Twin Peaks Middle School
Home of the Rams
A Message from the Principal...
Dear friends,
Well, we have survived the first two weeks of school closure. I hope you and your families remain healthy, and I trust that some of you are going crazy being cooped up and locked down for so many hours a day. I share your pain. I can't wait for things to return to normal...and yet, I am grateful to be surrounded by a team like you during these challenging times.
This will be a busy week for us as we prepare for our soft launch of distance learning. Tomorrow morning, I will be sharing the PUSD Distance Learning Plan. I have to tell you, I am impressed with how thoughtful and comprehensive it is. It reflects a ton of work and once again, makes me proud I am part of Team PUSD. The Joint Team previewed it on Friday and provided input. LSS has been putting the finishing touches on it this weekend. We have scheduled team meetings on Zoom for Tuesday to discuss the plan and the schedule options. In order to make our time as productive as possible, please thoroughly read the plan in advance and make note of any questions you have. Your perspective is vitally important as we move forward. Please see below for your assigned meeting time. Invites will be sent tomorrow.
Meanwhile, I want to draw your attention to some staff development options some of our staff are offering. Deanna McLaughlin has created a "How To Guide for Using Flip Grid" that is accessible below. Also, Katie Fixsen is hosting an All Things Canvas Training on Wednesday at 9:00 am. Please email her at kfixsen@powayusd.com for more information.
I think that's about it for tonight. I miss you guys!
Sincerely,
Kelly
March
Alyssa Black March 6
Shawnee Wood March 12
Shaylene Newman March 12
Debi Johnson March 13
Barbara Beaudoin March 13
Danielle Gornall March 24
Kathryn Hamm March 27
Upcoming Events & Activities:
Phase Two- March 30- April 3
· Continue to connect with students and provide social-emotional support
· Provide guidance and clarity for students and families to access Optional Learning Resources
· Continue to engage in professional learning via PUSD Digital Teaching Resources
· Begin trying digital tools with students in preparation for Distance Learning
· Continue to sign up for “Virtual PD”
Monday- March 30
I Team Meeting - 10:00
Tuesday- March 31
Content Zoom Meetings (Links to be emailed)
9-10:30 ELA/Social Studies
11-12:30 Math/Science
1-2:30 Electives/PE
Wednesday- April 1
9:00 All Things CANVAS Training with Katie Fixsen
Thursday- April 2
Friday- April 3
Connections
Time to Bake!
Thank you Food Service Crew
Plenty of time to hike!
Twin Peaks ASB- Keeping School Spirit
Daily Tweets to Build Community
Ram Way Drawings & Positive Recognition
Resources from Staff
Learn how to use Flipgrid with Deanna!
Tired of not Traveling?Try Virtual Adventures with Your Students
Highlighted Professional Readings
It's GREAT to be a RAM!
Twin Peaks Middle School
Email: chamilton@powayusd.com
Website: http://tpms.powayusd.com/index.html
Phone: 858.748.5131
Twitter: @TwinPeaksRams