Mariam Boyd Elementary School

Checkout this information concerning COVID 19 Relief Funds

As we navigate through the challenges of virtual learning, check out these tips that may be helpful to you. We are all in this together!

💙💛Go, Eagles, Go!!! 💛💙 We are SO very proud of our students’ transition into distance learning! Each day is getting better and better and we know our students will grow this school year! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement along the way! We would love to recognize our students working hard from a distance. Please email any student photos to mbrunson@warrenk12nc.org so our Eagles get the recognition they deserve!

It is National Principal Appreciation Month! Please join the Warren County School District in celebrating our School Principals and their leadership and dedication to their schools and the district.

Hi, Parents! Here’s a few important reminders as we continue into our second week of distance learning! Are you having connectivity issues? Check out the two resources below to address connection issues via Chromebooks and Zoom. Please make sure to log on to your virtual classroom at least 5 minute prior to class starting in order to address any connection issues before live teaching begins. Chromebook Connectivity Troubleshooting guide. Zoom Troubleshooting Guide: VIDEO Zoom Troubleshooting Guide: AUDIO You can use the link below to test your device’s audio and video prior to attending a meeting. https://zoom.us/test If you are experiencing connectivity issues, try relocating to a different room/ area. Many times, connection will improve upon moving to a different location. If you are still having technology issues, please reach out to our Media Specialist, Ms. LaTrenda Hawkins with a detailed description of the problem that is occurring. She can be reached at: 252-257-3695 (press media extension) lahawkins@warrenk12nc.org Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to navigate these new learning conditions together. We appreciate your understanding as we work through technical issues and continue to acclimate to this new learning environment.

Hi, Parents! Now that Chromebook pickup is underway, we wanted to share the following County Created "Chromebook and Personal Device" guides. These resources will act as an outline to logging into Chromebooks and/or personal devices to access our online learning platforms. Take a look by clicking the links below! Chromebook Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHobguMjsRe9to4iH2EtBwc1r7PsmHpQ/view?usp=sharing Personal Device Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW4WJpkCnIBTDlsaxUhnv88OIHKDQfQC/view?usp=sharing

🚨🚨REMINDER🚨🚨 This is a reminder of chromebook pick up on Thursday, September 3 from 8:00 to 6:00 and Friday, September 4 from 7:30 to 3:30. Chromebook fee can be paid online at our website or bring $20.00 cash for each child on Thursday and Friday. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. Thank you and have a good evening.

Concerned about COVID-19? Check out the information in the picture. A drive through testing event is being held at Warren County High School on September 12, 2020.

Hi, Parents! Click the link below to view the new "2020-2021 Warren County Schools Parent Guidance Document" Described as "A School Reopening Guide to Virtual Learning" this will help you to be up-to-date and informed as our virtual school year begins. We are so thankful for your partnership this school year! See Guide attached. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wpa84cpGPvmTUSIzFSYcScyXBA5pDjVV/view?usp=sharing

Hi, Parents! Our Beginning of the Year Distance Learning FAQ Sheet is ready for viewing. This sheet compiled YOUR questions about distance learning and placed them in one EASY to access sheet. Please click the link below to view our FAQ sheet. Please reach out to your student's teacher with any additional questions. Thank you for your participation! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nptORC2UYAQdJDgOOTm91F7TRFFNpUbaSALp_YmmcQI/edit?usp=sharing

Do you need clarification on Virtual Learning or our Open House presentation? Don't forget to upload your beginning of the year questions to our Google Poll! All questions will be compiled, answered, and posted in a FAQ sheet which will be sent out later this week! Click the link below to add your question: https://forms.gle/yygkkvYFcrhctwM47

Parents, don’t forget to take advantage of this FREE upcoming Webinar outlining all you need to know about IEP's! . Please register by August 21, 2020 by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3jB4iM7 If you need assistance with registration, please contact: La’Shanda Person at 252-492-7915 ext 248

Mariam Boyd Virtual Open House Fall 2020 Good Afternoon, Parents! We are so excited to welcome you into the 2020-2021 School Year. Below you will find our “Virtual Open House” video created to share important information and updates regarding the commencement of our distance learning school year. The video outlines information important to all students and parents including: Scheduling Grades Virtual Expectations Chromebooks Please click the link below to view our Virtual Open House: https://youtu.be/ozpPC-QhHBE ¿Hablas español? ¡Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para obtener información sobre el comienzo del año! Casa Abierta Virtual (Español): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kf9ySz-ZTNAZbRahZvAr8ZMRbHzkgjET/view?usp=sharing If there are any questions or concerns that go unanswered by our Virtual Open House, please utilize our “Mariam Boyd Virtual Open House Question Forum.” After questions are submitted, all answers will be posted in a FAQ page to Mariam Boyd social media outlets. Click the link below to submit your question: https://forms.gle/uZgUhMqtzuQA7Z2Z6 Would you like to apply for Chromebook Assistance? Please remember that you must have 2 or more children enrolled in Warren County School to apply. You will be required to provide financial documentation. Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis. Click the link below to apply for Chromebook assistance: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s0bX2voFrF5wlXaf-9GYKzXngVV-f_LNn3v_imklbfQ/viewform?ts=5f358a5d&edit_requested=true Need to Contact the school? Utilize the contact information below. Principal: Mrs. Katrinka Brewer knewman@warrenk12nc.org Assistant Principal: Ms. Kendra Davis kdavis@warrenk12nc.org School Counselor: Ms. Melvetta Taylor metaylor@warrenk12nc.org Administrative Assistant: Ms. Shekena Smith ssmith@warrenk12nc.org Technology & Media Assistance: Mrs. Latrenda Hawkins lahawkins@warrenk12nc.org OR Mrs. Mackenzie Enzmann mbrunson@warrenk12nc.org Here’s to a wonderful school year! Go Eagles! -The Mariam Boyd Family

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Hi, Parents! We are so excited to get our 2020-2021 school year underway. Here's a few important updates and reminders that will help us to begin the year on the right foot! -Chromebooks have been shipped and will arrive in the county for our student's usage in the next few weeks! -Until then, students will work out of pre-made packets. These packets have been mailed directly to you! Please expect them early next week! -Your student's teacher will be reaching out to you over the next few days for an initial greeting and the sharing of more important information regarding your student's school year and class expectations! Please make sure you are connected to Class Dojo for ease of communication. -Communication between school & home is KEY! Please make sure to collaborate with your student's teacher each week- this is a Mandatory part of distance learning. -Our Virtual Open House will be this coming Monday, August 17th at 6 PM. A virtual attendance link will be sent out shortly. Please plan to attend so that you have all the information needed to succeed this school year! During these unprecedented times, we appreciate your partnership now more than ever. Mariam Boyd is confident in our ability to continue to serve our students in the best ways possible and cannot wait to see all of the great things accomplished this year. Go Eagles!

Be sure to check out Warren County's "Superintendent Year End Report" which highlights all of the amazing accomplishments in Warren County Schools during the 2019-2020 School year! We can't wait to see what this year will bring! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/852966/Supt._Year_in_Review_SY19-20_v.4.pdf

Click on the link below to access the 2020-21 Warren County Schools Virtual Convocation. The event starts at 8:30 am on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLwDMK06kErzZMQdhKtsKeA/live

Please join us for our beginning of the year "Virtual Open House!" When: Monday, August 17th @ 6 PM Where: Virtually- Meeting will be accessible via Zoom Why: Virtual Open House will provide parents and students alike with important information regarding the beginning of our distance learning school year. You can expect to hear updates surrounding student schedules, virtual learning expectations, and other "need-to-know" facts about Mariam Boyd's 2020-2021 school year. We can't wait to see you there! **The "Virtual Open House Link" will be posted prior to the meeting, stay tuned for more updates**

Reminder that registration for all new Mariam Boyd students is happening today, Wednesday, August 5th from 3:30-5:30 at Central Office!

Hi, Parents! Please take advantage of this FREE upcoming Webinar outlining all you need to know about IEP's! For this webinar, we will explore different parts of the IEP and the rules of the road. We’ll cover a lot of territory and how to navigate road blocks and detours that may occur along the way. We will also discuss changes in traffic patterns such as virtual meetings and remote learning. Upon reaching our final destination, passengers will have a better understanding of special education terminology, the IEP process and will know how to prepare for and participate in IEP meetings. Please register by August 21, 2020 by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3jB4iM7 If you need assistance with registration, please contact: La’Shanda Person at 252-492-7915 ext 248