As we start this 10-day pause, please know that I'll be asking for input in making plans for the longer term. More to come on this this week. I will definitely need help and input.
Updated dashboard data 10/25/20:
The dashboard with our most current data looks like this:
As we get ready for Parent Conferences, here are a few reminders/updates given our virtual context:
Conferences Fall 2020
A few notes:
*Conferences can be done onsite or remotely.
*Instructional support staff should partner with teachers to determine what needs/projects can be done during conference times. Please take home materials to do tasks if working remotely.
*All staff welcome to work onsite.
*More details to come on schedules/expectations for Kitchen/Transportation teams.
Questions? Please reach out.
Travel Guidelines
*No matter where you are, strictly follow the 3 W's:
- Wear a mask
- Wash your hands...A LOT
- Watch your space---stay 6 ft apart
Clocking In and Out
Hourly employees should clock in and out each day you are onsite. This helps us know who is in and also is used to confirm payroll. THANK YOU!
Wednesday Calendar
I'm sharing the Wednesday CTT calendar with you here. It's a work in progress, but you can check back in to see how times are added. Please note that there will almost always be a mini-lesson and then time for your teams to work.
COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES
EFFECTIVE 10/26/20
Safety Protocols
*If you have any COVID-10 like symptoms at all or are not feeling well, please DO NOT come onsite.
If coming onsite:
*You must continue to self-certify using Skyward.
*All staff must enter through the main entrance at each site.
*You must sign in using the sign in sheet, mark that you self-certified, and take and record your temperature. IF YOU HAVE A FEVER ABOVE 100.4 YOU ARE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AND REACH OUT TO YOUR PRINCIPAL AND HEATHER.
*Once Sharon/Marc are onsite, they will review the sign in sheet and cross check with the self-certification report. If anyone is NOT cleared or did NOT self-certify, they will meet with them to ensure they are safe to be onsite. If not, they'll refer that employee to Heather.
*If you arrive after Sharon/Marc are onsite, please will report to the Health Office to check in so we know you have self-certified. Your temperature will also be taken and recorded. Employees will know to do this because, when Sharon/Marc arrive, they will pick up the sign in log and put out a sign that says "Please come to the Health Office to check in".
When you come onsite, you can work in your classroom/workspace. Please feel free to use it as your own. I'd just ask that you work in that space as much as possible and not travel out much. You can, of course you can use the bathroom, lounge, copiers, etc. as needed. Please do not congregate in the hallways or in other spaces. We simply want to keep you safe.
If you are alone in your workspace and the door is closed, you may remove your mask. If anyone enters that space, everyone in the space MUST wear a mask and stay 6 ft apart at all times.
When you DO leave your room, I'd ask that you strictly follow the 4 W's to help keep yourself and others around you safe:
1. Wash your hands.
2. Wear your mask.
3. Watch your space.
4. Wait your turn.
If you are concerned that you have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19 and have been
or are scheduled to be onsite, please let your principal, Maddie Espinoza, and/or me know
immediately so we can partner with you for your safety and for the safety of others.
You can trust that we will keep all this information confidential, balancing staff privacy and system
safety needs.
All staff MUST wear masks AT ALL TIMES
when onsite and in public spaces.
If you are working in an office/classroom
with the door closed, you may remove your
mask. It must be worn when anyone enters
that space with you.
In addition, the steps below (from the CDC website) MUST be taken if you have been diagnosed with or
exposed to COVID-19:
COMING ONSITE:
You MUST complete the daily self-certification in Skyward.
Social distancing of 6 feet and following handwashing
procedures--inside and outside--remain expectations and
a priority for your safety and the safety of those around
you.
Melissa Jakstas, President
Maureen DeVoss, Vice President for Certified Staff
Chris Brown, Vice President for Non-Certified Staff
Katy Gardner, Treasurer
Betty Cwiak, Secretary
Cathy Jawnyj, Region Representative
Michelle Serini, Stanton School Representative
Tiffany Tardio Weber, Lotus School Representative
TREAT YO SELF TO SELF CARE
I'm going to use the book 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by my friend Tina Boogren to
share weekly nuggets of self-care ideas
for all of us.
Week 10: Time Use
Consider this:
Think about how you are using your time...
This week's invitation: Try a new or different was of managing your time.
*Eliminate unintentional breaks--set a timer and commit to actually getting done what you need
to get done!
*Figure out the main thing and tackle it first.
*Work ahead by batching--set a time in the day and tackle emails all at once, or plan with a whole
unit in mind rather than lesson by lesson--knowing you'll "tweak" lessons, but work from the bigger
picture.
*Resist perfectionism--don't let perfect be the enemy of good!
*Schedule your time carefully.
*Change your feedback--consider how you can give meaningful feedback in the most efficient ways
possible. Maybe the sticker journal Erica sent out to Lotus last week or using Office Hours at Stanton to
set times with groups of kids to give them verbal feedback.
*Use a traffic app--you'd be surprised how much time you can save by actually following the directions
for fastest route!
2020-21 Wednesday CTT Planning Calendar
Exploratories Flash Back Standards
Case Manager Flash Back Reflections
Link to D114 Business Office Share Folder
*check here for documents most frequently used/requested
Please let Heather know of suggestions for any documents to add to this
folder!
Blue Cross Blue Shield:
November 3--School Closed--Election Day
On or before November 4--create longer term plans and share with community.
November 5 and 6--Stanton Conferences
November 17--Board of Education Meeting
November 23 and 24--Lotus Conferences
November 25-27-School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
ONE TEAM...ALL IN...ALWAYS!
Have a great week!
Heather
