Principal's Weekly Update
Volume 2 Issue 13 : October 18, 2020
Message from Mrs. Aulmer
I hope everyone has had a great weekend. Please continue to stay safe and healthy as you complete essential errands.
Report cards were sent home last week via email. Please check you inboxes and spam/junk folder. If you did not receive your scholar(s) report card please reach out to Ms. Williams at jwilliams@queencitystem.org
As a school we are implementing a new protocol for grades to try and help with communication. If your scholar(s) has/have not turned an assignment in then the teacher will put a placeholder of a "1" as the grade. This means the assignment was not turned in and is still being accepted. If a "0" is the assigned grade, then this means your scholar did not turn the assignment in and the assignment is no longer being accepted by the teacher. As a reminder, please check Schoology frequently to see your scholar(s) grades. Grades are updated each week by the teachers. If you don't see your grades updated, please reach out to the teacher.
The Board of Directors approved to continue with Plan C (fully remote instruction) through the second marking period, which runs through December 18th.
This Friday is teacher workday. All scholars are out of school and there will not be any ZOOM sessions or school work to be completed that day. Please enjoy a long weekend!
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.
We have enabled Go Guardian on all school issued devices. This tool helps filter inappropriate content. Unfortunately, some sites our teachers use can be filtered using Go Guardian, like Youtube. If your teacher assigns a link and your scholar can't open the link due to this filtering, please communicate with your teacher so they can have the site whitelisted and accessible. Thanks for your support and help.
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!
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, October 21st: Unity Day- Students wear ORANGE to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Friday, October 23rd: Teacher Workday; No School for Students
Monday, November 2nd: Facebook Live Read Aloud @ 8 am
Wednesday, November 4th: Dine with the Deans Facebook Live at 12 pm
Wednesday, November 11th: No School
Friday, November 13th: Progress Reports
Monday, November 23rd- Friday, November 27th: Fall Break; NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, December 2nd: Dine with the Deans Facebook Live at 12 pm
Monday, December 7th: Facebook Live Read Aloud @ 8 am
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).
Updated Specials Area Zoom Sessions
Instead of live classes via zoom, Special Area content will be delivered using pre recorded video instruction. These videos will be posted on Schoology for you to access at any time during the week. It is recommended that students focus on one special area video and assignment each day to stay on track. In addition to these video lessons, we will be hosting open drop-in hours. This way, if you need help with an assignment or concept, you can speak directly with the teacher that can help. This format will allow us to help you more and while adding a little more flexibility in your day.
There is no schedule as to which class you must attend on which day. You will be able to connect with any Specials Teacher for whom you have a question during your grade level’s scheduled time on any school day. When connected to your teacher, you may be placed in a waiting room, this is so one-on-one help can be offered. If you do not have a question or need help, then you are not required to connect with us on Zoom that day.
Kindergarten Drop-in time will be from 9:40-10 each day.
Coach Collins (PE): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/94250916616
Ms. Green (music): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/96061465494
Ms. Georgevich (science): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/98242488973
Ms. Richards (art): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/92328044054
4th and 5th grade Drop-in time will be from 10:15-10:35 each day.
Coach Collins (PE): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/689163250
Ms. Green (music): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/399062398
Ms. Georgevich (science): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/757386559
Ms. Richards (art): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/133633958
2nd and 3rd grade Drop-in time will be from 11:00-11:20 each day.
Coach Collins (PE): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/688008184
Ms. Green (music): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/876409698
Ms. Georgevich (science): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/257150974
Ms. Richards (art): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/475202787
1st grade Drop-in time will be from 11:30-11:50 each day.
Coach Collins (PE): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/387283263
Ms. Green (music): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/837179332
Ms. Georgevich (science): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/981570434
Ms. Richards (art): https://tmsapcs.zoom.us/j/393445971
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
Email Filters?
Please do not miss out on updates from our schools and TMSA Central Office.
Email Communication:
Make sure your e-mail providers do not filter us! Some email providers filter messages based on various criteria and may put our emails into a bulk or junk mail folder. Please make sure @tmsapcs.org and @queencitystem.org is on your approved sender list.
If you have problem getting emails of Superintendent Ben Karaduman, please update your email address with Mr. Mustafa at TMSA Central Office. You can reach him at mmustafa@tmsapcs.org
Board Meetings
-Thursday, September 24, 2020 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
-Thursday, October 29, 2020 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
-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
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Website: www.queencitystem.org
Location: 8701 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, USA
Phone: (980)299-6633
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