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National Red Ribbon Week
Monday-October 25th- Proud to Be Drug and Bullying Free- Wear Red
Tuesday-October 26th-From Head to Toe I'm Drug and Bullying Free- Wear crazy hat
and silly socks
Wednesday-October 27th-Elliott Point chooses to be Drug and Bullying Free- wear
Elliott Point shirt/colors (Blue, yellow, white)
Thursday-October 28th-My superpower is being Dug and Bullying Free- wear superhero shirts
Friday-October 29th-Theam up against Drugs and Bullying-wear Team shirts
National School Bus Safety Week
We are celebrating National School Bus Safety Week October 18-22, 2021
Parents,
Flu shot forms were sent home last week in both english and spanish form.
The flu shot clinic will be on November 2, 2021 with the time being set at a
later date. If you would like to have your child recieve a flu shot at school
and didn't receive a form, please contact Anita Diamond at 850-833-3355 and
she will make sure that you receive one. Please fill out the form completely
and in ink. Any questions, contact Anita Diamond at diamonda@okaloosaschools.com.
The shots are at no cost to the students.
Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting Powerpoint 2021-2022
Parents if you would like to know more about Elliott Point Elementary School and School grade
Kohltan Ward Bike Helmet Drive
Please check out the flyer for the Kohltan Ward Bicycle Helmet Drive
during the month of October.
Kohltan Ward Bicycle Helmet Drive flyer
Watch these videos to find out why filling out the free and reduce
lunch forms are so important to schools.
Free and Reduced Lunch program english version
Free and Reduced Lunch program spanish version
By dbuchanan
State Department of Health Issues Emergency Rule 64DER21-15
Protocols for Controlling COVID-19 in School Settings
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT: STEVE HORTON
EMAIL: HORTONS@OKALOOSASCHOOLS.COM
PHONE: (850) 689-7117
MEDIA RELEASE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES EMERGENCY RULE 64DER21-15
Protocols for Controlling COVID-19 in School Settings
On Wednesday, September 22nd, Florida State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo issued Emergency Rule 64DER21-15 which modified quarantine requirements for contact-traced students in school districts throughout Florida. The rule now gives parents the ability to keep their unvaccinated child in school if they are known to be close contacts to a positive COVID-19 case as long as they remain asymptomatic. Previously, unvaccinated students who were close contacts to a positive COVID-19 case were required by the Department of Health to quarantine for up to seven days regardless of whether or not they had symptoms. (NOTE: Vaccinated students who were identified as close contacts have always been permitted to attend school as long as they had no symptoms.)
Effective immediately, school districts across Florida will be implementing this Emergency Rule. In Okaloosa County, schools are contacting parents to notify them of the option to allow their contact-traced student to attend school as long as they are well. The Emergency Rule requires districts to allow students to attend without restriction or disparate treatment.
Superintendent Marcus Chambers said the District will be keeping all current safety protocols in place during this transition and will evaluate them periodically. “Students will continue to be encouraged to wear masks when social distancing cannot be maintained, and we will follow all of our existing safety protocols. Those haven’t changed.”
Chambers noted an additional safety measure in response to the Emergency Rule. “We have added a layer of safety to this Emergency Rule by having schools conduct wellness checks on all close contacts each morning to ensure they continue to be asymptomatic.” The District also asks that parents continue to do wellness checks at home and keep their child home if they are not well.
The entire text of this Emergency Rule and information about safety measures in our schools can be found on the district’s website along with the COVID-19 Dashboard that tracks positive cases by school.
Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s school for additional information.
Elliott Point Families,
Since the beginning of the year, many students have missed school due to COVID or being deemed a close contact. We are understanding of these times and are compassionate for each situation. If your student has been absent they may have missing assignments (designated with an “X” in Gradebook) and/or grades so their interim grade may not reflect their current classroom performance. After your student has completed any outstanding assignments their interim grade will be updated in Gradebook. As a reminder, student’s current grades are available on the Parent Portal.
Please contact your child’s teacher with any specific questions.
Sincerely,
Scott Nuss
Principal
Elliott Point Elementary
301 Hughes Street
Fort Walton Beach, Fl 32548
(850) 833-3355 Ext 38148
"Through adversity , we find opportunity to grow”
Parents: Due to current COVID restrictions on water fountain use, please
make sure your child has a water bottle for use at school to use the
bottle refill stations.
By dbuchanan
COVID-19 Information for Parents for the 2021-2022 School Year - Updated 9/10/2021
Updated 9-10-2021
All Measures Effective Until Further Notice
Student health and safety continues to be a top priority as we return to more normal school operations.
The Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) released information Friday afternoon, four days prior to the opening of our school year, directing how the quarantining and isolation of students will be conducted in schools across the state of Florida. Based on this information, we have made some adjustments to our plan that was released to schools and families on July 28th. Our plan continues to emphasize keeping healthy students in school, maintaining enhanced cleaning and sanitizing practices, protecting medically fragile students, and providing continuity of academic services for students who miss school due to COVID-19 quarantine or isolation mandates from the Department of Health.
Student health and safety includes not only physical health and safety, but also academic health, mental health, and social-emotional well-being. A recent survey of school districts across the country found that 74% reported multiple indicators of increased mental health stresses among students during the pandemic. In Okaloosa County, we have also seen learning loss among students who have been disconnected from school the past sixteen months.
Being in school is critical for the overall well-being of our students. Our plans for this year strike a sensible balance that emphasizes your student’s success at school while also being mindful of the steps we need to take to keep our school environments safe.
Teachers, administrators, and support staff have been preparing this summer for a return to more normal school operations. The first day of school is August 10th, and we are excited to welcome our students back! We will retain critical practices that were established last year to keep our schools clean and sanitized.
Below are answers to questions that parents have asked this summer and will help you plan for the upcoming school year. Families may contact their child’s school if they have additional questions or visit our website (www.okaloosaschools.com) throughout the school year for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19.
The ELLUME at home COVID-19 test is the ONLY test currently recognized by the DOH for return to work and school of an asymptomatic individual with a negative test on or after day 5. All other at home COVID-19 tests are recognized for positive results only.
Please review the Q&A below for updated safety measures:
Okaloosa County School District Students and Employees COVID-19 TESTING
Elliott Point Elementary School would like to thank St. Simons Episcopal Church of Ft Walton for providing snacks to our students. We would also like to thank Emerald Coast Head Turners for their donation of school supplies.
By dbuchanan
COVID-19 Information for Parents for the 2021-2022 School Year - Updated 8/19/2021
Updated 8-19-2021
Additional Temporary Measures Take Effect Friday, August 20th, Until Further Notice
Student health and safety continues to be a top priority as we return to more normal school operations.
The Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) released information Friday afternoon, four days prior to the opening of our school year, directing how the quarantining and isolation of students will be conducted in schools across the state of Florida. Based on this information, we have made some adjustments to our plan that was released to schools and families on July 28th. Our plan continues to emphasize keeping healthy students in school, maintaining enhanced cleaning and sanitizing practices, protecting medically fragile students, and providing continuity of academic services for students who miss school due to COVID-19 quarantine or isolation mandates from the Department of Health.
Student health and safety includes not only physical health and safety, but also academic health, mental health, and social-emotional well-being. A recent survey of school districts across the country found that 74% reported multiple indicators of increased mental health stresses among students during the pandemic. In Okaloosa County, we have also seen learning loss among students who have been disconnected from school the past sixteen months.
Being in school is critical for the overall well-being of our students. Our plans for this year strike a sensible balance that emphasizes your student’s success at school while also being mindful of the steps we need to take to keep our school environments safe.
Teachers, administrators, and support staff have been preparing this summer for a return to more normal school operations. The first day of school is August 10th, and we are excited to welcome our students back! We will retain critical practices that were established last year to keep our schools clean and sanitized.
Below are answers to questions that parents have asked this summer and will help you plan for the upcoming school year. Families may contact their child’s school if they have additional questions or visit our website (www.okaloosaschools.com) throughout the school year for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19.
The ELLUME at home COVID-19 test is the ONLY test currently recognized by the DOH for return to work and school of an asymptomatic individual with a negative test on or after day 5. All other at home COVID-19 tests are recognized for positive results only.
Please review the Q&A below for updated safety measures:
- COVID-19 Q&A for Parents (Updated 8/19/2021) / Translated COVID-19 Q&A for Parents (Updated 8/9/2021)
Okaloosa County voters approved the Half-Cent Sales Tax for Okaloosa Schools on November 3, 2020. The half-cent for schools will last for ten years and will fund many needed repairs and projects to improve aging school buildings.
Visit the Okaloosa Capital Improvement Program Dashboard to see what is happening now!
The proceeds from the half-cent sales tax are being used only as approved by the voters and as allowed by Florida law. To help the public see how these dollars are being used, the Citizens Oversight Committee hopes you will explore this website and get to know more about the improvements scheduled for every single school in the County. The information shared here is a part of our continuing commitment to transparency and accountability.
Covid update:
https://www.okaloosaschools.com/articles/2021/covid-2021-22SY
Here are the links to testing information in the county and the state.
DOH-Okaloosa site: http://okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/infectious-disease-services/COVID-19Testing.html
State site: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/testing-sites/
Elliott Point Elementary
Bus #14-03 Marlin
1. 7:05 Santa Rosa Blvd & Amberjack Dr
2. 7:06 Santa Rosa Blvd & Bluefish Dr
3. 7:10 Santa Rosa Blvd & Pompano Av
4. 7:11 Santa Rosa Blvd & Starfish Av
5. 7:12 Park Dr @ El Matador
6. 7:13 Santa Rosa Blvd @ Islander
7. 7:14 Santa Rosa Blvd & Sundial Ct
8. 7:15 Santa Rosa Blvd & Nautilus Court
9. 7:16 Santa Rosa Blvd & Abalone Ct
10. 7:17 Santa Rosa Blvd @ Breakers
11. 7:18 Santa Rosa Blvd @ Sea Oats Condo
12. 7:21 Tupelo Av @ #11 (Grow With Us)
13. 7:22 Windham Av & 4th St
14. 7:23 Windham Av & 2nd St
15. 7:24 2nd St & Methodist Av
16. 7:25 Carson Dr & 3rd St
17. 7:26 Carson Dr & Methodist Av (Soundside)
18. 7:35 Elliott Point Elementary
Bus #25-04 Shark
1. 7:05 Irwin Av & Anniston Ct
2. 7:06 Mimosa St & Crewilla Dr
3. 7:07 Beal Pkwy & Costaki Ct
4. 7:09 Teakwood Pl & Briarwood Cir
5. 7:11 Beal Pkwy & Martyn Pl
6. 7:13 Water St & Circle Dr
7. 7:20 Shell Av & Park Cir
8. 7:22 Birch St & Church Av
9. 7:26 Third St & Chatelaine Cir
10. 7:35 Elliott Point Elementary
Bus #07-11 Sea Turtle
1. 7:16 Bass Av & Ranger St
2. 7:17 Ranger St & Third Av
3. 7:18 Fourth Av @ #115
4. 7:20 Ed Brown & Buchanan (Eleanor Johnson)
5. 7:35 Elliott Point Elementary
Bus #14-17 Lobster
1. 7:05 Carson Dr & Jackson St
2. 7:06 Shell Av & Bob O Link
3. 7:07 Carson & Bob O Link (Beulah Daycare)
4. 7:08 Carson Dr & Kiwi Pl
5. 7:10 Buck Dr & Vine Av
6. 7:11 Pryor Rd & Shore Dr
7. 7:12 Choctawhatchee Rd S & Okahatchee Cir SE
8. 7:13 Choctawhatchee Rd SE & Wheeler St SE
9. 7:15 Waynel Cir & Alexandra Pl
10. 7:16 Anastasia Dr & Elliott Rd
11. 7:17 Brooks St SE & Hood Av
12. 7:18 Brooks St SE & Elm Av
13. 7:22 Chicago Av & Scottwood Dr SE
14. 7:23 Alder Av @ West Side Of Alder Av
15. 7:24 Magnolia Av & 3rd St
16. 7:25 Alder Av & Fourth St
17. 7:26 Chicago & Fourth St (Captains Quarters)
18. 7:35 Elliott Point Elementary
Bus #21-05 Dolphin
1. 7:00 Memorial Pkwy & Sotir St
2. 7:01 Sotir St & Baker Av
3. 7:02 Moriarty St & Thames Pl
4. 7:03 Gregory Av & Katherine Pl
5. 7:04 Maurice Av & Gilda Pl
6. 7:06 Watson Dr & London Av
7. 7:07 Baker Av @ #121
8. 7:08 Moriarty St & Meadowlark Rd
9. 7:10 Rainbow Dr & Holmes Dr
10. 7:11 Robinwood Dr & Leila Pl
11. 7:12 Tula Pl & Hummingbird Av
12. 7:13 Williams St & Alabama Av
13. 7:35 Elliott Point Elementary
Car Rider and Kindergarten pick up procedures for 2021-2022
As keeping your child safe is our highest priority, we have made changes to our dismissal process. Colored dismissal tags must be displayed for your family and any other students that are carpooling with you when you enter the pick-up line. Car tags should be clearly displayed in the front right corner of your dashboard or visor, making it visible from the sidewalk or curb. Kindergarten parents picking up from the outside classroom door need to bring these cards to the classroom door. If you do not have a dismissal tag for car rider pick up, you will be asked to park across the street, and enter the building. You must bring in your ID to receive a temporary replacement tag. You will then be asked to pull back into the end of the car rider pick-up line. If you have more than one child, your children will be issued a “family” car tag. Your child’s car tag number and color will remain the same throughout their years at Elliott Point.
Procedimientos de recogida de pilotos de automóviles y jardines de infantes para 2021-2022
Dado que mantener la seguridad de su hijo es nuestra máxima prioridad, hemos cabiado el proceso para la salida de estudiantes. Hemos dado hojas codificados por colores para cada niño. Esta hoja tiene que ser visible para cada familia y cualquier otro estudiante que va a salir en el mismo coche cuando entre la línea para recojer a los niños. La hoja debe ser fijada claramente en el lado derecho del panel de instrumentos, frente del asiento del copiloto, para que sea visible desde la acera o el encintado. Los padres de los niños del Kinder quienes recogen al hijo de la puerta del aula deben de llevar esta hoja a la puerta del aula. Si no tiene la hoja colorada de salida cuando viene a recoger al niño, pediremos que estacione en el parque enfrente y entrar a la escuela. Debe de traer una identificación para recibir una hoja temporaria de reemplazo. Después tendrá que entrar la línea de coches para recoger al niño. Si tiene más de un hijo, a sus hijos se les entregará una etiqueta de automóvil “familiar”. El número y el color de la etiqueta del automóvil de su hijo seguirán siendo los mismos a lo largo de sus años en Elliott Point.
Parent Guides for B.E.S.T standard
Message from the Superintendent
https://www.okaloosaschools.com/articles/2021/covid-2021-22SY
As you know, the 2021-2022 school year is upon us! The Superintendent, working collaboratively with stakeholders including teachers, staff, administrators, families, surrounding districts, our community, and the Department of Health, has ensured that our plan for return continues to focus on the well-being of our employees as well as the academic, mental, and social/emotional health of our students.
Mr. Nuss would like to welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year.
Parent welcome letter from Mr. Nuss
KidsGuard Student Accident Insurance
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
It is more than a meal application. Free and Reduced Lunch applications affect funding. in many areas! OCSD ask that ALL families complete our meal application to ensure continued funding to support ALL students in our District!! View Free and Reduced Lunch Flyer Here!
Listing all the benefits to completing the Free and Reduced Lunch application.
Fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Application Here.
K - 5th grade School Supply List 2021-2022
Read about the Florida Grade-Level Reading Campaign Here!
Bus Bulletin - Get Real-time Updates About Your Student's Bus!
We are excited to announce that on April 5th, the Okaloosa County School District will begin using Bus Bulletin to send notifications to parents if there are unexpected delays or schedule changes involving your student’s bus. We know that families are concerned about the safety of their students, and this notification system will keep you updated if there are delays in getting your student to and from school.
If you would like to receive these notifications, please register with Bus Bulletin at the website below. Parents will need to know their student’s school name and bus number.
- There is no cost for this service.
- Registration is simple and fast.
- You can choose to receive text messages, phone calls, and e-mails.
- All contact information is stored securely and will not be shared or sold - your privacy is protected.
For more information, or to sign-up and start receiving notifications, please visit:
Go online and register NOW so you can receive important bus notifications beginning April 5th!
For help with registration, call your Transportation Department - North: 850.689.7301, Central: 850.833.4203; South: 850.833.3555.
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