Did you know? Facts You can Use
Prestwick Elementary - A NISE STEM Certified Campus
Hello... is anybody listening?
I wanted to create a way to send updates as information is coming fast and furious. I want to have a place to look for quick updates from me and our team. My goal is that information and facts allow you to read when or if you wish and feel confident that your voice is heard. Many of you have questions circling in your mind and this can be a way to slow those down just a wee bit.
Just know you can call, text and or email me any time with your questions. I will answer what I can, find answers or let you know that we are in the process of figuring that out. Here is a google form to place what you feel is most pressing to help me prioritize what is shared.
Ready, set and go!!! Just know that no matter what comes our way we are PERSISTENT, ADAPTABLE, SERVICE MINDED AND most importantly SOLUTION FOCUSED. We are ready for what comes our way and together we will can do all things.
CG
Fact #1
Teachers were provided with summer information about training for learning management systems for this year. Please have these done and pay close attention and learn like you will use it. All teachers both at home and in school will expected to load content on your platform for the week to build fluency of use and be ready in the event we need to transition to at home learning. You must use the system specified for your grade even if you have used another in the past. I will be doing these trainings as well to be sure I can support you.
K-2 See saw
3-5 Google classroom
Fact #2
Meet the teacher will be 100% virtual this year since this is an event that will be very challenging to socially distance. I am happy to lead the planning for how we will do this but you guys will have way better ideas. So start thinking about how we could do this in an interactive way. Consider the experience from a child's perspective, a parents and a teacher perspective.
Kinder team- see separate message coming your way for other topics related to this.
Fact #3
Your grade level assignments remain. We are actively monitoring and getting guidance on what in school vs at home will look like for teachers but without numbers we don't know. We are answering parent calls daily to help them make the best decision they can for their family. Simply put this is the biggest rubixs cube. As soon as we know you will know. Yes I want your input and no I can not guarantee exactly what it will look like but you know I am planning A-Z options in my mind.
Regardless of placement all teachers will teach from an LEISD classroom so that they can collaborate with PLC teams and have access to materials including internet.
Fact #4
To maximize square footage we are asking that there not be personal items such as couches etc be in your learning space. We want to take it down to campus provided materials so that we can use as much square footage as possible. I know this may rock your socks but it is a small help that can make a big difference.
We do not have a timeline for teacher to be in the building but when we do we will follow distancing and sign ups will be available.
What else can I do?
- As a staff member - bring me your questions, don't guess and don't fret. Reminder I am here to support you.
- Repeat facts only - bad information can do real damage.
- Share info that focuses on what families can do such as email me with questions, register the students so we can plan and tips like the flyer below to help families get ready.
- Take care of yourself - mindset matters!
Reach out if you need me
Email: cgibson@littleelmisd.net
Website: https://www.littleelmisd.net/Domain/11
Phone: 972-999-6043
Twitter: @PrestwickSTEM