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LEARNING & GROWING TOGETHERWe are so proud of our kids, teachers, and parents as they navigate remote learning.
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TRANSITIONING TO IN-PERSON LEARNING
In the upcoming days, more information will be coming regarding the details. We appreciate your patience. Our teachers and staff are excited to have students back in the building. Along with that excitement, we are focused on mitigating risk for students and staff. Thank you for your support and patience as we move toward in-person learning.
There will be more information upcoming regarding transportation, cohort groups, mask policies/health screenings, and other topics.
Specific timelines for students to begin reporting for in-person instruction include...
Oct. 5 Some students enrolled in special education programs attend half day Oct. 5-9. These include programs for Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cognitive Impairments (CI), Severe Multiple Impairments (SXI), Emotional Impairments (EI), and Adult Transition Programs and Services (ATPS).
Oct. 8 Elementary students attend half day by cohorts. Cohort A: Half-day, in-person instruction; Cohort B: Asynchronous learning.
Oct. 9 Elementary students attend half day by cohorts. Cohort A: Asynchronous learning; Cohort B: Half-day, in-person instruction.
Oct. 12 All elementary and middle school students return full day by cohort. Some special education students enrolled in ECSE, ASD, CI, SXI, EI, and ATPS programs attend full day. T
There will be no changes for those students enrolled in the RCS Virtual Campus.
Early childhood special education sessions will be scheduled by the teacher.
Please note that the half day of professional development originally scheduled for Oct. 9 will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.
Information about cohort groups and transportation will be provided next week.
DEPUTY Z HAS A BOOK TO SHARE & SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR OUR KIDS
PTA UPDATE
NEXT PTA MEETING IS OCTOBER 14TH @7PM
Hello Families,
We know this year is going to require some adaptability and flexibility and the Long Meadow PTA is here for you, so please JOIN US! Whether you are enrolled in RCS virtual campus or f2f/remote, we are dedicated to supporting EVERYONE. We have a new virtual tool for sign up this year: https://longmeadowpta.membershiptoolkit.com/ Remember, even if you were a member last year, we need you to resign up again for this school year. You can even pay your dues right from the website this year!
-Your LM PTA Board
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
We know this year is going to require some adaptability and flexibility and the Long Meadow PTA is here for you, so please JOIN US! Whether you are enrolled in RCS virtual campus or f2f/remote, we are dedicated to supporting EVERYONE. We have a new virtual tool for sign up this year: https://longmeadowpta.membershiptoolkit.com/ Remember, even if you were a member last year, we need you to resign up again for this school year. You can even pay your dues right from the website this year!
-Your LM PTA Board
Angie, Nicole, Meriam, Nichole, Caterine & Elizabeth
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Rochester Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Parent Network (DEIPN) |
If you are passionate about ensuring that Rochester Community Schools is safe, inclusive, equitable, and representative of all students, join us for the first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Parent Network Zoom meeting of the 2020-2021 school year on Monday, October 5th from 7-8:30 p.m. ET.
Registration Meeting Details - Please fill out the following google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qnF7dsOnAmWQ88DLoSZAhoocbQvCWwhJSCo4boX6e8c/edit
DEIPN 10/5/20 Meeting Agenda
1. Introduction of DEIPN Leadership Team
2. Introduction of participants
3. Vision/Mission statement
4. Meeting Norms
5. Parent Involvement in:
a. District committees
b. Diversity training
c. School liaison
6. Highlight areas of focus for this year:
a. Discipline data/restorative practices
b. Hiring practices
c. Inclusive curriculum
7. Chat Questions
Next meeting – Tentative date Monday, 10/26 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET agenda TBD.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook.
CAN YOU FIND YOUR TEACHER?
Our staff wanted to send you and your family a special message to kick off the school year. Enjoy!
POSITIVITY PROJECT AT LONG MEADOW
NEXT WEEK'S POSITIVITY CHARACTERISTIC: TEAMWORK
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K-2ND GRADE FAMILY RESOURCE
3RD-5TH GRADE FAMILY RESOURCE
Parents and Guardians,
We are so excited to be partnering with the Positivity Project again this year.
Monday September 21, all children, grades Kindergarten through fifth grade will introduced Positivity characteristic of Curiosity.
This year the Positivity project has developed a family resource connection so that you can be part of Positivity in Action at home. We have provided the one page character card and age appropriate video based on grade. Feel free to look at the other resources we well. These resources will give families the opportunity to continue enriching discussions at home. The family link will include the definition of the character trait we are learning, a short video to watch as a family, and sample discussion questions to continue learning about Positivity in Action at home.
We are so excited to be partnering with the Positivity Project again this year.
Monday September 21, all children, grades Kindergarten through fifth grade will introduced Positivity characteristic of Curiosity.
This year the Positivity project has developed a family resource connection so that you can be part of Positivity in Action at home. We have provided the one page character card and age appropriate video based on grade. Feel free to look at the other resources we well. These resources will give families the opportunity to continue enriching discussions at home. The family link will include the definition of the character trait we are learning, a short video to watch as a family, and sample discussion questions to continue learning about Positivity in Action at home.
What is the Positivity Project?
The Positivity Project, also referred to as P2, uses 24 character strengths to help students build positive relationships. Positive relationships are the cornerstone to health, happiness and resilience. Each week all children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade will be introduced and explicitly taught the same character strength. Everyone in our Long Meadow family will be provided with the same definition for each character strength. This common language along with classroom instruction tailored to each grade level, will help to provide students with a deeper understanding of each character trait. Children will soon be able to “see what the character trait looks like” through the use of videos, books, and discussions. Children will be able to identify character traits in themselves and others.
We are looking forward to working with families joining with us putting Positivity in Actions. Please see the schedule below.
The Positivity Project, also referred to as P2, uses 24 character strengths to help students build positive relationships. Positive relationships are the cornerstone to health, happiness and resilience. Each week all children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade will be introduced and explicitly taught the same character strength. Everyone in our Long Meadow family will be provided with the same definition for each character strength. This common language along with classroom instruction tailored to each grade level, will help to provide students with a deeper understanding of each character trait. Children will soon be able to “see what the character trait looks like” through the use of videos, books, and discussions. Children will be able to identify character traits in themselves and others.
We are looking forward to working with families joining with us putting Positivity in Actions. Please see the schedule below.
ELEMENTARY DAILY REMOTE SCHEDULE
(CHANGES OCT. 7TH)
- Attendance will be taken and recorded. If a student attends a live lesson via a zoom, google meet, small group, or one-on-one... that student would be marked "Here or Present"
- Student Absent? Please report the absence in Synergy on your computer (SEE THE PDF BELOW)
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- Wednesdays
- SEL check in with all students
- Grade level collaboration
- Small group instruction
- 1:1 meetings with students for instruction, feedback, support
- Follow up with students based on SEL check list responses
- Grade level collaboration with principals and LCs
- IEP / 504 planning
- Ancillary support for students
- Specials = Media, PE, Music, and Art
- Specials will begin meeting on September 8th
- Specials will be spread out during the week so all classes/students will have time with each specials class/teacher.
- The schedule shows them at the end of the day as they needed a placeholder.
- Specials will have a consistent schedule, and the your child's grade level teacher will share that information.
SYNERGY INSTRUCTIONS / HELP
SYNERGY ATTENDANCE INSTRUCTIONS
If your student is unable to attend live zooms during a school day due to an illness or other reason, you may indicate an absence in ParentVue. We have provided instructions below or you can click the link: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/141519/parentvue
If your student can attend part of a day, please let the classroom teacher know. You do not need to log an absence via parent view or phone call due to new reporting guidelines.
You may also still leave a message in the front office 248-726-3910. Absences also do not need to be reported on Wednesdays.
| pvueabsencereporting.pdf |
ParentVUE Access / Setup
To connect to ParentVUE, visit the RCS website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and click on the ParentVUE tab in the blue ribbon at the top of the page, or click here to connect directly: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/141519/parentvue.
For questions about ParentVUE, please contact [email protected]. Include your information along with your child’s name and school.
For questions about ParentVUE, please contact [email protected]. Include your information along with your child’s name and school.
| parentvue_activation_and_account_setup_process.pdf |
StudentVUE Access Directions
| studentvue_access_instructions.pdf |
Forgot Student Login? Parents Can Access Their Child's Login Information
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
Our RCS social-emotional support teams, which consist of counselors, social workers and psychologists, will be operating in all learning environments, including in-person/temporary remote learning and the RCS Virtual Campus. These highly trained professionals are available for students and families in a variety of settings, and can be contacted through email, in-person or virtual meetings, and phone calls.
Families are invited to take advantage of the student wellness resources that have been compiled in a new website, developed specifically for the RCS community by our RCS teams. This valuable collection of tools provides crisis contacts, family activity ideas, parent resources, book recommendations, coping strategies, and contact information for the counselors and professionals in each school.
The social-emotional resource site can be accessed from the RCS webpage at www.rochester.k12.mi.us or you may go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/.
Families are invited to take advantage of the student wellness resources that have been compiled in a new website, developed specifically for the RCS community by our RCS teams. This valuable collection of tools provides crisis contacts, family activity ideas, parent resources, book recommendations, coping strategies, and contact information for the counselors and professionals in each school.
The social-emotional resource site can be accessed from the RCS webpage at www.rochester.k12.mi.us or you may go to: https://rcssocialemotionalresources.weebly.com/.
