Wolfpack Howler
Volume 19 Issue 6 - August 29, 2020
Learn to work and think for life.
Week 2: Remote Learning
Thank you for all of your patience and feedback as we engage in this period of remote learning. Please keep your thoughts and questions coming so that we can continue to improve what we do for our community.
9:15-9:25 - Wolfpack Morning Meeting with Ms. Gillam!
- We will continue to have our morning meetings, this week hopefully inviting in some other members of the Wolfpack to talk about some interesting topics such as keeping your vision healthy and the correct way to wear and care for you mask.
- Students can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9dQTTDqDTG6aUQaXNEAN2g
- We will also be sharing the Morning Meeting via Facebook Live on our Page, you can also view old meetings here as well. https://www.facebook.com/wvhWolfpack/live
- Morning meetings are on our Instagram from the last three days as well @wvhWolfpack
2019-2020 Yearbooks are in!
- If you ordered a yearbook last year, or would just like to buy one for $80, they are available for pick-up in the front office between 7:30-3:00 - call 479-4221 for more details.
Help! I still can't deal with all this technology-
- On Wednesday from 6-7pm we will have a Zoom and Facebook Live technology tips and troubleshooting event for families, send in questions now to greg.gibson@k12northstar.org
- Our district staff have created this terrific Parent Navigation of District Tech
- There is also an entire website dedicated to Technology Resources for Parents
Need to Contact a Teacher?
- Email them directly or give them a call - Our Staff Directory has emails and phone numbers
Wednesday Wolfpack Technology Troubles and Tips
West Valley families, do you have questions about remote learning or the technology involved? We are here to help! Please submit questions to greg.gibson@k12northstar.org, or call 479-4221. We will compile your questions and topics and address them in a zoom session Wednesday evening, September 2 from 6-7.
No question is too big or small in our Wolfpack learning community. From charging your Chromebook to sharing assignment files, scanning documents and uploading class videos, we can cover it all.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3i8eB7xTRxqrh78QsOzTcw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2020, 06:00 PM
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Local Immunization Services: Call ahead to check supply availability.
Local Clinics:
- Tanana Valley Clinic: #459-3520
All immunizations-must have Well Child Check, by appointment. If up to date with Well Child Check can do a walk in immunization appointment. - Interior Community Health Center: #455-4567
0-18 year olds by appointment-established clients only. - Fairbanks Clinic Pediatrics: #452-1761
0-18 year olds by appointment until 9/18/20. Established clients only as clinic will be closing permanently. - Chena Health: #456-8191
All immunizations-must have Well Child Check, by appointment and after establishing yourself as their client. - Midnight Sun Family Medicine: #455-7123
Established membership clients only.
Local Pharmacies:
- Walgreens: #457-9301
Age 7 yrs.>, Flu, Tdap, TD, DT, MCV, Hep A, Hep B, HPV, Japenese Encephalitis, Rabies, PCV, Varicella, Shingles, MMR, Polio, Typhoid - Walmart: #451-9906
Age 6 yrs >, Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, HPV, MCV, TD, MMR, Flu, Shingles, PCV- Not travel, no Polio, no Varicella - Fred Meyer West: #474-1433
Age 7 yrs >, Tdap, HPV, MCV, Flu, Hep A and B, Varicella, MMR, and IPV. - Fred Meyer East: #459-2433
Ages 7 yrs >, Tdap, HPV, MCV, Flu, Hep A and B, Varicella, MMR, IPV. - Costco: #205-3607
Age 2yrs >, pharmacist stated she would send anyone under age 7 yrs to their PCP for regular childhood IZ. - Safeway: East #374-4160; West #374-4060; NP #490-2760
Age 5 yrs > All IZ, some may need to be ordered (2 day turn around)
Expectations During Remote Learning
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
Student expectation should be included in the syllabus provided to students and parents in the first week of school. Expectations should include:
Attend online classes daily.
Login for morning meetings on time.
Check Google Classroom for communication and daily learning activities from teachers and staff.
Practice safe and appropriate digital citizenship.
Email teachers with any questions you might have.
Produce and submit high quality work to teachers
Be respectful to yourself, teacher, and peers
Check your grades in PowerSchool, know your progress, and keep up with your assignments
Be prepared to be successful when taking tests and other assessments
PARENT/GUARDIAN EXPECTATIONS:
Teachers are encouraged to establish positive partnerships with families, especially during periods of remote learning. Teachers should communicate the following to parents during the first week of class:
Attendance will be taken daily for students.
Students will be given assignments/assessments with due dates and grades will be assigned.
Additional suggestions:
Check their students Google Classroom for assignments every Monday.
Regularly check their student's assignment completion status and grades by logging into PowerSchool.
Designate a consistent space in the home for students to complete remote learning work.
Remind students how to communicate with their teachers
Allow students to work independently, don't feel the need to correct all of their errors. Allow the learning process to take place.
Encourage students to get enough sleep and maintain a regular school schedule.
West Valley High School
Email: contact-wvh@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/westvalley
Location: 3800 Geist Road, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907)479-4221
Facebook: facebook.com/wvhWolfpack/
Twitter: @wvhWolfpack