April 4
Upcoming Key Dates

  • April 6: Distance Learning Begins
  • April 10: Staff Development -- No Activities Posted; Students May Use Day to Complete Work
Distance Learning Beginning Monday
On Monday, April 6, students will log on for their first day of distance learning. A few items for your review follow:

Attendance
  • Students will see a new course on Schoology called Daily Connect. This course is taught by their Foundations teacher. Each day, the teacher will post a prompt, and students have until the end of the day to respond to that prompt to be marked present for the day. This must be done daily.

The School Day
  • All work for a given day will be posted by 8:30 a.m.
  • Students can expect to spend 3-4 hours engaging in school work during a given school day, with 2-3 hours of that time spent online.
  • All courses except Daily Connect will post activities every other day (Monday, April 6 is an A day):
Asynchronous Learning
  • While the learning is asynchronous, the day for students is somewhat structured:
  • 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is for...
  • Completing assignments
  • Asking questions to teachers
  • Reviewing lessons and preparing for assessments
  • Independent reading/ST math
  • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. is a built-in break for students:
  • Eating lunch
  • Going outside to play
  • Reading for fun
  • Building, drawing, or creating something
  • Sharing in household chores
  • Relaxing
  • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. is for...
  • Completing assignments
  • Asking questions to teachers
  • Reviewing lessons and preparing for assessments
  • Independent reading, IXL, etc.
  • In general, work is due two days after it is posted:
  • Monday work is due Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.
  • Tuesday work is due Thursday at 11:59 p.m.
  • Wednesday work is due Friday at 11:59 p.m.
  • Thursday is due Saturday at 11:59 p.m.
  • Friday is due Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
  • All work for a week is locked on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Behavior

Communication from Teachers
  • During distance learning, teachers will be calling and emailing as usual to be in touch about your student's progress. Please note that phone calls might come from unusual phone numbers, as we are utilizing Google Meet to place calls.

Technology
  • Learning will take place digitally, which means that students will need to have access to their iPad and the internet to fully engage.
  • If you are having a common issue with your iPad, please contact Ms. Corri.
  • If you are having physical issues with your iPad or with internet access, please click the link below
Nutrition Services
Bus Routes: Buses will deliver meals on their regular morning routes. Bus stops are scheduled each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday based on school start times. Families should go to their bus stop at their usual time on their designated day. Please refer to the daily schedule below. All Saint Paul families are welcome to take one box per child, per week.

  • Every Wednesday: Bus routes for schools with a regular 7:30 a.m. start time
  • Every Thursday: Bus routes for schools with a regular 8:30 a.m. start time
  • Every Friday: Bus routes for schools with a regular 9:30 a.m. start time
If you do not know where your nearest bus stop is, call the Transportation office at 651-696-9600.

School Pickup: Meals will be available for pick up on Friday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or while supplies last) at the following sites:

  • Harding Senior High School (1540 6th St. E.)
  • Como Park Senior High School (740 Rose Ave W.)
  • Johnson Senior High School (1349 Arcade St.)
  • Hazel Park Preparatory Academy (1140 White Bear Ave. N.)
  • Bruce F. Vento Elementary (409 Case Ave. E.)
  • Adams Spanish Immersion (615 S. Chatworth St.)

Please remember to pratice social distancing (stay at least 6 feet away from other people) when picking up meals.
Essential Kids Care
Beginning Monday, April 6, emergency workers can receive free childcare for children ages 5-12, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each school day at five SPPS sites. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Students can bring their iPads to work on Distance Learning assignments. Transportation between a student's home and the closest Essential Care site is available.

Extended-day care is also available for a fee, from 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. each day, at all five schools for the children of emergency workers only. Transportation is not available for this extended care time. The fee for extended care is $15 per child for each morning session and $15 per child for each afternoon session.

For more information about who is eligible for care and to register, visit spps.org/ekidscare.
Parkway PTO
You are a member of the Parkway Montessori PTO if you are reading this newsletter.

There are many ways to be an active member of the PTO and support our students, families, staff and school communities. If PTO Meetings are not your thing or you simply find it difficult to make the appearance, there are many other opportunities to assist.
  • Participate in the discussion (Facebook, email, etc...)
  • Volunteer at Events
  • Volunteer from the comfort of your home
Mission: 
To support the Parkway community, build strong connections with and between families and staff and encourage a fun and respectful learning environment
Meeting Schedule:
Meetings occur on the 2nd Tuesday of each Month during the school year. Check the Parkway School Calendar for PTO Meeting dates among other events happening at the school.
Translation Information

All school documents can be translated or interpreters made available upon request

Todos los documentos pueden ser traducidos o interpretados oralmente si usted lo solicita 

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Parkway Montessori and Community School
 1363 Bush Avenue
 St. Paul, MN 55106 
 Telephone 651.744.1000
 Ms McBride, Principal
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