Saturday, March 28, 2020

Weekly Update - Saturday, March 28, 2020

Hello, McKinley!

Virtual Learning - HERE WE COME! 

Just a few reminders regarding our new adventure:
  • We've got this!  And, if you need help, we are all here to support you!  
  • Communication Tool - please update this multiple times throughout the day.  This will become our weekly attendance "recording" to Selena.  Also, please check this before you make any contact with students/families.  I am making the changes that were requested on Friday in regards to phone calls - it will be finalized tomorrow.  
  • Distance Learning Plan - take some time to read through this.  Lots of good information here!   Also, check out the Distance Learning Website!  
  • Our Main Office is open and willing to serve!  We are open 7:15-3:45pm daily.  Steph, Selena, and I will be there - call, email, or text if you need anything! 
Family Weekly Update:
Starting this week, I will be providing families with a weekly newsletter to communicate updates and information to them.  I am thinking this will probably be a blog, but I am still not 100%.  I will share the information with you when it's released (probably Thursdays).  

Virtual Dress Up Days:
As an elementary team, we have decided on some virtual dress up days for students and staff.  Encourage kids to participate - and join if you'd like!

April 2- Husky Pride Day
April 9 - Bring Your Pet to School Day (stuffed animals count, too!)
April 16 - Pajama Day
April 23 - Hat Day
April 30 - Flannel Day

This will be communicated by the office on social media and our new weekly update.  Please share in your classrooms on Monday.  

Teaching with Empathy & Care:
Just a reminder - this COVID is challenging on many people.  People are stressed with the virus, isolation, and the loss of income.  Please keep this in mind as you are navigating this week.  I mentioned in our Hangout on Friday that I'm already hearing the challenges that some of our families are facing.  Please continue to relay that we are here to support & we do NOT expect them to be a teacher.  

Building Weekly Newsletter:

Keep smiling, being amazing & focused on all kids.  
You are the best! 
-Justin

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