Ericson Sea King Weekly Review
Summer Updates June 22-26
Summer Break Update
This last week Superintendent Nelson held a press conference discussing the plans for opening of schools on August 17th. You can see his message at the following link: Superintendent's Press Conference. This additional link shows an example of a classroom set up for physical distancing.
Final decisions regarding the opening of schools will be discussed on July 17th at the FUSD Board Meeting. Please check https://www.fresnounified.org/ for ongoing updates on the reopening of schools.
In August,we will review all structures and procedures for reopening and families will be updated on the plans that will be put into place at Ericson for physical distancing when students return to school.
Our office staff is now on their summer break, and will return on August 3rd, so if you have students or parents contact you for assistance they may call the COVID Hotline at 457-3395 or the Technology Hotline at 457-3939.
Have a great week everyone!
Tina
Supporting Documents for Planning Q1 Learning
Our vision remains the same, but we must adapt our approach for school year 20-21 to ensure that we can deliver on our vision for students. During school closures, teachers have been working hard to connect with students and families and adapt to a new instructional reality. At the same time, the district’s Curriculum and Instruction Team has been working to develop guidance and resources to support teachers through this time of uncertainty and change. Specifically, the Quarter 1 Guidance Documents are intended to:
1. Identify the core knowledge and skills from 4th Quarter that are pre-requisite to content addressed during 1st Quarter. See Essential 4th Q Learning ELA, Essential 4th Q Learning Math for an overview of all essential unfinished learning from Q4.
2. Recommend curricula aligned assessment strategies, instructional strategies, and instructional pacing to build those pre-requisite skills while maintaining a focus on grade level content.
3. Provide easy access to curricular resources for addressing pre-requisite knowledge and skills.
These guidance documents are part of a larger and evolving effort to prepare for the return to school. While we are still developing what school will look like come fall, we do know that it will be mission-critical to ensure all students have daily access to the most essential grade level content. In addition to guidance for addressing unfinished learning from Q4, the Curriculum and Instruction Team is working on guidance focused on prioritizing the most essential grade level content within a new instructional model. Additional training and support related to these guidance documents and how they connect to the district’s overarching instructional approach for fall will be shared prior to the start of school.
Information on Use of Social Media and Campaign Activities
Message From Communications Superintendent Bob Nelson reminds staff about the responsibilities of social media. In addition, in anticipation of the upcoming election season, Fresno Unified reminds school sites of the following guideline regarding political activities on district property. These rules are based on state and federal law, decisions of the state and federal courts, and the Public Employment Relations Board: Can Dos Can't Dos
Superintendent's Video on Social Media Best Practices
Political Action Guidelines
Education Code on Use of District Property
Summer Professional Learning Opportunities
June 30 | 12:00-1:30 p.m. The 8 R's of a Trauma-Responsive Mindset and Approach to Educating in Our "New Normal"
Come listen to dynamic educators, Dr. Nealy-Oparah and Mrs. Scruggs-Hussein, as they share key concepts of their trauma-responsive approach through an equity lens. They will share a framework full of actionable strategies to help Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) create schools and classrooms designed to thrive now and when schools reopen...whatever that may look like.
Microsoft Teams New Features
Message From Information Technology
Great news! Microsoft has just announced 20 soon-to-be released new features for Microsoft Teams. We have had non-stop inquiries regarding getting the number of on-screen videos increased. The original limit was four, then it jumped to nine. With the upcoming release, you will be able to see 49 videos at once in a 7x7 grid!
Here are some highlights and link to all the new features:
- 49 Videos on a 7x7 Grid
- Virtual Breakout Rooms
- Updated Class Insights Dashboard
- Custom Backgrounds
Mental Health And Wellness
Trauma-Responsive Teaching Tools for the Work Ahead
Educators can co-create a healing-centered learning environment with students where wounds become the wisdom needed to go forward
Instructional Programs
Video: Boosting Student Interaction and Collaboration When Teaching Remotely
How to use Zoom, Webex, and Flipgrid to boost student interaction and collaboration in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments
Reopening Models
View the 6/17/20 Board Presentation.
- We are reopening schools on 8/17/20.
- Staff and Board returns 7/17/20 to consider any changing conditions or new health recommendations.
- Parents will have the options of in person instruction or online eLearn Academy.
UPDATE: PLC at Work Institute
- The PLC at Work Institute in Fresno scheduled for July 29-31, 2020 has been postponed until June 15-17, 2021.
- If you have spots reserved-no action is needed at this time.
- If you want to change any participants, you will be able to do that prior to the conference.
- MORE INFORMATION TO COME as the conference gets closer!