The FCS Atoms Update
Week 1: Aug 17-21 (25% Schedule)
Greetings!
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! We are glad that you are with us on this adventure in modern history. Our goal is to ensure safety for each of our students and staff members while having a fun learning experience!
Our Atoms Update will come out every Friday afternoon through email, remind101, and will be published on the Smore site, Facebook, and Twitter. A phone call that is sent through ParentLink with information pulled through PowerSchool will be sent every Sunday that will give an overview of the newsletter. For more information, check out our communication plan below.
During the first week of school (Aug 17-21), students will come in person or sign in virtually on the day they are assigned. Last week's phone calls went out, the schedule was posted, and this week family teachers have made an effort to check in with all of their students.
Mon. 17th-Group A- Electrons or Neutrons (all virtual) with PowerSchool address ending in 1,3,5
Tues. 18th-Group A- Electrons or Neutrons (all virtual) with PowerSchool address ending in 7,9
Wed 19th- Group B-Protons or Neutrons (all virtual) with PowerSchool address ending 0,2,4
Thurs. 20th- Group B-Protons or Neutrons (all virtual) with PowerSchool address ending 6,8
Fri. 21st- ALL GROUPS remote.
PowerSchool will be available sometime after 5pm on Friday, Aug. 14th so students can review schedules. Username is lunch number, Password should be Atoms2020
The information in the remainder of this S' more will provide procedural information (drop off and pick up videos), a Master Schedule with links to log in if you are virtual/remote, and the video on how to access CANVAS and pair with your student's account. Remember all students must have an Acceptable Use Agreement on file: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS39TDKS0TFOOyV5jSfPV4U3OAxrDl148Qg0o2DfW97m5MYA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR07xBVER00F5tqwf5ngfQRarH3AaAD8M0hCU8l2uziQzW6r2Mel0G0Rngs. (Homeroom teacher is their family teacher or period 50 on PowerSchool).
Remember that drop off in the morning begins after 7:15 am, the bell rings at 7:45 am, and in the afternoon bus dismissal will be at 2:08 pm and car pick up will begin after buses depart at 2:15 pm.
Thanks!
-Melanie Shaver
FCS Communication Plan
Daily Schedule with Teacher Google Meet Links
A full list of expectations for students can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XUcrjaBUaAiR8a55FQzs7OfTzaH37l7OjuzEqPOUFfk/edit?usp=sharing
Parent Training for Canvas can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPSxBu8I-4g
Band Information
Greetings!
I am excited to continue to provide a wonderful musical experience for you this year at Foothills Community School. Band will be a course taught completely digitally due to safety concerns. We will utilize a program called SmartMusic which will provide the material for all grade levels as well as a system of feedback to better suit your progress. We are purchasing these subscriptions for you as long as you sign up with the link provided at the bottom of this email.
We will discuss instruments and details after the first week of classes so that we can account for everyone and settle into our new procedures here at school.
We would normally communicate through WMMSBand.com, but it has yet to be recovered after the website switchover which occurred recently. We will be back online with WMMSBand.com as soon as possible. In the meantime, I will communicate with you through your school email and your parent/guardian's email if provided in the form which is linked below.
Click here to Enroll in Band!!
John Ballard
West McDowell / FCS Middle School Band
Upcoming Dates and Information
Aug. 17-21st: 1st Week of School
Aug 20th: Canvas Tutorial for Parents via FB Live
Aug. 24-28th: A Group: Electron In-person Week. B Group: Protons Remote. Neutrons: Virtual.
Aug. 31st-Sept 4: B Group: Protons In-person Week. A Group: Electrons Remote. Neutrons: Virtual.
Sept. 7th: Labor Day: No School
Resources:
Online Tutoring through the library: https://lhh.tutor.com/?ProgramGUID=6b41651d-71d6-4951-aaad-93692439f755
Return to School Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eZVceimh9uAkj9MpsC5ysJgvw2wOGLSltot9TgrEMds/edit?usp=sharing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FCSSTEM/
Twitter: @STEMFCS
Instagram: @STEMFCS
Remind: www.remind.com class code: @STEMFCS (sends text alerts)
Website: https://www.mcdowell.k12.nc.us/fcs