Friday, May 22, 2020
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Virtual Learning - Week 9
Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning - Week 9
Just a reminder that Monday is Memorial Day, therefore our teachers will share the week's learning plans on Tuesday morning. In addition, there will not be any class meetings, intervention support connections, and/or one-on-one connections on Monday due to the holiday. Whether it is a backyard family picnic or a relaxing nap in the hammock, we wish our students and their families a very Happy Memorial Day!
Importance of 1:1 Connections
Virtual Learning - Week 9
Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning - Week 9
The journey into emergency remote teaching & learning has certainly connected us in very different ways. It is the power of our established relationships that have made us successful in continuing the important cycle of teaching and learning, even at a distance. We thank you for continuing to value these connections, even into the ninth week that we've been physically apart.
Just a reminder that Monday is Memorial Day, therefore our teachers will share the week's learning plans on Tuesday morning. In addition, there will not be any class meetings, intervention support connections, and/or one-on-one connections on Monday due to the holiday. Whether it is a backyard family picnic or a relaxing nap in the hammock, we wish our students and their families a very Happy Memorial Day!
Importance of 1:1 Connections
In lieu of issuing report cards at the conclusion of the 19-20 school year, your child's teacher will prioritize the final one-on-one connection to share next steps for extending learning over the summer. Please plan to actively attend this important meeting for ideas on continued growth and progress. Thank you!
Year-End Wrap-Up Details
Our school team is working to develop plans to close out this incredibly unique school year. Below you will find important information on upcoming events - thank you for reading along and marking your calendars!
Material Pick-Up/Drop-Off
As we wrap-up the 2019-2020 school year, we will begin preparing our classrooms for summer. This includes packaging up any personal items that may have been left by students on March 13th. In addition, it will be important to collect media center materials that were sent home with students prior to the shutdown. We will plan a drive through on June 3rd, but due to the construction around Lincoln, I am working to use a different location. The schedule and map that will be shared in next week’s blog post.
Items to be returned to your family will be placed in the trunk or back seat in order to adhere with social distancing guidelines. Please remember that everyone must stay in their vehicles to ensure everyone's safety and comfort.
Farewell Parade
Our staff is planning a special farewell for our students and their families. On the evening of June 4th we will be hosting a "reverse" farewell parade. Staff will line the area and will invite your family to drive through and wave farewell. Again, due to the construction around Lincoln, I am working to use a different location.
Fifth grade families are invited for a special farewell from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m., all other families are encouraged to drive through between 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. We hope you all can make it!
Mark Your Calendars...
Our school team is working to develop plans to close out this incredibly unique school year. Below you will find important information on upcoming events - thank you for reading along and marking your calendars!
Material Pick-Up/Drop-Off
As we wrap-up the 2019-2020 school year, we will begin preparing our classrooms for summer. This includes packaging up any personal items that may have been left by students on March 13th. In addition, it will be important to collect media center materials that were sent home with students prior to the shutdown. We will plan a drive through on June 3rd, but due to the construction around Lincoln, I am working to use a different location. The schedule and map that will be shared in next week’s blog post.
Items to be returned to your family will be placed in the trunk or back seat in order to adhere with social distancing guidelines. Please remember that everyone must stay in their vehicles to ensure everyone's safety and comfort.
Farewell Parade
Our staff is planning a special farewell for our students and their families. On the evening of June 4th we will be hosting a "reverse" farewell parade. Staff will line the area and will invite your family to drive through and wave farewell. Again, due to the construction around Lincoln, I am working to use a different location.
Fifth grade families are invited for a special farewell from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m., all other families are encouraged to drive through between 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. We hope you all can make it!
Mark Your Calendars...
5/25 Memorial Day
No remote teaching & learning today
6/3
6/3
Family pick-up/drop-off of materials - see schedule in next week's blog post
6/4 Farewell Parade
6/4 Farewell Parade
4:00-4:30 p.m. Fifth grade Families Only
4:30-6:00 p.m. Young 5s - Fourth Grade Families
6/5 Last day of school! Awards Assembly - sent out via email and FB (a.m.)
Media Center Update
Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival 2020
Thank you to those students who participated in this year's technology festival. A link to the virtual event video can be found here. To view all of the projects entered this year, please visit the 2020 Tech Fest website. Both of these links are also found on all SJPS elementary media center pages and our eResource site. I encourage you to spend some time viewing the amazing work that our students have created this year. Thanks again to students, teachers, parents, and our SJPS Foundation for the continued support of this annual event.
Library Books
Do you know what books you have checked out from our library? Do you know where they are located? Now is the time to start gathering them together so you can return them back to school when it is safe to do so. You can see the books you have checked out by logging into your account on Destiny Discover, our library catalog. Here's a brief screencast video to help you do that. Please contact Mrs. Bacolor (cbacolor@sjschools.org) if you have any questions.
Library/Media Choice Board #2
There's still time to complete Library Choice Board #2. They are due on Friday, May 29th. Once you complete a bingo, follow the directions on the board and complete the Google Form. More shoutouts will be share on our eResource site.
Grade Y5-2 Choice Board #2
Grade 3-5 Choice Board #2
Direction Video
Summer Reading at the Public Library
Good news! St. Joseph Public Library will have an online summer reading program this year.
**Please visit the SJPS Elementary eResource website for more information on the above. This site changes regularly as new information and resources are shared, so check back often.
Community CorkboardSummer programs, sports, and other student offerings are beginning to advertise for enrollment. Please check out the current local offerings by visiting our Community Corkboard.
Social and Emotional Support
Please click here for a special video from our social workers related to "big feelings" your child might be having. Please also click on the links below to access resources to support your conversations related to disappointment and grief.
Article from What’s Your Grief
How to Help your Kids handle DisappointmentTo help acknowledge some of the things we are all grieving and feeling a sense of loss over, you might consider the following activity for your family:
Wish Keeper
Wish Keeper Directions
Additional Learning Support OpportunityOur dedicated Title One interventionists will host "office hours" weekly. This assistance is available to all Lincoln students. Attending a weekly Hangout Meet will provide students an additional layer of support as they work to complete the assignments shared by classroom teachers. It is our hope that this connection will not only benefit your child, but will also help to support you in finding balance during this time of remote teaching and learning.
4:30-6:00 p.m. Young 5s - Fourth Grade Families
6/5 Last day of school! Awards Assembly - sent out via email and FB (a.m.)
Media Center Update
Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival 2020
Thank you to those students who participated in this year's technology festival. A link to the virtual event video can be found here. To view all of the projects entered this year, please visit the 2020 Tech Fest website. Both of these links are also found on all SJPS elementary media center pages and our eResource site. I encourage you to spend some time viewing the amazing work that our students have created this year. Thanks again to students, teachers, parents, and our SJPS Foundation for the continued support of this annual event.
Library Books
Do you know what books you have checked out from our library? Do you know where they are located? Now is the time to start gathering them together so you can return them back to school when it is safe to do so. You can see the books you have checked out by logging into your account on Destiny Discover, our library catalog. Here's a brief screencast video to help you do that. Please contact Mrs. Bacolor (cbacolor@sjschools.org) if you have any questions.
Library/Media Choice Board #2
There's still time to complete Library Choice Board #2. They are due on Friday, May 29th. Once you complete a bingo, follow the directions on the board and complete the Google Form. More shoutouts will be share on our eResource site.
Grade Y5-2 Choice Board #2
Grade 3-5 Choice Board #2
Direction Video
Summer Reading at the Public Library
Good news! St. Joseph Public Library will have an online summer reading program this year.
**Please visit the SJPS Elementary eResource website for more information on the above. This site changes regularly as new information and resources are shared, so check back often.
Community CorkboardSummer programs, sports, and other student offerings are beginning to advertise for enrollment. Please check out the current local offerings by visiting our Community Corkboard.
Social and Emotional Support
Our social workers continue to offer support to our families during this time. You can email them at guidance@sjschools.org and visit our website sjschools.org for updated information, including this list of social/emotional resources.
Please click here for a special video from our social workers related to "big feelings" your child might be having. Please also click on the links below to access resources to support your conversations related to disappointment and grief.
Article from What’s Your Grief
How to Help your Kids handle DisappointmentTo help acknowledge some of the things we are all grieving and feeling a sense of loss over, you might consider the following activity for your family:
Wish Keeper
Wish Keeper Directions
Additional Learning Support OpportunityOur dedicated Title One interventionists will host "office hours" weekly. This assistance is available to all Lincoln students. Attending a weekly Hangout Meet will provide students an additional layer of support as they work to complete the assignments shared by classroom teachers. It is our hope that this connection will not only benefit your child, but will also help to support you in finding balance during this time of remote teaching and learning.
Attention All Fifth Grade Families...
Here is a special welcoming message from the Upton Middle School PTO.
Welcome to Upton Middle School - We’re here for you!
UPTO (Upton PTO) would like to welcome all new students and their parents to Upton Middle School.
Please make sure you have our information! Join the Upton Middle PTO Facebook group for up-to-date information.
Anyone wishing to join UPTO or find out more information should email uptonmiddlepto@gmail.com.
Please join us!
The PTO Board at Upton Is Seeking
General Board Members and Grade Level Representatives
for the 2020-2021 School Year!
Being a part of the UPTO General Board is a fulfilling way to contribute to our school district and be a vital part of our school’s community. Being a member of the UPTO board allows you to be more involved with many of the great activities that your students enjoy throughout the year, such as: school dances, guest presentations, parent educational events, scholarships, 8th grade farewell, teacher hospitality & appreciation week and many more. UPTO Board Members have a voice in changes within the District by advocating for all students and supporting our middle school community. Interested in inventing your own program for Upton students? Want to give an established program a makeover? We welcome your creativity!
We rely on parent volunteers like you to be successful. UPTO Board terms are for one year and most positions can have a co-officer to share the responsibilities. Board members will attend a monthly PTO General Meeting (held the third Thursday of the month at 12 pm in the Upton Conference Room). Grade level representative positions are only a one year commitment.
Please consult the table below for the vacant positions and their responsibilities. Not sure what would be the best fit for your schedule and interests? Let us know, and we’ll help you find a good fit. If you have any questions, email the address above.
If you are interested, please send a short email to the Nominating Committee at uptonmiddlepto@gmail.com by Monday, June 1st, with the position of interest in the subject line. The email should include:
-your name and contact information
-grade(s) of each child
-what Executive Board position you are interested in
-a sentence or two about why you’d be a good fit for the position you’re applying for.
We rely on parent volunteers like you to be successful. UPTO Board terms are for one year and most positions can have a co-officer to share the responsibilities. Board members will attend a monthly PTO General Meeting (held the third Thursday of the month at 12 pm in the Upton Conference Room). Grade level representative positions are only a one year commitment.
Please consult the table below for the vacant positions and their responsibilities. Not sure what would be the best fit for your schedule and interests? Let us know, and we’ll help you find a good fit. If you have any questions, email the address above.
If you are interested, please send a short email to the Nominating Committee at uptonmiddlepto@gmail.com by Monday, June 1st, with the position of interest in the subject line. The email should include:
-your name and contact information
-grade(s) of each child
-what Executive Board position you are interested in
-a sentence or two about why you’d be a good fit for the position you’re applying for.
The Executive Board will vote to approve the new slate at its final meeting in June after which all applicants will be contacted about the outcome. We would love to have you join us via Zoom at our June meeting to begin the transition to next year.
Vacant Officer Positions (1 Year)
Vice President
Vacant Officer Positions (1 Year)
Vice President
Provide needed assistance to the President and Co-President in carrying out all duties, be available to conduct meetings in the President and Co-President’s absence or their inability to serve. (1 Needed)
Secretary Keep all records, prepare the agenda, take and record minutes, handle correspondence, and send notices of meetings to the membership. The Secretary will have them available at all meetings. (1 Needed)
Grade Level Representative The Class Representatives will be the communication connection between UPTO, school, parents, and students. They will also help facilitate the recruiting of volunteer opportunities, including nominations for the Board.
(At least 3 per grade level)
Support for Our Families
Technology - Contact support@sjschools.org or call (269) 926-3100 for repair/support of school issued devices or for learners who need a device or do not have internet access during the closure. Note: public libraries and schools will provide wi-fi access from their parking lots while people remain in their vehicles.
Meals - Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00AM-12:30PM at the St Joseph High School back entrance off of Lakeview Ave. These resources in our community are also available for support: Area Food Sites and Distribution
If you are in need of food or interested in making a monetary donation to assist in this time of crisis, here’s a list of local Food Bank Options
Community Support Resources
Secretary Keep all records, prepare the agenda, take and record minutes, handle correspondence, and send notices of meetings to the membership. The Secretary will have them available at all meetings. (1 Needed)
Grade Level Representative The Class Representatives will be the communication connection between UPTO, school, parents, and students. They will also help facilitate the recruiting of volunteer opportunities, including nominations for the Board.
(At least 3 per grade level)
Support for Our Families
Technology - Contact support@sjschools.org or call (269) 926-3100 for repair/support of school issued devices or for learners who need a device or do not have internet access during the closure. Note: public libraries and schools will provide wi-fi access from their parking lots while people remain in their vehicles.
Meals - Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00AM-12:30PM at the St Joseph High School back entrance off of Lakeview Ave. These resources in our community are also available for support: Area Food Sites and Distribution
If you are in need of food or interested in making a monetary donation to assist in this time of crisis, here’s a list of local Food Bank Options
Community Support Resources
211 is a free, confidential service that helps people find the local resources they need (social, emotional, health care, unemployment and more). Dial 211 (or 844-875-9211) to speak with a community resource advisor who can provide info and referrals for everyday needs in times of crisis. For more, visit uwsm.org/2-1-1.
Wi-Fi Hotspots
Wi-Fi Hotspots
We are delighted to announce the district is strengthening our Wi-Fi and setting up Hotspots at all our campuses. Clarke, Brown, Lincoln, Upton, and the High School all have a designated hotspot for our families to use while in their vehicles.
It is the policy of the St. Joseph Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment.
It is the policy of the St. Joseph Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment.
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