JMMES Weekly Update
The official newsletter of the JMMES Community-Vol.14 11/16
Community Announcements
Hello Parents/Guardians,
As the number of COVID-19 cases has steadily risen over the last several weeks, we reached a significant turning point for Oklahoma County. The increase in positive cases for Oklahoma County has moved us into the OSDE’s Red Alert Level. Our district and local health professionals are now advising that we review our instructional setting for our students and work environments for our employees. As previously stated, OKCPS committed to making instructional changes for our district upon reaching the OSDE Red Alert Level or if we saw a significant shift in some of our other data points. Although our health officials have continuously supported our Return to Campus plan, they now recommend that we transition to Red Alert Level protocols.
Data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) indicates that the cases per 100,000 for Oklahoma County are 67.3 for this week, as compared to 30.4 last week. Based on this information and advice from public health officials, OKCPS will be moving back to full-time Remote Learning starting Monday, November 16th, and we will remain in the Remote Learning setting through the end of our first semester, which concludes on December 18, 2020.
SECONDARY (5th -12th Grades)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be synchronous (live) remote learning with a teacher.
Wednesdays will consist of asynchronous remote learning where students will work on assignment independently, along with teacher directed interventions (synchronously) for students who may need extra support.
Students participating in our e3 Online Learning program will continue with their self-paced learning and check-ins with OKCPS mentor teachers. It's important to note that students who have opted into e3 Online Learning will remain in that program through the end of this semester.
OKCPS has made a decision to suspend our in-person learning for Special Education self-contained and ED classes until further notice. These families should watch for additional communication from Erin Trussell, our Director of Special Education. If questions, please contact 405-587-0447 or email specialeducation@okcps.org.
OKCPS will allow for the completion of Fall outdoor athletic events. However, Winter athletics competitions and practices are postponed immediately and until further notice.
All 90-minute Co-Curricular activities are cancelled until further notice.
Visitation to any OKCPS building will be by appointment only for students, families and visitors. Please reach out to your child’s school via phone or email to make arrangements.
OKCPS Meal Service will continue as a drive-thru option only at all school sites from 10:30am - 12:30pm daily: www.okcps.org/meals
General Announcements:
JMMES Families:
Dates to Remember:
M-F, November 23-27-Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 1-Winter Break
All, Here are the start/end quarter dates for this school year.
08/31/2020 - 11/02/2020 - Qtr 1
11/03/2020 - 12/18/2020 - Qtr 2
01/04/2021 - 03/12/2021 - Qtr 3
03/22/2021 - 05/25/2021 - Qtr 4
Remote Learning Daily Schedule
Staff Announcements
Effective Monday, Nov. 16th, ALL JMMES classes will be conducted remotely using Google Meet or BBB. (Click on this link to access reminders and updates on how to use Google Meet securely)
ALL staff will use this NEW digital SIGN IN/OUT FORM to clock in each MORNING and AFTERNOON. The direct link is also in this email for staff to save on their computers. https://bit.ly/signinJMMES. Do not use the OLD form any longer.
Reminders for WORKING REMOTELY:
1. Please start remote classes ON TIME.
2. Staff should dress professionally.
3. Create a workspace that is conducive to teaching and limited to distractions.
4. Check your school emails frequently or at least once in the AM and again in the PM for any new updates.
Staff Absences during Remote Learning:
1. Contact Ms. Seward asap
2. Contact your GRADE LEVEL administrator
3. Publish your sub slides and make them your front page so it is the first thing that kids see
4. Fill out the necessary leave forms for Ms. Seward.
Here are the Leave Forms:
Planned - Request for Leave
Unplanned - Absence Report
District Red Level Announcements:
In order to reduce the amount of staff at each site, OKCPS teachers are encouraged to provide instruction from home. Those who cannot teach from home or have challenges with connectivity will be allowed to work from school as necessary. Please work with your supervisor to finalize your schedule during this time.
All other site staff, including administrators and central office employees, should distance their workspaces as much as possible. Sites may use a staggered in-person schedule to reduce the number of employees per site and increase social distancing while still providing service. Supervisors will assist with scheduling and assignment of work tasks.
Essential staff will continue to report five days a week. Supervisors will assist with identification, notification, and scheduling for those employees.
All school and district sites will ensure office coverage each day of the week including phones, technical, and student support.
All break rooms and conference rooms will be closed until further notice.
Building visitation will be by appointment only for students, families, and visitors. Due to staggered scheduling, we recommend that staff wishing to visit a department located at the Clara Luper Center, Operations or Westwood make an appointment.
OKCPS’ “Children In the Workplace” program is suspended immediately.
Covid-19 Hotline Procedures
Call 587-CV19 if:
You have been in close contact (under 6 ft distance, over 15 minutes with a positive person) or you feel like you have been exposed in another way.
If you have a positive test result
Do not call for:
General health issues;
If you are simply taking a test (before results)
Note: Principals cannot make the decision for staff quarantine. Admin can allow staff to work from home if that member is ill and awaiting test results.
SPECIAL EDUCATION UPDATE:
- All special education students must be served based on their Individual Education Plans. Self-Contained students (ID, Autism, MD, SPED PK, D/HH, VI) will be taught through remote learning on Monday through Thursday with Friday being for asynchronous work. All other special education students (ED and Lab) will be taught through remote learning based on the schedule previously used as of November 6th. Please see Dr. McDaniel's email to determine days when ED and Lab students will be taught through remote learning and asynchronous work.
- IEP meetings and Re Evaluation meetings must still occur and will be done virtually. Teams must continue to report who is attending the meeting and who agrees and/or disagrees on the written notice. Make sure parent contacts are updated for each student.
Thanks to North Church for the continued support! Donated Breakfast Dates:
Oct. 21; Nov. 18; Dec. 16; Jan. 20;
Feb. 17; Mar. 24; Apr. 21; May 19.
Staff Kudos
Kudos to Coach Russell and Coach Coleman for getting our Athletic Banner! They are also working on a Wall of Fame for our young athletes, great job Coaches!
Also, give Coach Russell a high five! He got a grant from the Wes Welker Foundation for athletic equipment totalling over $15,000!
Give Mr. Nichols a high five! His classroom project "Operation Clean Start" was recently funded by DonorsChoose.
Ms. Miller has Received the BPA Charter for JMMES!
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER/STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELOR-Mrs. Wyatt
IF for any reason, there are ANY concerns regarding the physical, mental, and or emotional health of a student, parent, and or staff member please see the contact info below to contact Mrs. Wyatt. We have multiple teams in place with resources to assist with decreasing stress during such a challenging time!
Office direct line: 587-3112; kdwyatt@okcps.org; 405-254-6040 (Google Voice)
Youth under 18 who find themselves in crisis or dangerous situations can go to any OKC FIRE STATION or ONCUE EXPRESS location and ask for help.
Whether they are experiencing abuse or neglect or need to talk about a problem, help is available at SAFE PLACE LOCATIONS.
When a youth requests help, Pivot is contacted to provide support as needed.
Pivot advocates for those in need, those disadvantaged, those who struggle, those who may be unseen and unheard.
Youth under 18 are encouraged to look for the yellow and black SAFE PLACE SIGN when seeking help.
They can also text SAFE to 4HELP (44357) with their location to find the closest Safe Place location.
Call Center Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
OKCPS recognizes the stressors our families and students face. In response, we have created a community call center which will be available during the 2020-21 school year. It will be staffed by our counselors and social workers to provide emotional support and crisis intervention to OKCPS students and families.
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About Us
Email: vdseward@okcps.org
Website: https://www.okcps.org/Domain/24
Location: 2401 Northwest 115th Terrace, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Phone: 405-587-3100
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Twitter: @middle_marshall