District Distance Learning Resource for Parents
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Distance Learning Parent Resources
We have created a new parent video series on distance learning including some helpful tips on helping your child manage the school day and managing expectations and emotions.
We will have much more to come throughout the school year. Please visit our Distance Learning Parent Resource webpage and we thank you for your support as we work together in the weeks ahead.
Online Tutoring-St. Louis Public Library
St. Louis County Library wants to support your students and their educational success in a virtual learning environment. As part of the Digital Equity Initiative we have acquired Tutor.com, a service offering online live tutoring for all ages on over one hundred K-12 topics. Free, unlimited one-on-one virtual tutoring is now available from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day of the week. Anyone with a valid SLCL library card can use Tutor.com.
Other features of Tutor.com include:
24/7 drop off for review of writing assignments and resumes
Over 400 video lessons for math and language including AP classes
Princeton Review SAT/ACT Essentials with practice tests, drills, video lessons, and full score reports
100+ practice quizzes
Tutor.com has a 50 minute training video on how to use their services. You may access that video here. I have also attached three flyers on how to use the Tutor.com classroom as well as Top 10 Facts for Educators and for Parents. I encourage you to share these resources with students and parents in your district and school
We have librarians at SLCL who are happy to give virtual presentations to any group about using Tutor.com and other resources for school. Educators, students, and caregivers are always encouraged to reach out to us by chat, email, or phone call for assistance using Tutor.com or any other of our resources. We will even meet via Zoom appointment.
To get started using Tutor.com, simply go to www.slcl.org/tutor. All you need is your library card!
Parkway 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Update
Parkway’s Board of Education voted to revise the calendar for the 2020-21 school year as a result of Distance Learning for the first quarter of this school year. This shift requires us to adjust our calendar with new dates that align with the end of each quarter grading term.
These updates include the removal of all 2-Hour Early Release Days to maximize instructional time as well as other changes.
Learn more.
Tech Support
During the school year, Parkway’s Technology Help Desk will be available to support students, parents, and teachers from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday. The Help Desk can be contacted at helpdesk@parkwayschools.net or (314) 415-8181.
You can also find answers to common questions at the Technology Help Desk self-help webpage. You'll find help with Chromebook troubleshooting, Infinite Campus, Google sign-in, Schoology, blocked websites or videos, WeVideo, accessing Schoology as a parent and more.
How do I set up a Schoology account?
Parents will receive an email with directions for accessing Schoology to support their students in accessing instructional resources.
How do students log into Google?
Parents of students entering Kindergarten will receive an email with the student's login information. Parents of students in grades 1 - 12 will use the same login information they used in the spring. Any parent who needs assistance logging into a Chromebook can contact our Technology Help Desk, 314-415-8181, or helpdesk@parkwayschools.net.
Chromebook Information
If you still need to pick up a Chromebook, please reach out to your grade level counselor and they will help set an appointment for you. Mrs. Tracy Kiso works with students in grades K, 1, 2, and 3. She can be reached at tkiso@parkwayschools.net . Mr. Grant Steward works with students in grades 4 and 5. He can be reached at gsteward@parkwayschools.net .
If you are experiencing connectivity issues, please reach out to your grade level counselor and they will be happy to assist you.
As a reminder, the Chromebook insurance is only needed for students in grades 3-11.
Here is information provided from the district on how to get started with your child's Chromebook. https://www.facebook.com/parkwayschooldistrict/videos/1184525588592053/?vh=e&extid=8VLGSs8ZCDoj3K8l
Zoom Instructions in Spanish
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14e4IEQ6-n5LrsL49HVKjqJUlU7wUYSxZ5yXYGm34olw/edit#slide=id.p
IMPORTANT - Update Your IC Family Profile
You can now update your family profile on the go with the Infinite Campus Parent app. Learn more here.
If you have any questions or need an Infinite Campus portal account, please email ic-parenthelp@parkwayschools.net.
Curbside Library Pick Up with Ms. Plumley
Requesting a Book for Cougar Curbside (2nd-5th)
Here is the Google Form for Kindergarten-2nd grade to request book bundles
Cougar Curbside Request Form for Kindergarten-2nd grade
Curbside Pick-Up Dates Have Changed!
Here is the curbside flier for you to check out!
Meals for Children
Parkway will provide "grab and go" meal boxes for children ages 18 and under at Parkway Central High School. The meal boxes will be available for curbside pickup every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 pm at the front entrance of Parkway Central High School at 369 N. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017.
A box includes five lunches and five breakfast meals for the week. Under the guidelines from the USDA, meals will be provided to Parkway families based on their meal program status.
To request meals, click here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM21ykrErbpIHakdAOjFlGeXpOoGI0CLRSzuXouLtYs3NRMQ/viewform
Parkway Playgrounds
FAQs for Distance Learning
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IvCICaY13sSX7sE10Ooi3B3udSRXCvy2AMPxmYJug2I/edit?usp=sharing
Nurse's Notes
Exciting news free eyeglasses!
Parkway School District has worked with Eye Thrive (formerly Eye Charities of America) for years to help provide free eye exams and glasses for student's in need. Due to the recent pandemic, Eye Thrive has stepped up and eliminated their qualifications for free glasses. They are currently offering free glasses to ANY child ages 4-18 with a valid prescription that is living in St. Louis and surrounding areas. Parents can also go to one of the six St. Louis County Libraries at the dates listed in the flyer to obtain a free eye exam and glasses. Please review the attached documents for details on how to receive free glasses for your children!
