Return to Learn Update
The district will remain in the hybrid learning model through the end of the first semester. Our plan at this time is for all students to transition to a traditional on-site model for the second semester on January 19, 2021. As always, this decision will be predicated on local public health data. There may be additional discussion of this plan at the Ankeny Board of Education meeting on January 4, 2021.
There are a number of factors that have led to this recommendation and our desire to share it with you in advance of Winter Break including:
- Providing our community with a plan for the weeks following Winter Break, so everyone can truly unplug and enjoy their time at home.
- The Centers for Disease Control, Dr. Fauci, and the American Academy of Pediatrics continue to recommend that, if it can be done safely, schools should prioritize in-person learning.
- We did not see the anticipated spike following the Thanksgiving Break and hope for a similar pattern following Winter Break.
- If we do see a concerning spike after the break, we will have time to reconsider the plan.
- The second semester provides a natural breakpoint to keep schedules aligned.
Our hope for 2021 is truly that we are able to return to a traditional on-site model and stay in it for the remainder of the year. Please do everything that you can to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by following the recommended mitigation efforts of wearing a mask, social distancing, and washing your hands. One of the reasons our schools are seeing success in mitigating COVID-19 is that we are able to insist our staff and students follow these recommendations. If our community will support us in choosing to do the same outside of school, our efforts for in-person schooling will be much more successful.
Schedules and Hybrid Calendars:
January 4- 15 Hybrid Schedules & Calendars
January 19 Schedules
As a reminder, beginning Wednesday, January 20 the late-start schedule will return to their normal times, as reflected in the schedules below.
Grade Level | M, T, TH, F | Wednesday |
Elementary (K-5) | 7:55 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. | 8:55 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. |
Middle School (6-7) | 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Middle School (8-9) | 8:20 a.m. – 3:35 p.m. | 9:20 a.m. – 3:35 p.m. |
High School (10-12) | 8:25 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. | 9:25 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. |
Rock Creek Elementary Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Don’t miss out on the memories. Order your 2020-2021 yearbook today!
The order deadline is March 12, 2020.
HOW TO ORDER:
- ONLINE – https://rockcreek.store.creatorstudiopro.com/ Click Order.. (Please keep copy of receipt.)
- CASH/CHECK –Please complete the 2020 2021 Yearbook Order Form and return it, with payment, to the office.
- Make checks payable to Rock Creek PTO.
- AD SPACE (available only by order form)
(Photo and message for your child in the book)
Cash or check only - Please contact Sarah Cook at rockcreekyearbook@gmail.com with any questions.
Mask Up for Ankeny Schools
Ankeny,
We.Need.You.
It will take our whole community pulling together to slow the spread and help keep our students in school. We’ve been hearing it for months, but now is the time to go back to mitigation basics.
- Wear Your Mask
- When Sick, Stay Home
- Wash Your Hands
- Watch Your Distance
This week, we’re launching a #MaskupforAnkeny campaign alongside the @CityofAnkeny. Partner with us by downloading an email signature and social media graphic at the link below and answer the question “What do you mask up for?” #MaskUpforAnkeny #MaskUpforAnkenySchools #SlowtheSpread
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Dic2GIwS5PD5Q5-go4_mUJFdd8xwaxS?usp=sharing
School Hours
Grade Level | M, T, TH, F | Wednesday |
Elementary (K-5) | 7:55 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. | 10:10 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. |