Savannah R-III School District

NAME: Mikaela Sons ROLE AT SR3:Vocal Music Teacher at JG & HE HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Text, Email, and Facetime IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? I had my baby on January 29th, so it's been a REALLY long time since I've seen my students, so I hope they are doing well, staying safe and finding ways to make music at home! Miss you all very very much!! #SavageNation #SR3

NAME: Mrs. Toombs ROLE AT SR3: 2nd Grade @ JG HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? I've been writing letters and sending "snail mail" to my family and friends in other states. Also lots of video chatting and long phone conversations with my family, friends, colleagues, and students! IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? I'd just like to say how proud I am of our community coming together (but not too close) and for trying to find the good in each day. I have truly enjoyed all of the positive posts! Miss you all!! #SavageNation #SR3

NAME: Karri Anderson ROLE AT SR3: 4th Grade teacher at Helena HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Zoom, Google Classroom, email, and Facebook IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? Enjoy the sunshine (when it's out)! I miss my kiddos by love seeing their faces during our Zoom conversations! #SavageNation #SR3

This afternoon Governor Mike Parsons made an announcement that all schools will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. As more information becomes available it will be shared through the District Website, Social Media, and messaging platforms.

NAME: Juli Higer ROLE AT SR3: 8th Gr Math HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? I'm staying connected -- with my family, creating memories. Walking, talking, praying, sewing, fixing basketball backboards, etc. Camryn drove me to Second Harvest to get our "Stamp Out Hunger" box of bags to stuff for those in need later in April. Our trip to Aldi's was like hitting the jackpot: eggs and fresh produce! Snail mail is my other way to connect with people far and near. It's fun to get something in your mailbox other than a bill -- give it a try! #SavageNation #SR3

NAME: Miss. Mazzeffe ROLE AT SR3: 9th & 10th ELA Teacher HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? I am staying connected by waking up early, drinking coffee, doing yoga, snuggling with baby Bennett, and walking my Pomeranian. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? I am missing my high school students a whole lot, but I am loving being able to come up with learning opportunities for you all while we are gone. Thank you to those students who have filled by inbox with lots of love. I hope you are staying safe. I can't wait for you to be in my classroom again. #SavageNation #SR3

NAME: Reggie Koop ROLE AT SR3: Home Maintenance & Building Trades HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? mainly by Canvas or a text if a student or parent has a question IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? please review the safety videos, I don't want a student to cut a finger or something worse. Any we only have 2 valuable eyes, we want to keep them! #SavageNation #SR3

NAME: Mrs. Voss ROLE AT SR3: Music Teacher at SMS & AZ HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Canvas, text, and e-mail. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? Just keep singing! I can't wait to sing with you all again! #SavageNation #SR3

NAME: Brant & Ashley Melvin ROLE AT SR3: HS Math & 5th Grade JG Teachers HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Zoom meetings, Canvas, Email, and Class Tag. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? We miss our Students!! #SavageNation #SR3

Name: Coach Jake “The Powder Keg” Phillips *that nickname has been brought to you by the 8th grade girls and boys track team. Role at SR3: SMS 6th Science, turtle tamer, and Herald of Galactus How are you staying connected? Thanks to Canvas it’s been easy to keep in contact with students and guardians! One student took this time to turn in missing assignments and rose his grade from a a 65% to a 90%! Well done, young’n! Is there anything else you’d like to share? I ‘borrowed’ the Time Stone to travel back to 1996 just to get this HS Yearbook style picture taken. Enjoy! #SavageNation #SR3

Name: Amanda Wilmes Role at SR3: High School Media Adviser and ELA Teacher How are you staying connected? Keep in touch with me on email, Canvas and GroupMe! Is there anything else you’d like to share? I would love to hear from you all! My family is trying to soak up as much sunshine and reading as possible during this time! #VirtualTribe #SavageNation #SR3

Per section 7 of the newest Andrew County Ordinance on COVID-19, All district playgrounds are closed until further notice. #StayHome #SavannahR3

We asked SR3 staff how they are handling this new reality. Here's what we learned... NAME: Kayli Bragg ROLE AT SR3: 4th Grade teacher at Amazonia HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Zoom, Email, and Remind IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? I'm so thankful for technology so we're able to do things like this! Even though it makes me miss my kids 10x more! #SavageNation #SR3

Got Lunch? We do! Don't forget meal pick up today from 11 to noon. #SR3 #SavannahR3

We asked SR3 staff how they are handling this new reality. Here's what we learned... NAME: Carole Bunse ROLE AT SR3: High School English Teacher HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Phone, Messenger, Whats App, Email, Writing Letters and sending cards! Facebook too! IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? Do that which you won't regret - Lend a hand, share your heart, nurture your peace. #SavageNation #SR3

We asked SR3 staff how they are handling this new reality. Here's what we learned... NAME: Danielle Dierenfeldt ROLE AT SR3: 2nd Grade at MC HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Zoom, text, and staying closely connected with my family! IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? I miss seeing all your smiling faces and laughter that fills the building. Roxi and I will see you soon!! #SavageNation #SR3

We asked SR3 staff how they are handling this new reality. Here's what we learned... NAME: Chris Lohman ROLE AT SR3: 3rd Grade Teacher at John Glenn HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? I check my email and facebook accounts on an hourly basis now! IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? It was so good to see so many of our students during our "Parade of Teachers" #SavageNation #SR3

We asked SR3 staff how they are handling this new reality. Here's what we learned... NAME: Amanda Saxton ROLE AT SR3: Exploratory Computers Teacher HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Canvas Discussion Threads and e-mail to keep in touch with kids wanting to work on their own choice projects at home! IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? You are not alone, we are ALL in this TOGETHER!! #SavageNation #SR3

We asked SR3 staff how they are handling this new reality. Here's what we learned... NAME: Candace Schenk ROLE AT SR3: 5th grade Math & Science teacher HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? Lots of zoom and facetime hangouts IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? Even though everything is closed and you can't see friends, make the most of it. Play games with family, get creative, read a book, or bake. When this is over, I can't WAIT to see you all! Stay safe and healthy. #SavageNation #SR3

We asked SR3 staff how they are handling this new reality. Here's what we learned... NAME: Stefani Pulley ROLE AT SR3:HS counselor HOW ARE YOU STAYING CONNECTED? I am staying connected through phone calls and texts, social media, emails, google chats, etc. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? I know the uncertainty can be overwhelming. We truly are all in this together so just try to remember to be patient and be kind. Reach out to your safety net (teachers, counselors, friends, family, etc) anytime you need to. #SavageNation #SR3