Valhalla Elementary Updates 8.10.20
From Principal Keck
UPDATE - A letter to our Viking Families....
Dear Viking Families-
Please read this Update carefully as it will help expedite the drive through process and let you know what to expect. Thank you in advance for doing so.
At our Drive-Throughs Teacher assignments will be given out. Daily fluctuation of student enrollment and drops occurring due to the pandemic make it possible that we may have to make last minute class changes to equally balance classes after assignments. Please know that while we intend to do what we can to keep the students in the classes they are assigned to initially, it is possible that there may have to be changes that we cannot avoid. As always, reach out if you have questions.
Lisa
Lisa Keck
Principal
Valhalla Elementary
Window Sign - All- In-One Drive Through
Prepare your vehicle to expedite process:
- If you could please put your child's Last Name, then First Name in BIG BOLD letters on the top of a 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper, then your child's grade below it..
- Please put this in the front, passenger side windshield as you drive up.
- Please bring your own pen, just in case!
Please have your trunk clear so that we can place your child's bag in the trunk of your vehicle.
What to expect? Drive-Through Stations
Please be sure to wear a mask. It is not guaranteed however your child may have opportunity to see their assigned teacher while driving through.
Station 2: Receive Bag of Instructional Materials
Station 3: Chromebook Pick-Up: If you have reserved a Chromebook in advance (see link below if you would like to fill out the form below:
Valhalla Wi-Fi Inventory and Reservation Survey -Click Here!
Only those who have reserved a Chromebook would need to drive to the last station, others may exit. You will need to have the completed form below filled out in advance.
Here are the links for the forms:
Chromebook device check-out form- English
Chromebook form to fill out and bring to All-In-one Day (English)
Chromebook form to fill out and bring to All-In-one Day (Spanish)
Valhalla's All In One Day Drive-Through- August 13th /14th
Thursday August 13, 2020
TK/K- 8:30-10:00
1st 10:00-11:30
2nd 11:30-1:00
Friday August 14, 2020
3rd 8:30-10:00
4th 10:00-11:30
5th 11:30-1:00
PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD'S FIRST AND LAST NAME /GRADE LEVEL POSTED IN YOUR FRONT WINDOW TO EXPEDITE THE DRIVE THROUGH PROCESS PLEASE, Thank you!
New this year: Families need to verify their information via Homelink. Click here to be directed to Homelink Portal. Click HERE for directions on how to sign up. If you are a current Valhalla family, you received your Homelink login information at last year’s All-In-One walk through. If you are a new family, please contact the office for your log-in information. Upon completion of your Homelink verification, you must print out your student emergency card, sign and date it and bring it to us at All-in-One drive through. Families will then receive classroom materials such as Chromebooks, textbooks, workbooks and other essential Instructional materials for at home learning. All people on campus must be prepared to follow all county social distance protocols. Wear your mask and remain in your car. Please open trunk to limit in-person contact while we give you your materials. We look forward to seeing you and your child on our Drive-through All-In-One day. Parents will receive class assignments once all documents are provided.
All-In-One Drive Through- What to bring?
- Student Emergency Card *Print, sign and date Student Emergency Card BEFORE coming to Valhalla for All-In-One day via Homelink account (call office for questions regarding access)
- Universal Form-generated from Homelink
- Distance Learning Agreement form -generated from Homelink. Read over agreement with your child. Have student and parent sign form.
- Homelink Parent Portal, Click here! (Link to access and print 3 forms above!)
- Chromebook take home permission form (print and fill out only if you are borrowing a device) Click one of the links below:
Chromebook device check-out form- English
Chromebook form to fill out and bring to All-In-one Day (English)
Chromebook form to fill out and bring to All-In-one Day (Spanish)
CANT PRINT AT HOME? NO Worries! Come to the office on Wednesday, August 12th (9a-3p), so that we can have it printed out for you. We will have a computer station set-up so that you can do your Data Confirmation and print necessary documents for drive-through. We cannot accommodate you on the day of your grade-level scheduled drive-through time. (You MUST have the paperwork completed and printed to submit on the Drive-through day).
Chromebook Reservation and Wi-fi Inventory- Link Below! (Link fixed as of 4pm on 8/11)
- Lets us know who may or may not have internet access
- Lets us know who needs to borrow a device. This will allow us to prepare enough devices to lend out based on family need.
Important: You will be responsible for this equipment until the return date. To AVOID ANY FINE ($150), we ask you to please keep your assigned Chromebook and charger in a safe place as you will be responsible if the Chromebook it is damaged or lost.
Spirit Wear with Spokencloth- Online Webstore closes on August 31st- OPEN NOW!
Check them out and order your spirit wear today! Valhalla Viking Spirit Wear, Click link below:
Spiritwear will be mailed to your home.
Tentative Weekly Instructional Schedules
Please see the tentative weekly instructional schedules (TK - K & Gr 1-5) to give you an idea of what the schedule for the students will be. Remember, slight changes may occur, but the overall schedule should remain similar.
You will notice that there are Instructional minutes and "LIVE" minutes.
The "LIVE" minutes are with the teacher on Zoom or Google Meet.
The rest of the instructional minutes can include videos, assignments and projects, but do not have to be on the computer "LIVE" with the teacher.
The teachers will provide specifics for their "LIVE" sessions where attendance will be taken.
Communication- Sign up for KONSTELLA- ALL FAMILIES PLease sign up!
Our school uses Konstella messages, automated phone calls and emails, our school website, and several social media accounts ( Twitter for School and, Facebook for parents of specific grade levels) to keep you connected. Be sure to follow us and check these areas often for updates. If you or someone you know is not receiving the newsletter, please email me. If you have not signed up for Konstella, please do so now.
If you have not already signed up for KONSTELLA, please do so right now.
With Konstella you are able to tailor the notifications to meet your personal needs.
https://www.konstella.com/cd/PM1ZTV
You may also download the Konstella App on your Smartphone and enter the code PM1ZTV
Please, do not place your child into a class UNTIL you are given their teacher assignment. Instead when you sign on, please sign up as a parent and add your contact information. You can make necessary adjustments once you know who your child’s teacher is.
VPFA- Valhalla Parent Faculty Club
-VPFA link for donations ( flyer for website, donations, etc.)
Here is the link to the donation page for All-in-One:
https://www.konstella.com/app/school/5d0968e5e4b007915fbbe94b/donations/5f2dca05b63a8f149ee1bad2
You may also find the VPFA link for donations by logging into Konstella's website it doesn't work from an app and go to Fundraising.
Marni Hutchins, VPFA President
Valhalla Parent Faculty Association (VPFA)
Distance Learning
Instructional Supplies for Distance Learning
Each grade level has created a suggested at-home supply list to help students succeed during distance learning. These lists will be found in the instructional materials bag that you receive at our “Drive Through All-In-One Day” If you are unable to provide these materials, please let your teacher know after All-In-One Day and we will gather materials for you.
Remember to help your child prepare for online instruction by getting dressed before school, creating a workstation where they can focus and study (bedroom, desk area, kitchen table, quiet outside space) In this workstation, students will keep their learning supplies, Chromebooks, textbooks and workbooks. We know there is a big learning curve for everyone and we are here to support you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or your teachers with concerns.
YEARBOOK UPDATE from 2019-2020
We apologize but we still do not have our yearbooks from the 2019-2020 school year. We have been in contact with LifeTouch. We will update you as soon as we get more info or once we finally receive them. We are so sorry about the delay, unfortunately it is out of our control.
2020-2021 Yearbook with TreeRing
Parent Education
This year our school will use SeeSaw and Google Classroom for our distance learning platform. Please watch these short clips to orient yourself to the platforms your students will be using.
Students and teachers will be interacting via Google Meet or Zoom according to preference. Your teacher will be in touch with information about how to log on once school officially begins.
Grades 3-5 Google Classroom Tutorial for Parents
Grades Tk-2 Seesaw Tutorial for Parents
IMPORTANT! RECEIVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION from District VIA TEXT MESSAGE
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