Unfinished Business
GWC Newsletter: January 17, 2021
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blazer, Jeans, Chucks and Pearls for our GIRL!
History takes place Wednesday, Jan. 20th. Our country will have its First Female Vice President. All the ladies (scholars and professors) are encouraged to wear blazers, jeans, chucks and pearls for our girl!
I can't wait to see your pictures!
Tutorials
Social Studies tutorials will not take place this week.
The tutorial schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Reading (hybrid)
Wednesday: Math (hybrid)
Thursday: Science (virtual)
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Wesson at rickylwesson@lancasterisd.org.
Advisory Interventions
Parents we need your assistance in checking to see if your scholar received an invitation to a Math or Reading intervention class. Please have the scholar accept that invitation, our professors are eagerly waiting to pour into them.
Lancaster Resident Assistance
If you are a resident of Lancaster experiencing financial hardship, please click on the link below to apply for assistance.
Dallas Assistance
Thank You!
Sanders Construction
Follie Pop Hair Growth
Cooking with Lacy
We appreciate you,
Ms. Wesson and Mrs. Conway
Feel free to click on the link's above to check out some amazing products.
Face -to- Face Information
Arrival:
- Scholars will be allowed to enter the building starting at 7am.
- Scholars who arrive via the car rider line will have their temperature checked before exiting their vehicle. If their temperature is 100 degrees or higher, they will not be allowed to enter the building for face-to-face instruction.
- Scholars who walk to school will have their temperatures taken at the door before entry. If their temperature is 100 degrees or higher, they will be escorted to the isolation room to wait for a parent/guardian.
- Scholars who ride the bus to school will have their temperatures taken at the door before entry. If their temperature is 100 degrees or higher, they will be escorted to the isolation room to wait for a parent/guardian.
- Upon entry, scholars will proceed to the cafeteria and/or girls’ gym. The scholars will be dismissed at 7:15am to their 1st period classes.
-Scholars who are not eating breakfast will report to the girls’ gym
Dismissal:
Carver will have a 100% controlled dismissal for the 2020-2021 School Year.
- Car riders whose cars are outside before 3:00 will be called to exit the building immediately following the afternoon announcements. These scholars will exit the building out the front doors.
- Walkers will be called to exit the building through the side doors by the airplane.
- All remaining car riders and bus riders will be called as their rides arrive. These scholars will remain in their classrooms until they are called to exit the building.
If there are any remaining car riders remaining after the allotted dismissal time, they will be called to sit in the foyer six feet apart.
Breakfast:
- Scholars who choose to eat breakfast will be directed into the cafeteria to eat.
- If a scholar finishes breakfast before 7:15am they will report to the girls’ gym to create space for another scholar to eat.
- Scholars will be released to their classrooms from the cafeteria at 7:15am.
- Scholars will be allowed to obtain breakfast until 7:25am.
Lunch:
- Scholars will proceed to lunch while social distancing.
- Scholars will sit two max to a table. Seating is marked by an “X”.
- Scholars will be seated in the cafeteria, the foyer and boys’ gym.
Restrooms:
- Only one scholar will be released at a time (from their classroom) to the restroom.
- The restrooms on the 100 hallway will be the only restrooms open at this time.
- The restrooms will be monitored to ensure only one scholar is in the restroom at a time.
- The 10 minute before, 10 minute after rule still applies.
Isolation Room:
- The isolation room will be located in room 300.
- The door to the isolation room is to remain closed at all times.
- PPE is REQUIRED at all times in this room. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All entries and exits will take place through the side door.
Passing Periods:
- Scholars will be released from class at the sound of the bell, progressively but quickly.
- Professors will create the 6ft of space as they exit.
- All professors will stand in the middle of their respective hallways to actively monitor and ensure social distancing while walking in the hallway.
- Masks and face shields are a requirement. They are to be worn at all times.
- The scholars will have a five-minute passing period.
- Scholars are not allowed to enter restrooms during passing periods, unless they permission from a professor and the professor can ensure they are the only person in the restroom at that time.
Campus Procedures/Protocol:
- There will be no visitors allowed in the building.
- Birthday parties/lunch drop offs are prohibited this school year.
- In the case of an early pick up, the parent will call the front office. A member of the office staff will come out and retrieve all necessary information to release the scholar. The scholar will be called down to the front office and then escorted to their parent.
- Every member of the GWC staff, as well any district personnel, are required to complete the COVID Screener when entering the building. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Restrooms and common areas will be frequently sanitized and disinfected throughout the day.
Student Screener
Face Shields
Virtual Expectations
- Scholars are expected to be on time to their virtual classes. 1st period begins at 7:30 am, log-in as early as 7:15 am.
- School uniforms are not required during online learning, however attire must be appropriate. No pajamas, revealing clothing or head gear allowed.
- All cameras are required to be on during virtual classes.
- Persistent misbehavior/classroom disruptions will not be tolerated.
- Remain muted until asked to un-mute.
Meal Distribution
- Multiple meals will be distributed on Monday and Wednesday consisting of a breakfast, lunch and dinner from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
- Meals will be distributed at the students’ home campus.
- Meals are free for all students PreK through 8th grade.
Please complete and submit a meal delivery pre-order from each Tuesday by 9am to pre-order the meal you would like to receive, the following week. The pre-order form will be emailed to those in the qualifying apartments.
Please read the flyer, below, for more detailed information.
Carver's Kitchen
Stay Connected Survey Timeline
It is imperative you complete this survey even if you are not changing the current learning environment.
The remaining survey dates are:
March 1st for Learning Period March 22nd - April 23rd
April 5th for Learning Period April 26th - June 4th
Parent Resources
District Calendar:
https://www.lancasterisd.org/domain/1406
Student Self Serve:
https://lancaster.teams.hosting/selfserve/EntryPointHomeAction.do?student=true
Parent Self Serve:
https://lancaster.teams.hosting/selfserve/EntryPointHomeAction.do?parent=true
Question/Answer Page:
https://www.lancasterisd.org/Page/1243
Tech Support:
Stay Connected
You don't want to miss the LIVE action on Facebook daily!! Follow our exciting page, GW Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center (click the image to take you to the page). *The Facebook page is public, you don't need a Facebook page to gain access*
7:25am Morning Announcements (new time)
3:15pm: Afternoon Announcements
Stay IN the know:
Follow our GWC Instagram page: gwcarver6thgrade
Follow our GWC YouTube page: https://youtu.be/YwHnI72jMnk
Follow LISD on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Follow Principal Wesson on Twitter @rickylwesson
Saved to Contacts
Add these emails to your contacts:
Rickyl' Wesson, Campus Principal
LaQuetta Conway, Assistant Principal
laquettaconway@lancasterisd.org
Arabrian Lewis, Counselor
arabrianlewis@lancasterisd.org
Eleanor Hairston, Office Manager/Principal's Secretary
eleanorhairston@lancasterisd.org
Jaemi Peterson, PEIMS/Attendance
jaemipeterson@lancasterisd.org
We are here for YOU!
This Week's Birthdays
Kentrell Johnson
Wed., Jan. 20th:
A'Nya Davis
Kym'More Fite
Hannah Lawson
Nicholle Lawson
Ms. Allene Jones
Thurs., Jan. 21st:
Maiyah Reed
Fri., Jan. 22nd:
Alex Aguero
Sat., Jan. 23rd:
Te'Yanna Linzy
WE are GWC
Email: rickylwesson@lancasterisd.org
Website: https://www.lancasterisd.org/Domain/10
Location: 1005 Westridge Avenue, Lancaster, TX, USA
Phone: 972-218-1577
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverytime2020/
Twitter: @rickylwesson