Murphy Middle School ENews
For the week of March 30 - April 3, 2020
Schools and District Offices are Closed to the Public Until Further Notice
From the Principal
I wanted to take this time to say thank you for your support and patience as we have rolled out online instruction this past week. I also wanted to thank you for making our Chromebook pick up a success.
I know that our teachers are working hard on developing lessons and providing instruction to your child. If your student has not logged in to their teacher's Google classroom, please remind them to do so today so that they can stay updated with the curriculum.
If you have a broken Chromebook or if you missed the time frame for picking up a device, the Plano ISD help desk is available to assist you in obtaining a working Chromebook. Contact the help desk Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (469) 752-8767, or email tsos@pisd.edu. The help desk will work with us to coordinate the repair, pickup or delivery of your device.
I wish everyone well,
Matt Conrad
Murphy Middle School Principal
Remote Learning in Plano ISD
Phase 2: Launching Remote Learning
- Teachers will continue reaching out to each student/parent to ensure they have an accurate email address/method of communication
- Teachers will provide an explanation of the online platform that will be used in delivering instruction and feedback to students
- When communicating with parents and students via email, teachers will include the grade level/course in the subject line
- Teachers will convey “virtual office hours” to students and parents in order to provide answers to questions and feedback to students
- Teachers are expected to give timely feedback to students after an assignment is completed and/or clarification
Step Two:
- Secondary teachers will be providing 1-2 lessons/week which total no more than 3 hours of instruction/application activities
- Lessons may include 1-2 student submissions showing evidence of student learning from the lesson.
- Submissions may include responses, practice, products.
- Teachers may provide feedback for submissions and will create flexible timelines for student submission.
Step Three:
- Teachers will be using resources provided by the district through adopted textbooks, curriculum documents, and supplementary materials
- No resources, platforms, or apps requiring student fees or an associated cost to the family will be required at any time.
Step Four:
- No grades were recorded for the week of March 23-27.
March 30-April 3, 2020
- More information will be coming about grading practices beyond March 27.
COVID-19 Communication to Families
For the most up to date information from Plano ISD regarding COVID-19, go the PISD website:
*** Upcoming Events ***
All events and activities have been cancelled during the school closure
** Social & Emotional Well Being **
Things you can do to help yourself as well as others
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Adhere to the preventative measures as recommended by public health officials, such as limiting interaction and practicing social distancing.
- Visit the CDC website for more information.
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