Donovan Family Digest
September 11, 2020
ZOOM SECURITY AND EXPECTATIONS
Live Virtual Learning Expectations are being taught this week to our students. As we move forward with Zoom as our teaching platform, we ask for your support as we continue to boost these expectations. It is challenging to start out virtually when teachers have not yet met their students, and in order to maximize student security and effective learning on Zoom, we ask that you review the following procedures with your student:
- We are asking that every student's Zoom "screen name" is his/her first and last name. This will allow teachers to ensure that only students who are members of a particular class are able to join a Zoom. If your child does not have his/her first and last name visible, the teacher may not allow a child into a ZOOM until the name is properly displayed.
- We are asking that you remind your child that Zoom links allow us to maintain the safety and security of our students. The Zoom link that is shared for each class is only intended for use by students assigned to that class. It is important that students do not share a Zoom link with anyone else, including siblings. Links are for each individual student and not intended to be used by other family members.
- In this time where teachers are working to get to know their new students and build relationships, the Live Virtual Learning Expectations state that students should have their video on.
- Teachers are monitoring students on their device. There is limited monitor space for additional icons so only ONE device per student can be logged in. A student cannot be logged in multiple times from multiple devices.
- At no time should a student ever record or take photos of students during class or on a ZOOM. Should students violate privacy or student code of conduct, it may result in a disciplinary action.
Your support and assistance with these items above will be incredibly helpful to us as we strive every day to improve the Live Virtual Learning Experience and maximize the instructional time in each class.
IMPORTANT Weekly Announcements
- Sept 14 - Supply pick up: For those families who were unable to pick up their child's supplies this week, they are available on a table at the main entrance on Monday, September 14th 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
- Sept 14 - LDS Golf Outing @ Knob Hill
- Sept 17 - PTO Meeting 7 p.m. Virtual
SAVE THE DATE
- Sept 23 - Back to School Night - Virtual 6:15 General Welcome 6:35 Classroom Session 1 7:05 Classroom Session 2
- Sept 28 - clothing Drive & Yard Sale 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Sept 28 - NO SCHOOL
FROM THE NURSE
Masks
Please see the graphic below that identifies the face coverings that are acceptable for school and those that are not acceptable for school. Please ensure your student's mask meets the acceptable criteria and any designs on the mask are school appropriate.
Health Screening
When your child begins attending school "in person", the district requires you to complete a daily health screening.
1. Log onto Genesis Parent Portal each morning and fill out the survey for each of your children. Please be honest with your responses. If your child is showing symptoms, keep them home. They can still participate in virtual school that day :) Make this part of your morning routine (wake up, observe for illness, log into Genesis and complete the questionnaire, brush teeth, eat breakfast, go to school.
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DO NOT COMPLETE THE SCREENING
If you do not complete the Health Questionnaire, your child will NOT be able to start the school day with their classmates :( Students will be brought to the nurse for screening. You will be called to verify that your child is in good health and not been in close contact
with a COVID-19 positive person. This DAILY SCREENING SURVEY is extremely important to keep our schools safe.
When in doubt....stay out.
If your child wakes up and is not feeling well, please keep him/her home. If your child is scheduled to be present in school, but can still participate virtually for the entirety of the day, please allow them to do so! It will not count as an absence as long as he/she is present and completing instruction throughout the day! Be sure to communicate this to the teacher/front office by 8am. Thank you!
COHORT BACKPACK TAGS
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Chromebook assistance
We are continuing our process of simplifying the use and repair of district chromebooks. Beginning today, if your child is having difficulty using their chromebook, please send an email to chromebookhelp@freeholdtwp. k12.nj.us. There will be a dedicated staff member monitoring all emails to this address who will be able to troubleshoot with you and offer help. They can also escalate the issue if it requires further intervention, and arrange for dropoff of devices and issuing loaners. Thank you for your patience as we streamline our procedures.
Checking in daily
A Message from the PTO
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year!
Please find the attached PTO Welcome Packet Here.
Please Complete the Attached Membership Registration here.
Please contact the PTO with any questions.
Thank you!
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
Family Survey
School Hours
If it were a typical school year with a normal opening, hours would be 8:10-2:55.
Due to the need to stagger arrival and sanitize buses in between runs, the hours are as follows:
Doors open at 8:05
School Begins at 8:25
Students are dismissed at 12:25