Dolphins Times
Weekly Newsletter (Nov 4- Nov 10, 2020)
Parent Notification
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, November 8, 2020 - National STEM/STEAM Day.
Monday, November 9 - 20, 2020 - Read-a-Thon. Fundraiser events
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - Progress Reports.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - Veterans Day.
Monday, November 16 - 20, 2020 - Character Education Week.
Friday, November 27, 2020 - Thanksgiving Break.
Monday, November 30, 2020 - School resumes after Thanksgiving break.
STRONGER TOGETHER, LEARNING TOGETHER!
From the first day we opened our schools, we always placed a great emphasis on character
education in our schools. Our core ethical values at SST Sugar Land were chosen all together.
We would like to build our community all together!
We built OuRCIRL together which represents the followings:
R: Responsibility: We will to do what we are expected to do and we will accept the
consequences of our actions
C: Caring: We will feel and we will show concern for something and we will always put an extra effort for this!
I: Integrity: We will do the right thing no matter what!
R: Respectfulness: We will interact with others in a way that shows we care about their
well-being and how they feel! We will be respectful to all creatures.
L: Leadership: We will try our hardest to help others and participate in helping our community.
We are going to build this loving and caring learning community together by sticking our core
ethical core values.
We will be highlighting our core ethical values daily!
Responsibility : Monday
Caring : Tuesday
Integrity : Wednesday
Respectfulness : Thursday
Leadership : Friday
National STEM/STEAM Day.
Celebrate the National STEM/STEAM Day
National STEM/STEAM day is on Sunday, Nov 8
STEM/STEAM Day encourages curiosity at a young age and aims to help children learn through fun, interactive, and educational activities and games. This STEM/STEAM Day, celebrate at home, in class, or even outside with creative suggestions.Dear students and parents
1. finish your project until Sunday, Nov 8.
2. Be sure to use #sstsugarland #STEMSTEAMDay
and to post on social media on Sunday, Nov 8
It's time for the SST Sugar Land Read-a-thon!
It's time for the SST Sugar Land Read-a-thon!
Help us make this the easiest and most successful fundraiser ever.
It will start on Monday, November 9th, and will end Friday, November 20th.
Go To:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/GkZqXV
To sign up. You can do it all in a minute or two and really help us meet our financial needs.
How It Works:
- Activate your account at the link above.
- Use the easy online tools to tell friends and family about our Read-A-Thon.
- Track and log at home reading sessions online.
- That's it!
Thanks so much,
SST Sugar LandWednesday, November 11, 2020 - Veterans Day.
Character Education Week
Monday 11/16
Being Responsible is twice as nice! Be someone's twin
Tuesday 11/17
We are a CARING community. Wear a shirt with a positive message.
Wednesday 11/18
Dolphins show INTEGRITY. It is what we do, what we say, and what
we say we do. Show your school spirit, wear an SST spirit shirt.
Thursday 11/19
Wear blue to show Respect for others and stomp out bullying
Friday 11/20
Unleash the Super LEADER in you! Wear your favorite superhero shirt.
RSVP by November 10, 2020
www.TheCharacterWeek.com/registration
*Livestream Zoom meeting information will be sent to your email
ESC - 20 PARENT AND CAREGIVER TRAININGS
COMING UP IN NOVEMBER!
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 1:00 .m.--2:00 p.m.
College 101: A Road to College Readiness: 8th-12th grade
National research has indicated parent involvement as a strong predictor of student success. Empowering parents to action through knowledge will further enable parents to have a positive impact on their child’s future. College awareness discussions can help families overcome the fear of the unknown. This session gives an overview of basic college information such as what are the different types of college degrees and different types of higher education institutions. How can a family afford to pay for college and what does it take to get a college scholarship? These questions and others will be addressed and discussed at this session with a College Student Panel! Webinar ID# 71078
Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
“Write On!”: Supporting Young Children as Writers (Preschool)
Join us as we actively explore the many forms of early writing (Preschool) and learn strategies to support and encourage your young child to write. We will have FUN while targeting developmental writing, common writing practices, and strengthening young finger muscles. Time for developing an action plan for creating writing opportunities in the home will be provided along with materials you can use tonight! Write On! Webinar ID# 67251
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
The Truth about the Trades: How to Create a Great Career and Pay for College
How would you like your child to learn a skill that will help them make 2-3 times the minimum wage shortly out of high school and create a way to have college completely paid for? Many parents think they have to choose between having their child learn a trade or go to college. The truth is the trades can lead to a direct path to college ensuring your child has the work experience to secure a job after. Learn how the trades have changed over the years focusing on growth and development of their top talent and creating multiple career pathways that lead to high-wage jobs for those on the path to college and those who are not. Webinar ID# 71166
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m.
Understanding the Significance of History in High School & Helping Your Child Succeed
Join us for this opportunity to learn the significance of History in your child’s life, especially in high school and how that will help your child succeed. What opportunities for learning are available to your child, what resources do they have access to, and what plans do you need to make to help him/her reach their goals. You will receive resources and materials to support you as a parent. Webinar ID# 71083
Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m.
COVID-19: Challenges our Families Face
Synchronous Instruction? Asynchronous Instruction? Contingency Plans? Compensatory Services? Families are faced with navigating new educational challenges for their child receiving special education services as a result of COVID-19. This session will address some of the common educational challenges families are facing and provide critical information you need to know and resources you can access to help guide you through overcoming these challenges. Webinar ID #73468
Transfer of Student from Online to On-Site Learning
Review Youth Sports Participation During COVID-19 Safety Checklist
Many children are participating in a variety of sporting events. If your child is playing sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics has a safety checklist for parents and caregivers. Visit HealthyChildren.org to review the tips.
Review Tips to Be a Healthy Role Model for Children
As a parent or guardian, you are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your child eat healthy and exercise. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has 10 tips to be a healthy role model for your child. Tips include: go food shopping together, limit screen time, encourage physical activity and more.
SST Sugar Land Merchandise Sales - Uniforms, Cardigans, and Spirit Shirts
You can still order uniforms and spirit shirts! Cardigan availability is limited in size!
Hello Parents!
The time has come for you to order school uniforms and other school merchandise! Right now we are only taking payments ONLINE. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT RIGHT NOW WE WILL ONLY BE DOING UNIFORM PICK UP NEXT WEEK FROM SEPTEMBER 14 - SEPTEMBER 18 FROM 9 AM - 3 PM. Only one person will be allowed into the lobby at a time.
You must log in to your parent square account in order to purchase the merchandise.
The uniforms, spirit shirts, and cardigans cannot be tried on and are FINAL SALE. We look forward to a great year ahead and thank you for your cooperation!
*Due to the fact that you may not know what size you need, There are no size options to choose when ordering. All you need to do is select which merchandise you want, and then we will let you choose the size when you come to pick up the items
If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 281-277-7923 or email us at info.sstsugarland@ssttx.org
NOVEMBER LUNCH &BREAKFAST MENU
CNA Meeting successfully completed
Red Ribbon week successfully completed
Teachers received their VHV Completion Certificate
Dear Parents/Guardians:
SST wants to provide flexibility for parents and students to transfer from online to on-site learning. The process is now in place for the transfer. Only those parents who wish to make the transfer from online to onsite
learning need to take action by following this process:
SST Transfer of Student from Online to On-Site Learning
1. Parents who want to transfer their students from online to in-person
education must submit a request to the campus through Skyward during
the first two weeks of the month. Parents login to Skyward Family Access
and click on Student Transfer. Here is how to do it:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HIdBsv57m7Fea8dlMjUOr6YH4862AFTk
2. Please note that this is only for the parents who want to make a change
from online to onsite.
3. The student will then begin attending on-site learning on the first Monday
of the following month.
4. For example, parents can request for their child to be transferred to the in-
person education between October 1 and October 15. The first day of in-
person education will then be the first Monday of November (November 2).
The exceptions are Tuesday, January 5 and April 6. All dates are provided
below.
5. After the deadline to submit transfer requests has passed, parents may
contact the school administration to determine if there is any availability
based on the class size. If there is no availability, parents need to wait for
the next on-site education window.
6. TEMPORARY TRANSFER from onsite to online learning: At any time,
parents can transfer students from on-site to online learning for short
periods of time. The transfer can be for a single day and up to two weeks.
Parents are required to notify the dean of academics (For PK thru 2nd:Ms. Davis :cdavis@ssttx.org. For 3rd thru 8th: Ms. Ahmad:gahmad@ssttx.org) by sending an email with a copy to the child’s homeroom teacher. The request must be in writing through an email for documentation. The child then can return to onsite
learning without any additional action.
7. LONG TERM TRANSFER from onsite to online learning: If parents wish to
transfer a child from on-site to online learning for more than two weeks,
they will follow the same directions as outlined above. This can occur at
any time. The request must be in writing through an email for
documentation. If the parent then decides to request a return to on-site
learning from online, they must request the transfer through Skyward as
outlined above.
*Parents with multiple SST students need to complete the process for each
individual child.
November:
Submit Request: November 1-15
First Day of Class: December 7
December
Submit Request: December 1-15
First Day of Class: Tuesday, January 5
January:
Submit Request: January 1-15
First Day of Class: February 1
February:
Submit Request: February 1-15
First Day of Class: March 1
March:
Submit Request: March 1-15
First Day of Class: Tuesday, April 6
April:
Submit Request: April 1-15
First Day of Class: May 3
Parents/ Guardians, Please fill out Survey by going into your skyward account!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We would like to offer the best service for your child.
We are a Title 1 school. Title 1 school means we receive federal funding dollars to supplement the schools existing programs. These dollars will be used to improve your child’s academic achievement.
To receiving federal services we would need to collect and report data from SST-Sugar Land parents.
Please go to Skyward Account and fulfill the Student residency survey.
Estimados padres / tutores:
Nos gustaría ofrecer el mejor servicio para su hijo.
Somos una escuela de Título 1. Escuela de Título 1 significa que recibimos fondos federales para complementar los programas existentes de la escuela. Estos dólares se utilizarán para mejorar el rendimiento académico de su hijo.
Para recibir servicios federales, tendríamos que recopilar e informar datos de los padres de SST-Sugar Land.
Por favor complete la encuesta de residencia estudiantil.
Clever, Schoology, Edgenuity, or Skyward.
Please reach out to the homeroom teachers if you are having any issues with the following access
Dear Parents of 3rd-8th, our virtual school has begun and we want to thank you for supporting us through this journey. Please reach out to the homeroom teachers if you are having any issues with the following access:
Clever, Schoology, Edgenuity, or Skyward. Grades will start going into grade books starting this week, please remind students to do their exit tickets for each subject daily. Our small group timings are set into the students' schedule per day, teachers will be contacting you to let you know which subject they are to report to at what time. It is important that students attend these small group instruction times to avoid gaps in their learning.
Dear parents/guardians,
Schoology is our main learning management system, please go to Schoology for the zoom schedules and the small group information.
Thank you again and we will have a fantastic year!!!!
Submitting an exit ticket
Exit tickets are due daily
Daily Engagement / Attendance
When a Student Present? Student is present when He/she;
1) Attends live lessons or office hours with their teacher.
2) Submitting an exit ticket > Due daily
3) Submitting an assignment > Due date specified by the teacher
4) Progressing in the learning management system
WHAT CAN I FIND IN THE PARENT PORTAL?
The Parent Portal is located on our website at https://sugarland.sstschools.org/ under Parents/Quick Links. We will update this folder, please bookmark this folder to your web browser and check the folder from time to time.
- ACADEMIC CALENDAR
- BELL SCHEDULE
- SUPPLY LIST
- STUDENT HANDBOOK
- Teacher's Zoom Schedule
- AND MORE!
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUGARLAND
Email: INFO.SSTSUGARLAND@SSTTX.ORG
Website: https://sugarland.sstschools.org/
Location: 10007 Clodine Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 281-277-7923
SST Sugar Land Core Ethical Vlues
We are Responsible
We are Caring
We have Integrity
We are Respectful
We are Leaders
We follow directions!
We make wise choices!
SST Sugar Land's Core Ethical Values
Caring
Integrity
Respectfulness
Leadership