Pleasant Valley Staff Newsletter
Week of April 6, 2020
Our mission is to empower and inspire a community of lifelong learners and leaders.
When people say that you get to work from home, tell them....
Thank you for all of your positive energy and engagement with each other this week! I am genuinely amazed and grateful for your efforts to collaborate and problem solve in teams, keep parents updated, and for reaching out to support our students and now their parents! Hopefully, after this week, we all will get into a routine to keep ourselves and our own families healthy- physically, emotionally, and mentally. Self-care is and should be our number one priority, but it is easier said than done. It is difficult to fulfill our responsibilities from home and be able to draw the line between home and work. We all fill different roles in our lives! Be kind to yourselves, and remember that you are doing the best you can right now with what the conditions we find ourselves in! Please know that I believe that you are all doing an excellent job, and I am grateful! We are all in this together!
You are the best,
Stephanie
Congratulation Caitlin Sabo!
Classified Information to be Coming
Your Administrator Point Person During this Distance Learning Phase of the Year
Please contact the administrator in charge for any concerns or questions within the following areas:
Hard Copy Procedures and Parent Pick up-McKim
* Thank you, Kira and Emily, for creating a solid plan for hard copies and parent pick up. Emily also did a fantastic job communicating it to all of you! Thank you Emily and Kira!
Home Liaisons Outreach and Needs-Karabanovs
TBTs
- KDG- Boka
- Grade -1 Boka
- Grade 2- McKim
- Grade 3- Boka
- Grade 4- ELA/SS Mckim
- Grade 4- Math/Sci Boka
- Small Group- Spec Ed Boka
- Encore-Karabanovs
Third Quarter Grading Information
Quarter 3 Grade Entry
Due on April 7, 2020, by 9:00 AM (DIS will send out directions via email)
No printing of report cards (parents will go through HAC)
DIS will send out information to Elementary parents with directions
Updated Procedures for Hard Copy Procedures for Teachers
Please put supporting documents such as pdfs in your teams TBT Folder in our Google Distance Learning Folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kAJO4odvyRo8ONDDDgy7p0Fl-RGMHGv6
Packet Request Instructions
- Monday 9 am - Central Office will post Hard Copy Request online
- Tuesday 9 am - Online Hard Copy Requests will close
- Tuesday 10 am - Kira/Emily will email teachers letting them know how many copies to request from the Print Shop (we will add 5 additional each week per grade as extras)
- Tuesday 5 pm - One teacher per TBT will send print request to Print Shop. Kira or I will email each team to let them know how many copies to request. We will add 5 extra packets to the number requested per grade. (Teachers will use the free Fine Scanner App on cell phone or other compatible app/program to scan all documents as one PDF. If teachers have online forms/stories/pages to add to the PDF, they can either screenshot [command, shift, 4] and save as a PDF to add or print and scan with the rest of the documents. If teachers struggle with how to scan or combine all documents as one PDF, please reach out to me and I will assist you. When teachers request packets from Print Shop, it is important that they request for the pages to be printed as one packet, collated and stapled.) Also keep in mind that many online resources may include videos, websites to visit, etc. Please do your best to include a general outline of lessons to be completed, any papers that go with the lessons and names of websites to visit. If you are directing students to a story that you are able to print out, feel free to include that in the packet if you think it will make things easier for the families. We will see how this week goes and make adjustments as necessary.
- Thursday 10 am - all packets will be delivered to the school
- Thursday 12 pm-3 pm - Parents that signed up for a packet will come to school to pick up a new packet and drop off any previous work.
- Each week in TBT, grade levels will come up with the next week's plan and determine who will be responsible for creating one PDF and sending to print shop.
Important Communication to Share with Parents about Distance Learning
Many of our distance learning applications (CLEVER , Ed, ThinkCentral, Google Classroom, etc..) use SSO - single sign-on technology. It is important that students, teachers, staff, and parents are signed into the correct Google account appropriate for the intended application.
Switch between accounts
On your computer, sign in to Google.
On the top right, select your profile image or initial.
On the menu, select the account you'd like to use. If the account is not listed you can add it using the instructions below.
Add accounts
On your computer, sign in to Google.
On the top right, select your profile image or initial.
On the menu, choose Add account.
Follow the instructions to sign in to the account you want to use.
Distant Learning TBT Folders
Please put supporting documents such as pdfs in your teams TBT Folder in our Google Distance Learning Folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kAJO4odvyRo8ONDDDgy7p0Fl-RGMHGv6Request for Student Check in
If you have a student who you have not been able to engage during our Virtual Learning Period or a student/family you have concerns about and would like Administration or Home Liaison to reach out to the family please complete the following Google Form.
Criteria for a request of support should be two attempts (email, phone, Class Apps, etc) to the family by the classroom teacher. Please allow 24- 48 hours between each contact to the student/ family.
Request for Student Check-in Form link
Our Week...
4.6 M Distance Learning Plans on our PV-UPDATED FOR AFTER 4/3 Pleasant Valley Elementary Distance Learning-Building Instruction Plan due @ 9:30 am
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SazlyyOnv9Iej1QVb3ciH7t8BT6Vi2hf/edit
4.6 M Distance Learning Plan goes live to parents @ 10:00 am
4.6 M Parent Hard Copy Request via Google Form opens @ 9:00 am & closes at 4.7 @ 9:00 am
4.6 M Optional Workout with Dina @ 4:00 pm
- Meeting ID: 156 284 488
4.6-4.9 M-Th 9:30-10:45 am Office Hours-Gen, Title, Spec Ed Teachers & Home Liaisons
4.6-4.9 M-Th 10:45-11:00 am Office Hours- Encore
4.6-4.9 M-Th 10:30-11:45 am Office Hours-Related Service
4.7 T Third Quarter Grades Due
4.7 T Parent Paper Request via Google Form closes @ 9:00 am
(I disabled the waiting room!)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/9909394115?pwd=YmpvRlV5TXF1RnYvbngvM1ozYUpjUT09
Meeting ID: 990 939 4115
Password: PVStars
4.7 T Print Shop Hard Copy Submission due by teachers @ 5:00 pm
4.9 Th Building open for Teachers @ 8-11:00 am
4.9 Th Parent Hard Copy pick up @ 12-3:00 pm
TBTs and Team Meetings
4.6 M Grade 2 TBT @ 11:00 am
4.8 W Grade 3 TBT @ 11:00 am
4.8 W KDG TBT @ 11:30 am
4.10 F Grade 4 TBT @ 11:00 am
4.10 F Grade 1 TBT @ 12:30 am
4.10 F Encore TBT @ 11:00 am
4.7 T Home Liaisons @ 9:00 am
ETRs, IEPs, & 504s
4.6 SK IEP O'Malley @ 2:05 pm- McKim
4.7 LB IEP Boutall @ 3:30 pm- McKIm
4.7 KM Gibson IEP @ 3:30 pm- Boka (please send invite)
4.8 NN Carvaines ETR Meeting @ 9:00 am Boka
4.8 DG IEP Gigliotti @ 3:30 pm- McKim
4.8 FG Carvines IEP @ 3:30 pm- Boka
4.9 LT Borns IEP @ 8:45 am- Boka
4.9 SW Harris IEP @ 8:45 am- McKim
4.9 LS Borns IEP @ 10:15 am- Boka
4.9 LK Gorey IEP @ 3:00 am- Boka
New Important Internal Links
PV 2019-20 Distance Learning Plan (internal use only)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SazlyyOnv9Iej1QVb3ciH7t8BT6Vi2hf/edit
PV 2019-20 Distance Learning Folder (internal use only)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vnODI5OQhVFM15EbT8f17lUXc03cdemx
PV Distance Learning Q&A March 31st-April 30th (internal use only)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W_WrvvQ0s35bR6HgbbVWd30qKy4klswCHmY2BkWQ4BI/edit#gid=0
PV Intervention Specialist/Related Service Support (Internal use only)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qVs0vC3EKdkyYvpj2SemVdOwnzcxSnLVs1NdRyAuYqw/edit?ts=5e8363e1
Newslea:
When You Log In For the First Time...
- Go to newsela.com.
- Click Join Now.
Newsela will ask you a few questions about your role and your school:
- If you are a teacher, parent, or administrator please select I’m an Educator for full access to your subscription. (Selecting “I’m a student”’ will restrict access to features and content . If you are an educator who signed up as a student in error, please contact us.)
Gifted Resources on Google Drive
Gifted Google Classroom Code: dbvbde3
If you need gifted assistance, feel free to reach out to Tiffany Buchanan at buchanant@parmacityschools.org
From Ohio Ed Updates
Remote Learning Resource Guide
A new Remote Learning Resource Guide is available to assist parents, families, caregivers and educators as they navigate the world of remote learning during Ohio’s ordered school-building closure.
Important Links
Gifted Teacher Resources
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tUNcwuIouYPYgcC9F_-0nz2wVZqfkKt9
Elementary Curriculum Folder
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ACq1KerGN8VWUk9PVA
Learning Walks PD Opportunity Form
ELA K-5 Curriculum Maps
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u36HP8Gl_yYmUQysdu8iT_ib0mzYMfvU
Cleveland Natural History Museum Resource Center
https://cmnherc.myturn.com/library/
Anticipatory Sets Ideas/Resources
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vmTu7I3B1TLWvBOCPLCvLFSKDU5ShNyM
Data Day
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XO7mZo9ZOZkHci3l8SkqOuygFH_NKrEK
TBT Folder
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/122w2faMIEQJJfBVfFnxL2SnoWKjckCVl
OTES DWSGM Vocabulary Resource
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1969aCuEFTU8q53O6_RUFJLrOP9xct8HP
Student Leadership Selection Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CqkaQT20mqkpc-6cdKhuQKgBBJJ5As7yFe7fH8lWGa0/edit?usp=sharing
Committees and CICO
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_GRbqaYoWy-If0vsFHm3LOV-0m4xMTVWtxIiJbj_BJk/edit#gid=0
7 Habits Resource
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B-2I1VrA_LvhNXoyQkZvUWJvWlE?usp=sharing
Brain Pop with BrainPOP Jr. & EL support!
username: pvstars
password: pvstars#1
Our Why Staff Recognition Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAoh6vwEW9nR-hynGovYRn4C8gkEORFmBMdvmRfXgMJBMagA/viewform
Gifted Resources
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0cHEDgUpSmRRkZSYnhwMVlQOUk
Title I Informational PPT
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VRLtcW-uPhj5YyIkeAQhk0iK-TSzWc_6
Electronic Referral PPT
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Q6f3DIfcEWj1H_d3yDtot2ChsyOLJZ9C35Oqa_YYRNc/edit?usp=sharing