The Brooklyn Buzz
May 1, 2020
IN THIS EDITION:
- Message from Mrs. Cicco
- Expectations when online learning
- Remote Learning Plans and Resources
- Google Classroom
- Counseling Corner
- Access to Meals
- Student Emails
- Tumblers
- Records - 4th grade families
- Suggestion for a schedule while at home
- PTA Updates
- Contacting Brooklyn School
Thank you for your support!
Message from Mrs. Cicco
As we continue our distance learning plan, I want to say thank you to all the families who are completing work and communicating with the teachers. We take pride in our jobs and want to ensure students are still getting a quality education. We understand the trying times and the difficulty of home instruction, please communicate with teachers if you have questions or concerns.
Distance learning is just like attending school. It is our expectations that students are turning work in, particiapting in assignments and tring their hardest. If students are not participating, their families will be receiving a call from Mrs. Cicco, Ms. Smith or Officer Dan. Students will still be receiving grades and at the end of the quarter will receive a pass or fail grade (K-5) and grades (6th/7th) for the 4th quarter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as I can. cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org
Have a great weekend and a wonderful week.
Cristin Cicco
Expectations for distance learning
- Participate in classroom discussions or communicate with teachers
- Complete assignments and turn in via google classroom or however determined by teacher
- If you are having any trouble, please reach out to your teacher
- Students will be graded on work and participation.
Remote Learning and Resources
Remote Learning Plans and Resources
During this unprecedented time, Brooklyn staff have been working incredibly hard to prepare lessons that are meaningful and engaging to our students. Throughout this time we ask parents and caretakers to be patient and understand online learning is challenging for everyone. We are working hard to support our families throughout this. The focus during this extended closure is to support students and families through remote learning opportunities so student learning continues.
REMOTE LEARNING PLAN PROCEDURES
This plan began on April 20, 2020 and will continue through the rest of this school year.
Plans will be posted for at least one week at a time, some grade levels may post two weeks at a time, and will be available no later than 8AM on Monday or the first school day of the week
Students may work at their own pace and at any time of day; we are not requiring students to log in at a certain time each day, but they are expected to complete all of the work assigned to them. There may be situations in which students are invited to join in a video conference to help support them.
Students will receive feedback on their work and grading of the work will occur.
Grading for each grade level will look different than it has in previous quarters. Building principals and/or teachers will communicate the grade policy for 4th quarter.
If your family is experiencing a hardship that prevents them from completing the work, please communicate with your child’s teacher or the building principal so that we may try and assist you.
Parents, you are our partners in this and we encourage you to set up a place in the home to help foster learning and create a schedule for your children during this time.
Teachers will also be holding virtual office hours during the school day. Virtual office hours include, but are not limited to emails, phone calls, and video conferencing. The virtual office hours will be communicated by your child's teacher. This is a great time to get assistance and/or questions answered from your teacher. If you cannot make the office hours, feel free to contact your child's teacher or Principal via email at any time with questions you may have. They will get back to you as soon as possible.
Google Classroom
Directions for logging into Google Classroom at Home:
Once you’ve logged into your Google account.
You should be able to access Google Classroom by clicking the Apps Launcher in the upper, right hand corner and scrolling until you find the Google Classroom Icon
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Counseling Corner
From Mrs. Smith
If you want to reach out to Mrs. Smith, her email is denise.smith@bcshurricanes.org
From Mrs. Bir
Office Hours (Monday - Friday)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
If you want to reach out to Mrs. Bir, her email is ann.bir@bcshurricanes.org
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Meals - Pickup is Monday, May 4th
You may pick up meals at Brooklyn High School (9200 Biddulph Rd.) on Monday, May 4, 2020 between the hours of 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Pick up / drive through lines will be in the front of the High School building.
Hurricane Meals can be ordered online through a Google Form or by phone. Please choose ONE method of ordering.
Google Form - Complete one (1) form per student, please. Orders placed for breakfast and/or lunches will be for entire week (5 days). Orders must be placed by Noon on Sunday, May 3 for pick up on Monday, May 4.
Phone orders - Parents may also phone in their orders. The phone number is 216-485-8113. Please leave a voicemail with student first and last name, parent first and last name, student number, grade, phone number and meal choices listed below:
Breakfast - Yes or No
Lunch - Yes or No
Misc. Information
Student Emails
If you do not know your username and password, contact the teacher or the principal. One of will be able to give you that information.
Directions for logging into your Google Drive at Home
1. Go to the Internet
2. Go to Google
3. Click on the icon on the right side of the screen (if there is one there- it might
be a letter or photo or other icon that goes with your account).
IF YOU DON’T SEE an icon, click the blue SIGN IN button
4. IF this is the first time, you’ve ever logged in before, click on: Use another Account OR Add User
6. Then enter your email: username@bcshurricanes.org (for example: ccicco@bcshurricanes.org)
7. Click NEXT
8. Enter your password (the one you use all the time at school- it’s 8 characters (4 letters 4 numbers)
9. You should now be in and able to access your Google Drive – click on the Apps Launcher in the upper right corner!
10. Next time, if you’ve logged on the computer before, you’ll just need to click your username. (Your username should be there and enter the password to get into your Google account.
PTA News and Updates
Yankee Candle Sale
Contacting Brooklyn School Personnel
Attendance Line ~ (216) 485-8171
- When reporting your child off, please include: first and last name of the child, grade, reason for absence, who is reporting the child off and a number you can be reached.
(216) 485-8177
cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org
Ms. Lara Smith ~ Assistant Principal
(216) 485-8178
Mrs. Annie Bir ~ Guidance Counselor (Grades 4-7)
(216) 485-8128
Mrs. Denise Smith ~ Guidance Counselor (Grades PK-3)
(216) 485 - 8173
denise.smith@bcshurricanes.org
Mrs. Laura Paul ~ Brooklyn School Secretary
(216) 485-8176
Brooklyn School
Email: cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org
Website: http://www.brooklyn.k12.oh.us/2/Home
Location: 9200 Biddulph Avenue, Brooklyn, OH, USA
Phone: 216-485-8176