EMS/ELA STAFF NEWS
Week of 4/20/20
Thanks to Mrs. Rhodes' class for prompting next week's SPIRIT WEEK!
Ms. Mulry also used Screencastify to create a tutorial to walk her math intervention students through the process of accessing their work on her google classroom. She additionally used Educreations to create math tutorials that her students can access as many times as needed.
Counseling Corner...Guest Brian from Monday lunch bunch is again holding raffles for students on Monday
BRYCE PETERS was our first gift card winner :-)
Screencastify Unlimited Staff Access Instructions
We have set up a special coupon code that unlocks Unlimited access through May 31st. Please feel free to share the below instructions with your colleagues.
To activate Screencastify Unlimited access, follow these instructions:
Visit this page and click "Redeem coupon" (under the Next Billing Date)
Enter code CAST_COVID
Click "Activate License" (no credit card required). Ignore the Next Billing Date - that will be incorrect
REMOTE PLCs
Guiding Questions for remote PLCs:
What is a strategy or approach you’ve used that has been successful with students during remote learning?
What is something new you plan to try in the next week?
What are some challenges you are facing?
PLC A: every other Tuesday 8:15-8:35 a.m.
Olaechea, Somers, Owens, Raimonde, Rademacher
PLC B: every other Tuesday 8:45-9:05 a.m.
Bilkos, Moore, Brunk, Pattermann, L Lammers, Crispino
PLC C: every other Tuesday 9:15-9:35 a.m.
Lane, Zamkov, Bowerman, Legnard, Weisfield, Leiker
PLC D: every other Tuesday 9:45-10:05 a.m.
D Lammers, Palmisano, Bergfalk, White, Malott, Pickering
Here is another FREE option for connecting with your CCR students around social emotional learning values
The activities in 180 Connections are designed to digitally build a bridge of connection between teachers and students and, if possible, students with each other.
180 Connections provides you with one personal connection activity for 180 days of the school year.
There are three tasks provided for each connection activity:
Information: Teachers share details about themselves to build connections with their students.
Illustration: Teachers share pictures, videos, samples or quotes that amplify that information and that connection.
Interaction: Students engage in exercises that build connections with their teacher and each other.
Interested in sharing your digital tool/blended learning expertise with colleagues?
Staff only: District Technology "Office Hours" daily Zoom Available
Instructional Tech Support Office Hours
Topic: Office Hours
Time: Daily 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/787861669
Meeting ID: 787 861 669
Password: 927279
*NOTE: Please do not share this link/meeting ID publicly*
Staff meetings will be every Thursday at 3:45 via zoooooom
We will have staff meetings on Thursday afternoons--lasting up to one hour.
Annessa Hart is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: EMS/ELA Staff Meeting
Time: Apr 2, 2020 03:45 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until May 21, 2020, 8 occurrence(s)
Apr 9, 2020 03:45 PM
Apr 16, 2020 03:45 PM
Apr 23, 2020 03:45 PM
Apr 30, 2020 03:45 PM
May 7, 2020 03:45 PM
May 14, 2020 03:45 PM
May 21, 2020 03:45 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/uZMtd-iqqD4uXeAXpm1ErnfJTghFLgNtAA/ics?icsToken=98tyKu2vrjsrGNKQtFztf7ItW4X8b9-1l0lLi5tNkU7AES5VSDfxPsRuNZxrMfmB
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/470012654?pwd=aTNmTjF0RXo1M1V1UGMycXJKeG5pUT09
Meeting ID: 470 012 654
Password: 910845
EASI District ELD School Presentations will resume next school year
Quarter 4 Grading
Due to remote learning for Q4, we will be adjusting our grading scale to ensure that our system is equitable for all, especially considering some of the roadblocks our students are facing that are out of their control. Therefore, the new grading scale that will be used by all teachers at EMS and ELA is as follows:
90--100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
69-0 P
For teachers who use a standards based grading scale currently, we can talk about how to adjust your scale to reflect the above letter grade scale.
If students receive a P, this means they received a "pass" for quarter four. This is a "compromise" of sorts that doesn't send a "hold harmless" message and encourages students to still participate and learn. The P indicates that a student did not accomplish all the standards compared to his/her peers, and likely has some gaps/deficiencies going forward.
Students' graded work should absolutely reflect whether they participated or not, mastered a skill or not, and so forth. However, it is unfair to penalize students who cannot access online learning. A grade of PASS (P) does not factor into a students' GPA.
The above details will not be shared out with all parents/students. This is our "internal" staff message.
Technology Tutorial Links
SCreencastify tutorials...thank you Jackie!!! Simply click on the links below (in order)...
FREE Wi-FI Options...
Free Wi-Fi Resources (also shared with parents and students)
- Xfinity has announced an Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone program. Through it, Xfinity hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free. Search for a hotspot near you.
- Comcast Internet Essentials is offering two free months of their Internet Essentials package starting March 16, 2020. You have to be eligible, so read more on their website. You can also call 1-855-846-8376.
Tri-Cities Response
Organizations and churches across Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan have banded together to love our neighbors by meeting their needs. If you are elderly, or have lung disease, heart disease or compromised immune systems, then you are particularly susceptible to negative outcomes from Covid-19. We want to help keep you safe by delivering groceries or providing other critical resources.
VOLUNTEERING EFFORTS
1. You can donate blood by scheduling with Vitalant.org.
2. Help locally by donating grocery gift cards or volunteering to shop/deliver food for shut ins with www.littletonfamilyservices.org.
3. You can support other efforts in your neighborhood by signing up at helpcoloradonow.org. They list all sorts of ways to support those in need throughout our metro area and state.
ENGLEWOOD SCHOOLS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
This can be a stressful and scary time for everyone. Feeling prepared and knowing what you can do to help you and your family stay well are some ways to help minimize stress. This resource for parents/caregivers provides ways for families to prepare as well as how to help children from different age groups cope with what is going on. If you think you are having symptoms of COVID-19, please follow these guidelines from CDC. These resources from Tri-County health can also help you stay informed and reduce the risk of spreading or catching COVID-19. Additional mental health and food resources can be accessed here.
As a reminder, Safe2Tell is a resource students can access right away if they have worries or concerns about themselves or a friend.
COVID-19 Student and Family Reporting Line
If you or a member of your household has COVID-19 symptoms or has a confirmed diagnosis, please contact your healthcare provider and then let us know by calling 303-806-6881. Your information will not be shared; however a nurse will follow-up with you to gather information that will help us keep our community safe.