ESTLA Weekly Newsletter II
Week of September 7, 2020
Eisenhower Science & Technology Leadership Academy
Eisenhower Science & Technology Leadership Academy
1601Markley Street|Norristown, PA 19401
Office: 610-277-8720|Web: www.nasd.k12.pa.us
Good Afternoon ESTLA Families,
Welcome to Week 2 of On-line learning.
We have learned several things throughout the opening week and want to provide some information to ensure access for all students.
A. We want to breakdown the schedule, so students understand what is expected;
- They should be logged into their Chromebook by 8:00am in order to check into Homeroom.
- After homeroom, they will complete assignments, activities, Or attend a meeting requested by a teacher.
- At 11:30am, students will receive notification that the live class has begun. They will be in live sessions from 11:30am - 3:00pm.
B. PLEASE REMIND STUDENTS: If they have not received an invitation within the first 5 minutes of class look in the Schoology feed and Gmail for an Update with Information on how to join the class via a link in Google Meets or Zoom
C. Our Virtual Back to School Night will be Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00pm
Do not hesitate to contact the main office if you need anything or have questions. Be sure to check your email/phones for any updates. We will also continue to post on our Social Media Platforms and website.
Again, we continue to ask for latitude, patience, and grace during this period of time as we continue to navigate our virtual learning.
Sincerely,
Ms. Taylor, Principal
Mr. Rodriguez, Assistant Principal
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I. Supplies/Material Distribution for all ESTLA Students in grades 5th - 8th
Times:
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 8:30-11:00am
Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 8:30-11:00 am
Where: ESTLA Gym Parking Lot
Please Bring a book bag for materials. All students will receive workbooks for certain classes and 4 copybooks (one is graphing for math), a homemade whiteboard (one side blank, other graphs), whiteboard marker, highlighter, 5 pencils, and a sharpener.
**If you are coming up without your child, please have their name, ID, grade, and Homeroom teacher. **
II. Wednesday, September 9th Meal Distribution resumes. Free Breakfast & Lunch Grab & Go Meal Kits **Available Weekly for All Enrolled NASD Students** Meals will be available at Gotwals Elementary School 8:00am-10:00am and at the Norristown Area High School
3:00pm-5:00pm. A flyer with additional dates is attached.
Counselor’s Corner
Mr. Ernest "Tre" Hadrick, thadrick@nasd.k12.pa.us
Ms. Kim Weber, kweber@nasd.k12.pa.us
Office Hours 9:00am - 11:00am
*Contact us to schedule a time beyond our office hours
Mrs. Geena Spady, gspady@nasd.k12.pa.us
Centered around working with students who have individual or group counseling in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Instructional Support Team
Parent access in Schoology can be activated by registering for a parent account in Schoology.
English version step sheet for parents to get Schoology access
Spanish version step sheet for parents to get Schoology access
Parent video navigating Schoology
https://youtu.be/2K6H3S9mKbk
Parent Account PSA (Parent Access vs. Student Access)
Video to add Parent Access to mobile phone
Please contact us at any time with questions or concerns around the instructional program.
Kathleen Shallow, M.ED
Instructional Support Teacher-Reading
Jason Ryan
Instructional Support Teacher-Math
HEALTH
Message from Nurse Susan Melso, RN, BSN, CSN
Sixth-grade students entering Seventh grade, who have not provided proof of MCV (meningitis vaccine) or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis), need to provide proof of vaccines prior to October 31st (whether in school or online--still need proof to remain in class). Please make an appointment with your family doctor as soon as possible for your child to receive these vaccines. When your child receives the vaccines, please scan or fax (610-277-8720) the proof to smelso@nasd.k12.pa.us. Thank you for keeping your child safe.
Meet our Bilingual Community Liaison/Enlace Bilingüe
Ms. Vanessa Rivera, vrivera@nasd.k12.pa.us
Tel. (484) 270-2175
ESTLA ext.13799
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rsv8THzlZ3XKQFxyfyWA_cdNXNTOuGKc/view?usp=sharing
EXTERNAL WEBSITES WITH CORONAVIRUS/HEALTH DATA
Centers for Disease Control; https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
PA Department of Health;
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Montgomery County Office of Public Health;
https://data-montcopa.opendata.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19
World Health Organization;
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Resources For Online Learning for Parents
NASD Technical Support Desk 610-270-2923
Click here for online resources...https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/domain/589
CATCH Healthy Corner
“CATCH” stands for Coordinated Approach to Child Health and is proven to prevent childhood obesity. CATCH schools are committed to helping kids eat foods that are more nutritious and increase physical activity, as both behaviors are important to their health and wellness today and in years to come.
For more information about CATCH, visit www.catch.org.
Resources from our Norristown Gear UP staff
GEAR UP is a college and career program that provides 8th and 9th-grade students with free programs and services to encourage post-secondary education.
Stacey Sandle, Site Facilitator, GEAR UP
Desiree Dube, College & Career Coach, GEAR UP
NASD Website (NASD GearUp)
Instagram (Norristown GEAR UP)
Facebook Norristown GEAR UP)
Twitter (@nGearup)
ESTLA is on social media. Find us online and get updates:
Facebook - Eisenhower Science & Technology Leadership Academy
Twitter - @estlapanthers
Instagram - @estlapanthers
YouTube - ESTLA NASD
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ESTLA is staying healthy and washing our hands!
ESTLA protecting one another
ESTLA practicing social distancing
Contact
Website: https://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/
Location: 1600 Markley Street, Norristown, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 277-8620
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Eisenhower-Science-and-Technology-Leadership
Twitter: @estlaPanthers