Please read below for the latest information we have on local testing sites- Nurse Berley
*Some providers are saying vaccinated need to have a PCR test.
Also, some providers are saying to wait for 24 hours because some people are testing too soon. Again, this depends on the nature of your illness/symptoms. If you are extremely ill, do not wait 24 hours.
Newberry County DHEC: Tuesdays-Sundays; no appt needed; Drive Thru; 11am-6pm; PCR Test
Doctor's Care - Newberry - only testing if having certain symptoms. Rapid Antigen Test. Be prepared to wait or be asked to return later. They also have had to close early several days due to too many patients and running out of tests.
Lovelace Family Medicine - only testing their own patients now due to being overwhelmed and short-staffed. Rapid antigen testing, rapid strep, rapid flu. Send-off PCR, if they deem necessary.
Pinner Clinic - Seeing their own patients, but I think they are accepting new patients. Rapid antigen testing.
Chapin Urgent Care and Irmo Urgent Care and Parkridge Urgent Care - only testing symptomatic patients and be prepared to wait. Rapid and PCR tests available, depending on symptoms and vaccination status.
CVS, Walgreens - must have appointments and they are booking 2-3 days ahead.
Chapin Family Practice - seeing their own patients. Rapid antigen testing, rapid strep, rapid flu. Send-off PCR, if they deem necessary.
Chapin Pediatrics - seeing their own patients and will test based on symptoms. Rapid antigen testing.
Pediatrics of Newberry - seeing their own patients and will test based on symptoms. Rapid antigen testing. Will do a send-off PCR, if they deem necessary.
Newberry Hospital told me they are not a testing center and will unfortunately have to turn people away unless they are a true emergency and/or having symptoms that need to be evaluated, and not just tested.
Newberry Middle School and Newberry High School will shift to eLearning from January 12-January 17. We are currently experiencing a high number of students and staff who have been excluded from school, and as a result will temporarily shift Newberry Middle and Newberry High to eLearning. There will be no school-related extracurricular or after school activities from January 12 through January 17. Virtual parent-teacher conference will continue as scheduled on January 13 and 14. This decision was not taken lightly. We recognize that a shift of this nature impacts families and child care, and of course, classroom instruction. However, it has become necessary as we struggle to maintain regular operations due to the number of students and staff impacted by Covid-19. is our goal to resume in-person learning at Newberry Middle School and Newberry High School on Tuesday, January 18. However, we will monitor the numbers and staff availability over the weekend and notify parents and staff no later than Sunday, January 16, if an extension is warranted.
New Covid Guidelines for Schools-
See the document below for the latest information!
https://5il.co/13xpj
Come work with us! Attend our job fair!
District Recruitment Fair on Saturday, Feb 12 at Newberry High School.
Want to buy some NHS gear and help support our softball team? https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/peymGsy2Eq
Laptop/iPad Checklist for Winter Break
Here are a few suggestions to keep your laptop/iPad safe over Winter Break:
Do not leave it in a cold car, near a heater, or anywhere the temperature is extremely cold or hot.
Do not leave it at a relative’s house after you visit. (Grandma, Aunt, etc.)
Keep your laptop/iPad away from little brothers/sisters/pets.
Do not allow other people to use your school-issued laptop/iPad.
Do not leave it plugged in the entire time.
Do make sure you turn it off when you are not using it.
Do not eat or drink near your laptop/iPad.
Don’t leave it on the floor where it can be stepped on.
Dress Up Days counting down to Winter Holidays! Take your final exams in holiday style!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13TH – Deck the Halls!
Join us by wearing red or green (or both)!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH – Family Photo Day
Dress in your holiday gear and get ready for a photo booth at lunch! This one is wide open for interpretation – dress up, dress alike, dress like a reindeer!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH – Holi-Day
We don’t mean to show favorites! Dress up for your FAVORITE holiday, no matter when it is! You love the Fourth? Come in all of your red, white, and blue!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16TH – Ugly Sweater Day
Did you know Amazon sells ugly Christmas dresses and suits? If that’s your cup of cocoa, carry on! But if Goodwill is more your speed, better get there fast before they are all gone!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17TH – Pajama Day
Why even get dressed for a half day? Sport those jammies all day long! Bonus points if they’re Christmas jammies!
Congratulations to the following Students of the Month!
Freshman of the Month: Braylon Jones
Sophomore of the Month: Omar Abney
Junior of the Month: Derrick Jones
Senior of the Month: Kaley Laprise
Prek and K Registration for elementary schools will be held February 28th-March 11th.
Congratulations to Meagan Trammell! Ms. Trammell was chosen as the District Secondary Distinguished Literacy Teacher of the Year.
• STUDENTS! Check out this Young Filmmakers Project, South Carolina's High School Filmmaking Competition hosted by Trident Technical College and the South Carolina Film Commission! Entries only have to be 2 minutes and are due on March 28.
• The Top Ten scorers will screen at a special program where winners will be announced; First Prize receives $500, Second Prize $300, and Third Prize $200.
• For more information, go to https://www.indiegrants.org/sc-young-filmmakers-project.
• To view last year's Top 12 screening with the winning films and Q&A with the filmmakers, go to https://www.indiegrants.org/2021-yfp-top-12.
Attention Seniors! There are new scholarship opportunities available!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D5UycUDJHkADbyDAm2t85Qk6AHIU6levkAY9bEREOeY/edit?usp=sharing
There are 2020 Graduation DVD’s available in the front office. If you would like to have one, please come by the school from 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM.
Iready Testing Dates:
iReady Dates:
Reading – 11/29 & 11/30
Math – 12/1 & 12/2
Makeup – 12/3
EOC Dates (updated):
12/6 – English II Writing
12/7 – English II Reading
12/8 – Early Release – No testing
12/9 – Biology I
12/10 – US History
12/13 – Algebra I
Remember to charge up your laptop each night!
If you forget your laptop, be prepared to do your work with pencil and paper. Loaners are not given to students that forget to bring them to school. Loaners are only given out when your device is having issues.
Check for updates monthly. If you need help, come to the Library during Tech Desk Time! Flex, Lunch, 2:50-3:20
Don’t download any programs or extensions to your laptop that are not required for classwork.
Don’t try to get around the Internet filters by installing a VPN or similar programs. This will result in displinary action.
Technology can remote in your laptop any time and see your activity. Do not assume what you do on your laptop is private, even when you are at home.
Read the NHS November Newsletter today!
Our NHS Online Book Fair begins November 1st - November 14! Shop for kids of all ages, elementary - high.
Book Fair Highlights
• Hundreds of books hand-selected by our book fair vendor Junior Library Guild for quality content and ultra-readability
• A list of my book recommendations
• Teacher wish lists for gifting books to classroom libraries
• Detailed information about each book, including synopsis, reading level, genre, reviews, awards, potentially sensitive content areas, and more.
• Hardcover, first-edition books — with FREE shipping for orders over $30.
• Direct-to-home delivery
Link to Online Book Fair-
https://athomebookfairs.com/shop-list?bfstring=ScncQ4RT
Early Release Day- NHS Students will be released on Wednesday, October 27th at 1:00 PM. Students with 4th lunch will report to lunch at 12:40 instead of 12:44.