During this challenging time, the physical and mental health and safety of our students, families, and staff is Salt Lake School District’s top priority. Understanding that each individual and family has different needs right now, the District has compiled a  list of helpful links and resources and placed them in appropriate categories for fast and easy searches. SLCSD hopes having this information in one place will be useful and comforting to all in our school community.  The District is constantly updating this page as they discover more material to keep you informed and connected. 

Dear Meadowlark Parents & Community,

This year, the Salt Lake City School District will host a Virtual Summer Camp experience for students.
 ▪ Summer in the Cloud will:
❖ Help kids have fun outside this summer, exploring nearby nature and discovering science at home.
❖ Make parents’ lives a little easier, keeping kids engaged and entertained while helping to support the Utah Department of Health guidelines for high-risk individuals to stay home as much as possible. 
❖ Summer in the Cloud - Bonneville Camp – is perfect for students entering grades 3- 6 this fall.
➢ Students will embark on a four-day adventure with 2 of our Camp Leaders and other Young Explorers.  
➢ Each themed experience includes; engaging science challenges, art experiences, virtual field trips, mindfulness practices, and many more fun activities that will get them off the couch and out of the house!  
➢ Adventures start at $50.00 ($20.00 non-refundable registration fee).
➢ The Adventure begins June 8!
 The online portal to register for the summer program opens on May 27, 2020. The portal is located on the Community Education website.
❖ Summer in the Cloud – Title 1 Camp – is perfect for students entering grades 3- 6 this fall.
 This camp experience will be located on a private YouTube channel only dedicated to SLCSD Community Education ASP students.
 ➢ Adventures will start at $0.00 (free for all SLCSD ASP students).
➢ The Adventure begins June 8!
➢ The online portal to register for the summer program opens on May 27, 2020. The portal is located on the Community Education website:
https://www.slcschools.org/departments/salt-lake-education-foundation-and-development-office/community-education/

Parent Information:  Virtual Summer Camp 2020

Parents & Community members,
In order to simplify access to student learning materials during school closures we would ask you to review the following table to determine which materials you need for your students.

ACCESSING STUDENT APPLICATIONS ONLINE . 

If you have questions about accessing our online student applications please refer to the following document for instructions: https://www.slcschools.org/news/2019-20/coronavirus-information/documents/new-online-resources-button/english/

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with school issued devices which cannot be resolved by your teacher, please contact Technical support by completing this form.  
If students fill out the form, someone will contact them within 24 hours. Our tech teams will be working every weekday, except Friday, March 27.

REMOTE LEARNING PLAN

• Our teachers will work to transition the majority of our student learning online. For classes and grades where online learning is not the appropriate choice, Teachers may also prepare packets or other resources for students to work on during the dismissal.
• Work during the dismissal will focus on maintaining students’ skills and reviewing concepts already taught at school. ​
  • You will receive email communication at the email address you have provided to your child’s school. 
• If you don’t have an email address on file, you can update your profile in the Parent Portal OR email your student’s teacher directly, using the email address listed on your school’s website. You can find all of our school websites here: https://www.slcschools.org/schools/. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

• If you have a student with a disability, you should have received an email on Saturday with pertinent information. 
• Please be on the lookout for additional information from your student’s IEP case manager and service providers.

• You will also continue to receive information from Shelley Halverson in the Special Education Department.

HOW TO TALK ABOUT COVID-19

We know you and your family may be feeling stress at this time, as our community takes action to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Children may have questions that you aren’t sure how to answer. Below are some resources for parents regarding how to address COVID-19 with their children.

Talking to Kids About COVID-19

Talking With Children About COVID-19

Harvard Medical School How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19

Harvard Medical School: How to Talk to Teens About COVID-19

PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19

CNBC: How to Stay Calm Amid Coronavirus

COVID-19 Parent Resources Spanish and Chinese

Como Hablar Con los Ninos Sobre el Coronavirus

UNICEF: Como Hablarle a tu Hijo Sobre Coronavirus

Mantener La CalmaDurante Coronavirus

l continue to communicate with you via email, text, and voicemail, but for the latest information, please visit our website, http://coronavirus.slcschools.org.

Sincerely,

Dr. Lexi Cunningham
Superintendent 
Salt Lake City School District