Kelly Miller Middle School
April 23, 2020- Learning from Home Updates
Principal Message
I'm sure you have all heard that DCPS last day of school for students will be May 29th. Students will continue learning from home until that date. As I am getting updates from central office on how to close out our 19-20SY I will continue to send updates and information every week in the form of this newsletter, connect ed messages and remind texts.
During this time It's important to have your updated email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses since face to face options are very limited. If your contact information has changed since March 13th please complete the survey below to get your contact information updated in our system. There is also a link below to sign up for text updates via remind.
Term 3 ends tomorrow, April 24th. All work should be submitted to your scholars teachers no later than May 1st in order to count towards Term 3 report card grades. More information regarding term 4 grading policy will be released in the coming week.
In Pursuit of Excellence,
Kortni Stafford
Principal
202.388.6870 (office)
202.425.8403 (cell)
Our Mission
Calendar
Upcoming Dates
April 2020
- April 24th- End of term 3, all assignments for term 3 are Due to your teachers by May 1st
- April 24- Teacher Record Day- No VIRTUAL CLASSES or office hours for students
- May 1- DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ALL TERM 3 Work to teachers
- May 13- Term 3 report cards mailed home
- May 29- Last day of school for students
Updates
Enrollment for 20-21 SY
We are committed to opening enrollment as soon as possible to best serve our families and welcome new students to our community. An online enrollment process will be communicated next week.
For more information about enrollment, please visit enrolldcps.dc.gov or email enroll@k12.dc.gov.
How to submit work to Teachers?
FAQ:
- Please click the link below to see the list of assignments for each content area and grade level. Links to all handouts can be found on the assignments page.
How do I contact my scholars teacher?
- Please click on the link below to review contact information for each teacher at Kelly Miller
Learning from home packets
All learning packets can be accessed HERE.
Virtual Classroom Schedule
Virtual Classroom Expectations
8th Grade Science Class
Term 3 Grading
DCPS recognizes that students have different levels of access and support while experiencing learning at home and we will ensure students’ grades are not negatively impacted because of this. Teachers are offering students multiple opportunities to display mastery and engagement, and any work completed can only help a student’s academic status. Students should submit work as directed by their teacher, and all students will have until Friday, May 1 to submit any remaining assignments for term 3.
- For Secondary students in grades 6 - 12, weekly extra credit assignments will be graded. Teachers may also offer opportunities for students to repair or improve previously graded assignments through new tasks. While students may be encouraged to turn in extra credit work on a regular schedule for feedback, all work is due on May 1, and a student’s academic status will not be adversely impacted for assignments not completed.
For more information, please review the Learning at Home Grading FAQ.
Staff Contact Information for Virtual Learning
Virtual Learning Platforms
Meal Service During the extended break
Kelly Miller in partnership with Dreaming out Loud will also provide dinner meals daily for 3-5p in the front of the school building. Please see the flyer below for details regarding he dinner meal service.
Kelly Miller in partnership with Martha's Table will be giving out fresh produce on Tuesdays from 12-2p
COVID-19 Hotline
Free Internet Service at home
Internet Essentials Comcast’s
Internet Essentials (IE) program is offering families who meet certain criteria, two months of free internet service in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) related school closings. The fastest way to take advantage of the two-months free offer is to sign up from a smartphone, tablet, or computer at https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
Xfinity Public Hot Spots
Xfinity has opened up all of their public hotspots to non-Xfinity customers. If you are within a coverage area, you can connect to the “xfinitywifi” WiFi, and accept the terms and conditions.
Visit https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/open-xfinity-wifi-hotspots for more information.
T-Mobile / Metro PCS Customers
As of March 13, 2020, all T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers who have plans with data will automatically have unlimited smartphone data through May 13 (excluding roaming).
Visit https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/covid-19-updates#heading2 or https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/ongoing-updates-covid-19#
customers for more information.
OCTO Free Public WiFi
The DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) has installed hotspots in every Ward to provide convenient, citywide Wi-Fi Internet access.
Visit https://octo.dc.gov/wifi to find the nearest public WiFi spot to you.
Please review our Updated Resource Guide for community support during COVID-19
Stay Connected
Website: www.kellymillerms.org
Location: 301 49th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202.388.6870
Twitter: @kmmslions