Mrs. Hunter-Blake's News and Notes
Volume 1, Issue 4
September 6, 2020
Academic Excellence and Achievement Every Scholar, Every Class, Every Day!
Mighty Bulldogs,
One thing we must all remember is that perfection does not exist; however, we work hard each day to address concerns as we strive to operate in excellence. We must all extend eachother grace and practice patience. We will all work hard, support one another and grow together. Our success is a by-product of our commitment to working together and respecting each other.
Please make sure that you are reading all of the information that is shared on Dojo and via email to stay informed of the frequent changes and requests for information. Week two will be better and issues will be addressed as they arise!
Thank you for working through this with us! TOGETHER we will be successful!
Join Us for A Parent Info Session on Assessments for SY21
Topic: Brandywine - Parent Testing Info Session
Time: Sep 8, 2020 05:30 - 6:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/83946681896
Meeting ID: 839 4668 1896
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Publicity Release Form SY21
ALL MIGHTY BULLDOGS need to have a form completed by September 11, 2020.
Complete the form by clicking the link below.
https://forms.gle/rYPWsiYiNbWmDUVj9
Materials Distribution
*iPads have not arrived for Kindergarten scholars. Once they arrive, I will schedule distribution days.
Breakfast & Lunch Distribution UPDATE
Monday Distribution: Food for Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday Distribution: Food for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Breakfast Prices:
- No Cost to Students until 12/31/2020 (Apply for free or reduced meals online here.)
Lunch Prices:
- No Cost to Students until 12/31/2020 (Apply for free or reduced meals online here.)
Distance Learning Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to compile, in one place, the policies, procedures and forms that will enable Brandywine Elementary scholars to successfully fulfill his/her responsibilities during Virtual Learning. It has been prepared with the sincere hope that it will be used as a ready reference by families with concerns related to classroom procedures, administration policies and organization norms.
Suggestions on how to become better acquainted with your scholar(s), how to learn about school routines and procedures, and how to secure professional help are included.
The adopted policies are subject to modification, as situations require. The need may arise for revision of this handbook. Feel free to offer suggestions. It is only through cooperative efforts of everyone concerned that we hope to create a wholesome atmosphere/environment for all.
ICYMI: Week 1
In Case You Missed It: Week 1
1. Scholars must be signed into their PGCPS email account (even if they use a non-PGCPS issued device) so that they will have access to their classes through Google Classroom.
2. What to do if your child is unable to access their PGCPS email account:
Reset online: Visit https://idm.pgcps.org/ and follow the steps to reset the password.
3. For those who are experiencing the configuration issue, the technology office is aware of this systemic concern and found a solution. Restart the device and you should be able to log into the Chromebook at this time. If not, you will need to call the Parent Resource Center at 240-696-6229.
4. Chromebook Tips: See Dojo posts from August 28 and September 1st.
5. For parents who WISH TO OPT-OUT of their scholars being seen or heard on the live/recorded sessions, please COMPLETE THE LINKED FORM BELOW no later than September 8, 2020. NOTE: It is the parent and/or child’s responsibility to ensure that video and audio features are disabled during live lessons.
To Opt-Out, Click Below
https://forms.gle/6XDJpiFZ23Go2r1BA
Previous Newsletters SY21
- Volume 1 Issue 3: https://www.smore.com/59ahm-mrs-hunter-blake-s-news-and-notes?ref=email-content#w-1107450371
- Breaking News: https://www.smore.com/meugk-breaking-news?ref=email-content#w-9964435774
- Volume 1 Issue 2: https://www.smore.com/e4r1y
- Volume 1 Issue 1: https://www.smore.com/gfctj-mrs-hunter-blake-s-news-and-notes?ref=email
About Us
Email: brandy@pgcps.org
Website: https://www1.pgcps.org/brandywine/
Location: 14101 Brandywine Road Brandywine, MD 20613
Phone: (301) 372-0100
Twitter: @BrandywineElem