Parent Newsletter April 26, 2020
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Parents, please watch and show this video to the kids! It's lengthy, but I assure you, it is worth the time. We want you to know that we are HERE!!! You are not alone in this. We miss ya'll!!!!
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Okay Parents, you are almost to the finish line. Our last week of instruction is the week of May 4th. That week we will finalize grades and determine if we need to provide students with any additional assistance to prepare them for the summer. You have done an amazing job with your communication and involvement during this time. Stay resilient and let's finish the year strong!!! Please see below for the end of the year closing procedures.
Our Administrators and Counselors are available
from
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
daily for your support through email.
I am available from
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
daily through email. If you have any questions or concerns, our emails are listed below:
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End of Year Closing Procedures
NEW 4-26-20
(May 11 - 15, 2020 ONLY)
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Please be patient with us during this process as we prioritize safety above everything else. I ask you to check this each week as plans change each day due to unforeseen circumstances within our city or state. We will distribute items and receive Chromebooks simultaneously
ONLY
during the week of May 11th - 15th. Due to the size of our school and the respectful nature of "Social Distancing", we have created a schedule of the times and dates you may pick your items up or turn in your device. Please abide by these times as we will have limited staff available to assist parents. Times are designated by grade levels. We do understand you may have multiple children across a span of grades. We will allow you to make one trip and collect all of your students' items at once, but only for the designated days. We will do our best to group the siblings' items together, but cannot guarantee. Please read details for each concern below.
Procedure for Collecting Items or Turning in a Device
Due to construction, all traffic will be directed to the back of the school off Rasberry Lane on the bus ramp. You will drive through the lane and remain in your vehicle. Someone will arrive to your vehicle and either collect your device and check your name off, or get your child's name and retrieve their items left behind.
8th Grade Trip Refunds
The majority of the refunds for the 8th Grade Trip has been processed and mailed. We only used the information provided to use from the Google Form we asked you to complete. If you did not complete the form and are still waiting on your refund, please click
HERE
to complete the form.
Field Day T-Shirts
Field Day t-shirts will be given to the homeroom teacher and bagged with any items that were left by students. You may pick these items up on the designated times listed on the schedule below.
Items Left at the School
All items that students left behind will be bagged in an orange bag and labeled. We will take all of those items to the gymnasium and bring them to your vehicle when you arrive on your date. Any items left after the designated week, will be discarded.
School Pictures
School pictures will be placed with the items left by students. You may pick pictures up on the designated date.
Turning in Borrowed Device
We will retrieve Chromebooks you borrowed from your vehicle and provide you with a receipt for your records. All devices have been checked out under each student's ID Number and will remain their account as a loan until the device is turned in. All devices that were distributed that were damaged, have already been recorded prior to distribution.
World's Finest Chocolate Orders
If you placed an order for World's Finest Chocolate and have paid your money, your order will be included the the items for collection.
Yearbooks
We are still waiting to hear back from the yearbook company as they were temporarily closed due to COVID-19 also. The last correspondence from them indicated we should be able to have the Yearbooks to distribute by the beginning of the school year.
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CPSB Grading Facts for Home Learning
NEW 4-19-20
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As this is a difficult time for many students and families, the district has created a resource page, Caddo Cares, which provides access to mental health agencies with telehealth capabilities as well as tips to support mental health while in this time of social distancing.
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Classroom Chronicles is a blog series that highlights the inspiring everyday work of Louisiana educators. Each month, the blog will spotlight an educator who is taking that extra step to make an impact on the lives of their students, school and community.
Do you know educator who is making an impact in your community? Then nominate him or her here. Selected educators will be featured on the Louisiana Department of Education's website, social media and newsletters. The Department will also contact local reporters in your community to encourage them to do a story on this phenomenal educator.
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No standardized testing will be given during the rest of the 2019-2020 school year.
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Now that we are all set up in Google Classroom, your child will begin receiving coursework this week. All students are enrolled in their teacher's Google Classroom. For enrichment classes, please join their classes by adding the following classroom codes for the appropriate grade level:
Counselor's Classroom Codes
Sonya Shepherd's PreK - 2nd Grade Class Code
tpkehrm
Sammi Knutsen's 3rd - 5th Grade Class Code
l72hke5
Clementine Johnson's 6th - 8th Grade Class Code
isfe77y
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Game Consoles & Google Classroom Tips
NEW 4-12-20
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Please the videos below to get information on connecting to Google Classroom through your game console. Click on the thumbnails for the title and video.
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Feeding Program (Mondays ONLY)
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The district will provide lunch for the week to be picked up on
Monday, April 27, 2020
.
*Pick-Up has been permanently moved to
Huntington High School*
I will include updates each week as this may change. THANK YOU Food Service Staff for your hard work!!!
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Internet Assistance
Modified 4-12-20
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Access from AT&T
$10
/mo plus tax
For speeds 5Mbps - 10Mbps
$5
/mo plus tax
For speeds 768Kbps – 3Mbps
You will receive the maximum speed available at your address.
Includes free installation, free in home Wi-Fi and a data allowance of 150GB or 1TB depending on speed available in your area. $10 charge for each additional 50GB.
See details
1Access from AT&T provides wireline Home Internet to limited income households who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or receive Supplemental Security Income benefits in California.
COVID-19: Our Commitment
Now more than ever it’s important you have access to the Internet to stay in-touch with your family, friends, work and school. That’s why AT&T will continue to offer you an affordable way to connect.
In response to the public health crisis, Access from AT&T is temporarily:
• Offering
two months of free service
to new customers who order Access by April 30, 2020. $5/mo or $10/mo thereafter, depending on your speed.
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Expanding eligibility
based on income2 and to households participating in National School Lunch Program/Head Start
•
Waiving
all home internet
data overage fees
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Please check this site frequently as many helpful resources will be provided.
Caddo Parish Public Schools is committed to providing our students and families with the access to resources needed to be successful during this period of social distancing. To help guide parents and students to the resources most needed, please follow the instructions below to access the most commonly visited resources and sites.
Click below to access
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Parents, we are one of the ten Discovery Education iLearn Schools in Caddo Parish. Please take some time and explore the virtual Field Trips and other amazing resources available for our students. Sign into Classlinks and click Discovery Education.
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Extending History Lessons
NEW 4-19-20
Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is airing educational programming daily from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
● Shows target 6th through 12th grade students and focus on building students’ knowledge of the world in history and science.
● Next week’s programs include 8 Days to the Moon and Back and a Nova series called The Planets.
iPhone Scanner
NEW 3-29-20
Parents, if you have an iPhone with the "Notes" app, you have a scanner!! Just open the Notes app and click on the camera. From there, you will see a menu. Click "Scan Documents". There you have a color scanner available for you if needed.
Coronovirus Facts
Core Subjects
K-5 Math
: Student practice work is included on the sites below.
Special Education Services Assistance
Google Tools for Struggling Students
Technology can be a powerful tool to assist students with special needs or any sort of learning challenge. In particular the Chrome web browser. Check this link out for accessibility resources using Chrome!
Art
Join us for FREE online art lessons for kids (and adults). Ease some anxiety with art therapy, learn how to create awesome projects, and enjoy getting creative.
Library
Username: engaged
Password: learning
Username: continue
Password: reading
Our school NOW has access to ALL of our digital resources until April 30, 2020! World Book Online
is a great resource for distance learning and non-fiction e-reading.
Music
Kindergarten Parents: Links to sing along songs
Parents in Grades 1 and 2:
All Grades
Physical Education
Virtual Field Trips and Miscellaneous Sites
28 Days of STEM Activities -
28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids is loaded with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects perfect for the classroom and at home. The kids are gonna love this!
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Imagineering in a Box
’ is a free online program that brings together the diverse talents of Disney Imagineers around the world for a one-of-a-kind learning experience and is part of Disney’s commitment to helping today’s youth create the future they imagine.
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