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Meals:

FREE Breakfast & Lunch for Students: Regardless of income, we request that Pine Grove families complete the 2020-21 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals (online link) as this information is critical in determining District eligibility for other state and federal funding programs. A parent letter was recently emailed to each household. ESM is participating in two programs that provide free breakfast and lunch to ALL Pine Grove students. Now through Dec. 31 (or until funds are exhausted) a federal program is making meals accessible to both in-person and distance learners due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After Dec. 31, ALL Pine Grove students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch for no fee as part of a special National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program the school qualifies for this year. If you have any questions or would like to request a paper copy of the application, please contact the Food Service Department at 315-434-3304. Filling out a form, regardless of income, will help Pine Grove continue the program.
 

• Please participate respectfully- if you wouldn’t say something to someone in person you probably shouldn’t type it
• Remember your Google Classroom is being read daily by your teachers and your administrators
• Be helpful! If a student posts a question and you can answer it for them, please do! If you can’t answer the question, please don’t leave an unhelpful or random comment
• The Google Classroom is used for learning, please do not carry on conversations unrelated to an assignment, especially negative conversations. We’re all learning together. If you have a question or need help, ask your classmates or your teacher. The Google Classroom is not a place to vent your frustrations
• Remember to follow the Spartan Way! Be safe, respectful, and responsible

• Make sure you’re checking your Classrooms regularly
• If you need help with anything, ask your teacher
   

Chromebook Usage Reminders

Please make sure you signed your Chromebook and power cord out through your homebase teacher. Chromebooks should be used for school work only. 

Please remember:

• All Chromebooks have asset tags (labels, bar codes); Leave them as is

• Chromebooks belong to ESM; Please do NOT add personal stickers or decorations or screensavers or (covers)

• Please Do NOT put food or drink near the Chromebooks

• Be sure NOT remove any keys on the keyboard

• Chromebooks should NOT be left in unsupervised areas

• Make sure your Chromebook is shut down weekly, if not daily

• Keep your Chromebook and power cord in a safe place

Parent support--if parents have problems with connecting their student's Chromebook to their home wifi, they can call 315-434-3024. This will be staffed by ESM tech support staff. 

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