The GATOR Gazette
Publication 36: 6/1-5 2020
Gompers ...#180daysofwhy..#students
THEORY of ACTION
Team Gompers
As we inch ever closer to the end of this incredible year, I want to remind you that we are "on this ride" together. I understand that the unknown is scary and frustrating (and getting old), but I remind you that we have made it through this TOGETHER, and will meet the new challenges (whatever they may be) TOGETHER. I thank you for your courage, teamwork, patience, dedication, and resilience (just to name a few). It is such an honor to work with such an amazing team and I look forward to whatever may come because it gets me closer to the possibility of having all of you and our students "back in the building."
EOY Reflection and Growth Meetings typically are more quantitative with analysis of student data sets, however, this year the questions are more reflective and qualitative in nature. The meeting signup times along with the google form to complete have been shared with you and also embedded here for easy access:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IpmriM95zPCE_zhCZVgg7epwwR-wfG68Byqrsizc9QI/edit?usp=sharing
Google Form to complete prior to the meeting:
*Critical Parent and Teacher Surveys: As we prepare for various options for the next school year, it’s critical that we receive feedback from teachers and parents this year. Please encourage the families in your class to complete the surveys. Teachers we also need for you to complete the survey as well. If you have somehow missed the survey letter that was emailed from the district, please look for the email from Long Beach Unified that should have arrived last Thursday, or feel free to use this link to access the letter.
*Face Masks on Campus: Please be mindful of wearing a Face Mask when on campus. To assist you with understanding the need and the guidelines when wearing a Face Mask, please see the information from the City of Long Beach.
Have a great week #GATORNATION .......let's finish STRONG!!!
Respectfully,
Dr. Miller
Spring 2020 Feedback to Students on Learning Progress
- The Student Academic Summary (SAS) now has a dropdown list and teachers can choose to use the Summative form for end of year student feedback. The Research Office will be providing a way for teachers to publish their completed Student Academic Summary documents for parents to see in ParentVUE. Within the Student Academic Summary application in LROIX there will be a new button labeled ‘Class PVUE’ that will publish a PDF for each student in the class and make it available in the PVUE accounts associated with that student. This feature is now available. See screenshot
MS - Student Feedback:
Secondary teachers can begin entering final grades in School Loop on June 1st and should do the following by June 8th:
- Enter P/NP grades (Grades 6-8)
- See screenshot for entering grades
- Make certain students who were passing on 3/13 do not receive a grade of NP
- LROIX Report 1142 is available for teachers to identify students who were passing on 3/13.
- As a reminder, teachers students who were passing on 3/13, but are currently showing a failing grade. In cases where grades that a teacher submitted do not follow the LBUSD guidelines, the grades will be audited and updated centrally after grading closes.
Preparing Classrooms for Summer – New Information
NEW Info Regarding Classroom Cleaning
- The district is providing 5 boxes per teacher for long term storage and 5 boxes for personal items that are being removed. (Reminder, please do not store furniture in the hallways or on the ramp).
- We will also be provided with large trash bins to facilitate the disposal of unwanted school materials and/or personal items. Deliveries of trash bins will be made beginning next week. Trash bags may be found in the staff lounge and main office.
- Cars will be allowed on campus for the loading of personal items to take home only. Please exercise extreme caution while driving on campus. On student pick up days (this Monday-Friday) I am asking all staff to park in the parking lot.
- The district is providing 5 boxes per teacher for long term storage and 5 boxes for personal items that are being removed. (Reminder, please do not store furniture in the hallways or on the ramp).
EOY AWARD Celebrations - June 5 for grades: 1 & 2, 3 & 4 & 6 & 7
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84169649855?pwd=azhpMWc3b3Y2QWVxWFc0WWgyNUc0dz09 Meeting ID: 841 6964 9855
Password: 9qmqTq
3rd and 4th grades @ 10:00am
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89677893674?pwd=SHdkcHhsY2QvakV5VGRMSXJnK0lPZz09 Meeting ID: 896 7789 3674 Password: 4y7sgW
6th & 7th grades @ 11:00am
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83868365955?pwd=UkMvRmc2czI5RXJoRTFjamhXQ3NxUT09 Meeting ID: 838 6836 5955 Password: 9UjWvQ
EOY Staff Collaboration Meeting & Luncheon - 6/12 @ 11:00 - Staff Collaboration Meeting
Use time to support cleaning rooms.
Culture and Climate
I challenge you to ask your students to complete this phrase and use their responses for reflections on U6:SEL and relationship building for Fall 2020
Upcoming Events
June
1 - 5 - Opportunities for parents/student to collect personal belongings/staggard schedule
5 - Virtual EOY Awards Celebration (Grades 1-4 & 6-7)
10 - Virtual 8th Promotional
11 - Virtual Celebration K & 5
12 - Last Day of School "Social Distance - Luncheon Picnic" (More information to come)
HELPFUL NUMBERS TO KEEP ON HAND
Child Abuse Hotline: 800-540-4000
DCFS- 310-972-3111
School Safety: 562-997-8101
EASE (Employee Assistance Service for Education): 800-882-1341
Lakewood Sherriff - 562-623-3500