Remote Learning Guide | Smore Newsletters for Education

Dear Students and Families,

Welcome back to the Remote Learning Guide. This smore has been updated for our return to the remote learning model including letter days, bell schedules, and resources to help you through this transition back to remote learning.

When we return back to the hybrid learning model, please reference the LMHS High School Hybrid Learning Guide.

What does the week (January 4th to January 8th) look like?

On Monday (1/4 - "B" PM Day):

Classes start for everyone at 9AM

Set 5: 9AM until 10AM

Set 6: 10:30AM until 11:30PM

Set 7: 12:30PM until 1:30PM

Set 8: 2PM until 3PM

On Tuesday (1/5 - "C" AM Day):

Classes start for everyone at 9AM

Set 1: 9AM until 10AM

Set 2: 10:30AM until 11:30PM

Set 3: 12:30PM until 1:30PM

Set 4: 2PM until 3PM

On Wednesday (1/6 - "C" PM Day):

Classes start for everyone at 9AM

Set 5: 9AM until 10AM

Set 6: 10:30AM until 11:30PM

Set 7: 12:30PM until 1:30PM

Set 8: 2PM until 3PM

On Thursday (1/7 - "D" AM Day):

Classes start for everyone at 9AM

Set 1: 9AM until 10AM

Set 2: 10:30AM until 11:30PM

Set 3: 12:30PM until 1:30PM

Set 4: 2PM until 3PM

On Friday (1/8 - "D" PM Day):

Classes start for everyone at 9AM

Set 5: 9AM until 10AM

Set 6: 10:30AM until 11:30PM

Set 7: 12:30PM until 1:30PM

Set 8: 2PM until 3PM

Reminder:

Our next Advisory is Friday (1/15) "A" AM from 9:30AM till 10:00AM.You should look at your schedule to find out the name of your Advisor. Then go to the Advisor’s Blackboard and under classes, select Advisory and then click on the link to join the Advisory session.

Student Attendance:

Student Attendance:

Students will be expected to attend all periods Monday through Friday. Teachers will record attendance in PowerSchool in both academic and advisory periods. If your child is absent or requires a late “arrival” or early “dismissal” from school, please utilize the Safe Arrival system to communicate with our attendance secretary, Jean Davis (610-645-1898). While an email to the teachers is always appreciated, the use of the Safe Arrival System is necessary to track attendance. Please use the link below for the form. https://www.lmsd.org/lower-merion/parent-info/attendance/absence-form

Student Attendance:

Student Accounts: How to Log On

Here is some important info regarding student accounts, including what students should be using to log in and what to do if they can’t:

How Students Log On:

PowerSchool

Username: s0#####

Password: NEW 20-21 network password (students received new passwords when picking up their laptop)

Blackboard

Username: s0#####

Password: NEW 20-21 network password (students received new passwords when picking up their laptop)

LMSD Google Accounts (including Gmail)

Username: s0#####@students.lmsd.org

Password: whatever the student selected when they set up their account. If they forget, they will need to contact Helpdesk and request a reset

Students who forget OR do NOT have their new 20-21 network password before Tuesday

Students should contact the Helpdesk and the Helpdesk will verify identify and provide the info:

Call at 610-645-1899

Email techsupport@lmsd.org

NHS Tutors:

Our National Honor Society members are now available to start tutoring. Please let your students know that tutors are available in all subjects. This year tutoring request forms are available on-line as a google doc and can be accessed by going to LMHS “Activities” and then scrolling down to National Honor Society. Please see the link below if you wish to share with your students directly.

https://forms.gle/t4FGJuP8mVrJqk3TA

A Message from Our Student Services Department

We know that this transition to on-line classrooms has been challenging. It’s a learning curve for all of us and we are all adjusting together. Please know we are all here to support you in many ways:

· If you are struggling with accessing or completing schoolwork, please reach out to your school counselor (posted below).

· If you’re a teen who is starting to feel overwhelmed and need another teen to talk to, please call Montgomery County’s teen talk line at (866) 825-5856 or text (215) 703-8411. It is available, free of charge, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

· Montgomery County Children’s Crisis Support Program provides not only immediate support for crisis situations but also assistance with managing recurring or future crises. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-HELP-414.

Advice to complete independent learning work

Advice to complete independent learning work

Make a plan - Identify where in your residence you work best; this place should minimize distractions.
Create a daily schedule - Decide when you will start to work and the order you will work on tasks, how long you will work on each task, and when and how long you will give yourself a break. Checklists are perfect for this!
Organize materials - Gather the materials and supplies that you will need to complete assignments.
Monitor the schedule - Make use of a timer or watch to help keep you on track.
Set alerts or reminders - Use a calendar or reminder app to schedule office hours or live lesson reminders so you don't miss out.
Check-in - Make use of teacher Synchronous Instruction Time to update your progress, ask questions, and seek feedback.

Advice to complete independent learning work

Activities Page:

Below is the link the to the Activities / Athletics Blackboard. Students can find current information, meeting dates, fundraisers, and more for clubs and athletics that may be of interest to them. Please email Ms. Shalon (Secretary in the Athletics and Activities Office) @ shalonk@lmsd.org with information any club student leader would like posted, or if there are questions.

https://lmsd.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_37276_1&content_id=_944887_1&mode=reset