April 27th, 2020

Monday Notes 4.27.20

"High Point Elementary cultivates knowledgeable, compassionate, and inquiring learners who impact a diverse global community."

**Friendly reminder that action items are in red and informational only items are in blue. 

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Reflection - What If?
Great post by our past Superintendent Jeff Rose.

         

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Expectations for May

May 4th - May 8th: Last week of NEW content and assignments given

May 11th  - May 15th: Make-up work and assignment completion. Teachers will continue to provide academic support to students and should focus on students with “Incompletes” and/or failing averages.

May 18th- May 22nd: Student and staff year-end celebrations and staff-wrap-up. 

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SeeSaw Ambassador

Ms. Schrock has just earned status as a SeeSaw Ambassador! She will now be able to help you with SeeSaw ideas, troubleshooting and creating, along with Ms. Owens!  Congratulations, Ms. Schrock!!! 

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Google Support

The FCS IT Division can assist GSuite schools with Google Platform basic login issues.  However, difficulties with Google Classroom or Google Hangout Meet or other productivity/collaboration tools within the platform should be directed to   http://support.google.com/edu 

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Faculty Meeting

We will have a faculty meeting for all staff Wednesday, the 29th at 8:00 am via TEAMS to discuss the end-of-year closeout and expectations. 

Please click on the TEAMS link in the email to join the meeting. Once joined, please turn off your microphone as well as your camera. If you have a question or a comment, please put it in the chat box so we can make sure we get to everyone. 

Thanks!!!

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BINGO Winner

Congratulations to Sally Blinder! She was our BINGO winner and earned a $10 gift card to TARGET!!!

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Classroom Breakdown for Summer

Beginning May 4th, we will start allowing teachers to get into their classrooms to start cleaning and packing up for the summer. The classroom "breakdown" expectations and guidelines will be shared at the faculty meeting Wednesday. 

School Hours Beginning May 4th: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm 

In order to adhere to the social distancing guidelines set by the state and county, we will be doing the following: 

* A total of eight people will be allowed in their classrooms each day. We understand that some of you might need to bring a child or a loved one to help you move or breakdown your classroom but we ask that you limit it to one support person a day. 

* We have created the schedule so that the teachers working each day are spread out. Please make sure that you are 6-feet away from a colleague if you are working on the same day. 

* Please bring your own masks and gloves if you have them. If you need a mask or gloves, please email Pitchford immediately so we can secure enough for those who are in the building. 

* We designed the schedule around collegials so that teachers could focus as much time as possible on their classrooms. With that said, please make sure you still keep your instruction going (Zoom calls, team meetings, student groups, etc..) while working in your classroom. 

* If you can't do your assigned day and need to switch with someone, please coordinate with another colleague and communicate the switch with Pitchford. 

* Teachers leaving were given three consecutive days to breakdown their classroom. Teachers returning next year were given two days. 

* We might open on the weekends if needed. We have a limited amount of time to get everyone packed up for the summer so please make sure you are utilizing your time wisely. If you need more time or don't need all your days, please let someone on the admin team know. 

* If someone was left off, please let Pitchford know. Thanks!!!

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Grades in Infinite Campus

A friendly reminder that each homeroom teacher needs to have at least 2 Reading and 2 Math grades entered in Infinite Campus by April 29th. You can enter the remaining 2 to 3 grades after the 29th. Last day to enter grades will be May 18th. 

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Staff Virtual Get-Together

We will hold another staff virtual happy hour this Friday, May 1st at 4:00!!! Sheri Hess will send a link out for everyone to join. We hope to see everyone there!!!

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Happy birthday to Kathleen Gochnauer on the 28th! We hope you have a very special birthday.