Peabody Elementary Weekly Informer
Monday, January 11, 2021
Greetings Peabody Families:
Please help us spread the word about Peabody’s Open House this Tuesday @ 5:30 P.M. If you have friends or family who are interested about joining the Peabody family next school year, please share the Open House information with them. Interested parents can access the Virtual Open House Microsoft Teams Link here:
SCS has partnered with community leaders who have provided headphone sets to our students for virtual learning. First grade parents can pick up headphone sets next week Tuesday, January 12th and Wednesday, January 13th from 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
Students will receive their Quarter 2 Progress Reports Wednesday, January 13th. SCS may not upload Progress Reports until late Wednesday evening. If parents have concerns after reviewing your child’s Progress Report, please email your child’s teacher to schedule an appointment during their Office Hours to discuss how we can better support your child to improve grades or behavior. Teacher’s Office Hours are Monday-Thursday from 3:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M. Our goal is to work with students and parents to ensure success for all students!
As always parents, thank you for your continued support.
Mrs. Nelson
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Student Device Assistance Information
Starting November 30, you can contact our school directly for immediate support with student device repairs and/or replacement. We are the first point of contact for help with your student’s SCS-issued device.
You can receive help by emailing PeabodyESdevicehelp@scsk12.org or calling the school at 416-4606. We will connect you with our school’s Microsoft Ambassador to help with reporting a device as lost, stolen or damaged, as well as any issues with Microsoft TEAMs or help with resetting a password.
The technology team will schedule you an appointment during the following times:
Monday 9:30-10:10 am
Thursday 12:50-1:30 pm
Friday 10:30-11:30 am
In order to receive a loaner device, the legal parent or guardian must be present. When you visit the school for your scheduled appointment time bring the following:
State issued ID
Device to be repaired
Charger for the device
A loaner device will be issued during your visit. School based repairs can take up to 3 days. If the school is unable to repair the device, a district IT representative will be notified to assist with the repair. Once the repair is completed, you will be called to pick up the device.
Also, please remember, you can find answers to most general questions on the SCS website, at scsk12.org/accessforall.
As always, we appreciate your partnership, and please know we are here to support you at Peabody.
Peabody Elementary Optional Open House
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Every year, the Peabody PTA holds the Cookie Dough Fundraiser! It's always a smashing success and our families typically clear $6,000 that goes directly to technology and the arts at Peabody. This year, though, the PTA has voted not to hold the sale due to COVID. We just can't figure out a safe way to do it.
The PTA has been supporting teachers and staff during this time of virtual learning -- buying stylus pens for K-2 to use with their tablets, microphones for teachers, we outfitted a new teacher/staff lounge for those working inside the school and teacher appreciation gifts!
We ask that if you can, donate to the Peabody PTA. You can just go to FriendsofPeabody.org and donate online! Any amount will be greatly appreciated and help us support our school... even when we can't be there!
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Parent Avengers Group
- "I need a break!": relaxation ideas and coping strategies for parents while navigating virtual learning
- Are you feeling overwhelmed with your children in virtual learning?
- Working with your child's teacher to create successful academic outcomes
Counselor's Corner
Hello Peabody Eagles! I hope you had a great first week back after break. Hopefully, you are back in the swing of things. I just wanted to list again the virtual supports that are available to students and parents.
At the end of the month, the school social worker, Donna Goings, and myself will facilitate student orientation sessions. During this time, we will share with students the services we provide and how we can assist them while learning virtually.
We are here to help you in any way we can. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions or concerns. Have an AWESOME week of learning!
Love,
Mrs. Turner
Contact Name: Tamara L. Turner, Professional School Counselor
Contact Email: turnertl@scsk12.org
Contact Number: (901) 609-3948 (Google Voice Number)
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-3:30pm (upon request other times can be arranged)
Click on the Peabody Morning Announcements link above each weekday morning to join.
Weekly Lunch Pick-Up
Daily Attendance
Peabody Elementary Virtual Norms for Online Classrooms
Parents please help us with the following Virtual Norms to ensure we continue to have a successful year of learning:
- Students CANNOT eat food while in class virtually.
- Students MUST be in a designated area for learning that requires them to sit upright. Students cannot lay down at any time. Students cannot be in bed.
- Student MUST have a quiet area- free of noise, no tv, no music during virtual learning.
- Students CANNOT have covers or blankets on their body.
- Students CANNOT wear hoodies or hats on their head.
- Students MUST have on a shirt with sleeves.
- Students MUST have shoes on their feet during PE days or if feet will be shown during class.
- Students MUST remain in the class from 8:15-3:00 each day to receive full credit for the day and a class participation grade.
- Students MUST show their faces (video on) on the screen.
- Students MUST stay on mute until the teacher advises them otherwise.
- Students should wear headphones while learning virtually to block out excess noise in their background.
If your child attends a daycare or community center each day while virtually learning, we are asking parents to communicate the above Virtual Expectations with these centers.
Peabody Elementary School
Website: https://schools.scsk12.org/peabody-es
Location: 2086 Young Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA
Phone: 9014164606
Facebook: facebook.com/PeabodyEagles