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Mustangs in the Middle : Week of January 4, 2021
From the desk of Mrs. Boytim, Principal of SMS
We hope this finds all of you healthy, happy and rested. We are looking forward to returning Monday, January 4th, in REMOTE learning. Please be sure that students are in attendance to their first period class at 7:55am, Monday.
We look forward to sharing this year with all of you and hope for success, growth and safety as students return to SMS.
Have a great weekend and holiday!
Mrs. Boytim
NEW Schedules and Google Classrooms
REMOTE/SOLO/SCS Connects Materials
Returning From Break/ Second Semester Expectations
As we head into the second semester this week, there will be a transition to new classes and schedules. Students should check their emails for information for their new classes or for updates from current classes.
Monday will be a transition day and teachers will be flexible while understanding that many students are attending new classes, changing schedules, and figuring out new routines. If your student has any concerns about their classes, please have them reach out to their teachers prior to Monday, January 4. Teachers will have emailed out Google classroom codes for new courses.
2nd quarter grades will be updated and finalized this week and will be available for review as well.
Weekly Schedule:
Monday- Remote/Live (follow 1st-9th period schedule)
Tuesday- Remote/Live (follow 1st-9th period schedule)
Wednesday- Remote/Live (follow 1st-9th period schedule)
Thursday- Remote/Live (follow 1st-9th period schedule)
Friday- Remote/Live - Follow Friday Remote ScheduleRemote Learning 2.0 Daily Schedule (M-Th)
Remote Learning 2.0 Friday
Friday Schedule:
Students are Remote, working from home:
8:00-9:00- Students access emails and check for Google Meets, Breakout session invitations/ reminders from teachers
9:00-9:30- Students report to IE VIRTUALLY for attendance, team meeting and reminders
9:30- 11:30- Students attend breakout sessions, small groups or access teacher office hours for help and/or questions.
11:30-12:00- lunch
12:00-3:00- Extended Office Hours (access your teachers if needed) Asynchronous Work time- access your Google Classrooms to complete daily assignments.
Learning Frameworks for the Month of January
Week of 1/4: Remote Learning
Week of 1/11: Blended Learning (Green 1/11 and 1/13. White 1/12 and 1/14).
Week of 1/18: Blended Learning (Green 1/20 and 1/22. White 1/19 and 1/21).
Beginning 1/25: In-Person Learning (5 days a week)
Online Learning Behavior Expectations
- In an appropriate at home "school" environment
- Wearing appropriate clothing
- Prepared for class (materials, on time, charged computer)
- Participating in the classroom activities during the class
Student Shoutouts of the Week
Announcements & Reminders
TEAM WEEKLY PREVIEWS
Teams complete this every week to help parents and students receive a forecast of assignments to help organize their week. GOOGLE CLASSROOM is still the MAIN location for all resources. This is a great tool to help check in with students
WEEKLY ANNOUCEMENTS
These are also linked to our Team Preview templates and located on our school website.
Avoid Chromebook Issues
All students should shut their chromebooks down with the 3-Point Shutdown at least once a day to avoid chromebook problems.
If students are having problems with their chromebook, the 3-Point Shutdown is the first thing they should do.
3-Point Shutdown
1. Click on the 'x' in the top right corner of the screen.
2. Click in the oval in the lower right corner of the screen (which usually says US, has a wifi icon, battery icon, time, etc.), then click on 'Sign Out'.
The screen will go black for about 10 seconds.
3. When the screen comes back on (to the initial login screen),click on 'Shut Down' in the lower left corner of the screen.
The 3-Point Shutdown is different than just closing and opening the lid, pressing the power button, etc.
This 3-Point Shutdown should be done at least once a day, and whenever the chromebook doesn't seem 'right'.
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Strongsville Middle School
Mrs. Boytim: jboytim@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Peters: jpeters@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Bailey: jbailey@scsmustangs.org
Counselors:
Mrs. Gerber (6): kgerber@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Pietrocini (7): spietrocini@scsmustangs.org
Mrs. Ray (8): eray@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://www.strongnet.org/Domain/411
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @mrsboytim