Akin News 04/29/20
From the Desk of Beckie Webster
Thank you for keeping the focus on student learning:
Did you know that last week is National Librarian Week-and we know Amber's right hand lady is Danielle Sinha and we want to honor her this week! Thank you Danielle for always taking your role(s) and doing your absolute best! We couldn't do what we do in the library or around the building without your "Can Do" attitude. You never have a task that is too big or too small that you don't pour 100% into and that is why we love having you as a member of our family at Akin. Thank you Danielle for modeling each day at growth mindset-you are our campus vision!
PLC Date Change for 3rd-5th Grade
Updates:
Teams: Please make sure you update your newsletter for 5/1
Mon., 5/4
- Prepare 5/11-5/15 Learning Plans, due 5/6 at noon
- Support the needs of your students and parents
- Work on Master Schedule
Tues., 5/5
- Prepare 5/11-5/15 Learning Plans, due Wed., 5/6 at Noon
- PLC for all teams
Wed., 5/6
- Continue preparing 5/11-5/15 Learning Plans, due at noon today
More Updates
Thurs., 5/7
- Sped. will begin planning for learning plans
- SeeSaw Training (optional) (Time TBD)
Friday, 5/8
- Email Learning Plans 5/11-5/15 to all students at 3:00pm (Sped. & General Education Teachers)
- Join us for our Teacher Huddle at 3:00pm
Please continue to reach out to Wendy, Yvette, Darby, Beth and I if you or your families need anything. We are here for you all!!!
Technology
Use to support students & parents
Video Conferencing, Facetime, Google Meets, Zoom Updates:
1. No one-on-one calls with students, yet.
2. Don't record
3. Use a password, use a waiting room and have students id with their names
4. Schedule your Zoom/Video Conferencing Meetings on Campus Schedule
5. Use short (15 min.) videos to support skills and post (this allows parents the flex. to use this info. when it is convenient for students/parents)
6. Let us know how we can help with a special circumstance
Talent Show Information going in the Parent link on Friday
Hello Aviators!
We are so excited that you want to be a part of the 2020 Akin Elementary *DIGITAL TALENT SHOW*! The show will take place "virtually" from May 18- May 29th ! You'll be able to view the videos at anytime once the window opens! Parents & performers are welcome to attend, and you get to choose your own seat! ;)
Please start submitting your talents, while practicing social distancing, from May 4th - May 15th. Teachers will go in and watch the videos, checking to make sure you followed these guidelines:
1. School appropriate attire is being worn.
2. School appropriate songs are being used.
3. School appropriate language is being used.
4. You are practicing social distancing. (Get creative kiddos! Use zoom, facetime, triller, tiktok, and all of the other media out there to help you put videos together! )
We cannot wait to see your videos!
Let's see that talent, Akin!
Tip: you only have 30 seconds, so do your best & get creative!
Technology Support Needed...
Counselor Corner
McKinney-Vento Reminders in Response to Covid-19
- As you interact with students remotely, listen and watch for signs of students and families becoming displaced. Due to employment, financial and/or health related issues, residential instability is on the rise.
- We are continuing to identify eligible students for McKinney-Vento support for the 19/20 school year.
- If you have any questions regarding the identification process and available support, please reach out to your counselor.
School Closure Social Emotional Learning Resources If your student would like to request a check-in call with me, please submit your info HERE.
Special Education Updates
- Please be communicating with your tracking teachers on how they would like to collect student data (It will look different for all students based on their goals)
- Please continue to keep tracking teachers in the loop if students are leaving Akin. This could potentially change our class placements and groupings of students
Akin Aviators' Planning Time
Planning Time/Daily Office Hours:
Grade Level Specials Time (k-5th)
ESL - 10-11
SRP - 10-11
Resource - (Melissa & Shelby) - 10-11
Dys. - 10-11
SLE - 10-11
Resource - (Heidi) - 1-2
Quest - 10-11
Specials - 1-2 (changed)
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
Website: akin.leanderisd.org
Location: 3261 Barley Road, Leander, TX, USA
Phone: 512-570-8000
Facebook: facebook.com/montajaneakinelementary
Twitter: @MJAkinElem