Friday, April 30, 2021

Weekly Update #32

 

                                                    This Week's Schedule

COVID Survey - every morning before 7:30. 

This survey must be completed before you enter the building.

Monday, May 3, 2021                    Clinical Meeting
Tuesday, May 4, 2021                    Wellness Team Mtg.,Staff PD  
Wednesday, May 5 2021               ILT
Thursday, May 6, 2021                Glenda - Principal's Meeting
Friday, May 7, 2021                     
                                                     
                                         PLT's are MATH with Katie L. this week
     _______________________________________________________________________
Things to Consider
Please read the weekly update carefully.
 

                                             Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!!
This has been a challenging year and we truly appreciate all the time, effort and sacrifice that everyone has made to help our Connery students succeed during this unusual time. 

All staff will report to the building 5 days per week.   
  • IMPORTANT REMINDER: COVID -19 Safety Protocols- All staff must follow all the recommended Safety Protocols that have been explained throughout the year. All staff MUST stay in their 6 ft. Teacher Zone throughout the day. Each classroom has a 3 ft. perimeter that staff can use to walk around the classroom. Students need to stay in their seats throughout the school day. During small groups, students must sit at least 3ft. from each other and from the teacher. 
  • Attendance - Please make sure that attendance is posted correctly because this is important to our contact tracing.
  • May 5th - Half Day - (We will dsimiss with a regualr staggered dismissal starting at 11:00-11:15.  Please support us with family outreach about times.)
    • At 11:20, we will begin our 2 hour PD session - Module 5.
  • Artifacts - Due today, 4/30!
  • Summer School - There will be funding to have Summer School.  There is an option to have programming onsite this summer for half a day 4 days a week for 1 month.  All of the logistics have not been worked out, but we do need to know who would be interested in participating in a Summer School program.  If you are, please send me an email ASAP.
  • EdCite Fix - It has been reported that if a student changes their password, Edcite will work.
  • Simultaneous Instruction - Message from Dr. Tutwiler HERE.
  • Mask Break Plan - Mask Break is a time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air while students have their snack. They must all be sitting down for the entire Mask Break and socially distanced (6 ft. apart if masks are off) during snack time.  Mask Break Plan
    • Please have your students clean up all the trash outside at Mask Break.  A trash barrel has been provided for your trash outside.             
  • Bathroom Procedures - Reminder only 1 student needs to go to the bathroom at a time.  All grade 3-5 students must sign in and out of their classrooms.
  • Attendance Guidance -  If an in-person student does not report to school but does log into the remote learning from home this student needs to be put in as "P" (Present off campus). An inquiry should be made from the Social Worker, Nurse, Principal, or teacher to see if everything is ok and to inquire why the student is not in school. This year, we will practice grace and compassion: it is more important that we have our students accessing their education rather than not coming at all.
  • Updated Classroom Assignments - Assignments
  • Schedule - The new schedules are in SharePoint.  They do not have adjusted staggered times.  You may adjust times if needed, but we do not want to adjust small group time as it will impact all support staff.
    • Specialists will beginning their new schedules after April vacation.
  • Retention - Glenda and Liz are still holding retention meetings.  Please send your data and Light's Retention Scale to the team by Monday morning.  Please post possible retention candidates here.
    • Due April 16th to admin
  • Report Cards - We have had conversations with admin.  This year is not like last year or last marking term.  All students have the resources they need so if they are failing, they must be marked as such.
    • Reminder: Report Card grades need to reflect the grades of the students.
  • Small Group In-Person Learning - Please refer to this document for reminders.
  • Resources & Guidance Around In Person to Remote Transition - https://lynnpublicschools-my.sharepoint.com/personal/troyc_lynnschools_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=1412b45846db5424e80f36e711566a9d3&authkey=Ae_kPfkrtwUxhV-PmQO0Z3s&e=iZrgn
Technology:
  • Resources for Laptop and Smartboard Use (Simultaneous Teaching) - Classroom Technology Help, Setting up Zoom for Simultaneous Learning, and Speaker Setup.
  • Expectations - ST Math Minutes - some students have extraordinary high numbers for ST Math.  Please remind students to log onto the other resources that we have as well.  Also, please tell students that they do not need to be on ST Math for 2 hours.  30 minute is sufficient.
  • Subs - Please update sub folders and the Zoom Excel spreadsheet on SharePoint.
  • Update Your Zoom Information - Zoom Information
  • Student Passwords Info from Tim Roach - With this process each student will get prompted and should be able to do this on their own. I do realize younger students may need help understanding what they are being asked, and hopefully a parent or sibling will be able to help. If this happens in school, the teacher can just explain this is a standard process and can help with the resetting of their password. This may be a good time to explain the importance of a private password, as well as keeping safe and secure while on a computer. I do not recommend we pick a password for all students to use, as that is a big security risk. Keep in mind when we got the virus 2 years ago, it was able to manipulate each computer because they all had the same administrator password. This would act the same way if a virus should infect a computer and able to gain access to other student accounts using the same password. I know teachers like to know the students password, but that is also a security risk, especially when trying to identify which account may have done something. If everyone has the same password, a student may not be able to be held accountable if other people have the same password.
Staff Information:
  • Observations -  ongoing! We will be joining small groups either in person or on your Zoom.
  • Artifacts/Evidence - All staff should have submitted artifacts by today, 4/30.  If you have any questions regarding evidence, artifacts and/or TeachPoint submissions, please connect with Glenda. 
  • Resource - Electronic Office Referral
  • Updated Class Assignments - Click Here (This has been updated as of 3/5/2021 to include bathroom assignments for both adults and students at Connery.)
  • Connery School Calendar - Mentor dates are updated.
Misc. Info:
  • Ingalls and Connery will support registration by placing a touchless box outside with enrollment forms outside of our school doors from 9-2.
  • Extra Curricular Clubs - We can still take submission for Spring activities! 
    • Please let me know if you are interested!
  • Book Inventory for Professional Development
  • No Contact List - Like last year, we ask that you add no contact or no attendance students to the following form: 
                                                                    District Updates
     

    Progress Reports/Report Cards
    • Trimester Two Report Card Distribution via School Messenger: April 9th ***no change from original schedule

    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, April 16, 2021

    Weekly Update #31

     

                                                        This Week's Schedule

    COVID Survey - every morning before 7:30

    04/19/21- 04/23/21                            Spring Vacation Week
    Monday, April 26, 2021                   Dr. Parker Mtgs.:K-2, Clinical Meeting
    Tuesday, April 27, 2021                   Dr. Parker Mtgs.:K-2, Staff PD  
    Wednesday, April 28 2021               Monthly Staff Meeting
    Thursday, April 29, 2021                Glenda - Principal's Meeting, Food Pantry
    Friday, April 30, 2021                     
                                                         
                                             PLT's are ELA with Cyndi and Tracey G. this week
         _______________________________________________________________________
    Things to Consider
    Please read the weekly update carefully.
     


    _______________________________________________________________

    Welcome back Connery Students and Teachers!
    All staff will report to the building 5 days per week.  
    If you have any concerns about your report days, please contact Glenda and Liz. 
    • Artifacts - Contractually the deadline for evidence submission for Formative Evaluations Forms and Summative Evaluation Forms is April 20. I acknowledge that this is during the school vacation week, and this should be a time for our teachers to rest and refresh.  As a result, I am extending the deadline for Professional Status Teachers to complete their evidence submission no later than Friday, April 30, 2021. 
    • Summer School - There will be funding to have Summer School.  There is an option to have programming onsite this summer for half a day 4 days a week for 1 month.  All of the logistics have not been worked out, but we do need to know who would be interested in participating in a Summer School program.  If you are, please send me an email ASAP.
    • Edcite Fix - It has been reported that if a student changes their password, Edcite will work.
    • Simultaneous Instruction - Message from Dr. Tutwiler HERE.
    • Mask Break Plan - This is in support of people who have requested a plan for mask break.  We are aware that others are already on a schedule, and are simply providing some options for those that need it.  Mask Break Plan
      • Please have your students clean up all the trash outside at Mask Break.                
    • Bathroom Procedures - Reminder only 1 student needs to go to the bathroom at a time.  All grade 3-5 students must sign in and out of their classrooms.
    • Memo about Student Transfers per Dr. Tutwiler

      • Students may NOT switch from Remote to In-person learning (with the exception of students with disabilities, due to the transportation issue).

      • Transfers within LPS to district school will be granted if In-person learning was chosen at previous school; if remote learning was chosen, the student should stay put until the end of the school year.

      • Students may switch from In-person to Remote learning.

    • Student Attendance - please remember to post attendance on time.
    • Attendance Guidance -  If an in-person student does not report to school but does log into the remote learning from home this student needs to be put in as "P" (Present off campus). An inquiry should be made from the Social Worker, Nurse, Principal, or teacher to see if everything is ok and to inquire why the student is not in school. This year, we will practice grace and compassion: it is more important that we have our students accessing their education rather than not coming at all.
    • Updated Classroom Assignments - Assignments
    • Progress Monitoring Data (K-2) - Please make sure the data is in by April 23rd.
    • Schedule - The new schedules are in SharePoint.  They do not have adjusted staggered times.  You may adjust times if needed, but we do not want to adjust small group time as it will impact all support staff.
      • Specialists will beginning their new schedules after April vacation.
    • Retention - Glenda and Liz are still holding retention meetings.  Please send your data and Light's Retention Scale to the team by Monday morning.  Please post possible retention candidates here.
      • Due April 16th to admin
    • Report Cards - We have had conversations with admin.  This year is not like last year or last marking term.  All students have the resources they need so if they are failing, they must be marked as such.
      • Reminder: Report Card grades need to reflect the grades of the students.
    • All in-person students will receive a water bottle. Please label them with a sharpie.  They will be distributed soon.
    • Small Group In-Person Learning - Please refer to this document for reminders.
    • Resources & Guidance Around In Person to Remote Transition - https://lynnpublicschools-my.sharepoint.com/personal/troyc_lynnschools_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=1412b45846db5424e80f36e711566a9d3&authkey=Ae_kPfkrtwUxhV-PmQO0Z3s&e=iZrgn
    Technology:
    • Resources for Laptop and Smartboard Use (Simultaneous Teaching) - Classroom Technology Help, Setting up Zoom for Simultaneous Learning, and Speaker Setup.
    • Expectations - ST Math Minutes - some students have extraordinary high numbers for ST Math.  Please remind students to log onto the other resources that we have as well.  Also, please tell students that they do not need to be on ST Math for 2 hours.  30 minute is sufficient.
    • Subs - Please update sub folders and the Zoom Excel spreadsheet on SharePoint .
    • Update Your Zoom Information - Zoom Information
    • Student Passwords Info from Tim Roach - With this process each student will get prompted and should be able to do this on their own. I do realize younger students may need help understanding what they are being asked, and hopefully a parent or sibling will be able to help. If this happens in school, the teacher can just explain this is a standard process and can help with the resetting of their password. This may be a good time to explain the importance of a private password, as well as keeping safe and secure while on a computer. I do not recommend we pick a password for all students to use, as that is a big security risk. Keep in mind when we got the virus 2 years ago, it was able to manipulate each computer because they all had the same administrator password. This would act the same way if a virus should infect a computer and able to gain access to other student accounts using the same password. I know teachers like to know the students password, but that is also a security risk, especially when trying to identify which account may have done something. If everyone has the same password, a student may not be able to be held accountable if other people have the same password.
    Staff Information:
    • Observations -  ongoing! We will be joining small groups either in person or on your Zoom.
    • Artifacts/Evidence - For Non-professional status Teachers: All artifacts are due to Glenda and Liz by April 20. Professional Status Teachers submit their evidence by April 30th. If you have any questions regarding evidence, artifacts and/or TeachPoint submissions, please connect with Glenda. 
    • Resource - Electronic Office Referral
    • Updated Class Assignments - Click Here (This has been updated as of 3/5/2021 to include bathroom assignments for both adults and students at Connery.)
    • Connery School Calendar - Mentor dates are updated.
    Misc. Info:
    • Ingalls and Connery will support registration by placing a touchless box outside with enrollment forms outside of our school doors from 9-2.
    • Extra Curricular Clubs - We can still take submission for Spring activities! 
      • Please let me know if you are interested!
    • Book Inventory for Professional Development
    • No Contact List - Like last year, we ask that you add no contact or no attendance students to the following form: 
                                                                      District Updates
       

      Progress Reports/Report Cards
      • Trimester Two Report Card Distribution via School Messenger: April 9th ***no change from original schedule

      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, April 9, 2021

      Weekly Update #30

      Celebrate Diversity!

                                                          This Week's Schedule

      COVID Survey - every morning before 7:30

      Monday, April 12, 2021                   Clinical Meeting
      Tuesday, April 13, 2021                   First Response Team Mtg.,Staff PD  
      Wednesday, April 14 2021               SST Mtg.
      Thursday, April 15, 2021                Glenda - Principal's Meeting, 
      Friday, April 16, 2021                     
                                                           
                                                   PLT's are MATH with Katie L.  this week
           ____________________________________________________________________________
      Things to Consider
      Please read the weekly update carefully.
       

      "Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world. " ~ Nelson Mandela

      _______________________________________________________________

      Welcome back Connery Students and Teachers!
      All staff will report to the building 5 days per week.  
      If you have any concerns about your report days, please contact Glenda and Liz. 
      • Student Attendance - please remember to post attendance on time.
      • Thank you to specialists and support staff for coverage this week!  You have been VERY helpful during a tough week of absences.
      • Simultaneous Instruction - Message from Dr. Tutwiler HERE.
      • Mask Break Plan - This is in support of people who have requested a plan for mask break.  We are aware that others are already on a schedule, and are simply providing some options for those that need it.  Mask Break Plan
      • Bathroom Procedures - Reminder only 1 student needs to go to the bathroom at a time.  All grade 3-5 students must sign in and out of their classrooms.
      • Memo about Student Transfers per Dr. Tutwiler

        • Students may NOT switch from Remote to In-person learning (with the exception of students with disabilities, due to the transportation issue).

        • Transfers within LPS to district school will be granted if In-person learning was chosen at previous school; if remote learning was chosen, the student should stay put until the end of the school year.

        • Students may switch from In-person to Remote learning.

      • Attendance Guidance -  If an in-person student does not report to school but does log into the remote learning from home this student needs to be put in as "P" (Present off campus). An inquiry should be made from the Social Worker, Nurse, Principal, or teacher to see if everything is ok and to inquire why the student is not in school. This year, we will practice grace and compassion: it is more important that we have our students accessing their education rather than not coming at all.
      • Updated Classroom Assignments - Assignments
      • Progress Monitoring Data (K-2) - Please make sure the data is in by April 23rd.
      • Schedule - The new schedules are in SharePoint.  They do not have adjusted staggered times.  You may adjust times if needed, but we do not want to adjust small group time as it will impact all support staff.
        • Specialists will beginning their new schedules after April vacation.
      • Retention - Glenda and Liz are still holding retention meetings.  Please send your data and Light's Retention Scale to the team by Monday morning.  Please post possible retention candidates here.
        • Due April 16th to admin
      • Report Cards - We have had conversations with admin.  This year is not like last year or last marking term.  All students have the resources they need so if they are failing, they must be marked as such.
        • Reminder: Report Card grades need to reflect the grades of the students.
      • Return - On the date of return to in person learning, all remote students will work asynchronously for an hour.  Please make sure that your remote students know that you will begin later in the day.
        • All in-person students will receive a water bottle. Please label them with a sharpie.  They will be distributed in the near future.
      • Small Group In Person Learning - Please refer to this document for reminders.
      • Resources & Guidance Around In Person to Remote Transition - https://lynnpublicschools-my.sharepoint.com/personal/troyc_lynnschools_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=1412b45846db5424e80f36e711566a9d3&authkey=Ae_kPfkrtwUxhV-PmQO0Z3s&e=iZrgn
      Technology:
      • Resources for Laptop and Smartboard Use (Simultaneous Teaching) - Classroom Technology Help, Setting up Zoom for Simultaneous Learning, and Speaker Setup.
      • Expectations - ST Math Minutes - some students have extraordinary high numbers for ST Math.  Please remind students to log onto the other resources that we have as well.  Also, please tell students that they do not need to be on ST Math for 2 hours.  30 minute is sufficient.
      • Subs - Please update sub folders and the Zoom Excel spreadsheet on SharePoint .
      • Update Your Zoom Information - Zoom Information
      • Student Laptop Passwords - New passwords Schools2021$$
      Staff Information:
      • Observations -  ongoing!
      • Artifacts/Evidence - For Non-professional status Teachers: All artifacts are due to Glenda and Liz by April 20. Professional Status Teachers submit their evidence by May 1st. If you have any questions regarding evidence, artifacts and/or TeachPoint submissions, please connect with Glenda. 
      • Resource - Electronic Office Referral
      • Updated Class Assignments - Click Here (This has been updated as of 3/5/2021 to include bathroom assignments for both adults and students at Connery.)
      • Connery School Calendar - Mentor dates are updated.
      Misc. Info:
      • Ingalls and Connery will support registration by placing a touchless box outside with enrollment forms outside of our school doors from 9-2.
      • Extra Curricular Clubs - We can still take submission for Spring activities! 
        • Please let me know if you are interested!
      • Book Inventory for Professional Development
      • No Contact List - Like last year, we ask that you add no contact or no attendance students to the following form: 
                                                                        District Updates
         

        Progress Reports/Report Cards
        • Trimester Two Closing Date for grades: March 26th ***no change from original schedule
        • Trimester Two Report Card Distribution via School Messenger: April 9th ***no change from original schedule
        Elementary Report Card Schedule 2nd Trimester TAC Users
        • Marking Period Closes on Friday, March 26, 2021
        • TAC will be ready for ERC 2nd Trimester Grade entry on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
        Grade Entry
        •  All Grades should be entered into TAC by 12 pm on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
         Mark Verification 
        • By Monday, April 5th in the afternoon you will receive a copy of your Report Cards via email for each student. We ask that you review this copy for any data entry errors. If you need to make any correction, you can simply go back into TAC and make your correction. Each teacher should notify the office that they have reviewed their copy and completed making any changes that are necessary by Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in the morning.

        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, April 1, 2021

        Weekly Update #29

                               


        Celebrate Diversity!

                                                            This Week's Schedule

        COVID Survey - every morning before 7:30

        Monday, April 5, 2021                   Clinical Meeting
        Tuesday, April 6, 2021                   Wellness Team Mtg.,Staff PD  
        Wednesday, April 7 2021               ILT
        Thursday, April 8, 2021                Glenda - Principal's Meeting, Mentor Mtg.
        Friday, April 9, 2021                     
                                                             
                                             PLT's are ELA with Cyndi and Tracey G. this week
             ____________________________________________________________________________
        Things to Consider
        Please read the weekly update carefully.


        Spring : a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.
        __________________________________________________________________________________
        Glenda, LeeAnn, Carolina, Candice, Liz R. and Liz D. will be in the building every day. 
        All support staff will report to the building 5 days per week. This is the last week for remote work. If you have any concerns about your report days, please contact Glenda and Liz. 
        • Simultaneous Instruction - Message from Dr. Tutwiler HERE.
        • Schedule - The new schedules are in SharePoint.  They do not have adjusted staggered times.  You may adjust times if needed, but we do not want to adjust small group time as it will impact all support staff.
          • Specialists will beginning their new schedules after April vacation.
        • Retention - This year a student may be retained.  Liz and I will be holding meetings on Monday 5th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th between 1:15-2:30.  Please connect with us if you would like to set up a meeting and we will set you the Light's Retention Scale to help you with your decisions.
          • Due April 16th to admin
        • Report Cards - We have had conversations with admin.  This year is not like last year or last marking term.  All students have the resources they need so if they are failing, they must be marked as such.
          • Report card verifications are due to admin.  Please Glenda and Liz know when your have completed your reports. (Reminder: they need to reflect the grades of the students.)
        • Return - On the date of return to in person learing, all remote students will work asynchronously for an hour.  Please make sure that your remote students know that you will begin later in the day.
          • All in-person students will receive a water bottle. Please label them with a sharpie.  They will be distributed in the near future.
        • Small Group In Person Learning - Please refer to this document for reminders.
        • Resources & Guidance Around In Person to Remote Transition - https://lynnpublicschools-my.sharepoint.com/personal/troyc_lynnschools_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=1412b45846db5424e80f36e711566a9d3&authkey=Ae_kPfkrtwUxhV-PmQO0Z3s&e=iZrgnO
        • School Reopening Plan - We will share new updates at our staff meeting this Wednesday.
        Technology:
        • Resources for Laptop and Smartboard Use (Simultaneous Teaching) - Classroom Technology Help, Setting up Zoom for Simultaneous Learning, and Speaker Setup.
        • Expectations - ST Math Minutes - some students have extraordinary high numbers for ST Math.  Please remind students to log onto the other resources that we have as well.  Also, please tell students that they do not need to be on ST Math for 2 hours.  30 minute is sufficient.
        • Subs - Please update sub folders.
        • Update Your Zoom Information - Zoom Information
        • Student Laptop Passwords - New passwords Schools2021$$
        Staff Information:
        • Observations -  ongoing!
        • Artifacts/Evidence - For Non-professional status Teachers: All artifacts are due to Glenda and Liz by April 20. Professional Status Teachers submit their evidence by May 1st. If you have any questions regarding evidence, artifacts and/or TeachPoint submissions, please connect with Glenda. 
        • Resource - Electronic Office Referral
        • Updated Class Assignments - Click Here (This has been updated as of 3/5/2021 to include bathroom assignments for both adults and students at Connery.)
        • Connery School Calendar - Mentor dates are updated.
        Misc. Info:
        • Ingalls and Connery will support registration by placing a touchless box outside with enrollment forms outside of our school doors from 9-2.
        • Extra Curricular Clubs - We can still take submission for Spring activities! 
          • Please let me know if you are interested!
        • Book Inventory for Professional Development
        • No Contact List - Like last year, we ask that you add no contact or no attendance students to the following form: 
                                                                          District Updates
           

          Progress Reports/Report Cards
          • Trimester Two Closing Date for grades: March 26th ***no change from original schedule
          • Trimester Two Report Card Distribution via School Messenger: April 9th ***no change from original schedule
          Elementary Report Card Schedule 2nd Trimester TAC Users
            • Marking Period Closes on Friday, March 26, 2021
            • TAC will be ready for ERC 2nd Trimester Grade entry on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
          Grade Entry
            •  All Grades should be entered into TAC by 12 pm on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
           Mark Verification 
          • By Monday, April 5th in the afternoon you will receive a copy of your Report Cards via email for each student. We ask that you review this copy for any data entry errors. If you need to make any correction, you can simply go back into TAC and make your correction. Each teacher should notify the office that they have reviewed their copy and completed making any changes that are necessary by Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in the morning.

          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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