Howard Happenings
August 10, 2020
Important Information
Attendance Specialist: Please join me in wishing a fond farewell to Nicole Smith (Attendance Specialist), she has accepted a full-time position and will no longer be supporting Howard.
Campus Access: Staff can continue to work on campus next week between the hours of 8:30 am to 3:00 pm after completing the Request for Campus Access Form and receiving written approval.
Family Registration: The last day of family in-person registration is Monday 8/10 from 10 to 2.
Beginning of the Year Survey: Please complete the Beginning of the Year Survey by Wednesday, August 12th.
Staff BOY One on Ones: Please send me a google invite for a one on one meeting.
Aeries: Aeries has been updated. Class lists are correct and all teachers have been assigned to their classroom.
Tech Support: We know that going into the first week of school there will be many technology issues. Please try to help students and families with tech issues that come up. If you are unable to resolve an issue please send an email, text, or call to Ms. Brown and she will assist you in resolving the issue. Please provide the student's and parent's names and the best phone number to reach them in your communication.
Teacher Chromebook Replacements: Do you have an old teacher Chromebook that might need replacement? Email helpdesk@ousd.org with your request. Include a photo of your current Chromebook's tags.
Howard Professional Learning Google Classroom: All staff should accept the invite. Please let me know if you did not receive the invite.
Everyday Counts
- Ensure you take attendance by 2:45 every day.
- Use this form to update attendance if students engage in a distance learning activity after you have submitted attendance. You must submit a form for each student.
- 1st Day of School
- Beginning of Week (BOW) Check-In Meeting-Required 9:00 to 9:30
Tuesday 8/11
Wednesday 8/12
- Minimum Day
- Support Staff Professional Learning 1:00 to 2:30
Thursday 8/13
- Recommended Teacher Central PD - Teachers New to ST Math (10am and 1:30pm)
Friday 8/14
- Recommended Teacher Central PD - Teachers with ST Math Experience (10:00am and 11:15am)
- End of Week (EOW) Check-Out Meeting-Optional 3:00 to 3:30