Sunday, May 3, 2020

Weekly Update #33

Inspirational Quote:

"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity"                                                         -Sun Tsu


                                                                 This Week                                                                           

Monday, May 4, 2020                                                              Working from Home 

Tuesday, May 5, 2020                                                              Working From Home                                                                                      
Wednesday, May 6, 2020                                                         Working From Home                         

Thursday, May 7, 2020                                                             Working From Home
                             
Friday, May 8, 2020                                                                 Working From Home         

                                       Things to Be Aware of and Keep in Mind                                                
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!  You are amazing, and we wish that we could celebrate you in person.  We are grateful that our students have you in their lives.  Thank you for all that you do!
  • Continue to fill out your class Promotional Meeting Steps for Grouping document. This completed form can be found on SharePoint in the CIT folder/End of Year Procedures/SY 2019-2020/ Grade & class. Please meet with Support staff that are in your room to collaborate after you have completed this document.  These completed documents will be used during our grade-level Promotional Meetings beginning on May 12.
  •  Packets -  They are now available at the lunch sites from April 29-May 5
  • Thank you to all the Volunteers that gave out packets this week. We had hundreds of parents/families pick up packets. 
      • A similar procedure will occur on May 18 for the Adaptation Packets.
  • Report Cards - Due on Friday, April 24 were the last grades for the year.  Please note that admin will not mail these to families until the end of the year.  Dr. Tutwiler will be sending families and staff a guidance on grades and other end of year expectations, with a clear message to ensure that families understand that engagement in school communication and activities is an expectation.
  • Class Dojo Expectations - Expectations for Class DoJo have been thoughtfully put together and can be found here. Please read this as there are changes to postings that were recommended to us by admin after a recent School Committee Meeting.
  • Zoom - Always have a clear plan for zoom events. Feel free to invite support staff to present a lesson too!  This can be a fun shared experience.
          • Team Planning - Please ensure that lessons are going into a 2020-2021 folder.
          • Technology - Laptops for special ed students were handed out last week.
          • Communication - We have changed the name of the No Contact Tracker to Limited Contact Tracker.  If all other forms of communication are failing, please send a letter. We need to be able to get in contact with all families and ensure that engagement in learning is still happening under the circumstances.  
            • Important Information about Tracker - Please do not add any additional information or unnecessary lines in the document.
            • When regular contact is maintained, please highlight the whole line red (see sample in document).
            • Notes are allowed under the Contact Made section.
            • If you documented something on the log, please update it to meet the expectations in this update.
          • Communication Log - Please make sure that you are completing your logs regularly.  
            • Liz and Glenda will be checking in with teachers about communication, so that we can support you and our families as best as we can.
            • Connery Facebook Page - If you haven't already checked it out, please check out the Connery Elementary Facebook page.  
                  • District FAQ Sheet - Here is a link to the district FAQ sheet.  This is also locate on the district website.
                  • MCAS - MCAS is officially postponed.  
                  • Guided Reading Documents - Here!
                  • Recess recess resource 
                    • Connery School Year Calendar
                    • Food Pantry Flyer
                    • LPS CORE VALUES - Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, High Expectations, and Inspiring Life Long Learning.
                                                                                 Looking Ahead                                                                         

                      School has been officially designated to be remote learning until the end of the year.

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