Weekly Update
KES Staff 4-6-2020
4-6-2020
I am so proud and appreciative of your effort and care as we transition to distance learning for our students and family--you did an amazing job last week. I don't know about you, but our current situation is still new, surreal, and at times, scary. One look at Covid 19 stats and unemployment rates can send anyones pulse soaring, and it's hard to imagine an end to this; however, we already have rumors of the coronavirus leveling off in NYC which welcomed news right now!! Still, uncertainty and worry is the norm for now.
With this in mind, it is important to focus on the 3 Cs: communication, consistency, and control. These the qualities will right a rocky ship and help us serve our families and one another in the best way possible. If you interested in reading more about the importance of the 3 Cs, click here https://www.edutopia.org/article/focusing-student-well-being-times-crisis.
We also need to focus on the social-emotional aspects of distance learning and Covid 19, so I urge you to integrate SEL subjects into core (Math, ELA, etc...) learning activities. I also encourage you provide "stand-a-lone" SEL activities alongside core learning.
Above all, please remember this is new for everyone, so grace and patience is most necessary. I have no doubt that we will continue to rise to this historic occasion. As always, I welcome your questions, feedback, and innovative ideas on an ongoing basis.
Please see key FYIs and guiding documents below. WE GOT THIS!
My Best,
Del
FYI (subject to change)
- 4/8, 10 AM -12 PM Family/Student Device Check Out @ KES
- 4/7, 3:30 PM Student Tech Needs Formalized by Meri Lowe and Abby Jones
- 4/9, 3:30 PM Packet Materials to Meri Lowe
- 4/8-4/9, Packet Team @ KES
- 4/13, 8 AM Learning Management Systems Formally Launched
- 4/10, 10 AM-12 PM Packet Pick Up @ KES
Important Documents
- Remote Work Schedule and Goals https://docs.google.com/document/d/11nVPRs2nHwsLexiYQWAj18URZHZrd-UE6tut4oh_LmM/edit?usp=sharing
- PLC Form https://forms.gle/RQwAFwdqK2KLBDAu7
- Communication Log https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fg6JbQo-_pERHi8iMa9xKMvnkOhzubY_/view?usp=sharing
- Classified Time Sheet https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MOSsY1bXKXSXeNXTINAVov7Rz1cKhFF6/view?usp=sharing
Kittitas Elementary
Website: https://kes.ksd403.org/
Location: 500 N Pierce St, Kittitas, WA 98934, USA
Phone: (855) 380-8843
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Twitter: @KITTITAS_KES