This is a corrected newsletter, stating that students should expect an email on Sunday in their SFUSD emails with links to their Google Classrooms. If they do not see those emails now, you can anticipate them to arrive on Sunday.
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Welcome to Distance Learning at Marina! |
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Here you will find the info you need to get ready for distance learning and the 2020-2021 school year.
We understand that this will be a big adjustment for you, your students, and the Marina community, so continue to let us know how we can support you during this time.
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Letter from Principal Daws |
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Hello Marina Family,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. We are looking forward to another exciting year with your children. Marina Staff are eagerly preparing for the return to virtual learning; we anticipate increased learning and participation in our virtual classrooms this year! As you know, COVID-19 has SFUSD starting the school year with Distance Learning. All students will receive instruction on a virtual platform for at least the first 8 weeks. The district is monitoring COVID-19 cases and may extend the length of time for Distance Learning.
Class schedules can be found on the first day of school, through your students’ Synergy “StudentVue” portal. They will use the same username and password to sign in as they do for their gmail student account.
Here are some important dates for family members and students as we begin the school year:
● August 17, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.:
o 6th Grade Student Virtual Orientation! Students come meet Ms. Lamb, Ms. Daws and each other and learn how to navigate your first day of virtual middle school. Advisory will follow the Orientation Zoom link.
o 7th and 8th Grade Virtual Orientation! Have questions, or concerns come see Mr. Yee, Ms. Herrera, Ms. Araujo and Ms. Leicham. Advisory will follow Orientation. Zoom link.
● August 17 -18 12p.m.– 2 p.m: Laptop distribution, for students still needing devices? Here is the request form!
Please note that during Distance Learning, the school phone number is
415-351-3181. If there is no answer, please send an email to dawsg@sfusd.edu. Please contact us anytime!
We are so looking forward to our virtual return to school, and hoping our physical reunion will be soon. We are going to make this a Marina Magical Year!
Sincerely,
Principal Daws and Team.
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Everything like classes, teacher contacts, and schedules can be found in your students StudentVue. If your student does not have an account yet, go HERE or contact your student's counselor for help.
Schedules will be available starting Sunday, August 16
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Find your Google Classroom |
Starting Sunday, each student should receive emails in their SFUSD emails with invitations to their Google Classrooms. Have them accept those invites and refer to the classes for zoom links and assignment information. |
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August 17, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
6th Grade Student Virtual Orientation!
Come meet Ms. Lamb, Ms. Daws and your classmates, and learn how to navigate your first day of virtual middle school. Zoom link
Advisory class will follow the Orientation
7th and 8th Grade Virtual Orientation will happen at the same time, 9 - 10am.
Come listen to Mr. Yee, Ms. Herrera, Ms. Araujo and Ms. Leicham discuss this year and answer your questions. Zoom link
Advisory class will follow Orientation
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IF YOU NEED HELP, CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR |
If for some reason your student cannot connect to their StudentVue account or connect to the google classroom, please contact your grade counselor below.
6th Grade: Ms Lamb
7th Grade: Ms. Araujo
8th Grade: Mr. Yee
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Week 1 of school will look a little different so that we are able to have orientation, extra time with advisory teachers, and office hours. |
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Check out another form of the schedule HERE, as well as the regular schedule we will be using for the rest of the semester.
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Academics and Google Classroom |
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Classroom codes and how to join the classroom |
To join a classroom, click on the “+” sign in the top right corner and input the code.
Then you should be set to go!
Beacon/Health and Wellness Code:
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Parent Classroom Code:
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Academic Support for Student and Parents during Distance Learning |
We understand that distance learning brings new challenges and study techniques in your students academics. Academic help is available each day in our free afterschool program.
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Read Marina's Statement for technology resources HERE.
Watch technology tutorials HERE.
If your student has already borrowed technology from the school or district, please have them continue using that device and do not submit another request.
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Live 1 on 1 phone and video support |
In collaboration with SFUSD, the San Francisco Education Fund has recruited tech volunteers to provide 1-1 phone and video support on basic questions about Zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom, and Seesaw.
Appointments begin Wednesday, August 12th.
We also offer tech appointments in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Armenian, Cambodian, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
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It is important that you ensure your ParentVue account is set up or updated for the upcoming semester, as this will allow for you to communicate with your student's teachers and see their progress.
Read these INSTRUCTIONS on how to update your ParentVue account or watch a video HERE.
Watch THIS VIDEO to set up your ParentVue account.
If you are having trouble logging into your parent view, email
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San Francisco will be introducing Community Learning Hubs, a Citywide, neighborhood-based strategy to support children, youth, and families during the school year.
If you would like to continue receiving information about them, go to THIS LINK and fill out the form.
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SFUSD and In-Person Cohorts/Pods FAQs |
Many families have been asking about the implementation of In-Person pods and cohorts for students. Read SFUSD's statement HERE regarding these groups and student safety while distant learning.
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Student Meal Sites begin August 19 |
Beginning August 19, meals will be available to SFUSD students only. This change is due to USDA policies. Families must provide the student’s barcode for their meal account when picking up meals. Each student’s barcode will be mailed to households by August 18. View the list of sites and schedules at sfusd.edu/schoolfood.
All families must apply for meal benefits this year. Students do NOT automatically receive free meals. If you do not apply, you will be charged $22.50 for meals.
To apply for meal benefits, go HERE.
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Both the district website and Marina Family Newsletter are filled with family resources for parenting, food, mental health, activities, and more.
Request SFUSD resources HERE.
Feel free to respond to this email with any additional needs you may have.
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Additional Student and Parent Opportunities |
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This semester, afterschool will be free for all students. All they need to do is turn in an application.
Afterschool will be every day from 2:20 - 3:40pm on zoom.
For the first week (8/17-8/21), afterschool will happen from 2 - 3:30pm and any student is welcome to join even without an application.
Choose your desired
application below
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Thank you and we hope that together we can help our students achieve their highest potential this year! |
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