BUE Newsletter for Online Learners
Sept 4, 2020
From the Principals
Dear BUE Families of Online Learners,
We have been helping families all week with technical difficulties, resetting passwords, logging into the system, and submitting work. We have run multiple orientation meetings in both English and Spanish to help students and families become acquainted with the online platform. Most of the resources, including the Family Orientation Presentations can be found on our website at: http://bue.garfield16.org/.
We understand the online platform had some glitches last week and Colorado Digital Learning Solutions is doing/has done some platform updates to fix issues with bookmarks, messaging teachers, submitting assignments, and more.
If you child needs help please reach out.
Mrs. Clark
Principal Bea Underwood Elementary School
and
Mrs. Frees
Assistant Principal Bea Underwood Elementary School
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) MEETING
Please join us September 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. for our first Parent Advisory Meeting of the 2020/2021 School Year.
Due to the Pandemic we will be meeting virtually. To join the meeting, simply click on the link below:
If you do not have computer access, you can also dial in with the following phone number and password:
1-530-424-9636
PIN: 402 325 774#
Our Parent Advisory Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with no meeting held in December.
BUE Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Meeting Dates:
September 8, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m.
October 13, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m.
November 10, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m.
December - no meeting
January 12, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
February 9, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
March 9. 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
April 13, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
May 11, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
Picture Day is September 9, 2020
Pictures for Online Students will be from 1:15 - 3:00 p.m.
Online students will need to do a temperature check and answer health screening questions before they enter the school. Unfortunately, parents will not be able to enter the school. A school staff member will help your child to the picture area and will bring them back outside to you.
Groups of Online Learning at BUE
There are 2 groups of online students at BUE.
Group 1 students have Ms. Campbell, as their Online Teacher. Ms. Campbell has a virtual crew with all her students Tuesday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. You can access her crew using this link: https://meet.google.com/crj-xrqp-hst
Group 2 students have a teacher who is not at BUE. If you do not have Ms. Campbell, your child will likely have one of the following teachers:
- Emily McComas
- Arlene Weis
- Kelley Hale
- Andi Weigel
- Sarah Hargadine
The Site Coordinator for both Group 1 and Group 2 is Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Clark can help answer questions, help you log in, reset your password, provide you with a username, etc. If Mrs. Clark is not available, both Mrs. Shaffer and Mrs. Miles in the office can also help you.
Attendance Matters
Students participating in CDLS are part of BUE and attendance matters! BUE students who are online learning will need to log into their math and literacy courses every school day, Tuesday through Friday. It does not matter when you log in, but you must log in to both math and literacy each day.
BUE will be able to see if you have logged in our not, and this is how we take attendance. If you only log in for 1 course, your attendance will be marked as 1/2 day. If you log in for both math and literacy, your attendance will be marked as 1 full day. Repeated partial attendance or lack of attendance will require a meeting with Mrs. Clark or Mrs. Frees to discuss attendance during online learning.
Please contact the BUE office if you have any questions. We will answer the questions we can, and find answers to any questions we do not immediately have an answer for. (970) 285-5703
Frequently Asked Questions
A: There is not an official 1st day of school for Online Learning. There is a window between September 1 and September 8, 2020 to log in and begin classes.
Q: What are online learning start and end times during the day?
A: This depends on your family's needs. You can do online learning any time of the day. Just remember that you must log in to both literacy and math each day, Tuesday through Friday.
Q: Who will my child's teacher be?
A: Your child will have an offsite teacher from CDLS or Ms. Campbell, a BUE teacher. Your child will receive grades and feedback from a CDLS teacher or Ms. Campbell.
Q. How do I log in to Online Learning?
A. Please watch this video, which will step you through how to log into to the CDLS learning system: VIDEO. If you would prefer to read about logging in, please see this helpful instructions sheet: How to log in and Log In Information Sheet
Q: What school supplies will my child need for online learning?
A: You will need a computer, laptop, or Chromebook for online learning. BUE will provide a Chromebook. Some families may choose to use their own technology and this is just fine.
Q: Do online learners qualify for school lunches?
A: Yes. Online learners can receive lunches from BUE. We are setting up this process and will communicate how to pick up lunches by September 14. All online families will need to fill out the Free and Reduced application regardless of income as this ensures we can keep our FREE breakfast and lunch programs. This packet will be provided to you when you come to pick up your child's Chromebook.
Q. Are CDLS courses self-paced?
A. CDLS courses are NOT self-paced. Students will be working off a week-to-week schedule that their teacher will assign to them. Students will need to complete activities by the assigned due date. Failure to do so may result in losing points.
Q. What happens if my child misses a due date?
A. If a student misses a due date, their instructor may record a 'zero' for that assignment or activity. This informs BUE that your student is missing assignments or activities. Their teacher will reach out to offer encouragement and support. Students usually can still complete the missing assignments, so they should be sure to work with their instructor to submit them.
Q. Will attendance be taken?
A. As mentioned above, students are expected to login every day. Days where students do not login will be counted as absences. If a student logs in for only one course, it is a 1/2 day absence. If they do not log in for either math or literacy, it will be a full day absence. Repeated partial attendance or lack of attendance will require a meeting with Mrs. Clark or Mrs. Frees to discuss attendance during online learning.
Q. Are CDLS courses just videos?
A. CDLS courses are a combination of activities. Students must log in everyday and be careful not to fall behind. Students will complete activities and take tests similar to what they would do in a classroom. Also assignments have due dates and students may need help from parents to ensure they are getting their work turned in on time.
Q. Will my child see their CDLS teacher every day?
A. No. They will not see a teacher every day. However, they have access to their teacher or Mrs. Clark the site coordinator as needed. This fact sheet from CDLS helps explain communication for families: CDLS Elementary Strategies and Practices for Communication.
Q: I didn't see my question here, who do I ask?
A: Your teacher will be able to answer your questions. You are always welcome to call our office at (970) 285-5703. You are also always welcome to reach out to our school principal Mrs. Clark via email (aclark@garfield16.org) and she will get back to you as soon as possible.