Parent Newsletter April 19, 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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If your child has not logged on, pleased encourage them to do so. Our teachers are working very hard to provide instruction during these difficult time. We received confirmation that we will not be able to return to the building this year for instruction, per the Governor's orders. We are continuing to provide instruction through Google Classroom.
We are taking grades on assignments now and working hard to support our students and you. We are putting emphasis on full engagement throughout the week. While we understand that Home Learning is not comparable to traditional learning, we want you to know our teachers are flexible and reasonable with due dates. Students will receive the majority of their grades from participation. Any specific questions regarding grades or promotion may be directed to your child's counselor.
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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Refunds/Orders/Retrieval of Items Left NEW
NEW 4-19-20
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We have been receiving several questions on unfinished business as far as refunds, orders placed, or student items. All of the orders we placed before schools were dismissed are being held until we report back to the campus. Please be patient with us throughout this process as well.
- We have processed and sent refunds for the 8th Grade Trip to parents who completed the form through Google Classroom.
- Field Day shirts and World's Finest Chocolate orders were held also. As soon as we receive confirmation that we can accept the orders, we will give you an option to receive the product you ordered or a refund. Please stay tuned to this newsletter each week as we will keep you posted through here.
- Students will be able to retrieve their items from school during the week of May 11 - 15. Our teachers will bag their belongings up and we will distribute them through carpool on designated days. A schedule will be forthcoming.
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All Pre-K and Kindergarten registration is completed online! You may begin registering now. On
Friday, April 24, 2020
, we will have support available from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM to answer your questions and guide you through the process via email. You may email the Pre-K and Kindergarten counselor,
Sonya Shepherd
, or the Pre-K and Kindergarten Instructional Coordinator,
LaKeisha Goree
for support. You may also reach out to me as well. The links for registration are listed below:
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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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The week of March 30th, we distributed over one hundred devices over a three day period. Unfortunately, we were not able to distribute anyone a device who requested it after 3:00 PM on Monday due to the time it takes to take the proper precautions in preparing the devices for deployment. We prepared devices based on the number of requests from the district's survey that was sent on March 16th and the survey I created and sent on March 29th. Each device had to be disconnected from its cart, checked out on two different systems, and packaged along with child demographics sheet and the loan agreement. With the Shelter in Place, our administrative team worked hard and quickly to deploy these devices. If you were not able to get a device and still need one, we may provide anther opportunity soon. Keep checking your emails to get updates. In the meantime, students can log onto Google Classroom from any internet based device, such as an iPad, XBox, PS4, Kindle, a cell phone, etc.
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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 20, 2020
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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
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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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