Resource of the Week
I've enjoyed the conversations this week with teams about the logistics and practicality of carrying out online lessons, taking advantage of face to face time, while also working to involve our students who are working from home. The resource this week provides some guidance on many strategies that educators have used to reach involve and reach all students. The strategies appear to be very practical for the model we will be utilizing.
"Active Learning in Hybrid and Physically Distanced Classrooms" - Derek Bruff, Vanderbilt University
All District In-Service
The In-Service Schedule has been shared. Please keep taking a look at the online version, as a couple of things have been adjusted in the last week, and may be adjusted as the day draws nearer.
Re-Opening Logistics
I have enjoyed the many meetings, conversations and planning sessions that have taken place over the summer, especially during the last week. Make no mistake, what lies ahead will be challenging, and filled with setbacks and triumphs. One thing I enjoy seeing the most, is the optimism and success that comes after facing and working through a challenge that seems insurmountable at first. Thoughtful, critical, and collaborative discussion by talented people make that happen. It's the "Perseverance" part in action of what we are going to be stressing with our students as part of "The Puma Way".
Below are a couple of key, critical documents that contain the nuts and bolts part of our re-opening plan. Please take time to review prior to our time together on Tuesday.
For the In-service, we will have one Middle School Staff Meeting per day that will take place in the PMS Cafeteria space. For our first meeting, we will meet socially distanced and face to face. For the next two meetings, staff will have the choice to join either in person (distanced) or virtually. There will be a great deal of time for planning. Grade level teams will need to meet, along with department aligned teams. Great teamwork will be needed now more than ever to carry out our plan successfully. I will be sharing a sign-up sheet for those times for anyone wanting to meet with me during these times....team or individual.
2020-2021 Schedule - includes Specials rotation plan - We will need to utilize A, B, C, D, and E days for grades 5, 7, and 8...and A, B, C, D days for grade 6
2020-2021 Logistics - includes entry/exit information, recess times/locations, restroom assignments, etc.
Letter to Parents about Logistics - We emailed home this letter on Saturday morning, and we plan to mail it at the beginning of the week along with other specific information about entry/exit assignments, COVID-19 symptom information, etc.)
I can't wait to see all of you! Enjoy your weekend!!
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