Kleckner's Korner
Week of August 3, 2020
I can't wait..
Please remember we MUST social distance AT ALL TIMES and masks must be worn at all times unless you are alone in your classroom.
Also, please remember the first day back is always kind of a long day mentally because your body is getting use to being back in 'work mode' at school. This year will be even more mentally exhausting. Some may not have been out in public places since March, some have only been with immediate family since March, etc. Everyone will need to take physical and mental breaks this week. We have an UHHHMMMAAAZZZIIINNNNGGGG garden you can visit and pick veggies, journal, play with some playdoh, take a walk outside around the building, etc. give your mind and body grace this week as it gets into our new normal.
I love and appreciate each and every one of you! EVERYTHING IS AWESOME WHEN YOU'RE PART OF A TEAM (and our team is the best team ever)!
Park Crest Community Commitments for Online/Virtual Sessions
For Synchronous Sessions:
- Be present and tech free
Have your camera on as much as possible to emulate the face-to-face experience
Stay on mute, unless speaking to minimize background noise
Your ideas and voice are valuable. Participate and also listen attentively
Embrace discomfort as part of growth
We are all learners -- stay open to new ideas and ways of doing things
Give each other grace, we are facing unprecedented times
For Asynchronous Sessions:
- Follow the schedule
- Be sure to check the due date and turn in your assignments on time
- Try to minimize distractions while you are working on your assignments
- Be a role model for your team members and your students
- Do your best
More Canvas Learning Opportunities
Ms. Maqsood found a Canvas guide in a Facebook group and shared it with me to pass on to you! It's like the bible of Canvas!!
Information from last week's Smore if you didn't get a chance to look then...
Mrs. Cintron's Videos - videos are in the Park Crest 20-21 Drive in the Canvas Resources folder
Shared from Ms. Lawrence - youtube link with lots of different videos.
Here is the link to the GISD Digital Learning Team...they have LOTS of information on all things digital in GISD - bookmark it! They also have checklists for things 'to do' in Canvas..day 1, 2, 3, etc...
Here is a quick graphic showing the difference between Google Classroom and Canvas...we will be using Google Classroom and SeeSaw but they will be 'housed' inside of canvas.
If you find other great resources you've used to create your classroom please share them with me! The Hoonit Video that's within the Flex Day information was great for setting up things you'll need within your classroom. I urge you to watch and do...
Weekly Administrative Information Packet
1. 7/29 Memo - Security Tips when using Virtual Collaboration Tools - ALL STAFF
2. 2020 Back to School Employee Wellness - ALL STAFF - VIDEO to watch
3. Back 2 School District PD Day - ALL STAFF
4. COVID 19 Training Videos - ALL STAFF
5. Fall Virtual Employee Yoga Classes - information
6. First Time User for Eduphoria! Aware - ALL TEACHERS
7. MAP Growth Testing 20-21 - ALL TEACHERS
8. Map Growth Testing New Updates for 20-21 - ALL TEACHERS
9. Politics at Work - ALL STAFF
10. Politics in the Classroom - ALL TEACHERS
11. SEL Curriculum - ALL TEACHERS
Important Dates to Remember
August
August 3 - Mandatory Return to Work Safety Training Due
August 3 - Due Date for Flex Day Training
August 3 - Professional Staff Back to Work
August 3 - 7 Staff Development
August 4 - Paraprofessional Staff Back to Work
August 4 - District Canvas and Curriculum Training Day
August 6 - Virtual Porch Party 5:00-6:00 (only teachers need to attend)
August 10 - First Day of Remote Classes
September 8 - First Day of Face to Face Classes for students that chose face to face
Repeated Information from Past Smores
Park Crest Smore Landing Page
Here is the link to where I will attach all of the Smores for the year. I'm also attaching the parent newsletters here too so you are able to reference what I've sent to them. Click on the link and save it to your favorites, that way you can refer back without having to keep all of my emails. :)
Flex Day must be completed by August 3 to get credit for January 4.
The Department of Teaching & Learning Development is pleased to announce that the Learn One, Earn One- Flex Day opportunity will return for the 2020-2021 school year. This year’s flex day will be January 4, 2021.
The training will consist of a total of 7 hours and all hours must be completed by August 3rd to earn flex day credit. The training will be housed in our GEO platform and there is no need to pre-register.
All professional employees on 187-215 day contracts are eligible to earn this flex day (paraprofessional staff members should contact their direct supervisor about their Flex Day options).