NW Network A NORTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PUBLICATION August 2020
Finally Back to School
Area Schools Expected to Open Their Doors Once Again
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ack to school could mean back to the computer room for many students this year. Luckily in Northwest Oklahoma, we may just get to start back with a little sense of normalcy. Area schools are expected to open this fall with changes across the board. While each school has a different set of guidelines, they all have one constant message. The guidelines will adapt to keep students and teachers safe this school year. We discussed the approaching school year with a couple of our members to see how they plan to move forward with teaching this fall. Klayne Brown, a pre-K teacher for Mooreland Elementary School, said she is ready for the coming school year. “This is going to be a new adventure,” Brown said, “but I am ready to take it on.” She expects to see things like helpful guide marks in the hallways for students to follow and sanitizer stations in many areas throughout the school, Brown said. “It will be a challenge to keep these 4-year-olds in line,” Brown said, “but keeping them safe has always been our goal, and that will not change now.” Lori Zimmerman, a sixthgrade language arts teacher for Woodward Middle School, said she is excited to meet students in person once again this fall. “I am ready to meet my new
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Area schools plan to open their doors this fall with hopes for a safe start to the school year.
peeps,” Zimmerman said. “Building relationships with students is so important and meeting them in person is always helpful.” Zimmerman said Woodward Public Schools plans to offer options for course delivery to give students the best chance for learning in a changing world. “We’re going to give options for families to choose either virtual classes, online classes or a blended method for learning,” Zimmerman said. “Students can come to school a few days a week and do the rest of their classes online if they choose.” Zimmerman is confident the Woodward Public School System is going to do their best this year to adapt to the changes around them and persevere through these times. “I have no doubt in my mind that our whole entire district is going to rock it,” Zimmerman said, “no matter what we decide to do.” NW
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Congratulations to last month’s winner! Joyce Dewitt