#sparkinfo. Family Update 3/30/2020
Virtual Spark Resources and Info
Our Priorities
I hope the information in this update can be a resource. If you have specific needs or concerns, please let us know.
Our current priorities-
1) Make sure students basic needs are met. (Breakfast and lunch provided at specific sites and by bus Monday through Friday)
2) Provide consistency and routine surrounding online learning.
This Week's Agenda
Everyday (Monday-Friday)- Online Classes
Monday, March 30th-
Motivational Monday (Show us your inspiring thoughts and deeds!)
Tuesday, March 31st-
Tacky Tuesday (Wear something tacky but appropriate to class and send us a picture.)
Wednesday, April 1st-
1) What are You Reading Wednesday (Take a selfie with your favorite book!)
Thursday, April 2nd-
1)Throwback Thursday (Send in a picture of you when you were younger. Those who stump social media will get a prize.)
Friday, April 3rd-
SparkPride Spirit Day (Wear your sparks gear to class and send us a photo!)
Virtual Schedule
Webex Courtesy Code
As we work to navigate online learning, please talk with your student about online courtesy.
WebEx, our new video conferencing system, should be used for teaching and learning. While using this platform, please treat WebEx as if the following classroom expectations apply:
Visit the Teacher’s Schoology page to look over work/ assignments prior to entering the WebEx room.
Enter the room quietly and ready to work.
Limit the chat function for asking questions of the teacher.
Wait for the teacher to ask if you have any questions.
If you have outside noise in your home, use the mute option on your microphone.
Use school appropriate language and behavior. Dress appropriately as well! SDPC is recording all WebEx sessions.
Be patient with all students and teachers throughout this process.
While in the WebEx, be focused on the discussion (not playing games, on your phone, etc…). Be present with your classmates. Video should remain on whenever possible so that the teacher knows you are engaged.
Thank you in advance for helping to create a focused and productive learning environment for each other during WebEx sessions.
We are here if you need us!
-Teachers- Contact via Schoology or Email
-At-Home Receptionists on Duty who will work to return calls from 10 AM- 2 PM
-Administration Online Office Hours for private chats or emails 1:00 pm-3:30 pm (James King, Butch Morris, and Bryan Lively)
-Guidance Online Office Hours 10:00am-2:00p (Lynne Romanzcuk and Jessica Reeves)
Tech Help listed below.
Field Trips
From Sparks of Knowledge Grow Flames of Success
Email: jamesking@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: http://pms.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: 140 Torch Lane, Pickens, SC, 29671
Phone: (864) 397-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pickensms/?scrlybrkr=85865011
Twitter: @pmssparks