EHMS CONNECTIONS: SPECIAL EDITION
March 23, 2021
Starting TOMORROW: BASD Short Term Remote Learning (STRL)
ALL STUDENTS:
We will go to the SHORT TERM REMOTE LEARNING(STRL) plan starting TOMMOROW, March 24th through Friday, March 26th.
All after-school activities are canceled starting today and will resume on Tuesday, March 30th
Due to the increase of Covid-19 positive cases diagnosed at East Hills Middle School, our school will follow a Short Term Remote Learning Schedule for Wednesday(3/24), Thursday(3/25) and Friday(3/26) of this week.
Hybrid and eClassroom M-Z students will attend their classes on Zoom following the STRL schedule (see below) on Wednesday and Friday. Hybrid and eClassroom A-L students will attend their classes on Zoom on Thursday. M-Z students will complete independent work on Thursday and A-L students will complete independent work on Wednesday and Friday.
On these days(March 24-26), students are not reporting to school, but working from home. Our building will be closed to students and staff for cleaning purposes. All after school and weekend activities are canceled and will resume on Tuesday, March 30th.
On Monday, March 29th, we will resume our normal hybrid plan. EClassroom students will be in Zoom Monday afternoon, and hybrid students will complete asynchronous(online) work. On Tuesday, March 30th, A-L students will return to school followed by M-Z students on Wednesday, March 31st.
Please find all information with our learning plan should we not be "in school". We want to keep the lines clear about the information we have right now.
*Remember that your child's schedule will align with the schedule of either A-L or M-Z, based on the first letter of his/her last name.
**Also, BOTH Eclassroom and hybrid learners will OPERATE AS VIRTUAL LEARNERS when we are NOT providing "in school" instruction.
BOLD POINTS
Wednesday, March 24th- ALL M-Z students ZOOM, A-L students complete online work
Thursday, March 25th- ALL A-L students ZOOM, M-Z students complete online work
Friday, March 26th- ALL M-Z students ZOOM, A-L students complete online work
Monday, March 29th- eClassroom student ZOOM in the afternoon as usual, hybrid students complete online work.
After school activities- All after school/before school face-to-face activities will be suspended until Tuesday, March 30th.
Short Term Remote Learning Schedule Screencastify
Please take a few minutes to "re"-watch the Screencastify below about the Short Term Remote Learning Plan. This will remind everyone about the set up and resources that are available. Then have your child revisit the personalized schedule they created for the Virtual time during winter break.
Below you will find examples and "blank" schedules available as PDFs. For your reference, choose the grade and section (A-L or M-Z) that fits your child. These will make it easy to keep track of what time to get to each class. (Links to Zooms are in the Schoology courses)
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school, grade level counselor or email your child's teacher. We are all available and ready to work with you and your child to help them be successful during this short term remote learning time.
Help your child with upcoming changes and dates
Counselors are available!
You can always reach out to your child’s counselor:
Links are available to schedule individual conference sessions. Calls will be directed to the counselor's computer and they will be able to retrieve messages there.
Mrs. Limpar-Grade 6 glimpar@basdschools.org 610-867-0541 ex. 44912
6th Grade Mrs. Limpar Counselor Request
Mr. Leon-Grade 7 rleon@basdschools.org 610-867-0541 ex. 44915
7th Grade Mr. Leon Counselor Request
Mrs. Morgan-Grade 8 mmorgan@basdschools.org 610-867-0541 ex. 44916
8th Grade Mrs. Morgan Counselor Request
Mrs. McGoff-Grade 6-8 tmcgoff@basdschools.org 610-867-0541 ex. 44914
We are here to help.
When you or your child need help of any kind, please reach out to any of the three principals:
Mr. Horvath dhorvath@basdschools.org 610-867-0541 ex. 44901
Mrs. Braun rbraun@basdschools.org 610-867-0541 ex. 44902
Mr. Tannous ptannous@basdschools.org 610-867-0541 ex. 44906
We will continue to be together, connected and strong no matter the venue!
General Tips for Success
Quiet Place
Set up a quiet space to work with all your materials (paper, pencil, computer, charger)
Use your Schedule
Give yourself a break!
Don't wait to ask for help when you need it.
Computer Help is here!
Everyday Computer Care
-Restart your computer DAILY
(do not just close the lid)
Issues? Try This First…
-Restart your computer
-Try again to see if issue is resolved
If That Doesn’t Work…
-Submit a Request for Chromebook or IT Help
-Email adennis@basdschools.org if you need a loaner computer
Internet Connection Issues
If you are unable to access wifi, email adennis@basdschools.org OR
Call the EHMS Main Office (610-867-0541) and we can submit a request.
Parents: All students prepared a PERSONALIZED Short Term Remote schedule to help them during the virtual plan. See examples below.
6th grade- (A-L)Short term Schedule Example
7th grade- (M-Z)Short term Schedule Example
8th grade- (A-L)Short term Schedule Example
Families: Please find resources for Schoology below.
East Hills Middle School
Email: dhorvath@basdschools.org
Website: https://basdwpweb.beth.k12.pa.us/easthills/
Location: 2005 Chester Road, Bethlehem, PA, USA
Phone: 610-867-0541
Facebook: facebook.com/EastHillsMiddleSchool-BASD
Twitter: @EastHillsMSbasd