The Fossil Record
November 20th, 2020
Happenings...
- 11/23-11/27 NO SCHOOL
- We are sharing a learning model intention form to ALL families to determine who would like in-person learning for second semester of this year. HERE is the form in English. Parents might reach out for help, feel free to assist in filling it out.
- 11/26 Super Steggie Awards are due (Feel free to work with a specialist to do a nomination for this month) HERE is the nomination form!
- 11/29-Learning Model Intention forms due!
- 12/2 ERD = TD Collaborative Planning
- 12/2 StuCo Meeting (3:15)
Steggie Shout Outs
- Shout out to classroom teachers for preparing students to return to remote - Laurie G.
- Shout out to Sara S. and classroom teachers for getting hot spots out to families.
- Shout out to Sara O. and Brooke for delivering items to students so they can access remote learning.
SELF-CARE
- Reach out to your wellness buddy, colleague, coach, or admin if you want to talk.
- Take time for yourself. Your health and wellness must come first.
- Click Community Reach Center below for COVID staff support flyer
Monitoring Student Engagement
The key to learning success is engagement. Check out this tool for identifying student levels of engagement. When we talk about engagement this provides us with common language. As we live in the remote learning space, identifying a students level of engagement will help us in determining the next steps we can take to meet the needs of each child.
Virtual Class Meeting Links and Access
- Please make sure your class link is updated in the spreadsheet (below).
- Zoom Meetings - Please make sure to add specials/SEL and coach/admin to alternative host rights in your reoccurring class zoom meeting.
Transitioning to Remote Important Links
- HERE is the Schedule
- While Remote-Please use THIS form if you contact parents, if it is in regards to behavior or absences, please have admin contact the family if two attempts do not work. Carolina will be monitoring the spreadsheet and assisting with spanish calls
- Also... please continue to let us know if you contract or are exposed to COVID. We would like to use that information for contact tracing as well as determining next steps in regards to re-opening our building.
How do I make and receive phone calls from home without giving out my personal number?
Please review THIS handout to receive and make phone calls to and from families.
COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK: 12/7-12/11
Computer Science Education Week is here! Host an Hour of Code with your class next week to encourage computational thinking, creativity, and other 21st century skills. Email Sara Snider for instructional support.
Required Evidence Based Training for K-3 teachers- READ ACT
Training requirement options:
Currently hold a State of Colorado Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist Endorsement
Passage of the State-Approved Praxis: Elementary Reading Exam 5205 with a score of 159 or higher
Completion of 45 hours of a CDE-provided training.
Public Consulting Group (PCG) is facilitating an online, self-paced course*
Keys to Literacy is facilitating a face-to-face/hybrid course
Fill out this SURVEY by Monday, November 16th to indicate what you choose.
Sign up for CDE training
MCE Swag for Sale!
Got spirit?! Order HERE
- Items will be bulk shipped to the school. Make sure to mark 'pick up from distribution center'.
Please Pay Your Sunshine Dues!
Contact US
Website: https://mcelwain.adams12.org/welcome-mcelwain-elementary
Location: 1020 Dawson Drive, Denver, CO, USA
Phone: 720-972-5500
Facebook: facebook.com/McElwainElementary
Twitter: @NA