminatory and open to all students. For more information contact the GT/AP Coordinator Dana Sumter at dana.sumter@rsdk12.net or 479.968.3106 between the hours of 9 am-1 pm, and all questions should be forwarded to Mrs. Sumter for the correct distribution of information, thank you!

Kindergarten Registration for Sequoyah is Monday, April 13th from 9:00-1:00 and from 4:00-6:00. Parents may come to the Sequoyah drive through to obtain registration paperwork. Completed paperwork may be returned to the designated secure box located at the front door. All registrations are due by May 1st.

Sequoyah Parents can pick up their child's medications from Nurse Sarah at school on Monday, April 13th between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call the office.

On Monday, Mrs. Freeman, our school Library Media Specialist, will going live on Facebook with her first read aloud and lesson! Be ready at 1:00 p.m. for our first AR Diamond read aloud live followed by research links. This book is all about how love can overcome fear. She'll be doing a "live test drive" on Friday! Stay tuned for the Friday's test drive time!

AMI Packet Pick-Up Schedules have been posted. Please see times listed for all schools. Dates and times are specific for each elementary school. Please continue to check our school's website for the most current distribution schedule.

Parents please be aware of guidelines regarding illnesses. It is very important at this time not to send your children to school if they have had a fever or have not been fever free for at least 24 hours.

The Arkansas Department of Education has awarded Sequoyah an A rating on its report card! Congratulations to all Sequoyah teachers, students, and staff!