GLA SOUTHWEST "PARENT WEEKLY"
"Tell Them We Are Rising"
Dear Global Academies Parents/Families,
It is our hope that this note finds you healthy and well. Although this continues to be an uncertain time, it is the commitment of Global Academies to remain in constant contact with each of our families as we navigate this unchartered territory. In accordance with the recent guidance issued, Global Academies will remain closed for the foreseeable future. As decisions are made regarding a projected date of return that ensures the safety of our school community, we will keep you notified.We are now ready to KICK OFF ‘Virtual Global’, an online flexible-distance learning model. The “kick off” for this program will begin April 13, 2020 with our virtual parent orientation.
Next week you can expect the following:
- A virtual parent orientation to answer all of your questions regarding virtual learning
- The launch of our YouTube page (GLA at Home Learning YOUTUBE Channel) where you will have access to weekly videos by grade level. Please make sure you subscribe to the page in order to access all instructional videos needed for your child/ren.
- Each teacher will have 2-hour office hours daily to answer instructional questions or address instructional concerns. Specific times will be provided during orientation.
Our ‘Virtual Global’ model will include Google Classroom, where scholars and staff will meet for discussion and collaboration in real-time.
We are asking parents to ensure your child has access to the following by April 13, 2020:
- Reliable internet access
- Comcast Essentials is one resource available (flyer is attached)
- A device to view and participate in online-learning opportunities
- Basic school supplies (paper, pencils, pens, etc.)
As we have stated in previous communications, Global Academies remains committed to its core educational values. No matter our mode of operation, we will strive to connect and engage our scholars in ways that encourage intellectual inquiry, character development, well-being, and balance. We are preparing “Future Leaders of The World”. Although this new mode of learning will take some adjustments, we are confident that our children will demonstrate their resiliency and undoubtedly emerge with new skills and understandings that will help them in this global era.
EDUCATIONALLY YOURS,
PRINCIPAL EVANS AND MR. CHOICE
Log Into Orientations @ HTTPS://www.zoom.us/meeting/782411812
THIS ORIENTATION WILL ANSWER ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS REGARDING 'VIRTUAL GLOBAL'
HTTPS://www.zoom.us/meeting/782411812
This session will:
- Allow all parents to be introduced to our 'virtual' platform
- Answer and questions and concerns of parents regarding virtual learning
- Ensure all scholars has the tools needed to be successful in 'Virtual Global'
The Session Times Are As Follows:
- 2nd Grade - 9:00 AM
- 1st Grade- 10:00 AM
- Kindergarten- 11:00 AM
- 3rd Grade- 12:00 PM
- 5th Grade- 1:00 PM
- 4th Grade- 2:00 PM
- 6th Grade- 3:00 PM
- 7th/8th Grade- 4:00 PM
***Parents with scholars in more than one grade level only have to attend one session***
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO THE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SOUTHWEST YOUTUBE PAGE WHERE YOU WILL FIND ALL INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS THAT YOUR SCHOLAR WILL NEED FOR THEIR DISTANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. PLEASE ALSO ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS WATCHED THE BELOW VIDEOS BEFORE STARTING 'VIRTUAL GLOBAL' ON APRIL 14TH, 2020
WE SAY THANK YOU!
- Our Distance Learning Packet Pickup Day was a HUGE success!
- Approximately 510 scholar packets were picked up
- Our parents and scholars have continued to work diligently on their packets over the last 3-weeks
- We thank each of you for your ongoing support and ask that you keep your scholar's completed packets in a safe place until they are requested by our teaching staff
We would like to give a huge shout out to our scholar of the month Dion. This 5th grade scholar from Mrs. Williams homeroom class and a member of our drill team, participated in every "school spirit" challenge and sent pictures as well as work samples to her teacher each day during the first 3 weeks of virtual learning. Thank you Dion for being a true scholar and an example of what great work ethic resembles. We thank Dion's parents and the village as well for your support of our new virtual learning initiatives. Now, check out a message from scholar Dion...
DO NOT HESITATE TO REACH OUT AND CONTACT MS. FULLER...
Please be reminded that I am available for each of you during this time of uncertainty. If for whatever reason you need Global in any way please do not hesitate to reach out. If we cannot help personally we will definitely direct you to a resource that can help so please feel free to contact me if needed or just to let me known how you and your child/ren are doing during this time of home learning. I can be reached @ 215-681-1504.