October 16th, 2020
IMPORTANT DATES

10/27: Virtual Day (KM Global only)

11/2-11/5: Midterms (KM Global only)

11/6: No School (teacher professional development)

11/25-11/27: No School (holiday break)
Community Clean Up
TERM 2 CHANGES
The next opportunity to commit to a learning environment in KM schools will occur prior to the second quarter/term, which runs Nov. 9, 2020 through Jan. 22, 2021. A link to a change request form will be shared Oct. 19 and will be open through Oct. 23. Another opportunity to request a change in learning environment will occur in January, with the start of term 3.

If you plan to make a change, please consider the impact a potential quarantine might have on your family in the coming quarter/term and select the correct environment. Due to staffing needs and configurations:

  • Changes at the elementary level will likely cause reassignment of your child’s teacher and class configuration, regardless of your family's decision. In addition, changes in either direction will not be honored after October 23.

  • KM will not be able to honor changes at the middle and high school levels from distance learning to face-to-face learning after October 23. 

  • At the high school level, selecting distance learning may alter your student’s term 2 course selections.

NOTE: This change request form is only necessary if you want to change your environment for the second quarter/term, which begins Nov. 9. 
VIRTUAL DAY: OCTOBER 27TH
October 27th is a virtual day for only KM Global students. We have used KM Global virtual days for the last few years in order to build in time for students to learn out in the community without missing classes. The expectation for students on this day is to engage in either volunteer work, interviews or field work for their inquiry projects off campus. We understand that the reality of Covid-19 may pose extra challenges, therefore we will provide students with some individual ideas for this day.

There will be no face-to-face or distance learning expectations for KM Global on this day. Students should still attend their legacy classes. Space will be provided in KM Global ONLY for students who have legacy classes and do not have transportation during the day. Students using this space will work independently utilizing physical distancing.
MIDTERMS: NOVEMBER 2ND - NOVEMBER 5TH
During midterm week in KM Global, students will be presenting their inquiry progress to date along with next steps. Due to the extensive nature of these individual meetings, there will be a modified schedule that will include mainly asynchronous distance learning, off-campus. This is a great time for students to focus on their inquiry work and to get caught up or ahead on their goals. Students can also complete field work related to inquiry, career goals, or community service during this week.

KM Global will be moving to a distance learning format for midterm week in order to minimize movement of students and to allow staff to conduct these individual student meetings. This means that all students will be distance learning during this week. Students should only be at school for face-to-face learning during their scheduled midterm appointment, or if they need a learning space due to a legacy class and transportation issues. Midterms may also be completed virtually via Google Meet.

Teachers will also be hosting virtual workshops during this time to help students with their learning goals. Students are required to attend these workshops if requested by a teacher. More details will be shared on attendance expectations for this week in the near future.
MyLC PARENT DIGEST REPORT
Parents have the opportunity to sign up for a parent digest report from MyLC. This report will show progress on student goals and tasks completed. Please watch the video to learn how to sign up for the report.
THE GLOBAL GLIMPSE
Please check out the 1st Edition of the KM Global student newsletter, The Global Glimpse. Our student editors have done an amazing job proposing, developing, and creating our first ever student newsletter. The goal of the newsletter was to create a student to student news publication. This includes stories, updates, and celebrations that both highlight and connect with our students.

Way to go Jack, Emily, Chloe and Olivia!
The Global Glimpse Issue 1 Volume 1 (Final).pdf



Read more
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DISTANCE LEARNING PLANS

We have put together a plan for KM Global in case we would happen to move to a distance learning format at some point in the school year. Please review the plan HERE.

PARENT LEARNING

Please check out our newest parent resource: Our Inquiry Process and join Mr. Lenski for our next parent office hours on October 20th at 5:45. You can find the link to this meeting and previous resources on our parent resource handout.
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