Harvey Green News
September 2020
Harvey Green Elementary School
Mrs. Penny Martinez, Secretary pmartinez@fusdk12.net
Mrs. Veronica Luna, Office Assistant vluna@fusdk12.net
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Email: tjohnson@fusdk12.net
Website: https://green.fremont.k12.ca.us/
Location: 42875 Gatewood Street, Fremont, CA, USA
Phone: 510-656-6438
Principal's Message
Thank you so much for your support, encouragement and patience during the first two weeks of school. I am amazed at how quickly classroom communities are being built. I know that there have been challenging times, especially when it comes to learning and teaching online, but we are figuring this all out together. As time goes on we will continue to make improvements. Please feel free to reach out to me or your child's teacher during their office hours if your child needs any extra support. I look forward to spending more time in each classroom in the upcoming weeks.
I would like to remind you that it is essential that each family reads all communication sent by the school. These newsletters, Bright Arrows, and teacher communications are very important.
Please join us on Tuesday, September 8th for Back to School Night from 7-8pm. We hope that you will be able to join us virtually as teachers will be sharing important information and answering questions regarding the school year. Teachers will be emailing information to families with their Zoom information.
The following Tuesday, will be our first PTA meeting of the year on September 15th at 7pm. A Bright Arrow email will be sent closer to the date with the Zoom link. Please see the information below on how to join. It is our goal to have all staff and families join PTA.
We are always looking for volunteers to help at Green. Currently, we are looking for a few parents to join School Site Council (SSC) and a few parents for our School Safety Committee. If you are interested in either of these committees please email tjohnson@fusdk12.net.
Again welcome to the new school year and I am looking forward to a wonderful year. Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to me that we work together to help your child do their best.
Sincerely,
Ms. Johnson
Important Dates
September
8- Back to School Night 7pm-8pm
15- PTA Meeting 7pm
21-25 Start with Hello Week (more info below)
Grab and Go Lunch at Green
Closed Campus
Ms. Penny Martinez pmartinez@fusdk12.net
Ms. Veronica Luna vluna@fusdk12.net
Attendance
Attendance Calls
Helpful Chromebook Zoom Tip
1. Go to Zoom.us
2. Click on "install from Chrome web store"
3. Click on "add to chrome"
4. Click on "add app"
Hello Week- September 21-25th
Counselor's Corner with Ms. Huang
This is my 2nd year as your School Counselor and I'm honored to be here with you! Here, I've created a short video introduction. Please visit my virtual counseling office for more information!
Every month, you will find a "Mindfulness" tip in the newsletter for you and your children to try! Mindfulness is being in the present moment and noticing our own feelings and thoughts. It is not just about being calm or clearing your mind. It's being in tune with your bodily sensations and the surrounding environment. Studies have shown that mindfulness helps children increase focus, improve performance, and deal with tough emotions. Mindfulness takes practice but it can hold great, long-lasting benefits! Let's start with something simple: breathing. Of course! We already do that! But mindful breathing requires slow, deep breaths. Start by having your children close their eyes and do these breaths with you for a few minutes every day. Stay tuned for the next Mindfulness Tip!
Warmly,
Ms. Huang
2019-2020 Yearbooks
Parent/Guardian Protocols During Distance Learning
Parent/Guardian Protocols During Distance Learning
As we move into a new full distance learning model this year, it’s important for our parents/guardians and their families to understand and respect the legal aspects pertaining to students, teachers, and staff.
Student Confidentiality
· All students have the right to confidentiality, which extends to distance learning.
o Exception: By law, staff members are mandated reporters and required to report suspected child abuse, as well as safety concerns related to danger of self and to others.
· To the extent possible, all students should remain in a confidential setting while viewing in-classroom teaching.
· Per Education Code 51512, it is illegal to record teachers and/or students. This is a violation of student and staff privacy.
· In-classroom teaching is for the personal use of the student for the sole purpose of distance learning.
· Parents/guardians and family members of early elementary students may support students as they learn how to use online platforms to access learning.
· We ask that parents/guardians who need to communicate with their student’s teacher schedule a meeting with the teacher so that the live instructional time can proceed without interruptions. All teachers have identified office hours to support students and families.
Academic Integrity
· FUSD places a high value on academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to use only the resources and references allowed by their teachers in completing assignments and assessments.
· While collaborative work with other students is often encouraged and acceptable, students must follow teacher directions when told to work independently.
· Students who cheat on assignments or assessments will be penalized.
Student Dress Code and Behavior
· Students should keep to the dress code as they would in a physical classroom, and avoid inappropriate clothes during a live session.
· The District has the right to monitor behavior, identify bullying, and set expectations for good behavior while using these platforms.
· The District may use audio or video recordings when investigating possible inappropriate behavior.
Visiting the School Site
Our school sites are closed to the public but there may be instances when the site administrator will contact you or students to come to the site. In order to follow health and safety guidelines provided by the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH), we ask that all visitors:
· Maintain a social distance of six feet with anyone around you. In addition, we will only allow a maximum of two visitors at a time in all school offices.
· Wear face coverings at all times. Those without a face covering will not be allowed on any school property.
· Limit their movement on campus to the school office only. Visitors, including parents/guardians, are not allowed to enter the school grounds or classrooms.
· Adhere to the drop off/pick up schedules for packets and assignments as determined and communicated by each school site.
Best Practices for Students and Staff during Distance Learning
· With an eye towards these privacy issues, we have put together the following shortlist of best practices when using distance learning platforms:
o Avoid uploading sensitive, confidential, or personally identifiable information to these platforms whenever possible.
o Always access these platforms from the same device (e.g., designate one computer for distance learning; do not use multiple computers or devices).
o Regularly clear your internet history, including your browsing history, cache, and cookies.
o Do not share your login credentials or meeting links with anyone.
o Use an advertisement blocking program while accessing these platforms.
Virtual Behavioral Expectations
- Participate fully in all activities
- Do not share video conferencing logins
- Only participate in assigned video conferences
- Video will be turned on during instruction
- Virtual interaction must use positive and school-appropriate language, actions, and imaging
- Academic honesty must be upheld
- Any standing behavior expectation will be enforced for any virtual form of the infraction