Peabody Elementary Weekly Informer
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Greetings Peabody Families:
Please help us spread the word about Kindergarten Round Up next week Monday, January 25th @ 5:30 P.M. If you have friends or family who are interested about joining the Peabody family next school year, please share the Kindergarten Round Up information with them. Interested parents can access the Virtual Open House Microsoft Teams Link here:
Students in grades 2-5 will be able to pick up headphone sets and Remote Learning Packets for Quarter 2 next week from 1-4 P.M. Grades 2-5 will pick up on the following days:
2nd/3rd Wednesday, January 20th
4th/5th Thursday, January 21st
If you have a kindergarten or first grade student and missed Resource Pick -up day last week, please come next week Wednesday or Thursday from 1:00-4:00 P.M.
As a Social Studies virtual field trip, students and teachers will have the option to engage in Inauguration Day activities this week and many classrooms will have an opportunity to watch the Inauguration Day event in class on Wednesday. Some classrooms may choose to provide a writing activity as well. Any activities associated with the Inauguration are not mandatory and students have the option to participate or not. All writing activities will only be used as Extra Credit.
If parents do not want their child to participate in the virtual field trip and/or writing activities, please share with your child’s teacher and they will provide your child with a different writing assignment for extra credit.
We are asking students to wear Red, White, and Blue- our country’s patriotic colors on Wednesday.
As always parents, thank you for your continued support.
Mrs. Nelson
Student Device Assistance Information
Starting November 30, you can contact our school directly for immediate support with student device repairs and/or replacement. We are the first point of contact for help with your student’s SCS-issued device.
You can receive help by emailing PeabodyESdevicehelp@scsk12.org or calling the school at 416-4606. We will connect you with our school’s Microsoft Ambassador to help with reporting a device as lost, stolen or damaged, as well as any issues with Microsoft TEAMs or help with resetting a password.
The technology team will schedule you an appointment during the following times:
Monday 9:30-10:10 am
Thursday 12:50-1:30 pm
Friday 10:30-11:30 am
In order to receive a loaner device, the legal parent or guardian must be present. When you visit the school for your scheduled appointment time bring the following:
State issued ID
Device to be repaired
Charger for the device
A loaner device will be issued during your visit. School based repairs can take up to 3 days. If the school is unable to repair the device, a district IT representative will be notified to assist with the repair. Once the repair is completed, you will be called to pick up the device.
Also, please remember, you can find answers to most general questions on the SCS website, at scsk12.org/accessforall.
As always, we appreciate your partnership, and please know we are here to support you at Peabody.
Family Forum - January 23
Saturday, Jan 23, 2021, 10:00 AM
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Parent Avengers Group
- "I need a break!": relaxation ideas and coping strategies for parents while navigating virtual learning
- Are you feeling overwhelmed with your children in virtual learning?
- Working with your child's teacher to create successful academic outcomes
Counselor's Corner
Hello Peabody Eagle Parents!
Please see the attached flyer for the next set of Parent Avengers Sessions offered by our school social worker, Mrs. Donna Goings, and other licensed clinical social workers of SCS. The following topics will be covered:
1. Are you feeling overwhelmed with your children in virtual learning?
2. Working with your child's teacher to create successful academic outcomes.
The session will take place on January 28, 2021, at 3:30pm-4:30pm. You should be able to click on the link in the flyer.
Have a wonderful week!
Love,
Mrs. Turner
Contact Name: Tamara L. Turner, Professional School Counselor
Contact Email: turnertl@scsk12.org
Contact Number: (901) 609-3948 (Google Voice Number)
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-3:30pm (upon request other times can be arranged)
Every year, the Peabody PTA holds the Cookie Dough Fundraiser! It's always a smashing success and our families typically clear $6,000 that goes directly to technology and the arts at Peabody. This year, though, the PTA has voted not to hold the sale due to COVID. We just can't figure out a safe way to do it.
The PTA has been supporting teachers and staff during this time of virtual learning -- buying stylus pens for K-2 to use with their tablets, microphones for teachers, we outfitted a new teacher/staff lounge for those working inside the school and teacher appreciation gifts!
We ask that if you can, donate to the Peabody PTA. You can just go to FriendsofPeabody.org and donate online! Any amount will be greatly appreciated and help us support our school... even when we can't be there!
The Library Corner
AR Points! How high can you go?
GOAL: 12,000 points
Click on the Peabody Morning Announcements link above each weekday morning to join.
Weekly Lunch Pick-Up
Daily Attendance
Peabody Elementary Virtual Norms for Online Classrooms
Parents please help us with the following Virtual Norms to ensure we continue to have a successful year of learning:
- Students CANNOT eat food while in class virtually.
- Students MUST be in a designated area for learning that requires them to sit upright. Students cannot lay down at any time. Students cannot be in bed.
- Student MUST have a quiet area- free of noise, no tv, no music during virtual learning.
- Students CANNOT have covers or blankets on their body.
- Students CANNOT wear hoodies or hats on their head.
- Students MUST have on a shirt with sleeves.
- Students MUST have shoes on their feet during PE days or if feet will be shown during class.
- Students MUST remain in the class from 8:15-3:00 each day to receive full credit for the day and a class participation grade.
- Students MUST show their faces (video on) on the screen.
- Students MUST stay on mute until the teacher advises them otherwise.
- Students should wear headphones while learning virtually to block out excess noise in their background.
If your child attends a daycare or community center each day while virtually learning, we are asking parents to communicate the above Virtual Expectations with these centers.
Peabody Elementary School
Website: https://schools.scsk12.org/peabody-es
Location: 2086 Young Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA
Phone: 9014164606
Facebook: facebook.com/PeabodyEagles