Clara Love Parent News
May 1, 2020
Teacher Appreciation Week May 4th - 8th
Collecting Personal Belongings and Returning School Materials
Click HERE if you need to RETURN or COLLECT items from school.
Parking Lot WiFi Access at Pike Middle School and Other NISD Campuses
In order to provide additional internet access for our students, NISD has provided WiFi zones at a variety of campuses across the district. Students in need are welcome to use the closest WiFi zone at any campus. You will see aluminum signs where the signal is the strongest. See this resource for specific details on where WiFi is the strongest!
Weekly Lessons
Don't forget that weekly lesson plans are emailed on Sundays and assignments are due the following Sunday. If you need assistance with lessons, please reach out to your teacher. All teachers are available by Zoom video meetings, phone or email to assist students and parents.
If you have requested paper copies of work, they are being processed, but will arrive the week after digital lessons are emailed.
Additional information can be found at NISD's iNvest2Learn site!
Technology Support
Also, if you are in need of a Chromebook or access to WiFi, you can create a ticket for assistance.
Tune -in Wednesdays at 6pm during the building closure for Superintendent Warren's Facebook Live Updates on the NISD FB Page!
Counseling and Support
As we work to navigate through this difficult and uncertain time, Northwest ISD will continue to invest in the social and emotional well-being of our students and staff and will assist NISD parents/guardians in promoting the positive well-being of the family. On the NISD Counseling Support Page, you will find helpful videos, tips, activities, and links to websites to help guide and support NISD families through this time. Our goal is to support the holistic well-being of our students during the COVID-19 crisis. For more information, visit the NISD Counseling Support page or email Counselor Becki White at bwhite@nisdtx.org.
For snack pack help or school supply needs, please email Communities in Schools Coordinator, Alexa Terry at alexa.terry@nisdtx.org.
Message from Community Storehouse
If you are in need of food or supplies, Community Storehouse is here for our families!
communitystorehouse.org
817-431-3340
Student Meals Available at Clara Love
During the closure, Northwest ISD will offer free meals to all students from Monday to Friday. During these days, breakfast and lunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the campuses listed below.
When arriving to receive meals at the campus cafeteria doors, parents and students should remain in their vehicles as a precautionary health measure. Meals will be delivered to each vehicle.
Governor orders school closed for the remainder of the school year.
Good to Know FAQs
Kindergarten Round-Up
* KG Round-Up is tentatively planned for August 17, 2020. In the meantime, be on the lookout for a virtual KG welcome from Clara Love's kindergarten teachers coming soon.
Need help with food or bills? Follow these links.
* Community Storehouse (food)
* Masonic Child and Family Services (financial support)
* United Way of Denton County (support services in all areas)
Lexia
* The link to Lexia in the portal is "Core 5."
* Students have a number of minutes assigned, but parents should also look at units completed. Each unit takes 5-7 minutes to complete.
Supplemental Resources
* In order to meet student needs, the curriculum department has linked lots of supplemental resources. It is not necessary for parents to print everything available. The most important lessons are those for weekly submission.
Paper Copies
* For students needing to complete paper work, we understand the added time required to submit. We will not penalize for late work with paper submissions. Please request paper copies with your child's teacher.
Grading Guidelines for Remote Learning
* All grades will be Pass or Fail. If a student does not meet expectations on an assignment, they will be given feedback and reteaching from the teacher. They will then be given a chance to resubmit.
Zoom and Privacy
* Remember that to protect student privacy, photos and video recording is not allowed on Zoom or other remote learning platforms.
Phone Calls
* Please be aware that teachers may try to reach out using their personal phones. If you receive calls with No Caller ID, please be aware this could be someone from the school trying to contact you.