Panther Updates
August 9, 2020
Principal's Message
Communicating Teacher Assignments
On Monday, August 10, each K-5 teacher should email families a welcome message so that families are aware of their child's teacher assignment. Each grade level should do this at approximately the same time. Copy Kayla and me on the welcome email. Please include the Google Meet information for your Open House program in your initial email as well.
Expectations for Student Behavior in a Remote Learning Environment
During our Leadership Meeting, we agreed that each PLT will use the behavior matrix template for remote learning shared by Jordan. Please remember to share your team's finalized templates with Kayla and I. It will be important for you to share the behavior expectations with parents and to explicitly teach the expectations to students.
Class Website
Please be sure to send Kayla the link to your website. They will be linked on the Pleasant Union website later this week.
Committee Schedule
Our meeting schedule and committee groups are linked here
Master Schedule
The master schedule is linked here.
The Specials rotation schedule for the first nine weeks is linked here.
PLT Liaisons
The benefit of having a designated PLT day is that establishes a consistent expectation and dedicated time for teams to meet. A challenge we have to overcome, is that administration can't be everywhere at one time. In an effort to make sure each PLT has support from admin or some of our Instructional Specialists, we've come up with the following PLT support structure. If you are covering a topic and you need support from an administrator, please invite us in advance. We'd be happy to attend.
Kindergarten-Stephanie
1st Grade-Peggy
2nd Grade-Stephanie
3rd Grade-Kiley
4th Grade-Kayla
5th Grade-Heather
Special Education-Kayla
Specials-Kiley
Professional Learning Agenda for August 13 and August 14
Our professional learning schedule for August 13 and 14 is linked here. On August 13, we will have a Yoga session led by Jordan. If you are uncomfortable or feel it is unsafe for you to participate, please know you may opt out.
August 14 PD
Use this link to sign up for the PD sessions for our August 14 meeting. You should sign up for 1 session for each time slot.
Elementary Programs Chat Opportunities for Grades 1-5
The Elementary Department will host more live chat sessions to give you an overview of the bridging documents week. They do a quick 15-20 min presentation on how to navigate the documents and then open the room for questions and answers. This is a great opportunity to have your questions answered on the spot.
Google Meeting Link
https://meet.google.com/aed-kzke-fdm?hs=122
Schedule for Wednesday, August 12
Grades 1-5 Social Studies 10:30- 11:30
Grades 1-5 ELA 12:30- 1:30
Grades 1-5 Science 1:45-2:45
Grades 1-5 Math 3:00-4:00
If you can't attend the live sessions you can view the previously recorded sessions.
Use this link to view a previously recorded ELA session.Use this link to view a previously recorded Math session
Click below to view the document with ohter dates of the chat sessions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mDZc4XYdEAWKuKQrtA-bBz7GLLYU9IeMAndRZi1jnsY/edit?usp=sharing
Announcements/Reminders
Telework Logs (Message from Kaye)
Linked here you will find a blank Telework Log for your use. You can also find a copy of this in the 2020-21 PUE master folder in the folder titled forms. This form must be completed for all days that we will work virtually. Form must be completed showing the date, time, and duties completed please see example below. Forms must be uploaded in the specified folder in the 2020-21 PUE master folder. Certified staff should upload their Telework log by the end of business on the last day of the month unless otherwise notified. Please let me know if I can help in any way. IA's and other support staff will be given a schedule as to when their telework logs and timesheet are due. If should need further assistance please feel free to reach out to me.
Staff Reporting to the Building
All staff has the option to work in the building if needed but must email Kayla to schedule coming in on the workdays so that we can monitor the number of employees in the building at one time and ensure we are following health guidelines. At this time, we do not want more than 15 people in the building at one time. We will send a new sign up for working in the building starting August 17.
Teleworking Ideas
Here are just a few ideas of activities you can engage in as we telework during workdays.
*NEW*
Attendance
Please familiarize yourself with the WCPSS Attendance Guidelines for remote instruction.
Orientation
District guidance on the two week orientation period for students and resources for parents.
Required WCPSS Beginning of Year training
All employees must also complete some WCPSS Beginning of the Year trainings. Please see this memo outlining the required Beginning of Year Training employees must complete by September 18, 2020. Additional Documents and Forms are found here. Resources include the 2020-21 Employee Handbook as well as the Handbook and Acceptable Use Acknowledgment form, Social Media Guidelines. Due to COVID-19 HR will accept electronic signatures this year for Annual Training Acknowledgements. Kayla will send a link later this week for your responses to indicate you have watched, read, and understood all materials as required by WCPSS.
Required Professional Learning
WCPSS is requiring the following courses for teachers. Information on Wake Connect is linked here. The timeline for completion is as follows: Courses 1 & 2 (total of 4 hours) should be completed in the first two weeks of instruction and Courses 3 & 4 (total of 2 hours) should be completed within the first month of instruction.
FYI: 2020-21 Employee Handbook Now Available
The new handbook is available on the Employee Relations site on WakeConnect.
Special Education Services
Additional information about Special Education and Plan B Transition is found here.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, August 10
Teacher Workday
Tuesday, August 11
Teacher Workday
Kindergarten Open House at 5:00
5th Grade Open House 6:00
Wednesday, August 12
Teacher Workday
4th Grade Open House at 5:00
2nd Grade Open House at 6:30
Thursday, August 13
Required Teacher Workday
1st Grade at 5:00
3rd Grade Open House at 6:15
Friday, August 14
Required Teacher Workday
Monday, August 17
First Day of School
Pleasant Union Year-Round Elementary
Email: kbrown20@wcpss.net
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/pleasantuniones
Location: 1900 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone: 919.870.4230
Twitter: @PleasantUnionYR