Cordelia Hills Staff Update
9/14/2020
Principal's Message
"One of the most exhausting parts of life right now is explaining to my non-educator family members why I can't 'just stop working.' Yes I prepped my content for months but logistics like breakout rooms, attendance checks, responding to FlipGrid videos don't just happen."
I know I was finding myself drowning in the negative vibes of how difficult this is for every one. Acknowledging that difficulty is important but I hope you know you are amazing and that leadership from this office or from your room will be successful when we turn off the noise and focus on the babies that need us and the peers who need to collaborate. Love you all.
Mrs. O's Monday Stance
MAP Testing
Our goal is to have assessment scores for all students in both math and reading. PLEASE keep holding make-up MAP assessment sessions to get these completed by the 18th.
***Information From Last Week***
Please have your kids check there computer/device a day before testing: have students type in the search bar : check.nwea.org If the device says- not passed check -Have kids push- Control/Shift/0- and wait a minute. This should fix their resolution so you can move on.
*You may want to test in SMALLER groups and push out asynchronous work for the remainder of the day. That way you can let students who need "extra" time get the "extra" time. Please make sure your parents are aware of your test schedule!
Action Items
MAP Data is in, Now What?
**Competition Alert**
Let me know and invite me to join!
1. Set up a special or unique Virtual Experience for your class.
2. Invite me to your Virtual Learning Experience
3. Win Prizes!
No pressure. I am just looking for unique or special ways to amp up the excitement of virtual learning and community building.
Staff meeting
Attendance
Please avoid Weaponizing Attendance
- Use A (Absent) and P (Participated/Present)
- You now have 7 days in which they retroactively correct/update attendance (between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm each day).
- You no longer have to decipher if a student met certain criteria for participation. The State has clarified that if a student participated in either synchronous or asynchronous instruction for any portion of the day, the student should be counted as Present.
- Please remember that we do want all children to attend synchronous lessons and that is the messaging provided in the office; however, any portion of the synchronous lesson or completion of asynchronous work will count as present. Please do not confuse attendance for achievement.
Chromebook Distribution/Chromebook Repairs/HOT SPOTS
CB distribution Is still underway to new families. Email MailyW@fsusd.org or have families email her. She will arrange a time for pick-up. Some families are using their own and that is okay. Originally, we thought MAP would have to take place on a District device but we now know that isn't true. Chromebook or Laptop are preferred over an iPad.
Chromebook Repair/Replacement
We are experiencing a large number of Chromebook breaks with the ones newly delivered by TSS. Have families fill this form out: https://forms.gle/TtGPwfx5wcbHiH4G6 Maily will receive the form and will arrange a time for pick-up/repair.
HotSpots
If a family needs internet support, one option is a hotspot. If you have a family that needs a hotspot, please email me We are closing in on the end of current hotspot capacity but I will add names to the distribution I currently have requests from several of you but am waiting on the actual hotspots to be delivered so thank you for the patience!
Packets/Paper Materials
Remember, we can't request that they HAVE to print materials. Also, packets/paper can't substitute for Daily Live Interaction. Sending a packet of work home won't cut it for participation in distance learning. It can only be a supplement to the robust learning you are giving online.
Online Training
- Mandated Reporter via Target Solutions
- Coronavirus 101: What You Need to Know via Target Solutions
- Basic Pest Management in Office/Classroom via California Department of Pesticide Regulation **This is only required if you would like to use sanitizing/disinfecting spray/wipes in your work area.
There will be time on the first workday but I know some of you would rather just get them done now. You don't need to alert me to their completion as the system tracks that. I would keep a certificate or screenshot in case someone doesn't believe you finished them.
Site Safety Protocols
2. Please complete the self-screener before coming in to campus. You don't need to submit the screener each time. Please notify me if you are ill.
3. All staff must wear a mask at all times while working at their work stations or in classrooms with others. A mask must be worn by classified staff even when they are socially distanced. Staff who is working alone in a room or building may take their mask off.
4. While staff are working and having conversations with one another, ensure they maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing and are wearing a mask.
5. Staff Lounge may be used to warm up food or to store food (currently). Please wear a mask and distance in the lounge.
6. Please contact the office before entering.
7. The staff workroom is accessible but please wear a mask and remember to distance.