On October 10, 2024, Frank Kros will present, ‘A New View of ADHD for Parents: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why’ from 6 pm- 8 pm at the Forrest Career & Technology Center, Dohrman A. The workshop is free but registration is required via email to parnersforsucess@smcps.org

This week's focus is on "Where's the WORK?"

This year, the Virtual Academy is using Edgenuity as a "textbook" for online learning. However, Schoology is the main hub. All students need to look at Schoology first and foremost for what they are expected to do each day/week.

As noted in our Student and Family Guide.

Schoology

All Virtual Academy students have their classes loaded into Schoology. Schoology is the one stop shop for:

• Teacher Communication

• Announcements

• Folder labeled by Week/day with student work

• Class Expectations

• GRADES - Edgenuity grades are important, however, it is up to each teacher to determine which Edgenuity grade moves over to Schoology where the final report card grades are reported. Please check Schoology for missing assignment.

We've had a few inquiries about picture days at the home high school in order to get an ID card.

CHS students - Contact Ms. Hooven for details on picture day on October 15th. Virtual students will be able to come in on October 15 to get their photos completed. The photographers will be here from 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Students can come in during that time frame. Please be sure to check in with the front office and then head to the auditorium. Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Hooven with any questions.

GMHS students - Contact Ms. Cox for details. Virtual Students come in to take pictures during school hours on 10/1. Ms. Cox will be leaving a list of virtual students in the office. Students will need to check in before coming to the auditorium. Photographers will be taking their lunch break during one lunch, from 12:05 to 1:05 and will not be available to photograph during that time .Please be prepared to wait a few minutes, not to exceed 10-15 minutes when they come for pictures.

LHS students can learn more about their picture day at this Google Site and contact Ms. Page for additional information

Consider taking time to review this newsletter for important reminders and conversation starters around digital citizenship. Virtual Academy students can look for brief lessons during this week during their homeroom/advisory blocks.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact The Department of Student Services at 301-475-5511 ext.32150.

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