PHCS Digital Learning Days Update
Digital Learning begins Monday, March 23, 2020
A Note from the Principals
Dear PHCS Parents,
We hope this communication finds you all safe and healthy, and that you have had time to prepare for the coming weeks. As was mentioned at the onset of school closures in St. Lawrence County, online instruction and/or directions for students in Grades 1st-12th will begin on Monday, March 23, 2020. (*UPK and Kindergarten students will be provided with learning packets.)
The following information will provide general instructions for how learning activities will be provided remotely for your student(s). Please know this is new to all of us and we will all be learning as we go! Our initial goal is to provide “review” of skills previously introduced in class. Maintenance of student achievement to date is imperative and we hope you will set time aside for your children to focus on their academic growth during this challenging time. Setting expectations with your children for engagement with the materials and activities posted by our teachers will certainly make this time more effective in maintaining their skills! We thank you in advance for your efforts!
Below you will find guidance and resources which may be helpful as you navigate your way through "Digital Learning" with your family. We hope to communicate weekly with parents via our Facebook Page and our District Website. We will do our very best to push out meaningful information as often as possible.
Our sincere appreciation,
Brooke and Steve
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How long will schools be closed? The Department of Education in collaboration with the State Health Department & Governor's Office will make this decision. We will keep you posted.
2. Can my child use a cell phone or other home device to do their Remote Learning? Yes, the device just needs to have internet access, the ability to compose writing assignments (typing or voice recognition) and the ability to access their Google classrooms.
3. We are confused about the assignment or having technology issues accessing the lessons/assignments - what do we do? Please email the teacher first and give them some time to respond, then access the PHCS Assistance Helpdesk Form and someone will connect with you as soon as possible. PHCS ASSISTANCE HELPDESK FORM
4. Will students be marked absent during the closure? No.
5. Can all kids (even those who don't go to PHCS) get free breakfast and lunch every weekday via the meal delivery service? Yes! Here is the link for the meal sign-up/survey. Please provide all the information requested. Meal Delivery Sign-Up
Guidance for Elementary Families
First, if you have any questions, please know you can communicate with PHCS Administration using the form linked here: PHCS Assistance Helpdesk Form
We are here to help!Our "Digital Learning Days" will begin with DAY 2 of our cycle.
Each elementary “homeroom” has a Google Classroom. Your child should know how to get to their “classroom” using their Chromebook or a family device. Each classroom has a code that has been shared with your child. If you need this code or have trouble accessing the “classroom” submit an Assistance Helpdesk Form (linked above) or contact your child's teacher.
Here is a link to a brief tutorial on Google Classroom for parents which is about 4 minutes long and very informative: Parents’ Tutorial Video
Teachers will be posting daily assignments to their Google Classroom each day by 9:00 a.m. Teachers will also make themselves available for communication via their Google Classroom or other methods they may share with parents. Special area teachers (art, music, physical education, technology, health, and band) will also post to Google Classrooms based on the cycle day of our regular school calendar.
Our UPK and Kindergarten teachers will be connecting with students and their families via the Classroom Dojo app. Here's a link to information for parents on the use of this resource: Classroom Dojo BASICS for Parents. Packets for instruction will also be sent home to reinforce what has been introduced.
Instruction within the Google Classroom will vary by teacher, but will most likely utilize our school-wide digital resources. These include but are not limited to iReady, Reflex, Zearn, Kahn Academy, Prodigy, and Zoom. Some teachers will continue with Class Dojo, Seesaw or other means for instruction and communication. In addition, many educational platforms are currently offering free services that our teachers may choose to implement. Again, these resources will be linked and assigned within your child(ren)s’ Google Classroom.
Designing a schedule that works for your family is a great idea. Adding in time for fresh air, play, rest and fun is essential! There are some schedules floating around on the internet- just remember- what is important is sticking to a routine. Children appreciate and thrive with predictable schedules.
Second Trimester Report Cards will be mailed home as close as possible to the originally scheduled date.
Guidance For Jr./Sr. High School Learners
If you have any questions please communicate with PHCS Admin using the form linked here:
Our "Digital Learning Days" will begin with DAY 2 of our cycle.
Each HS “class” has a Google Classroom. Your child should know how to get to their “classroom” using their Chromebook or a family device. Each classroom has a code that will be shared with your child. If you need this code or have trouble accessing the “classroom” on-line please use the helpdesk link.
Here is a link to a brief tutorial on Google Classroom for parents which is about 4 minutes long and very informative: Parents’ Tutorial Video
Teachers will be posting daily assignments to their Google Classroom each day by 9:00 a.m. They will make themselves available for communication via the Google Classroom they maintain or other methods they may share with parents. Special area teachers (art, music, physical education, technology, health, and band) will also post to Google Classrooms based on the cycle day of our regular school calendar.
Instruction within the Google Classroom will vary by teacher but will most likely utilize our school-wide digital resources. These include but are not limited to iReady, Kahn Academy, and Zoom. At this time many educational platforms are offering free services which our teachers may choose to implement. Again, these resources will be linked and assigned within your child(ren)s’ Google Classroom.
Designing a schedule that works for your family is a great idea. Adding in time for fresh air, play, rest and fun is essential! There are some floating around on the internet, what is important is that whatever schedule you create you can stick to. Children appreciate and thrive with predictable schedules.
Report cards will be mailed home as close as possible to the originally scheduled date.
Weekly communication via our Facebook Page and our District Website will be distributed by the principals. We will do our very best to push out meaningful information as often as possible.
Please reach out if you require any assistance!
Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District
The Parishville-Hopkinton Central School
community strives to instill in all students the knowledge and skills necessary
to become caring, conscientious and creative citizens.
Email: breid@phcsd.org
Website: phcsd.org
Location: 12 County Route 47, Parishville, NY, USA
Phone: (315) 265-4642
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