Hawk Highlights

It was great to reconnect with the team this week. Although I would have loved to see your face, shake your hand, or give you a professional hug. We did our best to BE WATER - adjust our shape, and provide you with a smooth flow. We formlessly let the good times flow during our team building game by guessing a song, person, or place. We became the cup and took in a ton of remote learning protocols and procedures. We transformed into the bottle and poured in racial equity data that was tough to see and talk about. The sense of urgency was created, and now we will start the work. We became the teapot and consumed vital topics centered on inclusion and our professional learning communities. Last week, we were the flow of water. Thank you for flowing and not crashing. The goal is to provide our students with the same flow.

Please remember to focus on Passion, Practice, Persistence (the three Ps) this school year. See an overview of my opening message about the three Ps below:

The work is not easy and definitely will take more than 6 steps, but the video below is a good introduction to being an Antiracist. Take a look and share three takeaways with a colleague.

Opening Week Parking Lot Questions/Answers: To further your preparation for the upcoming school year, please visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UOyVpQZn9kyzqncZFMv_uKr8qq5MtUz8pvvUZMOWycU/edit?usp=sharing (see in presentation view). The information will deepen your understanding about technology tools, school year expectations, etc. We did our best to answer the 80 questions base on the information at the current time. Please know that things are subject to change (Be Water :).

Student Attendance: Please understand that attendance is to be taken every day and entered into Eschool every day. If it is a live day, teachers can take attendance visually using Microsoft Teams, and then entered into Eschool. If it is a lesson or a day in which the teacher is not on video, then the teacher will use a google form that will be shared this week. After students submit the google form, teachers will need to put the attendance in Eschool every day, even Fridays. Please see the document created by Dr. Connor outlining the complete details of the attendance procedures.

Remote Learning Organizer: Students are looking for consistency in their learning. To support our students, the expectation is that everyone will use the remote learning organizer. For more information, please visit page 4 of the Remote Learning Playbook.

Syllabi Submission: A reminder to submit your syllabi to your direct supervisor by September 2nd.

Daily Work Expectations: Please understand that you are expected to be logged on and reachable via Microsoft Teams during the scheduled work day from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. If you can’t connect virtually during the established hours due to illness then you must inform your immediate supervisor and Lindsay Gliniak.

1. First and foremost, despite the original directive that teachers have to provide a negative test result before entering the building, this no longer applies. Teachers do not need to be COVID tested. We would ask that you make the best judgment possible if you are experiencing any symptoms. You must fill out the self-assessment form before entering the building.

2. Teachers are allowed to utilize their classrooms as a workspace during the scheduled school day. We ask that any teacher planning on entering the building must fill out the COVID facilities request form. This form will serve as tracking for maintenance to continue to ensure that our facility is staying safe and disinfected. Additionally, please sign in and out when you enter the building.

3. Anytime you are in the building, all COVID rules must be followed.

"A special thank you to Nick Schaefer, our facilitators, and contributing team members for an exceptional and phenomenal first week back for staff! The organization and presentations were excellent and due to your hard work we are on track to start the school year on a firm foundation!" ~Shanta Reynolds

"A special thank you to James Sekcienski for assisting with Microsoft Teams behind the scenes." ~Shanta Reynolds

"I want to thank the Freshmen Chromebook Deployment Team consisting of Lindsay Gliniak, Mary Palmer, Tiffany Crowther, Dave Williams, Jamie Williams, Jim Connor, and of course TJ Griffith for a successful Chromebook deployment. See pics below!" ~Chad Harrison

August 31st-September 3rd: Professional Learning Days at SG- Teachers will learn more about our focus on equity through Equity EdCamp sessions and participate in planning for the school year.

September 2nd at 6 pm: Freshmen Parent Night- New students and parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the structure of the school year and understand more about remote learning.

September 1st-September 3rd: In the upcoming week District Office will hold a Start Strong Live parent series that includes the following events virtually:

• 9/1 Dr. Jones and Mrs. Villa will present on the district’s expectations for remote learning, student expectations, how parents can support their child and ways we can support families
  
• 9/3 Dr. Jezyk will hold an informational meeting for all new Special Education students and parents.
  

September 8th-11th: Soft Landing- Students will receive their class presentations and learn about the expectations for each of their courses while meeting with their teachers and classmates.

Building Coverage Schedule: The admin and admin assistants will be covering the building on a rotating coverage schedule.