The Paw Print
Week of January 10 , 2021
Calendar Updates
January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- All Schools and Offices are Closed
January 22: Two Hour Early Dismissal; End of 2nd MP
January 29: Professional Day; No School for Students
Great Resources on our Media Center Schooloy Page
Access Code for Students and Parents
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Parents: Please complete the form granting your child permission to read YA Permission Form:https://forms.gle/aWkqG49UN8W3W1Xi8
Meal Pick Up
The Superintendent's Presentation to the BOE
Need Assistance with Student Technology
The following informaiton is provided for parents/students who may be experienceing problems with student issued computers or computer applicaitons.
HelpDesk Procedure
Parents and students should contact the SMCPS HelpDesk through the HelpDesk phone number or the HelpDesk email to open a ticket for any issues they have with their SMCPS device or applications.- Phone Number: (301) 710-5935 Option 1
- Email Address: helpdesk@smcps.org
- Technical Support Hours: Monday - Friday | 7 AM to 4 PM
Preparing for Academic Success
Parent tips for virtual learning
Encourage your child to turn their video camera on
Set up a spot for virtual learning
Free from distractions
Contains a plug for charging
Materials for school are accessible
Camera is turned on so that the teacher can assess engagement.
Take advantage of help offered
Stay on the google meet while completing the assignment
Attend individual and/or small group help sessions with the teacher
Send an email or google meet chat to the teacher asking for help
Take quick breaks when needed or time allows
Get up and eat a snack and get a drink
Walk outside to check the mail.
Stretch or quick exercise
Review progress on schoology
Log on together in the evenings to be sure work was submitted
Check grades
See what is upcoming
Make a list of assignments due or print the weekly agendas from teachers
COVID-19 Data
A chart is also provided for your reference that reflects the number of identified COVID-19 positive cases in SMCPS by school by week.