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JAGUAR PARENTS NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020

JAGUAR PARENTSNEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2020

Well parents, we made it through the first two weeks of school! There have been many obstacles to get here but thanks to your determination, patience, and thoughtfulness we are off to a great start. We want to say thank you for your understanding and flexibility while learning Google Meets, multiple learning apps, and lots of technical issues. We want YOU to know we have your student's best interest at heart.


We will be putting out a newsletter at the beginning of each month to help keep you informed. There is a LOT of information. Take time to read through and if you have questions please let us know.


We are here to support you and your students.

Ms. Molly Schaefer and Mr. Clarence Berry

mschaefer@wps60.org clberry@wps60.org

IMPORTANT EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER

Join us for our VIRTUAL 20-21 Open House.

September 15th


6 P.M.


More details to come!

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Jefferson PTO

September 2nd 6-6:45pm


Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/qvw-ywor-jqt

Phone: (US) +1 316-302-5960‬ PIN: ‪820 385 556‬#

Join us for the first Jefferson PTO meeting for the 20-21 school year. The PTO is comprised of parents, teachers, and staff dedicated to improving the experience of all students and encouraging interaction between families and school.

October 7th

November 4th

December 2nd


PTO will be using the free app Band this year to keep in touch and send out info/reminders/etc. Connect using the link below! Reminders and information will be sent out using the Band app.

https://band.us/n/afae37Z4Q2J7H



If you have questions for the PTO please contact Elise Coleman at jeffersonpto@wps60.org or 847-624-0035


We look forward to working with everyone!

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Does It REALLY Matter?

Jefferson Parent Meetings are Back! We are excited to announce our theme this year..."Does It Really Matter?"


Through this theme we will explore topics that parents have advised us to discuss, such as: attendance, social and emotional learning, grades and gpa, and so much more.



FACTS:

-Meetings will be on the first Wednesday of each month.

-Parents can choose a morning or evening session. The content will be the same!

-We will have both English and Spanish language options. (Or an interpreter will be provided if we are staying all together)

-We will start out on-line, but hope to return to meeting in-person when conditions allow.


SEPTEMBER 2ND @ 9:30AM OR 7PM

DATE/TIME: Wednesday Sept. 2nd at 9:30am or 7pm (after the PTO meeting)


English Link: https://meet.google.com/ooe-roni-yug Dial-in: (US) +1 402-867-1118 PIN: 218 821 177#


Spanish Link: https://meet.google.com/kui-sory-jbj Llamar: (US) +1 402-503-0068‬ PIN: ‪578 613 118‬#

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Infinite Campus HELP

WPS60 has partnered with the Waukegan Public Library to provide training in English and in Spanish for parents on Infinite Campus.



Any parent interested in joining an online Infinite Campus Training Session please call Ms. Jennyfer Cordova 847-775-2547 at the WPL.



Training will be in Spanish and English.

Space is limited.

You must call to register.


If there is high demand they will repeat the class!



Classes are scheduled for Sept 12th at 3:30 in Spanish. This will be a 5 week training session on Saturdays. Space is limited. Parents will learn how to log in, attendance, checking grades, checking assignments and how to get the most use of IC as a parent.

WPS 60 TECH HELP

WHS - Washington Campus

Technical support will be available on the following dates and times at the Washington High School Campus Tech Depot with a reservation, located at: 1011 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 (Please enter at door # 2, located on Washington Street)

Please schedule an appointment at this link:

https://calendly.com/wps60_technical_support


Monday

Wednesday

Friday


8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M

8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M

8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M




WHS - Brookside Campus

Technical support will be available on the following dates and times at the Brookside High School Campus Tech Depot with a reservation, located at: 2325 Brookside Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Please schedule an appointment at this link:

https://calendly.com/whsbstucal


Tuesday

Thursday


8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M

8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M




Important Notes:

  1. No walk-ins will be permitted.

  2. Technical support will be provided to only critical technical issues that prevent the student from participating in the Remote Instructional Days. For example, a broken screen, keyboard, camera, microphone, malfunctioning device and replacement charger. All standard repair fees will apply.

  3. Recommended safety precautions will be in place to protect the health of students, parents and technicians during this process.

  4. Tech 224-303-3442

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

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Questions About Dreambox & Mathia?

Use the link below to learn the basics of Dreambox and Mathia. Your student is using Dreambox or Mathia in their Math class. Learn how many lessons a week they should be completing and what their scores mean.


If you have questions about Dreambox or Mathia please reach out to your student's Math teacher or our Math Coach Ms. Gail Hartsough ghartsough@wps60.org


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vMiIP51FXJIz8N5ENS3mgS9zQXA-7F5KJiGWWeYvjXU/edit?usp=sharing

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Reading On Track

This year is critical to getting and keeping students on track for learning. Lexia Power Up for Remote Learning offers flexible modules designed to meet the specific needs of students. Students are to finish their minutes weekly and typically their minutes range from 110-145 minutes per week. Staying on track with meeting their minutes weekly will help our students / children fill learning gaps at a rapid rate and give them the confidence they need to be successful in school.


Parents: Below are new support sites that Lexia Power Up has implemented. This includes free webinars and an Online Help Center. Also, Lexia's website has great information on remote learning.


https://www.lexialearning.com/remote-learning/families/powerup/overview


If you have additional question regarding your student's use of Lexia please reach out to the student's ELA teacher or Ms. Christine Slobodnik our ELA Specialist, at cslobodnik@wps60.org

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ACHIEVE 3000

Achieve 3000 delivers daily differentiated instruction for nonfiction reading and writing that are tailored to each student's reading level. Students took an initial placement assessment in class to pinpoint their appropriate level.


As students complete lessons, their performance is monitored, and articles automatically adapt when a student is ready for something more challenging.


If you have questions regarding Achieve 3000 please contact the students Social Studies teacher.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS

Now that we will be beginning academic curriculum, please be reminded that students should participate in both Synchronous and Asynchronous learning.


Synchronous Learning: Teacher led and paced, whole group instruction, whole/small group discussions, small group instruction.


Asynchronous Learning: Student paced, independent practice, learning apps, students working with a partner or small group.


REMEMBER - whether the learning is synchronous or asynchronous students should be logged into the google meet for the duration of the period.

DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTS SUBMITTING THEIR ATTENDANCE

Here are the steps:


  1. Click on this link and save it: https://icsis.wps60.org/campus/portal/waukegan.jsp
  2. Click on Campus Student
  3. Sign-in using your username and password. Example - if your email is 11_an123456@dist60.net your username would be: 11_an123456 You leave OFF the @dist60.net for your username.
  4. Your password is the one you use to log on to your computer
  5. If you see your picture, look below it and you will see your classes
  6. Click on your class
  7. Click "I am here"
  8. A GREEN box will say that you are checked
  9. Repeat the steps for each class




  • Students can only take their attendance during school hours 8:30am - 1:55pm. After that you are locked out for attendance.
  • If you forgot your username and password email Mrs. Nault at anault@wps60.org