Dolphin Tales
November 17th
Newsletter Overview
This newsletter provides important things to know for our transition to REMOTE-ONLY LEARNING. Please be sure to check everything out and don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
Below is a list of the articles in order within this newsletter...
Upcoming events
Parent-Teacher Conferences: This Thursday and Friday
Live Virtual Yoga on Zoom, Wednesdays at 11 AM (Bring a Chair for Chair Yoga)
Wednesday, November 18th On-Demand Specials Focus: iCenter
Friday, November 20th: 1/2 Day, Asynchronous Instruction
Thanksgiving Break, No School: 11/25, 11/26, 11/27
Pro Tips
Link to Pro Tip Video Anthology
*New Video*: Finding Teacher Feedback on Assignments Turned In
*New Video*: Using the Agendar Format in Canvas Calendar of Assignments
*New Video*: Using the Dashboard for List of Daily Tasks
Headlines
Morning Announcement Challenges
United We Walk 2021 Virtual Button Contest
Accessing Report Cards in PowerSchool
Technology Support
Free Meals Still Available
Doherty Family Photo Album
Operations
Attendance for Remote Learning
Live Zooms for Specials
Technology Help
Capturing Kids’ Hearts Tools Link
COVID Safety Protocols Link
Parking Lot Procedures Link
Canvas Details Link
Questions should be emailed to your child's teacher OR the following group of office staff members:
To-Do List
To-Do List
- Parent Teacher Conferences: November 19th or November 20th
- Note: Thanksgiving Break, No School--11/25, 11/26, 11/27
- Check Out Pro Tip Videos to Help Empower Your Child's Remote Learning
Parent-Teacher Conferences
If you have not already done so, you can find the link for signing up for Parent-Teacher Conferences Below
- Click THIS LINK
- Reserve conference time for specific teachers in their Sign-Up link
- Reach out to the teacher if you need help.
Some Notes About Conferences
- Each conference is 15 minutes long.
- Please be mindful and respectful of the 15 minute appointment schedule.
- Teachers will be working hard to stay on schedule. One tool you will see the teachers using is a timer to help keep themselves on track.
Wednesday Live Virtual Yoga: Wednesday at 11 AM--Bring a Chair for Chair Yoga
Ms. Taylor looks forward to seeing you all this Wednesday at 11 AM for another session of live virtual yoga. She invites everyone to bring a chair, as she will be leading some chair yoga. Sounds like another fun session!
Once again, thanks to the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition, Taylor will be leading her live virtual yoga session this Wednesday and every Wednesday at 11 AM.
Your child can access the Zoom link for Taylor's yoga on his/her teacher's Canvas page OR the specials Canvas pages.
Video Demo Below: For Accessing Wednesday Live Virtual Yoga
Video Introduction Below: Meet Taylor Beardsall, Virtual Live Yoga Instructor
Wednesday, November 18th Specials Focus: iCenter
Each week, our children can engage in one on-demand specials activity that is loaded in Canvas for them. The specials focus will rotate each week.
This week, the focus will be iCenter. If you need help accessing iCenter materials, please contact Mrs. Carson. Her email is cindy.carson@wbsd.org
November 18th: iCenter
December 2nd: Music
December 9th: Art
December 16th: Physical Education
Video for How To Access Specials On-Demand Content
Friday, November 20th: Half Day of Instruction
If your child is scheduled to have Specials on Friday, he/she can access on-demand, asynchronous learning materials for that special in the teacher's Canvas page. For example, if your child has music on Friday, then he/she will have access to on-demand content for music in Mrs. Kutsick's Canvas page.
Thanksgiving Break, No School: 11/25, 11/26, 11/27
Introduction to Pro Tips
Below are videos with bite-sized tips you can use to help make remote learning easier for you, the parent. Feel free to listen to these little clips while walking, driving, or even when winding down for the night. Each video provides tips that have been helpful for me.
As we continue to navigate virtual Wednesdays with my son, I find myself learning more and more about how we can put our children in charge of their learning. Check out the newest editions of Pro Tip videos.
**NEW** PRO TIP: Finding Teacher Feedback on Assignments Turned In
**NEW** PRO TIP: Using the Agenda Format in Canvas Calendar of Assignments
**NEW** PRO TIP: Using the Dashboard for List of Daily Tasks
Headlines for Remote-Only Learning
Morning Announcement Challenges
Your child can be a part of the morning announcement excitement. Anytime he/she wants to try out one of the morning announcement challenges (pictured above), you can text those pictures/videos to me at 248-259-5595. From there, I will make sure it gets in the announcements.
United We Walk 2021 Virtual Button Contest
UWW 2021 Virtual Button Contest
Do you enjoy drawing? Your artwork could be the inspiration for the Annual United We Walk Celebration on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
You must include the following:
THEME: Everyone Can Be Great Because ANYONE Can Serve
- A graphic or photo
- Artwork must be 3 inches in diameter (see the back for actual size)
- Consider contrast, balance, and value
- Artwork must be original, hand-drawn or digital
- Eligible contestants K-12th graders
DEADLINE: Friday, December 6, 2020
SUBMIT TO: Jennifer Graham - Jennifer.Graham@wbsd.org
Accessing Report Card Grades in PowerSchool
Technology Support
FAMILY TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
The Service Desk can only assist parents/guardians, not students. On the phone, a parent/guardian can grant verbal approval for their child to work with the Service Desk technician, but they MUST remain present during the entirety of the conversation.
Phone: (248) 209-2060
Email: oshelpdesk@oakland.k12.mi.us
Online Ticket Submission- servicedesk.oakland.k12.mi.us
When entering requests through the online portal or email, please be certain to include your full name, your child’s name and district, school building, the device they have been issued and a good phone number to call you back. This information will allow the Service Desk to provide the best possible service in the most efficient manner.
If you are in need of a district issued Chromebook, please complete an Oakland Schools Service Desk ticket.
District owned hotspots are available for those with no internet in the home due to financial hardship. If you are in need of a district owned hotspot, please submit an Oakland Schools Service Desk ticket.
If you are inquiring about PowerSchool, please email vickie.eis@wbsd.org.
If you are inquiring about student Google account information, this can be found in PowerSchool or your teacher can provide this information to you.
Free Meals Still Available
No cost meals are available for curbside pick-up to all children 18 or younger in the community. Each child will receive 7 breakfast and lunch meals. Children do not have to attend West Bloomfield School District.
Please pre-order meals on the West Bloomfield School District Food Service page or click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wVbzmc8iJQHZ10KLSwyS6MjpqtKEgKccMvdC06RtACY/edit
Pick up sites:
West Bloomfield HS main entrance
Pick-up day: Wednesday or by special arrangement
Times: 11:30am-12:30pm or 3:30pm-4:30pm or by special arrangement
Roosevelt Elementary main entrance
Pick-up day: Wednesday
Time: 1100am-1:00pm
Please contact Nutrition Services for special arrangements or questions at (248)865-6733 or email anne.stevens@wbsd.org.
In the Know with the PTO
Our PTO Board
Also the best way to find out Doherty PTO info is on our Liketree site linktr.ee/dohertypto
Our PTO Board is truly amazing. They embody what we are all about in the Doherty Family, and they always do what is best for our kids and staff. The PTO board includes:
Nicole Calvin, Vice-President
Sesilee Langs, Secretary
Renai Mayle, VP Of Fundraising
Joann Manetta, VP Of Committees
DOherty FAMILY Photo Album
Live Zooms for Specials on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Technology Help
FAMILY ASSISTANCE WITH TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
If you need technical assistance, you can request help from the Oakland Schools Technology Service Desks.
- Phone: (248) 209-2060
- Email: oshelpdesk@oakland.k12.mi.us
- Online Ticket Submission- servicedesk.oakland.k12.mi.us
Information for families is contained on the wbsd.org website under Technology. https://www.wbsd.org/departments/technology/chromebook-accident-and-loss-protection
The first thing families will need to do is submit an Oakland Schools Service Desk ticket if they have a damaged/lost/stolen device to make sure we are taking the proper steps in a timely manner. The steps Oakland Schools will take are outlined below.
· Determine if the issue is accident and loss protection applicable.
· Direct the parent to either one2one or Inacomp
· Deliver a spare to school building, pick up damaged device
· Submit damaged device for repair
· Contact parent to return original device and collect spare
Follow the Doherty Family on Social Media
- Twitter: @Long_DohertyWB
- Facebook: facebook.com/DolphinsWB
- Instagram: @DohertyWB