Virtual Learning - Week 9

On Memorial Day we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women that served our country in unspeakably selfless ways. This year, we must also pay tribute to the courageous essential and frontline workers that put the needs of others ahead of their own; those who engage in a relentless pursuit of serve the needs of others during a time of crisis. Thank you for your commitment to supporting our families and students at this time of uncertainty. You are all truly heroes. 

Year-End Closure Details
Much of the following information is exactly as shared in the email earlier this week, though a few additions are noted in bold print. 

Classroom Shutdown/Clean Up

The school has been sectioned off into four zones.  Staff members are asked to schedule themselves for one half day visit to school between Tuesday, May 26 - Tuesday, June 2 for the purpose of packing up any remaining student materials, taking down and storing items typically stored for summer, and performing other “shutdown” in classrooms. If you need additional time, you will have an opportunity to sign up for a second spot after all staff has been in once.

While at school, you must wear a mask in all common areas and are asked to be extra mindful about using hand sanitizers / washing your hands frequently. Please use only the staff bathrooms.

A table with supplies and “turn in” areas will be available in the hall outside the office.  You are asked to return the following items:

- F & P Folders with Winter 2020 data included.  Alphabetize by existing class, please.  Attach any discipline rubric folders for frequent offenders too, please.
- Supply closet items that are no longer needed (place in designated area on table - not in the supply closet)

- Media Center Materials

- Curriculum Department materials / returns

Please prioritize packing up any remaining individual student belongings on this first visit.  Bags will be available at the supply table, along with student name labels.  All common / shared school supplies may be kept for use next year or discarded.   Any items that you are unsure of ownership for should be bagged up together and marked as “lost and found - Teacher name”. If you are able to take photos of the items in advance, please plan to do so. These could be shared with families before the pick up time to ensure traffic flow. Please be sure your class's bags are in the office vestibule by the end of the day on June 2nd.

Sign up for your time here

Student Materials Pickup
Each grade level team will have a one hour pick up time established for Wednesday, June 3rd.  During that time, the grade level teachers will each have a designated “classroom pickup” zone outside where they will have a chance to say goodbye to students driving through the line.  Support personnel will assist in these designated areas.  Families will be asked to drop off media center books, classroom materials (math manipulatives, textbooks, etc.) that they may have at home, and will receive their bag of supplies before arriving at the teacher.  Chromebooks will remain with families to support summer extension / learning opportunities.   The schedule for the day is TBD and will be shared with you next week.

Farewell to Students - Reverse Parade
All staff are asked to attend our “Farewell to Students” Reverse Parade on Thursday, June 4th, from 4-6 PM:   

4:00-4:30 5th Grade reserved time;   

4:30-6:00 all school drive through time.  

Staff members will line the route and are asked to wear masks and hold homemade signs.  Families will be told no stopping to talk, no getting out, etc.   Please pick up your sign making supplies when you are at school cleaning out your classroom. 

Farewell to Students - Last Week
Monday 6/1 -  the last week’s content will go to students (approx ½ week’s worth)  

Itinerant teachers will be launching their year end activities:

Thursday 5/28: Launching Virtual Field Day (P.E. plans)

Monday 6/1:  Flipgrid Talent Show, Virtual Art Gallery (Music and Art plans)

1:1 connections will focus on year end celebrations, progress and summer learning focus areas.  No third trimester report cards will be issued.   This will be communicated via blog to families. 

Thursday, 6/4:  Virtual Awards Assembly video will be pushed out to families electronically by principals 11:00 a.m. - more details to come on Friday during our chat.

Friday, 6/5:  Final summer celebration farewell and well wishes beach ball video to families at 11:00 a.m.  Please be sure to pick up your beach ball from the supply table when you come to clean your classroom. Thank you for putting this together for us, Natalie! Again, we will share specifics on Friday. 

Summer Learning Challenge 2020 

A huge "thank you"goes out to Alyssa, Kim, Kristi, Elizabeth, Bri, Ben, Morgan, Kent, and Stephanie for their help to create the Summer Learning Challenge 2020! We will have the information for you to share in your communication with families mid-week. 

Virtual PTO Meeting

Our final PTO Meeting of the year is Tuesday (5/26) @ 7 p.m. - click here for the link (also on Brown School calendar). Matthew and April Soyk & Marylin Bishop will be stepping down from the board after this year. Please plan to join the start of the meeting or send a "thank you" video to Kristen by Monday to honor them for their long-standing dedication to our school - staff, families, and students.

 

Cheers!

Let's toast Christa and Kelly into retirement via Zoom on Friday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m. Click here to add your personal email address to the form. The Zoom link will be shared to your personal email address next week. 

Awards Assembly Videos

Club sponsors & other presenters, please get your videos to Bri via Google Drive sharing by June 1st. We will share this with all students and staff the morning of Friday, June 5th. 

Beach Ball Videos

Don't forget to pick up your beach ball when you are at school cleaning up your work space. They will be on the pick-up table near the office. Videos should be submitted to Natalie via Google Drive sharing, if possible, by June 3rd. We are passing the balls from left hand to right. This will be fun!