- Spotsylvania County Public Schools
- Return to Learn Information
Distance & Hybrid Learning Information for Parents & Students
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- UPDATED Hybrid In-Person Model Addendum 4.1.21
- UPDATED Hybrid In-Person Model Addendum 4.1.21 - currently being translated will be posted soon
- Return to Learn Plan Fall 2020 Revised 9.28.20
- Return to Learn Plan Fall 2020 Revised 9.28.20 SPANISH
The following links are to sites that include pertinent distance learning information for parents and students such as tutorials on Canvas and Google Classroom, along with other important information.
Superintendent Messages
Resources
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Technology Support
Many SCPS teachers are using Google Classroom to provide instructional videos and practice with content and skills. These resources will help you understand how to log into Google Classroom and navigate the site.
Resources & Links:
- Managing Multiple Google Accounts (YouTube tutorial video)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please submit a Tech Support Help request. The link is posted under the Student Tab and on the home page under Announcements on your child's school website.
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Internet Access Sites
Parents with no internet access may reach out to their child’s school by phone and request hard copies of learning materials. Access to the internet is available in the parking lots at the following schools. When connecting to the wifi network please select “scps-temp-wifi.”
When using these school sites for internet access, please stay in your vehicle. For the best signal strength, park as close to the designated area as possible.
● Courtland Elementary (along the front of the building)
● Cedar Forest Elementary (along the front of the building to the left of the main office entrance)
● Harrison Road Elementary (along the front of the building to the left of the main office entrance)
● Wilderness Elementary (along the front of the building to the left of the main office entrance)
● Massaponax High (bottom of the student parking lot between the REACH trailer and Field House)
● Riverbend High (to the right of the main entrance)
● Spotsylvania Middle (outside the trailers)
● Spotsylvania High (right side of the building in the parent drop-off parking lot)
Mobile Hot Spot Locations:
The mobile hotspots have been placed in the following location parking lots throughout the county:
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7XPRESS (2976 Partlow Rd, Partlow, VA 22534)
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Dollar General (5720 Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22551)
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Belmont Community Center (7124 Belmont Rd, Mineral, VA 23117)
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Super Value Inn (5321 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408)
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Stay 4 Less (5308 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408)
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Garden Inn (5308 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408)
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Todd's Tavern (10719 Catharpin Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22553)
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Dollar General (1500 New Bridge Rd, Mineral, VA 23117)
Many thanks goes to our community partners who funded the mobile hotspots and to the host sites for allowing us to place a mobile hotspot in their parking lot
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Mental Health Supports & Resources
COVID-19 Mental Health Supports / Resources
- RACSB 24-hour emergency mental health services: (540) 373-6876
- The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank (540) 371-7666 can provide food for families in addition to what we distribute at schools.
- Suicide hotline: 800-273-TALK
- Substance abuse hotline: 800-662-HELP
- Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Department non-emergency number: (540) 507-7200
- Virginia 211 offers local information about services, food/rent support, etc.: dial 211 or visit their website
- Families can sign up for Spotsylvania County text alerts here
- Child Protective Services: (540) 507-7898 OR (800) 552-7096 after hours
- The RACSB Spotsy Office (540) 582-3980 is able to provide telehealth intakes/therapy appointments via Zoom. They are also able to provide therapy to individuals over the phone if they do not have internet access.
- Mental Health America of Fredericksburg offers personalized assistance in locating a mental health provider. Call their office at (540) 371-2704 Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm.
- Food & healthcare assistance through Spotsylvania DSS - Citizens may apply for benefits (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and Child Care) online at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov or by calling toll free 855-635-4370. For Medicaid only applications call 855-242-8282. Citizens may reach staff by contacting their caseworker via email or phone. If you do not know your caseworker, call 540-507-7898.
- Unemployment benefits can be requested through the Virginia Employment Commission - File a new claim online or by calling (866) 832-2363 Monday through Friday from 8:15am to 4:30pm
- Families who rent and are at risk of being evicted can learn more from the VA Poverty Law Center.
- Eviction Helpline: 1-833-NoEvict
- Statewide Legal Aid Number: 1-866-LEGLAID
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How to Make a School Supply Donation
Donations can be made online at www.SEF4education.org or dropped off Administrative Services at 8020 River Stone Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Food Pantries
Check out the following websites for information on food pantry distribution dates, times, and locations:Fredericksburg Food Food BankHere is the Continuum of Care: -
How to Select, Wear, and Clean Face Coverings
The CDC has detailed information on how to select, wear, and clean your mask available on the CDC website.
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Tips For Talking With Children About COVID-19
As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.
General principles for talking to childrenRemain calm and reassuring.
- Remember that children will react to both what you say and how you say it. They will pick up cues from the conversations you have with them and with others.
Make yourself available to listen and to talk.
- Make time to talk. Be sure children know they can come to you when they have questions.
Avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigma.
- Remember that viruses can make anyone sick, regardless of a person’s race or ethnicity. Avoid making assumptions about who might have COVID-19.
Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio, or online.
- Consider reducing the amount of screen time focused on COVID-19. Too much information on one topic can lead to anxiety.
Provide information that is honest and accurate.
- Give children information that is truthful and appropriate for the age and developmental level of the child.
- Talk to children about how some stories on COVID-19 on the Internet and social media may be based on rumors and inaccurate information.
Teach children everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs.
- Remind children to stay away from people who are coughing or sneezing or sick.
- Remind them to cough or sneeze into a tissue or their elbow, then throw the tissue into the trash.
- Discuss any new actions that may be taken at school to help protect children and school staff.
(e.g., increased handwashing, cancellation of events or activities) - Get children into a handwashing habit.
- Teach them to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
- If soap and water are not available, teach them to use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol. Supervise young children when they use hand sanitizer to prevent swallowing alcohol, especially in schools and childcare facilities.
Facts about COVID-19 for discussions with childrenTry to keep information simple and remind them that health and school officials are working hard to keep everyone safe and healthy.
What is COVID-19?
- COVID-19 is the short name for “coronavirus disease 2019.” It is a new virus. Doctors and scientists are still learning about it.
- Recently, this virus has made a lot of people sick. Scientists and doctors think that most people will be ok, especially kids, but some people might get pretty sick.
- Doctors and health experts are working hard to help people stay healthy.
What can I do so that I don’t get COVID-19?
- You can practice healthy habits at home, school, and play to help protect against the spread of COVID-19:
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow. If you sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it in the trash right away.
- Keep your hands out of your mouth, nose, and eyes. This will help keep germs out of your body.
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Follow these five steps—wet, lather (make bubbles), scrub (rub together), rinse and dry. You can sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.
- If you don’t have soap and water, have an adult help you use a special hand cleaner.
- Keep things clean. Older children can help adults at home and school clean the things we touch the most, like desks, doorknobs, light switches, and remote controls. (Note for adults: you can find more information about cleaning and disinfecting on CDC’s website.)
- If you feel sick, stay home. Just like you don’t want to get other people’s germs in your body, other people don’t want to get your germs either.
What happens if you get sick with COVID-19?
- COVID-19 can look different in different people. For many people, being sick with COVID-19 would be a little bit like having the flu. People can get a fever, cough, or have a hard time taking deep breaths. Most people who have gotten COVID-19 have not gotten very sick. Only a small group of people who get it have had more serious problems. From what doctors have seen so far, most children don’t seem to get very sick. While a lot of adults get sick, most adults get better.
- If you do get sick, it doesn’t mean you have COVID-19. People can get sick from all kinds of germs. What’s important to remember is that if you do get sick, the adults at home and school will help get you any help that you need.
- If you suspect your child may have COVID-19, call the healthcare facility to let them know before you bring your child in to see them.
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COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Virginia Department of Health maintains a listing of COVID-19 testing sites. For up to date information, please visit the VDH website.
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COVID-19 Updates
SCPS will be posting updates on its website www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us in the Return to Learn section.
The websites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov, and the Virginia Department of Health at www.vdh.virginia.gov offer the latest information and guidance.
Information is available by phone at 877-ASK-VDH3.
