Mill Creek SOAR'n Announcement

I hope this message finds you well! As we prepare for potential upcoming remote learning days due to inclement weather, I wanted to provide you with key details about the schedule and expectations for the day. Our goal is to balance meaningful educational opportunities with time for students to enjoy their snow day.

The remote learning day schedule has been thoughtfully designed to include live lessons with your child’s teacher as well as independent activities. It is essential that your child logs on for the live sessions as these are integral to their learning experience. If your child is unable to attend the live lessons, please communicate with their teacher to report the absence, just as you would on a regular school day.

We appreciate your partnership and flexibility as we navigate these potential remote learning days together. Below, you will find the detailed schedule that was originally sent home on Jan. 6 and additional procedures to ensure a smooth day for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely -

Beth McCoy, Principal

emccoy@k12.wv.us

Erin Butler, Assistant Principal

ebutler@k12.wv.us

Mill Creek Intermediate Schedule for Remote Days:

9:00 – 10:00 Check In Morning Meeting & ELA Instruction (Students must log in at 9am. Teachers will be logged in for the entire hour to support students.)

10:00-11:00 - Students work independently on assignments assigned

11:00 -11:30 – 4th Grade Unified Arts

***Students will only log on for the unified arts that they were scheduled to have that day. All other classes will work on independent work assigned by homeroom teachers.

11:30- 12:00pm - 5th Grade Unified Arts

***Students will only log on for the unified arts that they were scheduled to have that day. All other classes will work on independent work assigned by homeroom teachers.

12:00-1:00 - Lunch

1:00 – 1:30- 3rd Grade Unified Arts

***Students will only log on for the unified arts that they were scheduled to have that day. All other classes will work on independent work assigned by homeroom teachers.

1:30-2:00 - Adaptive Unified Arts

*** Students will only log on for the unified arts that they were scheduled to have that day. All other classes will work on independent work assigned by homeroom teachers.

2:00 – 3:00 - Math Instruction (Students must log in at 2pm. Teachers will be logged in for the entire hour to support student learning.)

***Microsoft Teams links will be posted on each teacher's Homeroom page under Updates on Schoology. Unified arts links are posted on each teacher's page in Schoology.

***Special education teachers will join in with homeroom teachers and/or reach out to students individually.

It is important to note that the work assigned on these days is part of the instructional program and students will be required to complete these tasks.

Your students have practiced logging in with their teachers. Your student will use the clever app on their ipad to log into Schoology. In Schoology, their teacher will have a link to Teams meeting. Your students will log on at the times listed above. Independent work will be assigned to students at their live meeting and will be posted in Schoology.

Link to information on Schoology: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/page/schoology

Your classroom teacher can help you troubleshoot most technology issues. Mrs. Dugan and Mrs. Allis are also available to help you. I have listed their emails below. I have also attached a general 'how to' guide on how to submit work in Schoology, log into Clever, and how to add wi-fi to your iPad.

Mrs. Dugan: jdugan@k12.wv.us

Mrs. Allis: kallis@k12.wv.us

While it is in the best interest of your student to complete the work on the assigned day, students will be allowed to submit work up to 2 days after returning to school. The work that is assigned on these remote days are part of our instructional program. The assignments will be required to be completed.