Rocket Weekly for Staff

Dear RES Staff,

This year's school journey was unlike any that we have ever had or could have imagined!

We worked hard together as a school family to provide a continuous learning opportunity for our students and held one another up. Although there were bumps along the journey, we did arrive at our end destination! It just didn't look like we had imagined when we welcomed our students to school on September 3rd.

My hope for each of you this summer:

• Relax your body;
• Rejuvenate you soul;
• Reflect upon the good times;
• Remember you are important;
• Recognize you made a difference!

Thank you for being an amazing staff and for always being willing to do right by our kiddos and families!

We are the RES School Staff and we are STRONG!

2:45pm RES Staff Meeting

• Click here to join the meeting

End of Year Tasks (Virtual Check-Out)

• All tasks tasks need to be completed by the end of the day today, June 22nd.
• A row has been added to the end of the first sheet for staff to insert their name and the date the tasks have been completed to the extent possible.
• Please share the Staff Check-Out Document "back" with Mrs. Batelka when all items have been completed.

Narratives and Progress Updates

• All requested edits need to be completed by 10am today, June 22nd.
• All edits need to be completed and reviewed by the end of the day today, June 22nd.

CUM Records

• If not on site and not completed, please email Mrs. Goddard.
• If on site, please notify Mrs. Goddard when ready to complete CUM records.
• Some records may not be worked upon if edits are not completed; contact Mrs. Goddard regarding the status.

"Yellow Folder"

• Please leave on desk (or in designated space for learning cottages) by classroom door.
• Envelope with key should be in the folder.
• Media list of materials should be verified, signed, and left in the folder.
• CUM checklist should be completed, as applicable, and left in the folder.

Class Lists for 2020-2021 School Year

• All staff have "view access" to the class lists.
• Please review and follow-up with Mrs. Batelka if there are any concerns regarding student placements.
• Teachers will be notified of "Class A" versus "Class B" assignments the first week of August.
• Please Note: Changes to class lists may occur (dependent upon the Return to School Plan implemented and student enrollment/withdrawal).

Elementary Summer Rollover Data Pulls

• Review the Elementary Teacher Digital Resource Data Access
• The document details how long students/teachers from SY2020 can expect to have access to this school year's digital resources.
• This document has specific directions for access during the summer and the plan for data from the various systems.
• Teacher will need to attend to the last data of access if reports are needed for this current school.

Please click here to access the letter from Dr. Montgomery sent on June 19th.

As noted in the Superintendent’s June 8th letter to staff, professional development modules were developed to fulfill the 35-hour commitment of staff beyond the last scheduled workday (June 22).

Virtual professional development sessions have been added to the SMCPS Online Playbook and can be found under the Professional Resources tab.

Staff will need to revisit this site as some of the modules are "ready now" while others are noted as "coming soon." Many of these modules provide important training related to Power School.

Summer 2020 PD - updates will automatically be available via this link.

• This document will be updated regularly as trainings are finalized.
• Some courses have specific time-lines and time-frames.
• it is each staff member's professional responsibility to review the required trainings and participate in all required trainings.
• Optional trainings are also listed on this document.

The intent of these courses is to prepare all us for the opening of the 2020-2021 School Year.

Please note: At this time, these trainings will not be embedded in the schedule for the beginning of year work days. It is essential that all staff participate in the virtual trainings as outlined in this document.

DIBELS 8th ed. Training Modules (Now REQUIRED, Grades K - 5)

• Beginning in SY 2020-2021 SMCPS will be transitioning to DIBELS 8th edition as our universal screener for students in grades K-5.
  
• Step 1: Login to to your DIBELS Data System Account
• Step 2: Once you have logged in, clicked on the “Go to My Courses” button
• Step 3: When you get to the CTL Course Catalogue, scroll down and select “DIBELS 8th Edition Administration and Scoring Training
• Step 4: Work through the training modules at your own pace. Reach out to Cortney Dvorak or Kellie Hall if you have any questions.
• Step 5: Email Mrs. Gay a copy of the Certificate of Completion

Through the final weeks of June and throughout July, we will be working on a Safe Return to School Plan (SRSP) that is required of each county by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

• The plan will be developed with staff and stakeholders across the system and will include teachers, parents, and students.
• The plan must include several elements such as health and safety protocols, instructional planning, supports for students, transportation, scheduling, food service, as well as other programmatic components such as athletics and performance groups.
• We will need your input as we move forward and ask that you complete THIS SURVEY. The information gathered will help the stakeholder group create a plan that meets the needs of SMCPS.

As we begin the work, SMCPS will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., which will be followed by our Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. These events can be viewed online at www.smcps.org/streaming, or watched on cable Channel 96.

A component of the recently negotiated agreements with EASMC Certificated and EASMC ESP provides a one-time stipend to eligible employees. Specifically, employees who are employed by the Board of Education in school year 2019-2020 and who are returning for school year 2020-2021 will receive a one-time stipend of $1,000. This payment will be included in the June 26, 2020 employee pay and will be prorated for staff working less than full time.

Summer of 2020 four day work week notification to 11 and 12 month employees.

FY2021 Pay Dates

• Thursday, December 24, 2020 replaces the regular pay date of Friday, December 25, 2020 due to the holiday.
• Wednesday, June 30, 2021 will be the last pay date in June 2021. This will be 19 days between the prior pay date of Friday, June 11, 2021.
• Friday, July 16, 2021 will be the first pay date in July 2021. This will be 16 days between the prior pay date of Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
• The pay dates beginning with Friday, July 16, 2021 will continue on the normal every two week Friday schedule.
• Please plan accordingly for the changes in the 2020 - 2021 pay schedule. The Educational Federal Systems Credit Union will be notified of the new pay schedule for loan or automatic deductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Payroll Office at payroll@smcps.org or 301-475-5511, extension 32180.

The Equity Corner has important Summer resources available for continuing the work of educating ourselves to educate others. Please visit Summer Equity throughout the Summer for current events updates, equity initiatives, equity professional development opportunities, and community information.

Bridges Getting Started Workshops

• August 17 and 18 at Benjamin Banneker Elementary School.
  

• This course is recommended for any classroom, special education, or instructional resource teacher new to Bridges.

• Please register through PMPD.

• *If plans change due to COVID19 restrictions, participants will be notified of the changes.

MSDE FAMEous Wednesday Workshops

• The MSDE Office of Instructional Assessment and Professional Learning is pleased to announce a collaborative opportunity between the Maryland FAME (Formative Assessment for Maryland Educators) Initiative and the Michigan FAME Project.
• Maryland educators are invited to connect with other educators around the state and coaches from the Michigan FAME Project who are navigating the transition to online learning.
• Participants will sharpen their skills for using the formative assessment process to improve student learning in a virtual environment.
• FAMEous Wednesday Workshops will take place virtually on July 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 1:00-2:30 pm.
• For more information visit the website for additional information and to register at https://mac.memberclicks.net/fameous#/.

Ongoing Communication - Updates are posted online:

• Community Updates
• Bi-weekly Updates
• Instructional Resources
• Mental Health Resources

Ongoing Support:

• EAP Support is available. Additional information may be found here.
• Carefirst provides additional benefits for the Coronavirus. Additional information may be found here.

PMPD

Registration is open for additional courses:

• Please log into the system for available courses

Register online: https://smcps.truenorthlogic.com
UserName: beginning of SMCPS login (without @smcps.org)
Password: normal SMCPS password

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