Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools

November 20, 2020 Dear Chouteau-Mazie Families: I hope this letter finds you all well. As community spread is occurring we are taking necessary precautions to protect our students and staff at Chouteau-Mazie Schools. As per the Return to Learn Plan, face coverings will be required while there is evidence of community spread. Face coverings were provided to your students. They need to continue to bring them to school and wear them as directed. We have had problems specifically on buses, where masks have been required all year by all students. These measures, along with social distancing, hand washing, and sanitizing our buses and buildings have allowed us to stay in school without closures thus far. We realize that these measures are not ideal for everyone, but our goal is to keep our students in school. Please also be aware that the Return to Learn Plan is subject to change. The Plan is located at www.chouteauwildcats.com. In the event that schools can not return after Thanksgiving we are sending home the technology for your student to distance learn. Your student has been instructed in how to use their technology for distance learning. If you have questions please feel free to contact your student’s teacher. If you are traveling over the break please refer frequently to the Travelers Guidance at cdc.gov. Thank you for your careful attention to student and staff safety. If your student experiences symptoms, or is exposed to COVID-19 during the break, please do not send them back to school. Contact your building principal via email and we will follow up with your family after Thanksgiving break. We will share information as we receive additional guidance in the coming days. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Lori Helton Superintendent

November 5, 2020 Dear Chouteau-Mazie Families: I am reaching out to share with you that we were notified that one of our middle school students has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This affects 2 staff members, and students from 7th grade primarily who have been identified as direct contacts. All staff members and students who are known to have been in direct contact have been contacted personally by school officials. If your student was identified as a direct contact, we ask that you monitor your student’s health and isolate at home to prevent the possible spread of the virus. According to federal law(s) we are not at liberty to share the name of the students in order to protect their privacy. It is imperative that we all continue to work together to ensure our community members remain safe and healthy. Please know that Chouteau-Mazie will continue to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as we receive it. Sincerely, Lori Helton Superintendent Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools

Cherokee Nation Hastings is scheduled to provide flu shots on 11/4 from 9:00 to 12:00 at the school. The consent form will need to be signed by a parent if you are interested in your child receiving the vaccine.

Don’t forget to order your yearbooks by Friday, October 23 for $35 (a savings of $15).

Let's Celebrate! Chouteau Elementary made it to Fall Break with 0 COVID positive cases in staff and students! We are so thankful for your continued support in checking your child before sending them to school. We are thankful that as of today we are at 0%. Enjoy your Fall Break!

Parents, Your support has led to a MAJOR success! This last Monday and Tuesday because you stayed in your cars during the car line, the car line was complete by 3:05 on Monday and 3:02 on Tuesday! That is 10 minutes for the car line on Monday and 7 minutes on Tuesday. You are doing an AMAZING JOB! Thank you!

Parents/Guardians, Please fill out the following Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools Title 1 Program Survey. https://forms.gle/grv4kEXmF8HrgQ61A

Dear Parents of 11th Graders Chouteau High School is communicating with parents of students who will be juniors during the 2020-21 school year. Our school district plans to administer the ACT® test in spring 2021 to eligible juniors as part of the state contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education and ACT. Last year over 95% of Oklahoma schools selected to administer the ACT. Our district believes this is an excellent opportunity for all eligible juniors to take the ACT at no cost to them or their families. Additional information on why we chose the ACT can be found at: 8 Reasons to Choose the ACT Test Should you have any questions/comments, please reply to Chouteau High School Counselor, Kathy McCollough, kmccollough@chouteauwildcats.com. Sincerely, Lori Helton, Superintendent

Our very own Sommer Reider, Reading Specialist, has created how to videos to help with distance learning. Mrs.Reider, Thank you for your hard work to make this available for our families. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwg0-UM2-VIW9Oe7kc5OLgw

A message from the Superintendent

September 4, 2020 Dear Chouteau-Mazie Families: I am reaching out to share with you that we were notified that one of our high school students has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Anyone who is known to have been in direct contact is being contacted personally by school officials, and will pivot to distance learning, and monitor for symptoms. If you have not been contacted, your student has not been identified as known direct contact. According to federal law(s) we are not at liberty to share the name of the students in order to protect their privacy. Tonight’s non- district football game has been cancelled, and Coach Compton is trying to reschedule a game for zero week. It is imperative that we all continue to work together to ensure our community members remain safe and healthy. Please know that Chouteau-Mazie will continue to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as we receive it. Sincerely, Lori Helton Superintendent Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools

September 4, 2020 Dear Chouteau-Mazie Families: I am reaching out to share with you that we were notified that one of our high school students has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Anyone who is known to have been in direct contact is being contacted personally by school officials, and will pivot to distance learning, and monitor for symptoms. If you have NOT been contacted, your student has NOT been identified as known direct contact. According to federal law(s) we are not at liberty to share the name of the students in order to protect their privacy. Tonight’s non- district football game has been cancelled, and Coach Compton to reschedule a game for zero week. It is imperative that we all continue to work together to ensure our community members remain safe and healthy. Please know that Chouteau-Mazie will continue to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as we receive it. Sincerely, Lori Helton Superintendent Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools

Due to County road construction on S 430 Road (West of the baseball field) Bus 1 and Bus 8 will be running 10-15 minutes late.

Our Return to Learn plan has been updated! Click the link below to learn more! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/848583/CMPS_Return_to_Learn_Plan__6_.pdf

Chouteau-Mazie Public Schools Johnson O’Malley (JOM) School Supplies Distribution is scheduled for the first week of school. Students must meet the JOM eligibility criteria to receive school supplies. If you have any questions please contact Patty Pereira at ppereira@chouteauwildcats.com or 918-476-8376 ext. 105

Parents, Please fill out and return enrollment forms and return to the appropriate building ASAP. This will ensure we are fully staffed and ready for all of our learners. Thank you ahead of time for your speedy reply. Call if you have questions.

SUPPORT POSITIONS: Teacher’s Aide - MAZIE Contact Mindy Bridges mbridges@chouteauwildcats.com

Chouteau Elementary School 2020-2021 Supply Lists

Return to Learn Plan 2020-2021 Updated Link https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/807408/CMPS_Return_to_Learn_Plan_Revised__July_20_2020.pdf

Return To Learn Plan 2020-2021 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/807374/CMPS_Return_to_Learn_Plan_July_20_2020.pdf