Thursday, December 23, 2021

Weekly Update #16

 


This Week's Schedule

Monday, December 27, 2021 - Sunday, January 2, 2022      NO SCHOOL : Holiday Break


Monday, January 3, 2022                                    School resumes, School Site Council 
Tuesday, January 4, 2022       
Wednesday, January 5, 2022                               Early Release (1:15pm)
Thursday, January 6, 2022                                 Glenda - Principal's Mtg.
Friday, January 7, 2022                                      Report Card Distribution
                           
                 _________________________________________________________________

Things to Consider
Please read the weekly update carefully.
  
Operational: 
 PLT's are Math with Katie L. this week
  • ACCESS Window at Connery - January 6 - February 4.
  • Report Cards - As you know, the report card schedule was adjusted.  We will not distribute till students return, and we will review the verifications since most of our staff has already completed grades. The report cards will be printed the week that we return and will be sent home January 7th.
  • Professional Development - https://lynnpublicschools-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tutwilerp_lynnschools_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=0f8f7af236d1a45d7ac50e740f888cf2f&authkey=AcbG1cETo0e0BkVCDhXHd1A&e=ab0QFP
    • Thank you for the shared lessons on Near pod.
    • There are some staff members that are still not completed with all the modules per Michael Molnar.  I will reach out to you and let you know if there is anything left to complete.
  • Teachpoint - Artifacts are due on January 15 - they should support your standards, goals, and parent outreach.  These can cover more than one of the mentioned areas, and you should not submit more than 4.  Please remember that Liz and I will also include additional information in your evaluations.
  • Snow days - Traditional days will occur this year (no remote).  The only exception would be if we had a prolonged period of snow.
  • Classroom Closure - Parents have been asking about school closures, if you are questions you can direct them to Glenda or remind them that this decision is a DESE and Department of Health decision. 
  • Wednesday Schedule - Liz and Glenda are still updating schedules and we will send you a notification when they are complete.
  • Connery Assembly Schedule: 
    • Friday, 01/21/22: Grade 1 - 1pm
    • Friday, 02/18/22: Grade 3 - 1pm
    • Friday, 03/18/22: Grade 5 - 1pm
    • Friday, 04/08/22: Grade 2 - 1pm
    • Friday, 05/20/22: Grades PreK & K - 1pm    
  • Behavior Management Resource - Minors and Major Behaviors and De-escalation Strategies     
Math
  • Blended Learning Planning -   Have your completed lesson and video completed by the end of January and submit to Katie L. 
  • Continue to monitor progress on iReady.
  • Winter Fluency Assessments will be administered in January - dates to follow
  • District Assessment Calendar - Click Here.
New Staff Information:
  • All absences are put into Frontline Education. Full day requests are the only option. Contact your CIT if you are planning a personal day.
    • For sick days text Glenda, Liz, and your CIT in the morning. This communication is more  efficient than email.
Technology:

  • Laptops: Please remind students to bring their laptops charged daily! All students in Grades 1-5 must bring their laptops charged each day. Please assist your students in updating their laptops when necessary. Please contact Ms. Dunnigan if a student does NOT bring in his/her laptop. 

Staff Information:
Health and Safety:
  • Recess has presented an increase of injuries.  The injuries occur most during activities that are unstructured.  Please use this resource guide as a means to support full class activities.
  • Please remind students to wear their masks properly.  Here is an awesome PPT that Marla, our behavioral specialist created.  
  • Routine COVID testing: CIC health will be here at 10am on Wednesday to continue our weekly pool testing.
  • Connery Do Not Admit List: PendingResultsLog_DoNotAdmit_Connery.xlsx  Please be sure to check the COVID do no admit list daily to see if your student requires a COVID test before they may return to school following an absence or dismissal. 
Misc. Info: Inventory for Professional Development - please complete so that we can track the books that we each have in our classrooms.

Technology Issues
  • Please remember to submit all technology issues to the Helpdesk by emailing: servicedesk@lynnschools.org . Be sure to provide as many details as possible including name of user having issue (email or stu#), problem, program being used, etc.
  • Please enter tickets for EACH problem they encounter with as much information as possible included. 
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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Weekly Update #15

  


This Week's Schedule

Monday, December 20, 2021                          Student Study, NO MENTOR MEETING (rescheduled)
Tuesday, December 21, 2021                          Food Pantry, Glenda Leadership Meeting,Optional PD
Wednesday, December 22, 2021                     Early Release (Winter Concert), Cookie Swap &Elfster,                                                                             Report Cards
Thursday,  December 23, 2021                      Holiday Fun @12:00
Friday, December 24, 2021                           **NO SCHOOL - Happy Holidays!**
                 _________________________________________________________________

Things to Consider
Please read the weekly update carefully.
  
Operational: 
No PLT's
  • Professional Development - https://lynnpublicschools-my.sharepoint.com/personal/tutwilerp_lynnschools_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=0f8f7af236d1a45d7ac50e740f888cf2f&authkey=AcbG1cETo0e0BkVCDhXHd1A&e=ab0QFP
    • Thank you for the shared lessons on Nearpod.
  • Teachpoint - Artifacts are due on January 15 - they should support your standards, goal, and parent outreach.  These can cover more than one of the mentioned areas, and you should not submit more than 4.  Please remember that Liz and I will also include additional information in your evaluations.
  • Snowdays - Traditional days will occur this year (no remote).  The only exception would be if we had a prolonged period of snow.
  • Classroom Closure - Parents have been asking about school closures, if you are questions you can direct them to Glenda or remind them that this decision is a DESE and Department of Health decision. 
  • Grades - Will be distributed on December 22nd at the end of the school day.
  • Running Records - Prioritize those students that you think have made increases in their reading so that the change can be reflected on the report cards and discussed during upcoming Parent Conferences. 
    • Please make sure that the teacher who did the running record in September is the same person that completed running records in December to maintain consistency.
  • Reading Teachers - Interventions began last week.
  • Book Fair - Begins December 13th.
  • Wednesday Schedule - Liz and Glenda are still updating schedules and we will send you a notification when they are complete.
  • Connery Assembly Schedule: 
    • Friday, 01/21/22: Grade 1 - 1pm
    • Friday, 02/18/22: Grade 3 - 1pm
    • Friday, 03/18/22: Grade 5 - 1pm
    • Friday, 04/08/22: Grade 2 - 1pm
    • Friday, 05/20/22: Grades PreK & K - 1pm    
  • Behavior Management Resource - Minors and Major Behaviors and De-escalation Strategies     
Math
  • Blended Learning Planning - You should have had a unit/lesson picked by December 15th and complete a task in Nearpod (our half day).  Have your completed lesson and video completed by the end of January and submit to Katie L. 
  • Continue to monitor progress on iReady.
  • Winter Fluency Assessments will be administered in January - dates to follow
  • District Assessment Calendar - Click Here.
New Staff Information:
  • All absences are put into Frontline Education. Full day requests are the only option. Contact your CIT if you are planning a personal day.
    • For sick days text Glenda, Liz, and your CIT in the morning. This communication is more  efficient than email.
Technology:

  • Laptops: Please remind students to bring their laptops charged daily! All students in Grades 1-5 must bring their laptops charged each day. Please assist your students in updating their laptops when necessary. Please contact Ms. Dunnigan if a student does NOT bring in his/her laptop. 

Staff Information:
Health and Safety:
  • Recess has presented an increase of injuries.  The injuries occur most during activities that are unstructure.  Please use this resource guide as a means to support full class activities.
  • Please remind students to wear their masks properly.  Here is an awesome PPT that Marla, our behavioral specialist created.  
  • Routine COVID testing: CIC health will be here at 10am on Wednesday to continue our weekly pool testing.
  • Connery Do Not Admit List: PendingResultsLog_DoNotAdmit_Connery.xlsx  Please be sure to check the COVID do no admit list daily to see if your student requires a COVID test before they may return to school following an absence or dismissal. 
Misc. Info: Inventory for Professional Development - please complete so that we can track the books that we each have in our classrooms.

Technology Issues
  • Please remember to submit all technology issues to the Helpdesk by emailing: servicedesk@lynnschools.org . Be sure to provide as many details as possible including name of user having issue (email or stu#), problem, program being used, etc.
  • Please enter tickets for EACH problem they encounter with as much information as possible included. 
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Friday, December 10, 2021

Weekly Update #14

 

 

This Week's Schedule

Monday, December 13, 2021                          ILT, Parent Conferences
Tuesday, December 14, 2021                          Parent Conferences, Safety Care
Wednesday, December 15, 2021                     Half Day 12:15
Thursday,  December 16, 2021                      Parent Conferences
Friday, December 17, 2021                           **Updated Report Card Distribution (12/22)
                 _________________________________________________________________

Things to Consider
Please read the weekly update carefully.
  
Operational: 
No PLT's
  • Personal Days - Please note that I can no longer approve personal days on December 17.  There will 8 people are out, and some are staff members that provide coverage.
  • Grades - This is a reminder that no student should have modifications stated on their report card unless it is stated on their IEP.  In most cases, these are for students that are in DD and II classrooms. 
    • All grades should line up and be comparitive to what you have in your data folder.
    • Please factor in quizzes, formative assessments, and homework.  However, please keep in mind that they do NOT hold the same weight as an assessment.
  • Running Records - Prioritize those students that you think have made increases in their reading so that the change can be reflected on the report cards and discussed during upcoming Parent Conferences. 
    • Please make sure that the teacher who did the running record in September is the same person that completed running records in December to maintain consistency.
  • Reading Teachers - Interventions began last week.
  • Book Fair - Begins December 13th.
  • Wednesday Schedule - Liz and Glenda are still updating schedules and we will send you a notification when they are complete.
  • Connery Assembly Schedule: 
    • Friday, 01/21/22: Grade 1 - 1pm
    • Friday, 02/18/22: Grade 3 - 1pm
    • Friday, 03/18/22: Grade 5 - 1pm
    • Friday, 04/08/22: Grade 2 - 1pm
    • Friday, 05/20/22: Grades PreK & K - 1pm    
  • Behavior Management Resource - Minors and Major Behaviors and De-escalation Strategies     
Math
  • Blended Learning Planning - You should have a unit picked by December 15th (our half day).  Please submit this to Katie Landino. 
  • The district shared that by the end of the school year, one blended learning unit should be completed . Our goal is that we complete this by May 2022.
  • District Assessment Calendar - Click Here.
New Staff Information:
  • All absences are put into Frontline Education. Full day requests are the only option. Contact your CIT if you are planning a personal day.
    • For sick days text Glenda, Liz, and your CIT in the morning. This communication is more  efficient than email.
Technology:

  • Laptops: Please remind students to bring their laptops charged daily! All students in Grades 1-5 must bring their laptops charged each day. Please assist your students in updating their laptops when necessary. Please contact Ms. Dunnigan if a student does NOT bring in his/her laptop. 

Staff Information:
Health and Safety:
  • Recess has presented an increase of injuries.  The injuries occur most during activities that are unstructure.  Please use this resource guide as a means to support full class activities.
  • Please remind students to wear their masks properly.  Here is an awesome PPT that Marla, our behavioral specialist created.  
  • Routine COVID testing: CIC health will be here at 10am on Wednesday to continue our weekly pool testing.
  • Connery Do Not Admit List: PendingResultsLog_DoNotAdmit_Connery.xlsx  Please be sure to check the COVID do no admit list daily to see if your student requires a COVID test before they may return to school following an absence or dismissal. 
Misc. Info: Inventory for Professional Development - please complete so that we can track the books that we each have in our classrooms.

Technology Issues
  • Please remember to submit all technology issues to the Helpdesk by emailing: servicedesk@lynnschools.org . Be sure to provide as many details as possible including name of user having issue (email or stu#), problem, program being used, etc.
  • Please enter tickets for EACH problem they encounter with as much information as possible included. 
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Friday, December 3, 2021

Weekly Update #13


 

                                                    This Week's Schedule

Monday, December 6, 2021                   
Tuesday, December 7, 2021                          Staff Meeting
Wednesday, December 8, 2021                     Early Release 1:15
Thursday,  December 9, 2021                      Safety Care 3:00
Friday, December 10, 2021                         Marks Close (Report Cards - Dec 17)
                 _________________________________________________________________

Things to Consider
Please read the weekly update carefully.
  
Operational: 
Cyndi and Tracey - ELA PLTs
  • Parent Conferences - December 13 - 16 at 3:00-5:00 pm.  Please do not forget to share your SignUp Genius with Glenda and Liz.  The SignUp Genius should include a zoom link for parents that would like a zoom meeting; however, in person is available.
    • All staff are expected to be in the building on your scheduled night.
  • Observations - We are coming around for unannounced observations in all content areas. Please continue with the lesson (no need to stop and introduce Glenda or Liz).  Also, please ensure that data folders are available.
  • Running Records - Prioritize those students that you think have made increases in their reading so that the change can be reflected on the report cards and discussed during upcoming Parent Conferences. 
    • Please make sure that the teacher who did the running record in September is the same person that completed running records in December to maintain consistency.
  • Cubbies / Closets - Please review and practice the proper way to hang up coats and backpacks in our closets.  (Let's remind our friends to care for our community.)
  • Reading Teachers - Interventions in 4th &5th begin next week! 
  • Book Fair - Begins December 13th - We are looking for teachers that are not scheduled in a classroom to volunteer during the parent conferences at the Book Fair.  Please contact Glenda, Liz, and Allison if you would like to support.
  • Reading Groups - We now have a second set of data for reading.  Please keep in mind that reading groups and fluid and should be changing.  Also, students should be moving up in reading levels.  Don't be afraid to try out a new level with your students!
  • Wednesday Schedule - Liz and Glenda are still updating schedules and we will send you a notification when they are complete.
  • Connery Assembly Schedule: 
    • Friday, 01/21/22: Grade 1 - 1pm
    • Friday, 02/18/22: Grade 3 - 1pm
    • Friday, 03/18/22: Grade 5 - 1pm
    • Friday, 04/08/22: Grade 2 - 1pm
    • Friday, 05/20/22: Grades PreK & K - 1pm    
  • Behavior Management Resource - Minors and Major Behaviors and De-escalation Strategies     
Math
  •  The district shared that by the end of the school year, one blended learning unit should be completed . Our goal is that we complete this by May 2022.
  • District Assessment Calendar - Click Here.
New Staff Information:
  • All absences are put into Frontline Education. Full day requests are the only option. Contact your CIT if you are planning a personal day.
    • For sick days text Glenda, Liz, and your CIT in the morning. This communication is more  efficient than email.
Technology:

  • Laptops: Please remind students to bring their laptops charged daily! All students in Grades 1-5 must bring their laptops charged each day. Please assist your students in updating their laptops when necessary. Please contact Ms. Dunnigan if a student does NOT bring in his/her laptop. 

Staff Information:
Health and Safety:
  • Recess has presented an increase of injuries.  The injuries occur most during activities that are unstructure.  Please use this resource guide as a means to support full class activities.
  • Please remind students to wear their masks properly.  Here is an awesome PPT that Marla, our behavioral specialist created.  
  • Routine COVID testing: CIC health will be here at 10am on Wednesday to continue our weekly pool testing.
  • Connery Do Not Admit List: PendingResultsLog_DoNotAdmit_Connery.xlsx  Please be sure to check the COVID do no admit list daily to see if your student requires a COVID test before they may return to school following an absence or dismissal. 
Misc. Info: Inventory for Professional Development - please complete so that we can track the books that we each have in our classrooms.

Technology Issues
  • Please remember to submit all technology issues to the Helpdesk by emailing: servicedesk@lynnschools.org . Be sure to provide as many details as possible including name of user having issue (email or stu#), problem, program being used, etc.
  • Please enter tickets for EACH problem they encounter with as much information as possible included. 
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Friday, November 19, 2021

Weekly Update #12

                                                    This Week's Schedule

Monday, November 22, 2021                   
Tuesday, November 23, 2021                          Food Pantry Day - Volunteers Welcome!
Wednesday, November 24, 2021                     Half Day - 11:15 (No Lunch)
Thursday,  November 25, 2021                      No School
Friday, November 26, 2021                           No School
                 _________________________________________________________________

Things to Consider
Please read the weekly update carefully.
  
Operational: 
No PLT's
  • Every year, we celebrate Harvest/Thanksgiving activities during the last hour of school.  Here is a fun activity created by Sara and Rachel (a former intern at our school):
  • Covered Preps - when we do not have coverage for missed preps, we are happy to pay.  However, if you believe that you will miss a prep because of a meeting or a scheduled school event, you must inform Glenda or Liz prior to the event.  We will find coverage. Glenda authorizes missed preps for Connery.
  • Cafeteria Table Assignments - Reminder students need to be assigned seats for lunch due to contact tracing.
  • Office Spaces - We are giving teams (ESL, SPED, and Reading) the opportunity to move back to content specfic offices.  This can start next week.
  • Sub Plans - These are past due, please make sure that CITs have them at the end of this week.
  • Reading Groups - We now have a second set of data for reading.  Please keep in mind that reading groups and fluid and should be changing.  Also, students should be moving up in reading levels.  Don't be afraid to try out a new level with your students!
  • Wednesday Schedule - Liz and Glenda are still updating schedules and we will send you a notification when they are complete.
  • Dismissal Procedure - Please make sure that your dismissal procedures are on a clipboard in your room by the door.  This can be with your class list.
  • Observations - We will be be looking at Data Folders during some of our visits.  Please have them available. Reminder: you can upload any evidence throughout the school year. Don't leave it until the last minute!
  • LeeAnn is working on the Sunshine Fund.
  • Connery Assembly Schedule: 
    • Friday, 01/21/22: Grade 1 - 1pm
    • Friday, 02/18/22: Grade 3 - 1pm
    • Friday, 03/18/22: Grade 5 - 1pm
    • Friday, 04/08/22: Grade 2 - 1pm
    • Friday, 05/20/22: Grades PreK & K - 1pm    
  • Behavior Management Resource - Minors and Major Behaviors and De-escalation Strategies     
                                                               
Math
  • Math PLTs will be held the week after Thansgiving.
    • Come prepared with an upcoming unit chosen
      • We will be creating two tasks to use during instruction that will increase sudent engagement and academic discourse.
      • We'll be looking over nightback lists - (Complete information here) 
  •  The district shared that by the end of the school year, one blended learning unit should be completed . Our goal is that we complete this by May 2022.
  • District Assessment Calendar - Click Here.
New Staff Information:
  • All absences are put into Frontline Education. Full day requests are the only option. Contact your CIT if you are planning a personal day.
Technology:

  • Laptops: Please remind students to bring their laptops charged daily! All students in Grades 1-5 must bring their laptops charged each day. Please assist your students in updating their laptops when necessary. Please contact Ms. Dunnigan if a student does NOT bring in his/her laptop. 

Staff Information:
Health and Safety:
  • There must be no cell phone use during recess. Recess has created a slight increase at the nurse's office.  Please remember that recess can be an opportunity for community engagement.  In the past, we use this resource guide as a means to support full class activities.
  • Please remind students to wear their masks properly.  Here is an awesome PPT that Marla, our behavioral specialist created.  
Misc. Info: Inventory for Professional Development - please complete so that we can track the books that we each have in our classrooms.
                                                                    District Updates
     

    Absences

    Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact school staff and work collaboratively with them to correct the reasons that the student is missing school.
    • All school absences require a note explaining the absence. School absences are defined as follows:
    Documented Absence (JUSTIFIED): Illness covered by a doctor’s note, a note regarding illness from the parent or guardian (no more than two per trimester/quarter), death in the family, religious holiday, school sponsored activities as approved by administration, college or military recruiter visits with approval from the administration, absence occurring when a student is in custody of Court or law enforcement authorities, and absence resulting from participation in a work-study program under the supervision of the public school. The administration reserves the right to request a doctor’s note. In case of an emergency a waiver may be granted by a school administrator.

    Documented Absence (NON-JUSTIFIED) and Undocumented Absence (NON-JUSTIFIED):

    Four (4) documented absences (non-justified) or four (4) undocumented absences (non-justified) will result in maximum grade of “D-“ for the course in a given quarter. All other absences not covered above, including truancy, class cuts, and family vacations are not considered legitimate reasons for class absences in a given quarter.

    All other absences should be considered unexcused and no make-up work should be provided.

    Technology Issues
    • Please remember to submit all technology issues to the Helpdesk by emailing: servicedesk@lynnschools.org . Be sure to provide as many details as possible including name of user having issue (email or stu#), problem, program being used, etc.
    • Please enter tickets for EACH problem they encounter with as much information as possible included. 
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    Friday, November 12, 2021

    Weekly Update #11

                                                        This Week's Schedule

    Monday, November 15, 2021                   ILT Mtg. (2:30pm)
    Tuesday, November 16, 2021                  Student Study Mtg.- 7:10am and 2:30pm
    Wednesday, November 17, 2021             Early Release (1:15pm) 
    Thursday,  November 18, 2021              
    Friday, November 19, 2021                      
                     _________________________________________________________________

    Things to Consider
    Please read the weekly update carefully.
      
    Operational: 
    PLT's this week are with the ESL Team, really!
    • Shout Outs!!!  
      • Terrific job, Jonathan! The assemblies were fun and festive.
      • Thank you to our Lunch staff for rolling with the changes that were necessary to accommodate our Veteran's Day Assemblies. 
      • It was so great to have the Lynn English ROTC back at Connery .
      • Gracias to our wonderful Office crew ( office, nurse, social workers, CIT' s and Admin) who kicked off our monthly Staff Breakfast today with a delicious start to the day!
      • A huge thank you for ALL the staff members who continue to cover for community members during absences. 
      • This year has been a tough year and the extreme shortage of available faculty makes it even more difficult. THANK YOU!!
    • TeachPoint - Please check your Teach Point and sign your Action Plan and  Self-Assessment as well as any outstanding unsigned documents.
    • Observations - Glenda and Liz will be coming around to continue unannounced observations throughout November and December.  Reminder: you can upload any evidence throughout the school year. Don't leave it until the last minute!
    • Sub Plans - Need to be completed for an unplanned  absence. The Sub folder should include both Literacy and Math. Connect with your CIT when the folder is complete.
      • Folders will be kept in the CIT office. They must include copies of ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies for all students.  They should also include a schedule and class list.
      • This folder is meant for unexpected absences.
    • Wednesday Schedule - Liz and Glenda are still updating schedules and we will send you a notification when they are complete.
    • Dismissal Procedure - Please complete and send a copy of your dismissal form to the office.
    • Bathroom - All students need to be sent to the bathrooms one at a time.  
    • Lesson Planning Expectations - (21-22 Lesson Plan - Connery Share)
    • Night Back/Clubs -  Send this form to Carolina. If a student from your night back is absent, please let Carolina know - attendance form
    • Schoology Expectations - Admin has shared the following expectations for Schoology.
    • Cafeteria Table Assignments - Here are the table assignments for Grades K-5 for lunch and for Grades 1-5 for breakfast.  Click here for cafeteria assignments. Please make sure that each student has an assigned seat for lunch.
    • Attendance - This should be done every day by 8:45 AM.
    • LeeAnn is working on the Sunshine Fund. Look for an email with more information. 
    • Lockdowns - Continue to practice the expectations for a Lock Down. 
    • Connery Assembly Schedule: 
      • Friday, 01/21/22: Grade 1 - 1pm
      • Friday, 02/18/22: Grade 3 - 1pm
      • Friday, 03/18/22: Grade 5 - 1pm
      • Friday, 04/08/22: Grade 2 - 1pm
      • Friday, 05/20/22: Grades PreK & K - 1pm   
    • Prep Schedule: prep schedule 
    • Behavior Management Resource - Minors and Major Behaviors and De-escalation Strategies                    
                                                                       Literacy
    • RazKids - Your class rosters should be completed and families need to have this resource.
      • Our homework this year will include RazKids for 15-20 minutes a day.
    Math
    • Most recent iReady data by grade level - Click Here.  Please use this data for SST and for your Night Back groups.
    • Send your Night Back lists to Katie, Glenda and Liz. We will continue to track Math Fluency growth for this group throughout the year. (Complete information here) - Please complete this by Monday.
    • Students should be using iReady during small group time focusing on 1 lesson per sitting.
      • This should occur at least 2 times per week.
    • District Math Coaches will be in the building November 8-19.
    •  The district shared that by the end of the school year, one blended learning unit should be completed . Our goal is that we complete this by May 2022.
    • Make sure that End of Unit Assessments makeups are being done ASAP.
    • Lessons should be created using Connery's Math Lesson Structure.
    • Kid Friendly Objectives should be posted in classroom and accessible to students.
    • District Assessment Calendar - Click Here.
    New Staff Information:
    • All absences are put into Frontline Education. Full day requests are the only option. Contact your CIT if you are planning a personal day.
    Technology:

    • Laptops: Please remind students to bring their laptops charged daily! All students in Grades 1-5 must bring their laptops charged each day. Please assist your students in updating their laptops when necessary. Please contact Ms. Dunnigan if a student does NOT bring in his/her laptop. 

    Staff Information:
    Health and Safety:
    • There must be no cell phone use during recess. Recess has created a slight increase at the nurse's office.  Please remember that recess can be an opportunity for community engagement.  In the past, we use this resource guide as a means to support full class activities.
    • Please remind students to wear their masks properly.  Here is an awesome PPT that Marla, our behavioral specialist created.  
    Misc. Info: Inventory for Professional Development - please complete so that we can track the books that we each have in our classrooms.
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      Absences

      Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact school staff and work collaboratively with them to correct the reasons that the student is missing school.
      • All school absences require a note explaining the absence. School absences are defined as follows:
      Documented Absence (JUSTIFIED): Illness covered by a doctor’s note, a note regarding illness from the parent or guardian (no more than two per trimester/quarter), death in the family, religious holiday, school sponsored activities as approved by administration, college or military recruiter visits with approval from the administration, absence occurring when a student is in custody of Court or law enforcement authorities, and absence resulting from participation in a work-study program under the supervision of the public school. The administration reserves the right to request a doctor’s note. In case of an emergency a waiver may be granted by a school administrator.

      Documented Absence (NON-JUSTIFIED) and Undocumented Absence (NON-JUSTIFIED):

      Four (4) documented absences (non-justified) or four (4) undocumented absences (non-justified) will result in maximum grade of “D-“ for the course in a given quarter. All other absences not covered above, including truancy, class cuts, and family vacations are not considered legitimate reasons for class absences in a given quarter.

      All other absences should be considered unexcused and no make-up work should be provided.

      Technology Issues
      • Please remember to submit all technology issues to the Helpdesk by emailing: servicedesk@lynnschools.org . Be sure to provide as many details as possible including name of user having issue (email or stu#), problem, program being used, etc.
      • Please enter tickets for EACH problem they encounter with as much information as possible included. 
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