THE JAYHAWK BLAST
JHS Bulletin - Volume II, Issue 2, 9/11/2020
A Message From The Co-Principals
Good Afternoon and Happy Friday,
We are excited to release Issue 2 of the Jayhawk Blast. This edition of the newsletter includes a great deal of important information, some crucial reminders, information from the PTSA and SEPTA as well as a link to the recently released Counseling Center Newsletter. Please take the time to read through carefully.
The school year has been off to a great start and students have been expressing such joy in being back in school. It was great to see many of our parents at the PTSA meeting earlier this week. We hope you enjoy the weekend and ask for your support in ensuring that everyone in the JHS community is practicing safe social distancing.
Best regards,
David Cohen and Joe Prisinzano
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Our Assistant Principals
Dr. Kathryn Behr will be working closely with students whose last names begin with A-L. Her phone extension is x3225.
Dr. Dagoberto Artiles will be working closely with students whose last names begin with M-Z. His phone extension is x3227.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- 9/17 - Board of Education Meeting 7:15PM
- 9/22 - HS Financial Aid Meeting 7PM
- 9/24 - HS Back to School Night (Sessions will be virtual - more information to come)
- 10/6 - HS PTSA Mtg. 10AM
- 10/13 - SEPTA Mtg 7 PM
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- 9/28 - SCHOOL CLOSED
- 9/18- STATE MANDATED EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL (EARLY DISMISSAL)
- 10/12- SCHOOL CLOSED
HOW DO I ACCESS MY CLASSROOM IF I Am LEARNING REMOTELY?
DAILY HEALTH CHECKS
Health checks MUST be completed by parents each morning through the Parent Portal. You cannot use the app for this. You can use a desktop computer OR a web browser on your phone. Go to https://powerschool.jerichoschools.org/public/
We are asking parents of all students on the hybrid model to fill this out everyday - even if your child will be home on the hybrid schedule that day.
Once you have signed in, click on a child’s name at the top of the page. Click the “submit student assessment” blue button at the end of the tan banner at the top of the page. There will be some information to read at the top of the form followed by four questions. Scroll down to make sure you’ve responded to all the questions, then click the submit button. You will receive a message thanking you for your submission. Please click here for detailed instructions: https://bit.ly/3loCYBI
If you have a PowerSchool account, but don’t remember your password, please click here: https://bit.ly/3aSKXlS
GENERAL SAFETY/MASKS
We have done everything in our power to create a safe place for you to learn. Please follow these guidelines to help us keep it that way.
You MUST follow all directions given by school and security personnel for your safety.
You must wear your masks AT ALL TIMES in the school building except while eating.
You must only wear APPROVED masks: surgical masks, N-95 masks, cloth masks. Vented masks, T-shirts, bandanas, and neck gators are NOT approved. If you forget your mask, masks will be available at the HS Attendance entrance, Sam Springer Gym, HS Administrators’ offices, HS Guidance office, and Nurse’s office. Information on how to safely wear your mask can be found here:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/masksafely.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Tv2BVN_WTk&feature=youtu.be
You must NOT congregate at any time and stay at least 6 feet away from other students and staff to reduce the possibility of viral transmission.
You should wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer placed throughout the building and within each classroom.
You may clean your desk and desk guard in each of your classrooms using the supplied sanitizing wipes.
If you have traveled or are planning to travel outside of New York State, please review the guidelines for when you must quarantine.
SCHOOL HOURS / DROP-OFF & PICK-UP / VISITORS
The high school will be open at 8:10am to allow for you to attend assigned 2nd period classes and extra help.
For safety, you are ONLY allowed to come to campus prior to the normal start of the school at 8:59am for the above reasons and must NOT come to campus to congregate.
You must exit the campus by 3:50pm. There will be no late buses this year. As such, if you are not riding the 3:31pm bus, you MUST be picked up your parents by 3:50pm.
If you are not riding the bus, you may be dropped off and picked up at the High School Attendance circle or the Sam Springer Gym. Parents dropping off at the HS Attendance circle will exit north on Route 107, while those dropping off at the Sam Springer Gym will exit south on Route 106.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAM SPRINGER ENTRANCE IS MUCH LIGHTER FOR AFTERNOON PICKUP THAN THE HS ATTENDANCE ENTRANCE. WE ENCOURAGE MORE STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS ADDITIONAL LOCATION.
Unfortunately, visitors are not permitted into the high school unless we have specifically requested your parents to come to the school. Lunch dropoffs will NOT be allowed.
HYBRID/FULLY REMOTE LEARNING
If your last name begins with A-L, you will attend school in person on A days and virtually from home on B days.
If your last name begins with M-Z, you will attend school in person on B days and virtually from home on A days.
Here is a calendar listing A Days and B Days: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wjtO1QfMLJBT60Si3fsNz_X-IsyEAIvr/view
Students who have opted for fully remote learning will learn virtually on all days.
Teachers will be using Canvas to post all daily assignments and links for students to access the live stream of the lesson from home.
We will follow our regular bell schedule so that all students, whether in school or at home, can be prepared to access their classes on time and ready to learn.
Students who are live streaming from home must have their cameras turned on and microphones off to start each lesson.
Students learning from home should create a morning routine in order to wake up early enough to get appropriately dressed for school, create a suitable space for learning, and prepare for a full day of classes.
Remember: Your school counselor is here to support and assist you in developing your virtual learning plans.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LIVE STREAMING INTO LESSONS
During streamed lessons, you will be able to view the same lesson as students who are in school. It is important that you follow these rules and guidelines:
Only teachers can initiate video streaming of lessons and record them. Video recordings may be archived only by the teachers. You and your parents are specifically prohibited from recording lessons.
Log on to the streamed lesson promptly at the beginning of each period and follow the teacher’s instructions for that lesson.
Attend classes with microphone muted and video on, unless told to do otherwise by the teacher. Remain online for the duration of the class. Teachers will be taking attendance for each class based upon this guideline.
Remember that students are on camera and can be live. To the extent possible, students should find a quiet place to work; sit in front of the Chromebook or personal device; and dress appropriately for class.
Follow the same classroom rules as if in school.
Students are not anonymous during streamed instruction. Be mindful of speaking tones and what is said during the lesson.
If a teacher enables the chat feature, think before typing and use language that is appropriate in the classroom.
Class chats should only be used for class-related purposes.
Aim to maintain trust with teachers and fellow students. Do not share videos, documents, chats, etc.
Stay in frequent contact with your teachers. Students should email teachers if there is a problem or if they need help.
Students at home should keep distractions to a minimum. Avoid using phones or having tabs open that do not apply to the class or classwork.
CANVAS ACCOUNTS
Please note that the Canvas Calendar is the starting point for all remote instruction, assignments, etc. All students and parents should have a Canvas account. For help, please access the Jericho Parent Tech Overview, which can be found at this link: http://www.jerichoschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_5887727/File/Tech/Jericho_Parent_Tech_Overview.pdf
HALLWAY SAFETY / LOCKERS
Students must wear a mask AT ALL TIMES in the hallways.
Students must never congregate in the hallways. You should move quickly from class to class.
Lockers will not be available this year. To lighten backpacks, we have asked teachers to allow you to use textbooks only at home.
LUNCH AND STUDENTS OPTING OUT OF HAVING A LUNCH PERIOD
Pre-packaged lunches will be available for purchase in the Sam Springer Gym.
To better ensure safety, we would like to handle very little cash this year. As such, if you plan to purchase lunch items this year, please ask your parents to load your school lunch account at https://www.scholarconnect.com/
You may only eat in the Sam Springer Gym or High School Cafeteria in socially distanced spaces. You MUST throw out your trash and return to your seat when finished eating.
Weather permitting, you may be allowed to eat outside, provided we have available supervisors to ensure you are appropriately socially distanced from everyone else.
If you prefer, you may go to the library instead of the Sam Springer Gym or Cafeteria as a quiet space to work.
If and only if you do NOT have a scheduled lunch period, you may eat a bag lunch during the first 10 minutes of class during period 5, 6, 7, or 8 only.
SCHOOL & DISTRICT CALENDARS
Click here to access the High School/Middle School monthly A/B-day calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wjtO1QfMLJBT60Si3fsNz_X-IsyEAIvr/view
The 2020-2021 calendar will not be mailed this year as there are so many changes being made. We will continue to update the website and printable grids and a calendar summary are available here: http://jerichoschools.org/calendar/printable_calendars___summaries
DISTRICT REOPENING INFORMATION
http://jerichoschools.org/departments/public_information/reopening_plan
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PTSA CONNECTIONS CORNER
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the PTSA Connections Corner! Here you will find the latest PTSA news and information about upcoming events and happenings that the HS PTSA sponsors and/or supports. We are always available to answer any questions and look forward to a wonderful school year. We thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Your PTSA Co-Presidents
Tania Schwarzwald
Allyson Edelman
Please click on the following link for information on how parents and students may become a member of the PTSA this year. Please note that students who are members of the PTSA for all four years of high school will be eligible to apply for PTSA Scholarships in their senior year.
Click on the link below to purchase Jericho masks and lanyards and support the PTSA!
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SEPTA
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COUNSELING CORNER
Please click on the following link to the Counseling Center Website to view the PowerPoint presentation from last week's College Application Night
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