Barbara Morgan S.T.E.M. Academy
Parent Newsletter - September 7, 2020
Important Dates
9/8 - First day of Remote Learning
9/8-9/11 - Remote Learning
10/14 - No School
First Day of Remote Learning - Tomorrow, September 8, 2020
Hooray for the First Day of School!!
Tomorrow is our first day of school with Remote Learning. All this week, September 8 through 11, students will be learning from home while logging into their Microsoft Teams site and following their teacher's agenda. If you have not received an email from your child's teacher, please email them to learn more about this week.
For grades K-3, there are a few steps to ensuring the iPad works correctly when your child logs in from home. Please access the video for signing into the VPN network by clicking here.
See below for a quick video on how to access Microsoft Teams.
Many more technology videos can be found on our district website: https://www.westada.org/TechTips.
Tech support can be reached by calling the IT Service Desk at 208-350-5300, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.
Wifi Hotspots
Specialists Schedules
*Please note: September 8-11 has been color coded as Red Remote Learning. We do not know yet if we will be in Red Remote Learning or Yellow (Alternate Day schedule) next week. Once more is known, we will email families.
Kindergarten
When we transition from Red to Yellow phase, Kindergarten students will attend school everyday with their class. They will not be on the Yellow Alternating Day schedule.
School Lunch Available during Remote Learning
Curbside meal pick up and delivery are available during remote learning for children enrolled in West Ada School District. Lunch costs $2.50, or $0.40 for children with free and reduced meal benefits. Children not enrolled in West Ada School District, or employees, may purchase lunch for $4.00.
Those wishing to purchase a lunch must email nutrition@westada.org no later than 7 a.m. on the day they wish to pick up the meal. The request should include the child’s name, number and school. Meals will be available from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in their building’s cafeteria.
Free and reduced meal benefits are available for those who qualify. Visit this webpage for more information: www.westada.org/FreeMealApp.
Counselor Corner
Need help with Child Care, etc?
To learn more about resources available including food, clothing, and connecting families to co-op childcare, please submit this BMSA Family Needs form or contact Counselor Lindsay or Counselor Kristin.
One question we ask on the form is if you would like to connect with other famlies to cooperate with childcare. If this interests you, be sure to fill out the survey or contact us.
Counselor Office Direct Line: 208.885.4432
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Tips for Learning from Home
The article linked below has some ideas about how to make learning at home work. You can read more about each tip by following the link.
Distance Learning: 8 Tips to Help your Child Learn at Home by Sean J. Smith, PhD
- Create a learning space for your child.
- Make a schedule and stick to it.
- Reduce distractions.
- Use a calendar and color-code it.
- Get plenty of exercise.
- See which accessibility features help your child.
- Reach out to your child's teacher,
- Look for ways to remove learning barriers.
Please reach out if your child needs help throughout this unprecedented school year. We are eager to learn about what students and families are struggling with so we can partner with you to make this an amazing school year.
BMSA School Counselor Open Office Hours Link:
11:00-12:00 Daily
Use this Join Link to Office Hours via Microsoft Teams Meeting
or to join via phone, call +1 208-901-7702 United States, Boise (Toll)
Conference ID: 655 266 896#
Any student or family member is welcome to video chat or talk during this time. This is an open meeting so anyone can join. If you or your child would like to schedule a private check-in, please fill out this request form.