Parent News and Updates
November, 2020
Reminders!
Daylight Savings End: Don't forget to set your clocks backwards one hour.
Veterans Day: No School Wednesday November 11th.
Thanksgiving Break: November 23rd through the 27th, school resumes November 30th.Parent-Teacher Conference Week!
The meetings will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Someone from the school will reach out to schedule meeting per Teachers request.
Schedule for Conference Week
Monday 11/2:
Independent Study for students
Conferences 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 11/3 and 11/5:
1st Period 8:30 am – 9:10 am
2nd Period 9:20 am – 10:00 am
3rd Period 10:10 am – 10:50 am
Lunch 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Conferences 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday and Friday 11/4 and 11/6:
4th Period 8:30 am – 9:10 am
5th Period 9:20 am – 10:00 am
6th Period 10:10 am – 10:50 am
Lunch 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Conferences 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
State Testing Will Occur This Spring!
Guidance and protocols are under development for remote administration and we will keep you updated on that progress.
The Physical Fitness Test for 2020-2021 has been suspended.
Microsoft Teams Parent Training Sessions!
Districts website for details or click on the link https://www.antiochschools.net/Page/13938
Need Technology Support?
We have someone on site who can help with most technology issues.
If you student misses a class due to technology issues, please let us or teacher know so that we may take immediate action.
Ayuda en Espanol: (925) 779-7674
7th Grade Parents
If your student has received the vaccination, please provide us with copy immunization record. You can drop copy of at the office or email it to debbiepierce@antiochschools.net
Behavior Supports for Parents During Distance Learning
This site provides great information for parents who are having difficulty with behavior issues. Here you can find help with:
- Preventing Problem Behaviors
- Creating A Home Learning Environment
- What Your Child's Behavior Is Telling You
- Tips For Parents
- Simple Ways To Reward Your Child
- Managing Problem Behaviors
- Downloadable Printable Materials
Student Help!
Students should also be checking in with their teachers on Mondays.
Black Diamond Middle School
Email: annahernandez@antiochschools.net
Website: https://www.antiochschools.net/Domain/23
Location: 4730 Sterling Hill Drive, Antioch, CA, USA
Phone: (925) 779-7460
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool
Twitter: @ourschool