Call for nominees to serve on its Board for 2020–21

Largo IB Partners is pleased to announce the call for nominees to serve on its Board for 2020–21.

Participating on the Board enables you to lend your leadership and vision to the Largo IB Program and to contribute to defining its path forward, and most importantly to support the scholars and teachers that are the heart of the program. If you are interested in serving or nominating someone, please see below for more information.

Board:

• Board members serve a one or two year term, depending on the position.
• The Board meets monthly on Tuesdays between August and June.
• Board sponsored committees include Admissions, Charitable Giving, Hospitality, Membership, Merchandise, Newsletter, Photography, Proctoring, Social Media, Teacher Pantry, as well as Special Events - Candle Lighting, Pinning, and Senior Celebration.
• Special social events to allow scholars and teachers to develop relationships, encourage breaks, and engage with other grade levels.
• Impactful admissions events to help promote and improve Largo IB's visibility and strength, maintain alumni networks and enhance the college admissions process.
• Vote on matters to support scholars and teachers.
• Board members are expected to attend Board meetings and serve on a committee.

Nomination Process:

• To apply or nominate someone, please fill out the online form: https://tinyurl.com/ibboard2021
• Nominations are due no later than Monday, April 13.
• New Board members will be announced after the May meeting.
• All 2020-2021 Largo IB parents and scholars are eligible to serve.

Should you have any questions on the roles and responsibilities of serving as a Board member, please contact Largo IB Partners via email at largoibpartners@gmail.com, thank you.

Message from Dr. Grego

March 30, 2020

Pinellas County Schools Community,

Thank you for your continued support during this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19. This afternoon, Governor DeSantis and the Department of Education extended their directive requiring all school districts in the state of Florida to close for students through May 1. While we know this extension is not ideal, the decision was made to ensure our students, families and staff remain healthy and safe.

We will continue to refine and improve our digital learning processes. Today was our first day of full implementation, and while there were some bumps, the transition was successful thanks to your cooperation and support.

We will also continue to distribute free meals throughout the closure. We are currently serving at nine school sites but will be ramping up over the next two weeks to ensure our students have access to nutritious meals. Distribution locations are available on the district’s website at https://www.pcsb.org/Page/32853.

We will continue to keep you updated on the latest information as it becomes available. Please monitor our social media channels and the district’s information page at www.pcsb.org/coronavirus. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Superintendent

IB Teachers

Teachers, we want to thank you for all of your hard work in preparing for online classes so our scholars can continue their IB education while safely social distancing. We could not do this without you, our front line heroes. Our families are very lucky to have this group of amazing teachers, administrators, and staff to support our scholar's education during this challenging time.

   

IB Scholars, online classes begin Monday

Scholars, we just wanted to send out a reminder that Monday begins our online classes. Remember, the IB Partners are here to help you if you need it.

The directions to access Microsoft Teams can be found on your Focus home page.

You should be logging into TEAMS through Clever to access digital learning. If you need any assistance, please follow these steps for Logging in:

You will log into Clever:
https://clever.com/oauth/authorize…

You will use your R2.D2 number and password.

Once in CLEVER - you will scroll to the icon called TEAMS - this is where assignments will be given from your teachers.

Respond to every teacher’s attendance or welcome assignment.

If you have any questions, please access the PCS Tech Line at (727)-588-6060.

The instructions for scholars using Microsoft Teams can be found at the link below.

Parents, the link to the Parent Guide to Microsoft Teams is also below. I hope you find this helpful and supportive as we make this transition to digital learning.

Digital Learning Login Instructions for Scholars:

https://www.pcsb.org/Page/32734

Instructions for Microsoft TEAMS

https://www.pcsb.org/cms/lib/FL01903687/Centricity/Domain/159/Teams%20Student%20Instructions.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2sf8gB3EmWWFpvCz2-J8HWvsb1IBRIFkpQxGM2X9inreE6BzT9G2brTLs

Guidance for parents and guardians:
Distance Learning Support

If you are a family still needing computer technology, a device, or internet, please contact the school at 727-588-3758, and go to extension 2005, asking for Mrs. Jordan. She will need your student name, student contact phone number, and request (device or internet) and direct you to a regional device distribution site.

                                                   

Message from Mr. Alec Liem, IB Coordinator

May 2020 - Senior IB Exam Info

March 23, 2020

Good Morning, Largo IB Senior Families,

This is Alec Liem, Assistant Principal, and International Coordinator, calling with an important update about the May 2020 Exam session for our Senior IB Scholars. The International Baccalaureate Organization has announced that May exam session will not be held this year. As an organization, it is critical for the IB to ensure that the options it provides its global community of IB World Schools are based on compassion and fairness for the difficult circumstances that its students and educators are experiencing. As a result, based on considerable advice from stakeholders across the globe, including schools, students, universities and official bodies, the IB has determined what it believes to be the most responsible and ethical way forward. Depending on what they registered for, the student will be awarded a Diploma which reflects their standard of work. Full details and FAQ's will be distributed by March 27th 2020. As I receive more information from the IBO, we will share it via our Largo IB Partners Blog (http://iblargo.blogspot.com/) as well as our social media platforms. Thank you for your flexibility during this trying time for our local school community, State, nation and world. I wish you and your family the best. I thank you for your partnership. This is what makes the IB different. Please reach out to me if you have any school specific questions or concerns and I will work to address them.

The official IBO Announcement may be found here: IBO Letter May 2020.docx

All the best,

Alec Liem
Assistant Principal
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Largo High School

IBO Coronavirus Updates:  https://www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/#examinations

Message from Pinellas County Schools Superintendent

Pinellas County Schools Families,

I hope you and your family were able to enjoy a portion of your spring break in light of the COVID-19 health crisis. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure our students stay safe, healthy and continue their learning.

As you know Governor DeSantis and the Department of Education extended a directive requiring all school districts in the state of Florida to close for students until April 15.  

District staff has been working throughout spring break to prepare for digital instruction, and to address the questions from families and staff. This is an extraordinary situation. We are committed to make decisions with the best interests of our students, families and staff in mind. We must all recognize that processes may not be optimal or perfect, but we are dedicated to continuously improving our supports for our staff, students and families during this unprecedented situation.

Digital Learning for Students

This week, March 23-27, students and families can access grade level, academic enrichment activities and get to know the digital platforms that are available through our Digital Learning Students and Families webpage. A link to these activities is now available on your school’s website. During the week of March 23-27 our teachers will be working collaboratively to prepare for digital instruction on our Microsoft Teams platform. This will, no doubt, be a shift for our teachers and students.  We are working with our teachers to plan for and provide the best possible experience for all students in all grade levels. 

On Monday, March 30, the district will transition to course/class specific assignments developed and led by their teachers utilizing the Microsoft 365 Teams (Microsoft Teams) platform. On Microsoft Teams, your student’s teacher(s) will be able to give class specific lessons and messages directly to their students.

All resources for students and families, including frequently asked questions and how-to tutorials are available on our dedicated webpage for Digital Learning for Students and Families.

To prepare, students and families can:

• Review the Digital Learning Students and Families webpage and resources (https://www.pcsb.org/Page/32734)
• Ensure you know your student’s R2D2 number and password so they can log-in to digital learning environments.
• If you or your student do not know their R2D2 number, please use the information on the attached document or contact our Digital Learning Helpline at 727-588-6060 which will be open starting on March 23.

We will begin distributing laptops and tablets for students in need beginning Tuesday morning, March 24. You will receive a message directly from your principal on Monday with details on the distribution process.

Thanks to Spectrum, free WiFi is available to our students.  To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395.  All installation fees will be waived for new student households.  WiFi hotspots across Spectrum’s footprint will also be available for public use.

Individual Education and 504 Plans

Students with Individual Education or 504 Plans will continue to have accommodations and services available in the digital platform.  Students with an IEP can expect their case manager to contact them through Microsoft Teams the week of March 30.

Food & Nutrition Resources for Students

Our Food and Nutrition Team will also be distributing free meals this week at nine of our schools this week for Pinellas County Schools students ages 18 and younger.  From March 23-27 each location will serve a lunch and breakfast, in a single bag.  While we encourage parents and caregivers to drive to our locations, we will also be accepting walk-ups. 

School	Time
Dunedin Elementary 900 Union St., Dunedin	10:45 am - 11:45 am
Eisenhower Elementary 2800 Drew St., Clearwater	11:00 am - Noon
Fairmount Park Elementary 575 41st St. S, St. Petersburg	10:15 am - 11:15 am
Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary 6505 68th St. N, Pinellas Park	11:00 am - Noon
John Hopkins Middle 701 16th St S, St. Petersburg	10:30 am - 11:30 am
New Heights Elementary 3901 37th St. N, St. Petersburg	10:45 am - 11:45 am
Ponce De Leon Elementary 1301 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Clearwater	11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Southern Oak Elementary 9101 Walsingham Rd., Largo	11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Tarpon Springs Elementary 555 Pine St., Tarpon Springs	10:30 am - 11:30 am

If you are not able to go to one of the school sites listed above, other local food providers throughout the county are offering free, nutritious meals for our students. A complete list of sites throughout our community can be found at: https://211tampabay.org/home/food-and-meals/

The district is working to expand the number of distribution sites beginning March 30. We will share an updated list as soon as it is finalized.

Student State Assessments

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has announced that all PK-12 student state assessments will be cancelled for the 2019-20 school year. FDOE will provide guidance to school districts in the near future regarding any potential impacts for students.  As the district learns more information, we will share this with our community.

State School Grade Designations vs. Student Grades

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has announced that all school grade designations will not be calculated for schools for the 2019-20 school year.

Students will continue to earn grades based on their progress in their classes. Student grades and credits will continue to count toward promotion and/or graduation.

Student Instructional Hours

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has announced that the Commissioner is evaluating how digital instruction will count toward student instructional hours. The Commissioner may reduce required K-12 instructional hours, as necessary, to accommodate for school closures.

Information and resources are available on the district website which is updated on a regular basis at www.pcsb.org/coronavirus.   

I know the transition to digital learning may not be easy and that there will be new questions and challenges that arise. We will work together, with care and compassion, to support our students and community through this difficult time. Pinellas County Schools remains committed to providing a high-quality education to our students. We appreciate your continued patience and support.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Pinellas County Schools

AP Updates for Schools Impacted by Coronavirus

College Board
March 20, 2020

As schools and communities navigate the unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the health and safety of educators and students are the AP Program’s top priorities. Here’s how we’re supporting schools:

We’re providing free remote learning resources.
We’re investing in the development of a new at-home testing option.

Through our members across the country, we understand the new time constraints on everyone in the education community. These solutions are meant to be as simple and lightweight as possible for both students and teachers — without creating additional burdens for school leaders during this time.

Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place.
Some students may want to take the exam sooner rather than later, while the content is still fresh. Other students may want more time to practice. For each AP subject, there will be 2 different testing dates.

The full exam schedule, specific free-response question types that will be on each AP Exam, and additional testing details will be available by April 3. We'll also unlock any relevant free-response questions in AP Classroom for digital use so students can access all practice questions of the type that will appear on the exam.

About This Year’s AP Exams

Students remain eager to take AP Exams and to have a chance to earn credit and placement. We surveyed 18,000 AP students and 91% indicated they want to complete this important step, urging us not to cancel this opportunity they have been working toward.

We’ll continue to support students with free resources through exam day. And while we encourage students to wait until closer to the test date to decide, any student already registered for an exam can choose to cancel at no charge.

The AP Program will invest heavily over the next month in the following ways:

For the 2019–20 exam administration only, students can take a 45-minute online exam at home. Educator-led development committees are currently selecting the exam questions that will be administered.

AP curricula are locally developed and we defer to local decisions on how best to help students complete coursework. To be fair to all students, some of whom have lost more instructional time than others, the exam will only include topics and skills most AP teachers and students have already covered in class by early March.

Colleges support this solution and are committed to ensuring that AP students receive the credit they have worked this year to earn. For decades, colleges have accepted a shortened AP Exam for college credit when groups of students have experienced emergencies.

Students will be able to take these streamlined exams on any device they have access to—computer, tablet, or smartphone. Taking a photo of handwritten work will also be an option.

We recognize that the digital divide could prevent some low-income and rural students from participating. Working with partners, we will invest so that these students have the tools and connectivity they need to review AP content online and take the exam. If your students need mobile tools or connectivity, you can reach out to us directly to let us know.

Test security is a concern.

The exam questions are designed and administered in ways that prevent cheating; we use a range of digital security tools and techniques, including plagiarism detection software, to protect the integrity of the exams.

Scoring at-home work for an AP Exam is not new to the AP Program. For years the AP Program has received and scored at-home student work as part of the exams for the AP Computer Science Principles and AP Capstone courses.

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update

Updated on IBO - C/O 2020

Attention Class of 2020:

March 19, 2020
Updated on IBO

The IBO has released a statement that a decision on the May 2020 examination session will be provided no later than 27 March 2020.

In the meantime, you can find IBO updates on COVID-19 here:
https://ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/

Message from Mr. Liem, IB Coordinator

March 18, 2020

Good Afternoon,

In an effort to keep all scholars and families informed during this unprecedented time, I am able to share the following updates. All Pinellas County administrators have a virtual meeting scheduled with Dr. Grego on Monday to discuss next steps for a digital learning system. Your children’s teachers will be planning and developing curriculum the week following spring break to ensure that the needs of all grade levels are met for the duration of the school closure. Largo High School will further communicate additional details about our specific plan Monday afternoon. This will come in the form of an email and call.

Please continue to monitor the Pinellas County School Board website (www.PCSB.org) and social media platforms for additional information and updates.

As far as IB exams for our Seniors, we have to wait for direction from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). I have communicated with them so they aware of our school closure. They will provide us with direction for the examination process in May. As a worldwide entity, with many moving parts, they are moving slow, yet methodically, with their decision making process. Additional information may be found at (https://www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/). With that being said, I am confident that the IBO will work to ensure all of our scholars and families remain healthy.

Lastly, teachers will be able to get quarter three grades in and posted when they return to campus. For our seniors, I foresee there being no negative implications in regards to GPA/ Post-Secondary eligibility as this has been a substantial, world-wide issue.

Thank you for your flexibility during this trying time for our local school community, State, nation and world. I wish you and your family the best. Please reach out to me if you have any school specific questions or concerns and I will work to address them.

All the best,
Alec Liem
Assistant Principal
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Largo High School

IB Families

 IB Families,

 Largo IB Partners is staying in close touch with our Administration so we can provide you with updated information about how the rest of the school year will be handled.  You should have just received an email from Superintendent Michael Grego regarding Digital Learning, with the hopeful plan for scholars to return to campus on April 15th. As soon as we have more specific information regarding IB matters, we will forward it on to you.  It is everyone's hope to salvage this school year so our scholars can continue on their journey towards graduation.  For our families of Seniors, we join you in the disappointment of missing key events.  We hope to help in any way to make this year worthwhile.  Thank you for your patience, and most importantly, stay safe and healthy.

Largo IB Partners

Message from Dr. Grego

Pinellas County Schools Community,

Thank you for your continued support during this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19. How we come together to support one another and our students says so much about our community. This afternoon, Governor DeSantis and the Department of Education extended a directive requiring all school districts in the state of Florida to close for students until April 15. Therefore, all Pinellas County Public Schools will be closed for students from Monday, March 16-20 for Spring Break and continue to be closed through April 15, 2020. From March 23-27, all schools will undergo deep cleaning by our plant operations and maintenance staff and all employees will engage in activities that will support preparation for digital instruction. 

Digital Learning for Students
Pinellas County Schools is prepared to transition to student digital learning during the week of March 23-27.  During this time students and families can access grade level, districtwide academic enrichment activities on our Digital Learning Students and Families webpage.

On March 30, the district will transition to course/class-specific assignments developed and led by their teachers utilizing the Microsoft 365 Teams (Microsoft Teams) platform. On Microsoft Teams, your student’s teacher(s) will be able to give class-specific lessons and messages directly to their students. The district will use the week of March 23-27 to ensure staff is trained to effectively transition to Microsoft Teams.

We want to make this change as easy as possible. All resources for students and families, including frequently asked questions and how-to tutorials are available on our dedicated webpage for Digital Learning Students and Families. To prepare, students and families can:

• Review the Digital Learning Students and Families webpage and resources (https://www.pcsb.org/Page/32734)
• Ensure you know your student’s R2D2 number and password so they can log-in to digital learning environments
• If you or your student do not know their R2D2 number, please contact our Digital Learning Helpline at 727-588-6060 which will be open starting on March 23.

As most staff are on Spring Break, we will continue to communicate district-level updates. Your principal will be communicating additional, school-specific details the afternoon of March 23 via School Messenger.
Additional Supports

• Digital Device Needs: Should your student need access to a digital device (laptop, computer, etc.) to complete their assignments, district device distribution will take place on Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25.  School-specific distribution times will be sent to families from their principal on the afternoon of March 23 via School Messenger.
• WiFi Access: Thanks to Spectrum, free WiFi will be provided to all students.  For students to enroll, they will need to call 1-844-488-8395.  Please note that all installation fees will be waived for new student households.  WiFi hotspots across Spectrum’s footprint will also be available for public use.

Student State Assessments
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has announced that all PK-12 student state assessments will be canceled for the 2019-20 school year. FDOE will provide guidance to school districts in the near future regarding any potential impacts for students.  As the district learns more information we will share this with our community.

Staff Reporting and Preparation
Staff should refer to the communication sent to their district email on March 16, 2020.  Additional information will be sent directly to your district email in the upcoming days.

Food & Nutrition Resources for Students
During the week of March 23-27, our district will establish Grab-and-Go feeding sites at nine Pinellas County Schools to ensure that students have accessibility to meals during this timeframe.  Our Food & Nutrition Services Department has identified the locations listed below that will provide both breakfast and lunch to all individuals 18 years old or under. As school closures through April 15 were just announced, additional information with regard to longer-term food distribution will be forthcoming.

From March 23-27, each location will serve a lunch and breakfast, in a single bag. While we encourage parents and caregivers to drive to our locations, we will be accepting walk-ups. Additionally, Pinellas County Emergency Management will be coordinating with other local food providers to allow students to have access to nutritional options at other locations as well.  The school sites below will be utilized as distribution sites.  A complete list of sites throughout our community can be found at  https://211tbc.myresourcedirectory.com/index.php/food.

Distribution Points and Times:

School	Time
Dunedin Elementary 900 Union St., Dunedin	10:45 am - 11:45 am
Eisenhower Elementary 2800 Drew St., Clearwater	11:00 am - Noon
Fairmount Park Elementary 575 41st St. S, St. Petersburg	10:15 am - 11:15 am
Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary 6505 68th St. N, Pinellas Park	11:00 am - Noon
John Hopkins Middle 701 16th St S, St. Petersburg	10:30 am - 11:30 am
New Heights Elementary 3901 37th St. N, St. Petersburg	10:45 am - 11:45 am
Ponce De Leon Elementary 1301 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Clearwater	11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Southern Oak Elementary 9101 Walsingham Rd., Largo	11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Tarpon Springs Elementary 555 Pine St., Tarpon Springs	10:30 am - 11:30 am

We thank you for your patience during this time. My hope is that we all use Spring Break to focus on self-care and time with your families and loved ones.  Please continue to monitor our social media platforms and district webpage at www.pcsb.org/coronavirus.

Sincerely,
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Pinellas County Schools To Serve Students Meals During School Closures

Pinellas County Schools To Serve Students Meals During School Closures

Meal distributions scheduled from March 23-March 27

Largo, Fl.- As part of Pinellas County Schools emergency plan during school closures, the district will provide prepackaged lunch and breakfast to students from March 23-March 27, this is the week students would have returned to school after spring break.

Meals will be packed at and delivered from Walter Pownall Service Center. The meals will be cold and meet the USDA nutritional standards. The district is working with the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger to help reach more students and families needing assistance.

Breakfast includes: cereal or breakfast bar, juice (OJ, apple juice or mixed fruit) and milk.

Lunch includes: Sandwich (PBJ on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; Meet and Cheese sandwiches on Tuesdays and Thursdays); fruit cup (either applesauce, strawberries or peaches), juice (OJ, apple juice or mixed fruit) and milk.
• Meals will be served “Grab & Go”
• Lunch and (breakfast for the next day) will be served in a single bag
• Meals are FREE for anyone 18 years old and under
• Child/Teen must be present to receive meals
• Meals will be served as “Drive-Thru” at the car/bus circle.
Walkers should go to the Main Entrance of the School

Distribution Points and Times:

Dunedin Elementary 900 Union Street, Dunedin 10:45-11:45

Eisenhower Elementary 2800 Drew St. Clearwater 11:00-Noon

Marjorie K. Rawlings Elementary 6505 68th St. N Pinellas Park 11:00-Noon

John Hopkins Middle School 701 16th St S St. Petersburg 10:30-11:30

New Heights Elementary 3901 37th St. N St. Petersburg 10:45-11:45

Ponce De Leon Elementary 1301 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Clearwater 11:15-12:15

Southern Oak Elementary 9101 Walsingham Rd. Largo 11:15-12:15

Tarpon Springs Elementary 555 Pine St. Tarpon Springs 10:30-11:30

AP Updates for Schools Impacted by Coronavirus

AP Updates for Schools Impacted by Coronavirus

March 13, 2020

The AP Program is closely monitoring the updates and guidance about the coronavirus (COVID-19) provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading health organizations. Our first concern is for the health and safety of students, their families, and their school communities.

To help schools and students, we’re focused on:

Supporting student learning of the remaining content and skills in the course.

Providing flexible and streamlined testing opportunities and partnering with colleges and universities to ensure that students can still receive the college credit they have been striving to earn all year long.

The AP Exam administration remains as scheduled for schools that will be open on May 4–8 and 11–15, with late testing scheduled for May 20–22.

More information:
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update

Attention Class of 2020

Attention Class of 2020

IB Deadline Extensions for COVID-19 - School deadlines are a week prior to listed dates. 

Click link for details:  https://www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/#school-closures

IB Spring Picnic Pictures and Videos

Here are some photos and videos from our IB Spring Picnic this morning. It was a beautiful day!

https://tinyurl.com/ibpicnicpics2020

Pinellas County Schools' Community

***UPDATE 3/13 5:30pm:

Pinellas County Schools’ Community,

Based on the direction of the Florida Department of Education, Pinellas County Schools will now be closed from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. All extra-curricular activities are also canceled for this time-period. During this time, deep cleaning of all school buildings will occur. We will continue to communicate with all stakeholders regarding the availability and expectations for digital learning during this time.
We continue to coordinate with our local health officials, the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Department of Education and Pinellas County Emergency Management within the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Please note that FDOE has announced that statewide assessments that were scheduled during the first week of April will be postponed to dates that will be determined by the state.
Thank you for your continued commitment and service to your children and our community during this rapidly changing time. We will continue to update the community of any changes through email, our website (https://www.pcsb.org/coronavirus) and social media.

Sincerely,
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.

Superintendent


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Pinellas County Schools' Community,

The health and safety of our students, staff, and community remains a top priority. Pinellas County Schools continues to work closely with local health officials, the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Department of Education and Pinellas County Emergency Management to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.

Following Spring Break (Monday, March 23 for staff and Tuesday, March 24 for students), a specific procedure will begin for any student, employee or person who needs to come to a school and meets the following criteria:

1. Has traveled out of the country OR
2. Has gone on a cruise

Anyone (students/faculty/staff/etc) who travels anywhere out of the country or on a cruise MUST self-isolate for 14 days upon return. In addition to the regular procedures for reporting an absence, call your principal, tell them you need to report a mandatory self-isolation.

This requirement from the Department of Education, Department of Health and CDC could change, even during Spring Break. We will continue to follow and communicate any new requirements.

Pinellas County Schools continues to prepare and plan for all contingencies that could result from COVID-19 in the coming weeks. Our goal is to keep students safe, healthy and learning. We understand that the current situation may be causing apprehension for our families and community. At the current time, schools will be open following spring break based on the direction of and constant communication with local health officials, the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Department of Education and Pinellas County Emergency Management. Coordination with our local health officials is directly aligned with the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools-faq.html):

“Any decision about school dismissal or cancellation of school events should be made in coordination with your local health officials. Schools are not expected to make decisions about dismissal and event cancellation independent of their local health officials. Dismissal and event cancellation decisions should be considered on a case-by-case basis using information from health officials about the local conditions."

Should the situation change we will notify our students and families via all communication channels including our website and social media. We will also continue to post updates regarding COVID-19 on our website: pcsb.org/coronavirus.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Help Support Alum Aden Yacobi

Aden Yacobi was one of our panel members who spoke at the Hindsight 2020 Tour event. He shared the following information with us...
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At the University of Pennsylvania, I head the Coalition Committee of Penn Habitat for Humanity. Every year, we host a charity 5K run to raise funds and awareness to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (501(c)(3) firm, tax ID: 42-1580163. Unfortunately, it looks like we may have to cancel our 5K this year due to the coronavirus and Penn's new restrictions on student travel. Would you allow me to solicit donations from parents to support affordable housing in Philadelphia at the end of the panel and/or in an email blast to the booster? Presently, our donations tab is accessible through our race website's "Donate" button at https://runsignup.com/pennhabitat5k. Thank you in advance for considering helping me spread awareness. See you tonight!

Best,

Aden

Attention Incoming Class of 2024

Attention Incoming Class of 2024

If you missed the 9th Grade Registration night on March 9th, you can access the PowerPoint here: https://tinyurl.com/IBregis20

Spring Picnic Donations Needed

Picnic Donations Needed

Friday, March 13th is the annual IB Spring Picnic and we would love and appreciate picnic food and supply donations. We want to make sure that we have enough for all our scholars and teachers, so please contribute to this fun event today! Visit our sign up: https://tinyurl.com/ibpicnic2020

Class of 2024 Candle Lighting Ceremony 4/7

Sponsors for the Largo IB Senior Celebration for the Class of 2020

We are excited to announce the following local businesses and families that are sponsoring the Largo IB Senior Celebration for the Class of 2020. If you would like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact us or reach out to one of our Seniors! Thank you to Senior parent Mrs. Sargam Shah for heading our sponsorship committee this year. Email: largoibpartners@gmail.com

• Peter A. Rivellini, Esq. at Johnson Pope Boker Ruppel & Burns, LLP
• Anthony L. Marcotte, DO, FAOAO at Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay, a Division of Florida Orthopaedic Institute
• Morgan Beer and Family
• Hair Cuttery, Largo
• Mister Car Wash
• Wawa
• Bonefish Grill, Belleair Bluffs
• First Watch, Largo
• Tres Monkeys Inc. and Aurora
• Chick-fil-A, Largo
• Target, Largo
• Chitra and Yesh Naidu at Freshii, a Healthy Fast Casual Restaurant Located in Seminole, St. Petersburg, and Carrollwood 
• Olive Garden, Largo

Board of Directors Nominations and Committee Positions 2020-2021

Call for Largo IB Partners Board of Directors Nominations and Committee Positions 2020-2021

We are currently accepting nominations for Parents and Scholars to serve on the Largo IB Partners Board 2020-2021. Open positions are listed in the online nomination form and is due on April 13th. Serving the board is a rewarding experience that makes a positive impact on our IB program. 

Join today!

https://tinyurl.com/ibboard2021