Kleckner's Korner

to have you all on campus Monday!! I know I probably won't actually 'see' all of you but I'm so ready to hear voices in the classrooms and halls. New staff members, if I haven't actually had the opportunity to meet you in person please stop by my office and say hello and I'll help you get to your classroom.

Please remember we MUST social distance AT ALL TIMES and masks must be worn at all times unless you are alone in your classroom.

Also, please remember the first day back is always kind of a long day mentally because your body is getting use to being back in 'work mode' at school. This year will be even more mentally exhausting. Some may not have been out in public places since March, some have only been with immediate family since March, etc. Everyone will need to take physical and mental breaks this week. We have an UHHHMMMAAAZZZIIINNNNGGGG garden you can visit and pick veggies, journal, play with some playdoh, take a walk outside around the building, etc. give your mind and body grace this week as it gets into our new normal.

I love and appreciate each and every one of you! EVERYTHING IS AWESOME WHEN YOU'RE PART OF A TEAM (and our team is the best team ever)!

For Synchronous Sessions:

• Be present and tech free

• Have your camera on as much as possible to emulate the face-to-face experience

• Stay on mute, unless speaking to minimize background noise

• Your ideas and voice are valuable. Participate and also listen attentively

• Embrace discomfort as part of growth
  

• We are all learners -- stay open to new ideas and ways of doing things

• Give each other grace, we are facing unprecedented times

For Asynchronous Sessions:

• Follow the schedule
• Be sure to check the due date and turn in your assignments on time
• Try to minimize distractions while you are working on your assignments
• Be a role model for your team members and your students
• Do your best

Ms. Maqsood found a Canvas guide in a Facebook group and shared it with me to pass on to you! It's like the bible of Canvas!!

Information from last week's Smore if you didn't get a chance to look then...

Mrs. Cintron's Videos - videos are in the Park Crest 20-21 Drive in the Canvas Resources folder

Shared from Ms. Lawrence - youtube link with lots of different videos.

Here is the link to the GISD Digital Learning Team...they have LOTS of information on all things digital in GISD - bookmark it! They also have checklists for things 'to do' in Canvas..day 1, 2, 3, etc...

Here is a quick graphic showing the difference between Google Classroom and Canvas...we will be using Google Classroom and SeeSaw but they will be 'housed' inside of canvas.

If you find other great resources you've used to create your classroom please share them with me! The Hoonit Video that's within the Flex Day information was great for setting up things you'll need within your classroom. I urge you to watch and do...

Here's the link to this week's information. The pdf information is housed in the Park Crest Shared Drive in the Weekly Administrative information Packet Folder. For those of you that are new to Park Crest, this is the information that comes out at the District level. Some of it is important to all staff and some of it is a FYI. I usually try and list who needs to read each pdf. The important thing is to be sure and read them all and take notes...we're all accountable for knowing the information.

1. 7/29 Memo - Security Tips when using Virtual Collaboration Tools - ALL STAFF

2. 2020 Back to School Employee Wellness - ALL STAFF - VIDEO to watch

3. Back 2 School District PD Day - ALL STAFF

4. COVID 19 Training Videos - ALL STAFF

5. Fall Virtual Employee Yoga Classes - information

6. First Time User for Eduphoria! Aware - ALL TEACHERS

7. MAP Growth Testing 20-21 - ALL TEACHERS

8. Map Growth Testing New Updates for 20-21 - ALL TEACHERS

9. Politics at Work - ALL STAFF

10. Politics in the Classroom - ALL TEACHERS

11. SEL Curriculum - ALL TEACHERS

August

August 3 - Mandatory Return to Work Safety Training Due

August 3 - Due Date for Flex Day Training

August 3 - Professional Staff Back to Work

August 3 - 7 Staff Development

August 4 - Paraprofessional Staff Back to Work

August 4 - District Canvas and Curriculum Training Day

August 6 - Virtual Porch Party 5:00-6:00 (only teachers need to attend)

August 10 - First Day of Remote Classes

September 8 - First Day of Face to Face Classes for students that chose face to face

Here is the link to where I will attach all of the Smores for the year. I'm also attaching the parent newsletters here too so you are able to reference what I've sent to them. Click on the link and save it to your favorites, that way you can refer back without having to keep all of my emails. :)

https://www.smore.com/c7nzs-kleckner-s-korner-2020-2021

The Department of Teaching & Learning Development is pleased to announce that the Learn One, Earn One- Flex Day opportunity will return for the 2020-2021 school year. This year’s flex day will be January 4, 2021.

The training will consist of a total of 7 hours and all hours must be completed by August 3rd to earn flex day credit. The training will be housed in our GEO platform and there is no need to pre-register.

All professional employees on 187-215 day contracts are eligible to earn this flex day (paraprofessional staff members should contact their direct supervisor about their Flex Day options).