LAST CHANCE TO GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT 4th QUARTER! REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY CLOSES AT 12:00 P.M. TOMORROW
PLCS staff members if you have not already done so, please take 5 minutes and complete this short survey. We want your feedback on remote learning and the communication during these past few months of school closure. This has been a challenging time and more challenging times may be coming. We need to know what worked and what didn’t work as we begin planning for the 2020-21 year. Your input is very important to us and will be used to help shape our future efforts.
To take the staff survey click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLCSStaffSurvey2020
What does the transition to Google mean?
There are lots of pieces to this transition such as:
- Email, calendar and contacts
- Software in the Microsoft Office suite like word, excel, ppt and more
- Files that are currently stored in One Drive or One Note
It is important to note that everything will not transition immediately, and some pieces may never transition for everyone. The first phase of the transition will happen on June 15 and will include email, calendar and contacts only. Other phases of the transition will be announced at a later time.
If I am not familiar with Google, how do I prepare for the transition?
The technology department has built a website with numerous training videos and other resources to assist staff with the transition to Google. To access that information click here. https://helpdesk.plcschools.org/index.php?pg=kb.book&id=15
There will also be numerous opportunities to have support both in person and virtually as you navigate through the transition. To access those resources click here https://helpdesk.plcschools.org/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=207
Why Google?
- Better Collaboration
- Ease of Use
- Access to Training & Professional Development
- More Reliability
As part of the google transition, all OneDrive and OneNote files will eventually be moved to Google Drive.
Do I have to move the files?
No. Migration services and support will be provided by the District. Please do not create your own personal accounts and start moving files on your own.
Will OneDrive files be lost in the google transition?
No. Files currently saved on OneDrive will need to move to Google Drive eventually, but not yet.
How long will OneNote and One Drive be accessible?
Files will be accessible through at least December 2020.
Can I do anything to get ready for my files to be moved?
You can start organizing your files and folder in OneDrive.
You can find best practices for naming files here.
What questions do you have?
Email your questions to plcscommunications@paplv.org and we will answer them in next week’s newsletter.
What’s next?
Watch for weekly updates and additional information to continue in the weekly Google Facts included in the Tuesday’s Tidbit newsletter leading up to June 15th.
Starting June 1 – All PLCS Staff will Wear Masks on School Grounds
In an effort to protect all staff and students, new guidelines for PLCS operating under COVID-19 have been implemented. New guidelines will go into effect on June 1, 2020. Some of those guidelines are listed below. More detailed guides will be shared by supervisors.
Mask guidelines:
- All staff will wear masks on school/district property if other adults or students are present or have the potential of being present.
- Masks must be worn if moving around the building, in a hallway or moving from one location to another.
- If you are in the privacy of an office or room where no one is within 6ft. the mask must be on a person but do not necessarily need to be worn.
- All visitors entering a school/district property will also be required to wear masks while in the school.
Other Guidelines
- All staff currently on duty will coordinate with their immediate supervisor to determine if their job responsibilities can be better done from home or in the office.
- Beginning July 13, all those on duty should begin to return to work at the office on a more full-time basis.
- Meetings will continue to be virtual as much as possible.
- In person meetings are limited to no more than 25 and participants must be social distanced and wearing mask.
- All staff on duty will be asked to answer daily screening questions.
Why are staff being required to wear masks?
Our goal is to get students and staff back to school in the fall. Everything we do between now and fall is designed to protect the health of our staff and students. All PLCS staff are being asked to wear masks as a protection to yourself and others. We know from the health department that wearing of masks minimizes the risk of the spread of COVID-19. We want to protect our staff and keep everyone working and healthy.
BE KNOWN FOR GREATNESS - NOMINATE A CO-WORKER FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR!
It's your chance to say...Thanks for Being Known for Greatness!
Nominate a PLCS employee for a Greatness Employee of the Year Award today!
Do you know an outstanding employee in Papillion La Vista Community Schools? Do you know someone who goes the extra mile for PLCS students and staff? Do they deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication? Then nominate them today for a Greatness Employee of the Year Award.
Greatness awards are designed to recognize outstanding PLCS employees. Nominations for PLCS employees are accepted in four categories: elementary teacher/specialist, secondary teacher/specialist, rookie of the year and classified staff member. Nominations for PL Schools Foundation/Kids Club staff member will be accepted soon. Thanks to the funding from the Papillion-La Vista Schools Foundation, the elementary teacher, secondary teacher, classified staff member and foundation/kids club staff member winners will receive a cash prize of $5,000 each. The rookie employee will receive a cash prize of $2,500.
Applications are accepted from now until Monday, June 15, 2020. Nomination criteria and forms can be found on the District website at www.plcschools.org/GreatnessAwards, under the Be Known for Greatness section. Don’t delay, nominate a PLCS employee today!
Take Care of Yourself and Your Family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Short Term Counseling – A FREE Benefit for PLCS Employees
Did you know that all Papillion La Vista Community Schools employees and their dependent family members receive up to 5 FREE short term counseling sessions offered by Best Care called Employee Assistance Program (EAP). To take advantage of Best Care EAP's counseling and to make an appointment, you contact EAP directly at (402)354‐8000 or (800)666‐8606 or visit the EAP website by clicking here.
531-444-CARE - PLCS Helpline - Available For Free To All Families
Papillion La Vista Community Schools has implemented a crisis hotline for students and parents to use FREE of charge. The helpline is staffed 24 hours a day 365 days a year with trained Boys Town Counselors. Are you concerned about your child? Do you have family issues and need some extra support? Call 531-444-CARE (2273) for FREE counseling.
A Community That Cares
PLV Cares is a partnership between PLCS and the cities of Papillion and La Vista. PLV Cares advocates for mental health support for families in the Papillion La Vista Community.
- We are dedicated to connecting families to mental health resources.
- We are driven to enhance the well-being of our community.
- We are a community that cares.
Visit www.plvcares.org for more information.