The Warhawk's Nest
April 27-May 1
Does Teaching Online Have You Feeling Like . . .
Reminders:
- Google Meet Sign-up By Friday at 8 am, please make sure you have signed up for your Google Meet times, so they can be shared in the Parent Newsletter.
- Summative Report Feedback Please complete the survey regarding the summative report by Monday at 11 am.
- Budget Wish List - We have extended the deadline for Wish List ideas to Monday at 11 am. Add your ideas to the linked doc.
Staff Meeting Highlights
- Great work! Keep the communication coming.
- Great work! Kids love seeing your instructional videos.
- Great work! Parents and kids love having short, clear directions.
START TODAY Plan
Goal: To make it easy for students who have been checked out to start engaging in a meaningful way, while reducing staff and parent stress and anxiety.
Permission: There is nothing we want more than for all our students to engage and learn in the distance learning format. We also realize that for a large group of students this isn’t happening. As we continue to try to engage them all, please know you have the freedom to eliminate “late work.” You have the freedom to be creative.
A Gracious Welcome Back
If we can picture each of these students as “baby chicks” being welcomed back into its nest, and mindfully engage them with care and support so they aren’t scared off or overwhelmed by the expectations.
Let’s START TODAY! Encourage your students to get started today, regardless of what they have (or haven’t) done so far. Have them start with today’s lesson and move forward from there.
As a team, start to have conversations about prioritizing efforts to connect with students.
Continue to encourage your students and give them positive feedback to help them feel successful.
What About the Totally Disengaged?
For students who are completely disengaged, message them weekly to check in and inquire how you can help support them. Refer them to the Student Support Team.
WHAT’S WORKING??
Add your ideas to the linked doc for ways to engage disengaged students that are working for you. START TODAY PLAN
Wilson Distance Learning Resources
Here are docs that you all reference often. Some are linked up above too.