Principal's Weekly Update
Volume 2 Issue 16 : November 8, 2020
Message from Mrs. Aulmer
I hope everyone is continuing to stay safe and healthy. Please remember that this week is a "short" week for our students. We will not have school Wednesday due to Veteran's Day. Also, progress report will be on Friday. Please login to Schoology to view your scholar's grades for each class. If a "1" is listed as an assignment grade that is because the assignment has not been turned in. If a "0" is listed as the grade that means the assignment has not been turned in and the teacher is no longer accepting the assignment. Please login to Schoology and monitor your scholar's grades to ensure they are turning all assignments in on time. If you have any questions about grades or assignments, please reach out to the teacher and include your grade level Dean on the communication (K-2 Ms. Beatty, 3-5 Ms. Griffith).
Our School Board will meet this Thursday night at 6:30 pm. There will be a ZOOM link posted on our website for you to join. Next Monday night at 6 pm we will host our next Parent Academy night. Please see the flyer below for access information.
World Kindness Day is this coming Friday and we are doing a spirit day at school. Please see the flyer below for "dress" options for Friday. We are looking forward to seeing our students dressed up.
Also, the week of November 16th - 20th we are doing a canned food drive at school. Please drop your non-perishable items off at the main office between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. At the end of the week we will make a delivery to a local food shelter to help our local families in need.
Our third through fifth grade teachers have requested longer class times for ELA and math. Please see the schedule changes below. This information should have already been shared with families from their grade level teachers.
If your contact information has changed, please reach out to our main office to update the information. This could be your address, phone numbers, or emails. Without this information it is hard for us to stay in contact with you. You can call 980-299-6633 or you can email Ms. Seeley
I would like to request your help with ZOOM session etiquette. We know that attending school from home is not the easiest, however, we are asking that students have a quiet place set up in the house to attend their sessions. While in the sessions we are asking that students are dressed appropriately and are attentive to the teacher. We appreciate your help with this.
I ask that you follow the FAQ section below when you need to reach out to someone. Please make sure you are contacting the correct support person. This will help your questions and concerns get addressed quickly.
Thank you for your continued partnership with QCSS as we work to make this a successful year for all of our scholars!
Survey for Parents
The purpose of this survey is to find out your opinions about Queen City STEM School. We will use these results to help guide any changes needed moving forward. Please complete this survey by Friday, November 13, 2020 at 4 pm. Read each statement and choose the response that most closely matches your opinion. Please answer each item honestly. Your responses will be completely confidential.
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/147937/p60093
Kindness-Character Trait of the Month
November 9th- 13th: Write a letter to a friend or family member and mail it.
November 16th-20th: Canned food drive at school. Go through your pantry and collect some canned food/non-perishable items to drop off at school. We will collect the items (Monday-Friday from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm) and take them to a local shelter to donate from all students at QCSS.
Thanksgifting
Invitation from Christ Community Church in Huntersville, NC:
We want to invite you to attend Thanksgifting at Christ Community this year to receive a free bag of Thanksgiving groceries.
Each bag contains all the fixin’s for a traditional Thanksgiving meal: chicken, stuffing, vegetables, rice, mac & cheese, and more! This drive thru will be open from 12 PM to 3PM on Saturday, 11/21/20 at Christ Community Church in Huntersville.
Families must register by phone or online to receive a Thanksgiving bag (limit one per household).
1. To register by phone, call 704-875-8374 Mon-Fri from 9a-4p
2. To register online, visit www.christcommunity.com/thanksgifting
KEY CHANGES TO THANKSGIFTING THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID
● Thanksgifting will use an outdoor, drive-thru format
● All volunteers will wear masks and gloves.
● Thanksgifting Drive Thru will take place on Saturday (11/21/20) instead of a Sunday, as in previous years.
● The Drive Thru will be open from 12PM - 3PM.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Michael Byrd
Christ Community Church Pastor of Assimilation & Local Outreach
16301 Old Statesville Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078
Limit one bag per family. Guests must register online or by phone to be guaranteed a bag. Guests must attend Thanksgifting at Christ Community to receive a bag. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer transportation to every guest this year
School Counseling Schoology Groups
Our Guidance Counselor, Ms. Bagley, has created Schoology groups for our students to help students receive resources during virtual learning. The groups include Social and Emotional Learning activities, character education lessons, and much more!
If your scholar is interested in joining the groups, please have them use the access codes below to join.
The group access codes:
K-2 School Counseling Group: 3K54-K6KH-X746P
3-5 School Counseling Group: NQGT-WNHG-NVVX7
Flu Season
Shout Out a Staff Member
If you have a teacher or staff member that you would like to "Shout Out" or "Brag" on, please go to the the link below and give them a shout out. The little words do go a long way! Thanks.
Rooted in Reading Wish List
What's Happening at QCSS?
Wednesday, November 11th: No School
Thursday, November 12th: Board Meeting
Friday, November 13th: Progress Reports and World Kindness Day-Spirit Day (please see flyer below)
Monday, November 16th: Parent Academy Night (Virtual- see flyer below)
Monday, November 23rd- Friday, November 27th: Fall Break; NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, December 2nd: Dine with the Deans ZOOM at 12 pm https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/94142291918
Monday, December 7th: Character Ed. Read Aloud @ 8 am https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/92328153780
Friday, December 18th: End of the First Semester; Half Day for Students
Remote Instruction Schedules
Please follow the schedule below for your scholar's grade level. Students' daily schedules will be from 9 am until 2 pm. There will be a time for students to complete assignments for their specials areas teachers, a lunch break, and time for homework/physical activity/ and or one-on-one time with their teacher(s).
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
1) What are the phone numbers for the campuses?
Elementary Campus: 980-299-6633
Secondary Campus: 980-321-7744
2) Who do I contact if I need my Powerschool login information and/or to update my contact information?
Ms. Williams – jwilliams@queencitystem.org
3) Who do I contact if I need my student google login information?
Mr. Bushman, IT Coordinator- sbushman@queencitystem.org
4) I need a chromebook, who do I contact?
Mr. Bushman, IT Coordinator- sbushman@queencitystem.org
5) My chromebook isn’t working/battery is low, what do I do?
Mr. Bushman, IT Coordinator- sbushman@queencitystem.org
6) I’d like to talk with a school counselor. Who can I reach out to?
Ms. Bagley: kbagley@queencitystem.org
7) Are there any resources for parents to help with remote learning?
https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/remote-learning-resources/home/parent-resources?authuser=0
8) My scholar has an IEP who can I speak with?
Ms. Robinson: hrobinson@queencitystem.org
9) My scholar has a 504, who can I speak with?
Ms. Bagley: kbagley@queencitystem.org
10) Can we use a tablet for virtual instruction?
As long as you are able to access ZOOM, Schoology, and any other platform the teacher will be using.
11) Will speech therapy or occupational therapy be remote as well?
Yes, the service provider for speech and OT will be reaching out to families soon. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Robinson.
12) Will tutoring be offered?
Yes, please reach out to your scholar(s) teacher(s) to discuss options
13) How does my scholar access Schoology?
You must use the following website: queencitystem.schoology.com
-If you received a chromebook from the school, your scholar will be logged in when they enter the website above.
-If you are using a personal device, then you will need to make sure you are logged in with your QCSS Google information.
-Codes are not needed to access classes in Schoology. All class schedules are pulled from PowerSchool.
Video to show you how to login.
14) When I log in to Powerschool I see my student's grades from last year, how do I see this year's grades?
If you are using the app you may need to log out completely and sign back in to refresh the data.
15) My scholar attends the secondary campus who is the principal?
Mr. Alkan is the principal for the secondary school. You can reach him at malkan@queencitystem.org
16) My elementary scholar has four (4) special area classes assigned to them. How do I know what class to tell them to attend daily?
This is up to you and your child. The scholar must complete one (1) assignment per class each week. We suggest that you make a schedule together and stick to that schedule. An example is: Monday- music, Tuesday- Art, Wednesday- PE, Thursday- STEM Class.
Remember that your first point of contact should be your scholar's teacher(s). If you have questions about navigating platforms, assignments, or grades, please reach out to the teacher via email. Also, please utilize the school's website for distance learning information. queencitystem.org
Board Meetings
-Thursday, November 12, 2020 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
-Thursday, December 10, 2020 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
-Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
-Thursday, March 4, 2021 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
-Thursday, April 1, 2021 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
-Thursday, May 6, 2021 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
-Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Box Tops for Education
THE NEXT GENERATION OF BOX TOPS IS HERE.
Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online.
Please download the Box Tops for Education App from your App store, sign up, connect with QCSS and begin earning money for the school.
About Us
Email: info@queencitystem.org
Website: www.queencitystem.org
Location: 8701 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, USA
Phone: (980)299-6633
Facebook: facebook.com/queencitystemschool
Twitter: @twitter_QueenCitySTEM