This week has been another great week in spite of our continued closure. I know that all of you are like me and look forward to the day we can all return to school. During this past week, I have been inspired by your innovation, by your sharing of new ideas, and by your complete commitment to the kids and their parents. You are the LIGHT!
My challenge to you this week is that you settle into your routine and stay connected. By having a routine, you will lower stress and anxiety and by staying connected to other people, you are able to keep your spirits up. We were not built to be in isolation. George Couros said that the term social distancing is not completely accurate. We should be physically distancing, but socially connected.
One-Stop-Shop Updates
- Region 12 has developed an Online Learning Resource for teachers of all content areas. CLICK HERE to surf their site to find resources to help you better help your kids.
- Region 7 April Webinar Schedule for Tech Tools
- Google Classroom Tutorials, Tools and Parent Supports
- Google Meet Resources and Tools
- PBS At-Home Learning Initiative (PDF)
- KERA Program Curriculum (PDF with links to shows and Google Classrooms)
- PBS Educator Resource Guide (PDF)
Announcements
- Virtual communication with students - Please remember that communication with students virtually is an education record. I know that we are all using our cell phones to communicate with families. In this new abnormal, try as much as possible to use district-approved tools to communicate with students. These tools are Remind, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, CISD email, and the phone relay system. If you have any questions or concerns, please let your principal know.
- Google Classroom - As part of our closure in April, we have identified 5 tasks for all teachers to complete. If you need help completing them, please touch base with your principal. Once you submit a task, please "Mark as Done". CLICK HERE for Video
REQUIRED HEALTH REPORTING
1. COVID EXPOSURE - If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please notify your principal or direct supervisor immediately. Like the situation listed above, you will need to NOT report to work physically for 14 days from the date you last had contact with that person. It is a directive that you cannot come to CISD during this time. You will be asked to complete your work remotely. If you need technology to complete your tasks, please make sure you let your principal know.
2. EXPOSURE TO SICK FAMILY- If you have been exposed to someone who has been sick with the flu or flu-like symptoms, please notify your principal or direct supervisor immediately. Like the situations listed above, you will need to NOT report to work physically for 14 days from the date your family member was recovered from the illness. It is a directive that you cannot come to CISD during this time. You will be asked to complete your work remotely. If you need technology to complete your tasks, please make sure you let your principal know.
Upcoming Events
Apr 20 - School Board Meeting
May 4 - Earliest Possible Date to return to school.
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