Ben Eielson Remote Learning Info.
Starting the week of March 30th
Preparing students through creating learning opportunities.
Greetings Ben Eielson Students and Families,
First, I hope you all find yourself well and are taking care of yourself and each other - the Eielson Staff misses you and have been thinking of you each and every day during these unprecedented times. The staff have been working on how to best connect with their students and continue to provide learning opportunities for students to engage in - at the level that works for you. We recognize that our families have different circumstances regarding internet connectivity, device availability, multiple family members sharing devices, and more!
Here’s some main points on what to expect starting next week:
Our Goal: Manageable and Meaningful Learning Opportunities for Students
Beginning MONDAY, March 30 - Teachers will begin offering continuous learning opportunities for students - we will be working to have both online and offline options available as the week goes on, so watch for information on when and how we will be making printed copies of work available for pick-up at BEHS, (we are working on alternate locations in the Salcha/Moose Creek areas).
Week 1: Reconnect with classes
Each class will start with one weekly learning activity/assignment for students. Each class will also aim for their activity/assignments to take students no more than 2 hours a week (please contact the teacher if assignments are taking longer than that for your family).
Each class period will have ONE possible virtual meeting time a week (schedule coming) - this time is not required for students and not all teachers will be meeting during that time, but check email, PowerSchool Learning, and Google Classroom for more information (this time would be in addition to the activity/assignment time)
- *Zoom meetings can be joined by calling in and not downloading the app. by dialing the phone number 1 301 715 8592 and enter the specific meeting number.
Focus on Feedback: Teachers will be focusing on providing feedback to students as they engage in activities.
Teachers will be scheduling Office Hours where they will be available online or by phone for students and families - Beginning Monday March 30th, our Eielson Landing Page will be activated and the link will be sent out. This is where information by specific teachers will be centrally located.
**E Learning Courses - expectations will be different, watch for an email from Ms. Ross.
I know there are still so many questions about grades, checking out Chromebooks, getting needed materials, seniors especially have questions about graduation - we are still working on all of those questions. We know what’s being asked of you is HARD - Staying home, away from your friends, you can’t go to the gym, can’t hang out, maybe you’re now in charge of watching younger siblings, living in this state of unknown - scary, stressful, we’re right there with you. You can do hard things as our school Motto states that we are: "Small, Mighty, and Proud".
I apologize that this is the first time you're receiving information from the school - things have been changing so often, as soon as I was ready to send something it was outdated. I hope that the information in this email answers some of your questions and addresses some of your concerns, please know as we get things in motion, we will provide more regular information.
Teachers look forward to reconnecting with you next week.
It’s not the same without you here!
Thanks for your patience as we figure this out together and please take care.
Bruce Bell
Principal Ben Eielson Jr. Sr. High School
907-372-3110 ext. 30510
Need to Pick-up Items from School?
Call and leave a message for our Front Office at 907-372-3110 and pressing “0”. Please leave your name, students name, and a contact number and we will return the call to arrange a curb side pick-up time.
The later part of next week we will also be sharing information on Chromebook check-out to families- if you noted that as a need on our survey, please know we will be reaching out again once we finalize a plan.
Counselor Contact Information
Ben Eielson Counseling Office: 372-3110 ext. 30521
Anna Sprague - High School Counselor @ ext. 30520
Veronnica Harvey - Jr High Counselor @ ext. 30523
Janice Hamrick, LCSW, MFLAC, Military Family Life Counselor @
907-669-0900