Bi-Weekly Update
Health and Physical Education
April 13th-17th, 2020
Together We Learn Call for Session Proposals
Are you doing awesome things in your school or classroom?
Do you have innovative ideas to share with colleagues?
Pasco County Schools would like to take this opportunity to invite you to share your expertise with educators from around the county by presenting at our summer learning events
happening this July.
Our call for proposals is open to all staff who would like to host sessions to be held during Together We Learn which will take place from July 27th – July 29th with a target audience of teachers, coaches, school support staff, SRP, and school leaders.
Submit your proposal to present a session and join your colleagues in exploring best practices
happening right here in Pasco County!
Proposal deadline is May 8, 2020
Click here for more information and to submit your proposal.
Zoom Office Hours Links
These zoom chats are not required to attend, but merely a weekly scheduled time to gather on zoom to ask questions and get additional support for online learning! If you decide to join us on a zoom chat, you don't have to stay the entire time. Feel free to pop in, get the support you need and leave the zoom.
https://pasco-k12.zoom.us/j/521950257?pwd=NTRUOVVLOThld1FtcWVudFlyWDU2Zz09
Meeting ID: 521 950 257
Password: health
High School HOPE Teachers Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://pasco-k12.zoom.us/j/100653720?pwd=ZndPZTk2VXdQU04yekhPQ09OUG9rQT09
Meeting ID: 100 653 720
Password: HOPE
PE Teachers - ALL Levels (General Questions and support around the online PE Canvas course) - For Elementary, Middle and High School PE ONLY Teachers
Join Zoom Meeting
https://pasco-k12.zoom.us/j/834624760?pwd=V282OG90MTI3eUFyTWNBR3ovVUlwZz09
Meeting ID: 834 624 760
Password: PascoPE
ZOOM TIPS
Focus for the Week: Compassion, Grace and Flexibility
As we move in to week three of Distance Learning there are so many lessons we have all learned through this experience. Most importantly, we have learned that the human connection is more important than ever and that each of us faces different circumstances and situations during this time. While it is incredibly important that our students continue to pursue high levels of learning at all times, we also realize and recognize that working with students in this manner is very different and takes a lot of adjustment and getting used to. We trust you to make decisions that work best for you and your students. We trust students and families to prioritize learning time, subjects and assignments based on what is manageable and feasible. Included in this week's newsletter you will see additional information on what Compassion, Grace and Flexibility mean in Pasco County Schools during this time. Please reach out if you need assistance, we are here for you!
Academic Integrity
Regrettably, some students will make a poor decision to submit work that does not reflect their original thoughts and understanding of the course content. Plagiarism and cheating may take several forms, and teachers can use measures (including Unicheck, a plagiarism detection software) to identify work that has been published or submitted before. Subsequent violations will adhere to the Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct. Please consult your administration.
Gradebook Tips Sheet
Included here Gradebook Pro Tips.pdf are some helpful tips to assist you in as you grade and respond to student learning.
Additional Resources
Resources
Adaptive Physical Education: Elementary School
https://pasco.instructure.com/courses/5470/pages/adaptive-pe-resources
https://pasco.instructure.com/courses/190314/pages/asd-pe-resources
Middle School Online Physical Education:
https://pasco.instructure.com/courses/112652/pages/canvas-online-pe-course-resources
High School Online Physical Education: Not including HOPE
https://pasco.instructure.com/courses/112652/pages/canvas-online-pe-course-resources
Do's and Don'ts of Working From Home
For many of you, the social distancing forced by the coronavirus emergency means it's the first time you'll be working at home for an extended period. Here are some tips to ease that transition.
Start and end your day with a routine: Getting dressed, eating breakfast or taking a brisk walk before diving in can help you focus. An after-work routine (think coffee or glass of wine, or another walk outside) is a critical signal that the workday is over and home-life begins.
Maintain a dedicated workspace: Establish a tangible boundary to maintain the separation between work time and home time, and so that you don't waste energy getting physically set up every day.
Learn teleconferencing etiquette: The mute button is your friend, especially in a house full of kids, a partner also working from home or noisy pets. Don't fear the webcam; videoconferencing can offer visual clues as to how ideas are accepted, but do make sure there's nothing in your camera's view that you wouldn't want to share with a colleague or customer.
Take breaks; allow for personal time: Set an alarm or timer to remind you that it's time to get up, stretch, grab a coffee, leave the house or head to the kitchen. Your eyes and your brain need those short moments away. If your job responsibilities allow, turn email notifications off overnight.
Maintain relationships: At the office, you'd take a few minutes here or there to chat with your coworkers. Keep that going via social media, Slack or some other means of staying in touch.
Minimize online time: While social media is a great way to keep tabs on friends, family and colleagues, remember to carve out a small period to deliberately disconnect. Close the laptop. Turn off the phone. Studies show too much social media is bad for mental health, after all.
Manage expectations: Understand that there will be a learning curve with new communication tools, virtual meetings, rethinking paths to access to information and the like. Be clear about what can be accomplished from home. Over-communication is key. Finally, be candid about what works, what doesn't and what you need to get the job done.
Emails
Antonio Emperator: aemperat@pasco.k12.fl.us
Gabriella Montemarano: gmontema@pasco.k12.fl.us