Internet Resources for families in Nebo School District!

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Free WiFi Hotspots (See maps for locations)
 
 
Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi Free hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.
 
 
 
 
 
Internet for home use:
 
Free WiFi Hotspots (See maps for locations)
Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi Free hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.
 
 
 
 
Internet for home use:
 
Families are responsible for creating an account with the provider. 
 
1. CentraCom- (Santaquin/Goshen) - https://centracom.com/news/post/146/centracom-helping-family-with-students-keep-up-with-their-school-studies
 
 
2. SFCN (Spanish Fork City Residents) - Call (801) 798-2877 for more info and to see if you qualify.
 
 
3. Comcast: (Available in most of the district except for Santaquin/Goshen/parts of Payson) https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
Internet Essentials Free to New Customers:  
 
As announced yesterday, it’s even easier for low-income families who live in a Comcast service area to sign-up for Internet Essentials, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. New customers will receive 60 days of complimentary Internet Essentials service, which is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month. Additionally, for all new and existing Internet Essentials customers, the speed of the program’s Internet service was increased to 25 Mbps downstream and 3 Mbps upstream. That increase will go into effect for no additional fee and it will become the new base speed for the program going forward.  
 
 

COVID-19 Letter to Parents, 3/15/2020

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March 15, 2020

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 


This letter, dated March 15, is a follow up to the Nebo District letter dated March 13, and
other letters that have been sent from your child’s school. It is intended to provide
clarification regarding some general questions that have been circulating. Please help
us to ensure that all parents, guardians, grandparents, or caregivers who provide
student support are aware of this information.

 


NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DISMISS SCHOOLS -- Repeat
As directed by the State of Utah, all public schools in Utah will dismiss beginning
Monday, March 16, 2020, for two weeks in response to COVID-19. This is a proactive
measure.

 


CONTINUED “AT-HOME” LEARNING -- Repeat

 


“Soft closure” or school “dismissal” means that Nebo employees will continue to provide
learning for students through online instruction and/or educational packets to continue
student learning. Further communication about devices and materials will come from
your school.

 


Educators in Nebo School District will be working on March 16-17 to prepare online
materials and/or packets and we anticipate instruction will begin Wednesday,
March 18. Please watch for specific information from your child’s school and
teacher(s).

 

 

Thank you for your continued support as we navigate through these
unprecedented educational times.

 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 


MEALS FOR STUDENTS

Updated March 15 – Students can go to any school in the District to pick up meals
beginning Monday, March 16.

 


In order to provide our Nebo students with “Grab and Go” meals, breakfast and lunch
will be available for purchase at normal prices. Free/reduced meals are available for
those who qualify. Breakfast may be picked up between 8:00-9:00 a.m. and does not
need to be pre-ordered. Lunch may be picked up between 11:00-12:00 and should be
pre-ordered each day using the phone number and order deadline provided by the
individual school.

 


CHILD CARE NOT PROVIDED


Clarification from the Governor’s Office: At Friday’s news conference, “Gov. Gary R.
Herbert mentioned that during public school’s two-week dismissal, parents who are
unable to be home with children will have the option to bring them to school to be
supervised by teachers. This is not the case.

 


“School campuses will remain open for the next two weeks so students can retrieve
personal items or pick up assignments from their instructors. Some instructors may be
available for brief one-on-one tutoring or to help answer student questions about their
assignments. It is important to note that schools will not provide childcare of any
kind.” (see www.nebo.edu for full official statement)

STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL


Other than for picking up “grab and go” meals, students can be at the school by
invitation only. If they need to come and pick up items from the classroom, desk, or
locker, they should contact the school to make arrangements. Any individual tutoring or
small group instruction plans will be coordinated by the school.

 


STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL – PART 2


Parents always have the right to determine that their child should not come to the
school, even if invited for specific services or instruction. As always, students and
others should refrain from coming to the school if they are sick or have been in direct
contact with those who are sick with the virus.


BUSES
At this time a limited number of buses may be seen driving in your communities. These
buses are on specific assignments and are not for the general student population.
Please don’t mistake the presence of buses as a signal that schools are in session.

 


ACTIVITIES
There will be no extracurricular activities, practices, games, or performances during
these two weeks (see www.nebo.edu for official statement).

 


QUICK FACTS -- Repeat


• Information is changing almost daily. For the most current and accurate Nebo
District information and communication, contact your local school and/or
check the Nebo District website at www.nebo.edu.


• The school proactive dismissal for two weeks is meant to support social
distancing and self-isolation to reduce the reach and spread of this virus.


• COVID-19 has rapidly changing dynamics and the school district administrative
team is working with local health authorities to monitor the situation on a daily
basis.


• The Utah Health Department COVID-19 Hotline can be accessed at 1-800-456-
7707. You can also receive Utah County Health updates by texting “UCHEALTH”
to 888777 or the Utah County COVID-19 Helpline at 801-851-HELP (MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

 

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UHSAA Suspends Activities, Athletics, Including Practice and/or Team Gatherings for Two Weeks

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UHSAA Suspends Activities and Athletics, Including Practice and/or Team Gatherings, Beginning March 16 for at least Two Weeks

The Utah High School Activities Association is announcing the suspension of the Association’s State Debate Championships scheduled for this weekend due to ongoing prevention efforts with the COVID-19 virus.

As a result of Governor Herbert’s directive in a March 13 press conference, the Association is also suspending all UHSAA spring activities and athletics, including practice and/or team gatherings, beginning Monday, March 16, for a period of at least two weeks. All out-of-state school-related travel has been suspended immediately for a period of at least two weeks.

In consultation with board directives and information provided by state public health officials, the UHSAA has suspended spring activities and athletics, including practice and team gatherings, to properly fulfill best practices regarding protection of students and the general public. More information will be sent to member schools and/or districts as it becomes available.

Jeff J. Cluff
Assistant Director
Utah High School Activities Association

 

NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DISMISS SCHOOLS

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NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DISMISS SCHOOLS

As directed by the State of Utah, all public schools in Utah will dismiss beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, for two weeks in response to COVID-19. This is a proactive measure.

CONTINUED LEARNING
School “dismissal” means that Nebo employees will continue to be in the schools providing learning for students through online instruction and/or educational packets to continue student learning. Further communication about devices and materials will come from your school.

Educators in Nebo School District are working on plans to extend learning at home through online learning opportunities. The first of next week, teachers will be preparing online materials, and we anticipate instruction will begin Wednesday, March 18.

More information will be made available to explain the details of the online platform as teachers use this time to prepare. Please watch for specific information from your child’s school and teacher(s).

MEALS FOR STUDENTS
In order to provide our Nebo students with “Grab and Go” meals, breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase at normal prices. Free/reduced meals are available for those who qualify.

QUICK FACTS
• The school proactive dismissal for two weeks is meant to support social distancing and self-isolation to reduce the reach and spread of this virus. There will be no athletic or extracurricular practices or games during these two weeks.

• COVID-19 has rapidly changing dynamics and the school district administrative team is working with local health authorities to monitor the situation on a daily basis.

• Nebo will continue to publish updates at www.nebo.edu.

• For further communication and specifics, contact your local school.

• The Utah Health Department COVID-19 Hotline can be accessed at 1-800-456-7707. You can also receive Utah County Health updates by texting “UCHEALTH” to 888777 or the Utah County COVID-19 Helpline at 801-851-HELP (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

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Census Information!

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The U.S. Census Bureau has embarked on a nationwide effort to inform everyone living in the United States and five of its territories about the upcoming 2020 Census and to encourage them to respond online, by phone, or by mail.

Everyone counts. The census counts every person living in the U.S. once, only once, and in the right places.

It’s about fair representation. Every 10 years, the results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.

It’s in the constitution. The U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone in the country be counted every 10 years. The first census was in 1790.

It’s about $675 billion. The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and communities are based on census data. That money is spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.

The 2020 Census count impacts the federal funds that communities receive each year for programs and services that are critical for schools, students, and younger children, such as: 

  • Special education, 
  • Head Start, 
  • After-school programs, and 
  • Classroom technology. 
  • Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school lunches.
  • Maternal and child health programs.

Counting Children
Newborn babies and children under 5 are often missed in the census, with consequences that can impact nearly their entire childhood. 

For more information, go to:  2020Census.gov.

United States Census 2020 is also looking for Census Takers. You can apply online at: 2020CENSUS.GOV/jobs. You can make extra income, have flexible hours, weekly pay, and receive paid training.

 

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