The Gompers GATOR Bulletin 4/20/20
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Welcome back #Gatornation
Dear Gompers Families,
As you know we received the news that I had been expecting and dreading; we will not be returning to our campus for the remainder of the school year. While I hoped for a new development that would allow us to return, the health and safety of my school family is my top concern.
Distance learning will continue for the remainder of the school year, with few, if any changes to the format we have been following. It is heartbreaking to me that I won't get to finish the year in person with Gomper Gators and all of of our traditional end of the year activities/ceremonies.
I encourage students to connect with their classmates for "morning meetings" twice a week and to use Google Classroom to communicate on a daily basis. I continue to add "spirit activities and family challenges" that will hopefully help us to feel more connected. Please review the schedules that will be apart of our distance learning structures. These structures are intended to provide systematic times and accountability for learning expectations.
If you are still having technology challenges via a CHROMEBOOK device or internet service, please contact me.
I would like to thank everyone for all of the support, encouragement, and feedback. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to further support you as we complete the year i
Stay well and safe!
Respectfully - Dr. Miller
Semester 2 and Grades - Grading Information from the Superintendent
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for everything you are doing to support your child’s learning during school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning Thursday, April 23, our school district’s Home Learning Opportunities will continue with modifications. Until now, these lessons have been ungraded. As of April 23, students will be responsible for assignments and participation. We know, however, that students are not simply “learning at home.” They are learning at home during difficult circumstances for themselves and their families. With the pandemic crisis in mind, we have adjusted our student grading measures accordingly as indicated in this one-page Expectations for Students document.
In summary:
Grading embraces a “do no harm” philosophy
Elementary students will not receive Achievement Reports (Report Cards) for the second semester
Students in grades 6 to 8 will receive Pass/Fail final grades.
Students in grades 9 to 12 will receive Credit/No Credit final grades.
Guidelines for the amount of daily learning vary by grade span
Transitional kindergarten (TK) through kindergarten; one to 1.5 hours
Grades 1 to 5; three hours
Grades 6 to 12; one hour per period each day (Odd/Even Blocks, alternating days), for a total of three to four hours
Teachers will provide remote learning by “synchronous” (students working or learning simultaneously) and/or “asynchronous” methods (students working or learning at different times, or at their own pace).
If you have questions, please contact your child’s school. View a list of alternate school phone numbers during school closures here.
We will continue to provide school closure updates at lbschools.net/coronavirus, along with learning materials and technical support at our Home Learning Opportunities website, also available at lbschools.net/HLO.
Our sincerest wish is that our students and families are remaining safe and healthy during this global health crisis.
With deep appreciation for your support,
Christopher J. Steinhauser - Superintendent of Schools
Elementary Schedule....
Middle School Schedule
Office Hours - Via Google Voice, Begins - (4/20)
Gompers will have a new phone number for parents/community to call is 562-317-4883.
The phone number will be listed on the website.
The office support personnel will be available from 8 to 4, Monday - Friday.
FIeld Trips & Class of 2020 EOY activities
Class o 2020/Promotion - Plans are being discussed to celebrate our 8th-grade classes in some type of end of year ceremony/virtually
Class of 2020 - At this time, all EOY activities are canceled.
Ms. Tracy, our school's banker will be working on setting up systems for reimbursement to parents/families in the early part of May.
Supporting Students with Special Needs/IEPs
More "specific" information regarding supporting "ALL" of our students and their unique needs to access the core standards and curriculum via their IEP will be forthcoming.
Our SPED office and teachers are all in alignment with directives, please ensure you have reviewed the HLO page and the link for Special Education.
If there is a specific concern, that has not been addressed by your child's case carrier. Please email me.
PUMP, Up the SPIRIT, GATORNATION!!!!
This Week: Get Ready - GATOR KAHOOT Challenge FUN !!!! 4/24/2020 @10:30 am
#GATORNATION SPRING BREAK Backyard Camping Challenge
Meal Service update: Gompers is serving from 11:30 - 12:30
Upcoming Events....
4/30 - Dr. Miller's "Virtual" Zoom Coffee Hour
5/1 - "Virtual" Student of the Month (selected students)
5/4 - 5/8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/12 - SSC Meeting
6/11 - Return of "loaned" CHROMEBOOKS to site/district offices