From the Middle EMS and ELA
News from the Principal, May 1, 2020
Hello Parents and Families,
Can you believe it? It is already May. As I am sure you can relate, some of my days feel like a week long, but then I'm shocked how much time has actually passed. Here we are--it is almost the end of the school year.
As we move to close out the school year, I will continue to update you regularly, and I will definitely be in touch throughout the summer as well. I know many of you have asked what the beginning of next school year will look like. Unfortunately, I do not have an answer for you, but I promise that our district leadership is already thinking ahead and relying on guidance from state officials. We likely won't know until mid-summer, but of course, we will communicate as soon as we know.
And, rest assured--we have many systems and routines in place to make our back to school time successful, regardless. There are a lot of unknowns now, but we will be prepared to make sure the transition is smooth.
If at anytime, you have questions, please email me.
See below for lots of new information.
Also, here is the student newsletter that I sent via email today. CLICK HERE
~Annessa Hart, Principal
8th Grade Continuation
CHROMEBOOK COLLECTION FOR ELA, EMS, AND EHS--May 20, 2020
On Wednesday, May 20th between 8:00 am--5:30 pm, all EHS, EMS, and ELA students will return their chromebooks to the building. We will be set up in front of the HS main entrance (Logan and Mansfield). This will also be time for students to pick up yearbooks, certificates, school work, and return any other school property (instruments, books, etc.)
Regarding device retrieval:
- Students and parents are responsible for turning in a fully functional and undamaged, charged student device and charging cord.
Please add a sticky note or piece of masking tape with your student’s name/grade on the device.
Remove any decorative stickers from the device
Wear a mask
Please wipe the exterior of the device with a Clorox wipe
If a device is damaged or missing parts, there may be a fine assessed. Board Policy
Please attend based on your student's last name at the follow times to ensure that we are able to respect social distancing requirements.
8:00-9:30 Student last names beginning with A-C
10:00-11:30 Student last names beginning with D-H
12:00-1:30 Student last names beginning with I-M
2:00-3:30 Student last names beginning with N-S
4:00-5:30 Student last names beginning with T-Z and all others
PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2020
Check out these links for a few ideas to celebrate our teachers...
FREE WEEKLY ZOOM--PARENTING DURING COVID-19 AND REMOTE LEARNING
A Free Weekly Zoom Event from CU Anschutz Medical Center and the Johnson Depression Center
Thursdays at 8pm Link Here.
COUNSELING CORNER GOOGLE CLASSROOM
To join the Counseling Corner Classroom, please follow these steps:
- Locate Google Classroom on your Google apps (click on the “waffle”)
- Click the + symbol
- Click join class
- Enter this code: 32uuc5a
STEM Parent Survey
If your student has participated in the STEM programming at ELA/EMS, please share your thoughts in this survey here. The survey is open through May 10th.
REGISTRATION FOR 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR
It is now time to register your students for the 2020/2021 school year.
Log into your Infinite Campus - Parent Portal to complete online registration. Infinite Campus - Parent Portal LINK
Once you are logged in, scroll down toward the bottom of the screen and click on
More > Online Registration> Select:
Option 1: Existing Student Registration
Option 2: New Student Registration
If you need assistance with Infinite Campus Parent Portal or Online Registration for 2020-21, please contact our office at 303-806-2100 to leave a message or email to trish_tucker@engschools.net and I will be in touch as soon as possible or you may send a message to the following district staff for support as well.
Vivian Cifuentes, District Registrar, Vivian_Cifuentes@engschools.net
Lori Martinez, Student Information System Specialist, Lori_Martinez@engschools.net
Jill Rogers, Student Information System Specialist, Jill_Rogers@engschools.net
*Mobile devices are not recommended to complete and submit online registration.
*Disable pop up blockers on our computer before you begin.
STUDENT & FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ONLINE EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
BE PREPARED
Show up on time with your device charged.
Close other tabs in your browser if needed.
Be sure all technology is working 5 – 10 minutes before the meeting.
Don’t run other apps that will weaken your signal.
Join the meeting with YOUR REAL NAME.
MUTE YOURSELF
Mute yourself right away to eliminate background noise.
Keep mute on if you are not speaking.
PRESENTATION / ENVIRONMENT
Consider your surroundings (what will show up in the background)
Consider your appearance (school appropriate).
Find a location in your house with few distractions.
Let your family know you are in a meeting.
Be sure the area is well lit so we can see you.
HEADPHONES
Use headphones if you have them
CHAT RESPONSIBLY
Keep your chat language school appropriate (No profanity or inappropriate gestures or backgrounds).
Include questions you want the teacher to address.
SIGNALS
Use hand signals (don’t just nod /shake your head).
Thumbs Up = Yes / Thumbs Down = No
Hand to ear = Cannot hear
Raise Hand = I have a comment or question
FREE Internet Access Options
Internet Access
- Xfinity has announced an Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone program. Through it, Xfinity hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free. Search for a hotspot near you.
- Comcast Internet Essentials is offering two free months of their Internet Essentials package starting March 16, 2020. You have to be eligible, so read more on their website. You can also call 1-855-846-8376.
Coping With Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Mental Health Resources in Denver Metro Area
Helping Families Cope with Covid-19
As a reminder, Safe2Tell is a resource students can access right away if they have worries or concerns about themselves or a friend.
Attendance Line for EMS and ELA
Phone: 303-806-2300