Parsons ES Partyline
May 8, 2020
Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms! We hope you take time to do all the things you love with the people you love!
Message from your PROUD Administrators
It filled our hearts to be able to celebrate YOU and your dedication to our students and community. We hope you know how much we care about each of you. You truly are the BEST! Happy National Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
Our school count down will be quite different this year, but none the less, we will be counting down! It is hard to believe that our 2019-2020 school year is coming to an end. We will be holding a staff meeting on Monday, May 11th at 9:15 AM to go over the most recent processes for the end of year.
Agenda
Welcome/Connection
Health and Safety Guidelines
Summer School
DLD Survey
Class lists
Move Up Day
Student Pick Up of Materials
End of Year Checklist Questions
EIP Updates
Grading
Administration will not be holding Grade Level CLT meetings the week of May 11th or May 18th. We will have our End of Year Staff Meeting on Friday, May 22nd at 10:00 AM.
Teachers will continue to post modeled DLD lessons the Week of May 11th. For the week of May 18th, we ask that you connect with your students each day in a fun way. Encourage them to attend the Virtual Talent Show, view the 5th Grade Finale, attend the class virtual party, attend Move Up Day, read alouds, etc.
Let the count down begin!
Much love to you all!
Proud Administrative Team,
Sheri, Yolanda, and Laura
Please complete this quick 5 question questionnaire before the faculty meeting if you have time! It's sure to make you laugh!
Report Card Timeline & Checklists
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MS6WeyqoUfCr7rN9llIk_IdMYOZjwOnV?usp=sharing
Parsons' Staff Return to Work Update
Leave Information
Student Retrieval and Return of Materials
Local School Processes for End of Year
Virtual Move Up Day
Parents will receive an email link to a Google Meet meeting from Admin where you will reveal yourself as their new teacher. Below is the schedule of meeting times. Please prepare a "Move Up" letter to be emailed to your new class that afternoon.
Move Up Day Schedule Wednesday, May 20th
8:30-9:00 Rising 1st Graders
9:00-9:30 Rising 2nd Graders
9:30-10:00 Rising 3rd Graders
10:00-10:30 Rising 4th Graders
10:30-11:00 Rising 5th Graders
11:00-11:30 Rising 6th Graders (watch Hull Middle School video)
*This schedule will be shared with parents in the May 8th eNews.
5th Grade Virtual Finale
A video of the 5th Grade Virtual Finale will be posted on the Parsons eClass page on Tuesday, May 19th at 10:00 AM. All families are encouraged to watch.
Virtual End of Year Parties
Each grade level has been assigned a date for their party. Communicate with your Room Parent to determine the time of the virtual party.
- Kindergarten-2nd Grade will have their parties on Monday, May 18
- 3rd Grade-5th Grade will have their parties on Tuesday, May 19
- Pre-K teachers will contact parents to share their scheduled date and time
End of the Year Staff Celebrations
Please send Laura any news to be celebrated on Friday, May 22nd (ex: graduations, baby announcements, etc.). Send a photo if applicable.
End of Year Checklist
Attention BLT Members...Meeting Friday, May 15th!
We will have our final BLT meeting (virtually) on Friday, May 15th @ 10:00 AM. We will send out a link 15 minutes prior so that you can join. Can't wait to see you there!
PTA End of Year Luncheon
Thanks so much!
School Map 2020-2021
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14VAV2LrpKibYiOg0egNDTCgXsKcmhPkV/view?usp=sharing
Administration is working on a plan for staff members who are moving so they can pack up. A schedule for assisting them to move their items will be created also.
Revised Math Institute Plan
In lieu of our traditional face to face Math Institute in early June, we will conduct a virtual Math Institute “Kick-Off” meeting on July 15, 2020. Our learning will focus on deepening the understanding of the Operations and Algebraic thinking AKS, K-5. This will be followed by a Saturday session in August (with students) where we will model the balanced numeracy framework in “real time”. We will send out follow-up emails with more details to principals, master trainers, cluster trainers, and site coordinators later this week. With our new plan, a stipend for teachers will not be provided.
What: Online Summer Kick Off, course #25370
Who: Teachers interested in Math Institute
When: July 15, 2020 (8:00 AM– 12:00 PM)
Where: ZOOM links will be sent at a later time and posted on eCOMM
Please have interested teachers register in PD&E, course #25370
2020 Summer Professional Learning
Curriculum and Instruction is excited to facilitate professional learning for teachers during summer 2020 in both digital and face to face formats. All Summer Institutes are designed with a common focus equipping teachers with knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to support teaching and learning as we plan to launch SY 2020-2021. Each Summer Institute offers grade level/course specific professional learning to model effective practices in curriculum, assessment, and instruction in both face to face and digital contexts with students. As you review the summer 2020 catalog, we hope that you will select the learning that best meets your professional learning goals as you begin planning for the upcoming school year with your students.
Link: K-5 2020-2021 C&I Summer Professional Learning Catalog
PD&E Courses for staff members not assisting students with Digital Learning
Employees (Including SNP Employees) Digital Learning for Courses in PD&E - Attachments
With our current student Digital Learning Days in effect, employees such as custodians, clinic workers, and selected clerical staff and those in the SNP program who are not assisting with students’ digital learning will complete online courses in PD&E to make up missed work due to school closure. Each course includes watching professional learning videos (approximately 3 hours of content) and completing the specific instructions for each course to meet learning requirements. One course will be released each day of digital learning. Special Note: Beginning May 11, employees must have a (digital) Gwinnett County Public Library Card to access the Digital Learning Day modules scheduled for the remainder of the school year. If employees do not have a library card, please direct them to the “GCPS Employee Library Card Instructions” attachment. It will take at least 24 hours to receive the digital library card via GCPS email.
What: Digital Learning Day for Employees Courses in PD&E
When: May 4, 2020
Where: PD&E
· All 5.420 Days 29- 33.Digital Learning Day 19-20 Communication (attachment)
· All 5.4.20 GCPS Employee Library Card Instructions (attachment)
Please share attached flyer(s) with the appropriate employees. If you have any questions, please contact: 678-301-6142 (Michael Richards); 678-301-6862 (Leilani Esmond); or 678-301-6145 (Staff Development Office). Employees can also submit a customer support ticket if needed.
5/3 Raiya Troshin
5/6 LeAnne Bell
5/12 Michelle Miller
5/15 Elise Sheppard
5/31 Pamela Daniels