Mandarino Minutes for 8-21-20

 Dear Parents/Guardians,

I hope this finds you well-

I hope your family is enjoying the beautiful weather and are all doing well! School whether virtual or face-to-face is just around the corner and below will be a few helpful items to view at your leisure.  

Mandarino Minutes-

This is one avenue that I will communicate with you for the entire school year.  I know a ton of information has been thrown at you this past week, but we hope that each day that we continue to help answer questions and provide information that will be helpful to you.

Return to Learn Video-

Here is a short youtube video clip that outlines a few items you may have been wondering.

Return to Learn Video Clip Link 

Phase in Schedule for the first few weeks- 

Phase in Infographic Link

Food Service Paying Online-

Step 1: Creating an Account

• To setup a new account, go to SendMoneyToSchool.com and click the Create New Account button. 

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

• After clicking the Create Account button, a confirmation email will be sent to the address you provided. Be sure to check your junk or spam folders if you don’t see it within a few minutes.

Step 2: Confirm Your Email Address

• Click the link provided in the confirmation email to finalize creation of your account.

Step 3: Adding Your Children

• Sign in and follow the on-screen instructions to add your children or yourself to your account.

• You will be asked to provide the following information for each person:

1. ID Number

2. First and Last Name

3. Birthdate

FEATURES

• Make online deposits

• View your children’s

purchase histories

• Set parental controls

• Transfer funds among siblings

Frequently Asked Question:

-  I forgot my Password. Can I reset it?

On the login page, click the Forgot Your Password link. Enter your email address, and a new password will be sent to you.

-  How long does it take for deposits to appear at school?

Upon approval, deposits typically are available at the school within 10 minutes.

-  Is SendMyToSchool.com secure?

SMTS uses encryption to protect your data in both the browser and at the data center. Additionally, no credit card information is stored on our servers.

Send Money to School Link

SJPS Family Instructional Choice- 

If you have already filled out the survey we thank you very much!  If you have not here is the link below to do so at this time.  If you want more information on the virtual option please visit the SJPS website for more specifics.

SJPS Family Instructional Choice Link

UMS Site Based Plan-

This is a big document that has a lot of information.  This can be found for every school on the SJPS website.

UMS Site Based Reopening Plan Link

Incoming 6th grader orientation website-

I wanted to resend the incoming 6th grade orientation website that we sent back in June.  We will also work closely with your incoming 6th grader the first few weeks of school to help them feel comfortable and acclimated. To put your 6th grader at ease about lockers we will start the year without lockers. 

6th grade Orientation Website Link

Quote of the week-

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mr. Mandarino