August 20, 20205:30pm-6:30pm English7:00pm-8:00pm Spanish

Kennett Middle School Remote Learning Parent Presentation

Virtual Meeting Expectations / Expectativas para Una Reunión Virtual

● We are recording this session and will be available via the website. Nosotros estamos grabando esta sesión y estará disponible en nuestro sitio web.

● All participants will be muted to limit disruption. Todas las participantes serán silenciadas para limitar la interrupción.

● Anyone experiencing trouble hearing the speaker, please indicate within chat. Cualquier persona que no pueda oír a la persona que está presentando, indíquelo en el “chat” abajo.

● Moderator will review chat questions for common themes that will be addressed throughout the meeting. Los moderadores revisarán las preguntas de chat para los temas comunes que se abordarán a lo largo de la reunión.

● Please only post questions related to this topic. Por favor, solo publique preguntas relacionadas a este tema.

● Accompanying files and links may be shared by the hosts within the chat. Documentos y enlaces que acompañan a esta presentación se compartirán por los anfitriones dentro del chat.

● Follow-up Questions/Concerns can be directed to the KMS principals. Si tiene preguntas o preocupaciones, favor de contactar a los directores de KMS.

Tonight’s Agenda1. Greeting & Overview2. Remote Learning Planning

a. Aug 3 Board Presentationb. Aug 11 Remote Learning Focus Groups

3. Important Dates & Future Communication4. Closing Remarks

***Chat is disabled until end of meeting. We will take questions then.

Timeline● June 15, 2020 - Email to families about student item retrieval, supply lists, summer reading, etc.● End of June - Changed to a new AB schedule; planned to come back in person within CCHD

Guidelines● Mid July - District began exploring traditional, hybrid, and virtual options● July 22, 2020 - Email to families (July Letter) about scheduling and course placement● August 3, 2020 - Board decision to go to remote learning until Nov. 13 (decision to extend/return

will be made on Oct. 12)● August 14, 2020 - Email to families (August Letter) about student schedules, new student

orientation, and parent meetings about remote learning. ● August 20, 2020

○ 12:00pm - Student schedules go live on Skyward○ 1:00pm - Remote Learning at KMS Staff Presentation○ 5:30pm - Remote Learning at KMS Parent Presentation (English)○ 7:00pm - Remote Learning at KMS Parent Presentation (Spanish)

● August 21, 2020 10:00am - New Student Orientation● August 26, 2020 - Teacher In-Service begins● September 8, 2020 - Students begin

Our Initial Thoughts about Remote Learning

● It needs to be better than the DLP this past spring.● Live direct instruction must occur more often and consistently. ● Families need to be contacted more often.● Subject areas need to collaborate more

often and be more consistent.● While it is not ideal, we are confident that

we will rise to the occasion. ● Our students deserve the highest quality

instruction no matter where we are.

Type

s of

Day

s

SEPTEMBER 2020Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7NO SCHOOLLABOR DAY

8Jump Start DayCycles Day 1

9Jump Start DayCycles Day 1

10A DayCycles Day 1

11B DayCycles Day 1

14Jump Start DayCycles Day 1

15A DayCycles Day 2

16Day BCycles Day 2

17A DayCycles Day 3

18B DayCycles Day 3

21Jump Start DayCycles Day 1

22A DayCycles Day 4

23B DayCycles Day 4

24A DayCycles Day 5

25B DayCycles Day 5

28NO SCHOOLYOM KIPPUR

29A DayCycles Day 6

30B DayCycles Day 6

OCTOBER 1A DayCycles Day 1

2B DayCycles Day 1

Jump Start Day

A Day

B Day

Cycle Day

Days and Calendar for Remote Learning

No classes 7:20-10:30 220 minLunch 10:30-11:00 30 minPeriod 1 11:00-11:18 20 min (-2)Period 2 11:20-11:38 20 min (-2)Period 3 11:40-11:58 20 min (-2)Period 4 12:00-12:20 20 min

10 minute breakPeriod 5 12:30-12:48 20 min (-2)Period 6 12:50-1:08 20 min (-2)Period 7 1:10-1:28 20 min (-2)Period 8 1:30-1:48 20 min (-2)Period 9 1:50-2:10 20 minNo classes 2:10-2:45 35 min

Teachers: Prepare for the week, distance learning material creation, make phone & video calls home, host individual & group sessions, engage in professional development

Students: Make a plan for the week, prepare questions for teachers, check Skyward & Schoology

Live instruction on Microsoft Teams; 2 minute transition times are built in for students and teachers

On Jump Start Days for Cycles classes:● Always go to Day 1 and MP 1 cycles

Staff meetings

Jump Start Day Structure

A Day(1st & even classes)

Period 1 7:40-8:20 40 minPeriod 2 8:20-9:35 75 min

Kennett PRIDE 2a

9:35-10:15 40 min

Lunch 10:15-10:45 30 min

Period 4 10:45-12:05 80 min

Period 6 12:05-1:20 75 min

Period 8 1:20-2:35 75 min

B Day(1st & odd classes)

Period 1 7:40-8:20 40 minPeriod 3 8:20-9:35 75 min

Kennett PRIDE 3a

9:35-10:15 40 min

Lunch 10:15-10:45 30 min

Period 5 10:45-12:05 80 min

Period 7 12:05-1:20 75 min

Period 9 1:20-2:35 75 min

Beginning (20%)All classes will begin with live instruction. During this part of class, students are encouraged to have cameras on and expected to follow the Student Remote Learning Expectations. Attendance will be taken at this time. Alternate attendance procedures will be used for students and families unable to attend live sessions.

Middle (70%)Students will be expected to remain online during this part of class, but videos & audio will be optional at this point. The middle of class will be a mixture of independent work, group work, small group work, watching recorded instructional videos, completing assignments, etc.

End (10%)Classes will regroup with a live session to end the period. Students are encouraged to have cameras on and expected to follow the Student Remote Learning Expectations.

8th grade example:

A & B Day Structure

SIXTH GRADE (6th) SEVENTH GRADE (7th) EIGHTH GRADE (8th)A B Time Min A B Time Min A B Time Min

Pd. 1 Pd. 1 7:40-8:20 40 m Pd. 1 Pd. 1 7:40-8:20 40 m Pd. 1 Pd. 1 7:40-8:20 40 mPd. 2 Pd. 3 8:20-9:35 75 m Pd. 2 Pd. 3 8:20-9:35 75 m Pd. 2 Pd. 3 8:20-9:35 75 mKennett PRIDE (2A)

Kennett PRIDE (3A)

9:35-10:15 40 m Kennett PRIDE (2A)

Kennett PRIDE (3A)

9:35-10:15 40 m Kennett PRIDE (2A)

Kennett PRIDE (3A)

9:35-10:15 40 m

Pd. 4 Pd. 5 10:15-10:55 40 m Pd. 4 Pd. 5 10:15-11:35 80 m Lunch (4A)

Lunch (5A)

10:15-10:45 30 m

Lunch (4B)

Lunch (5B)

10:55-11:25 30 m Lunch (4C)

Lunch (5C)

11:35-12:05 30 m

Pd. 4 Pd. 5 11:25-12:05 40 m Pd. 4 Pd. 5 10:45-12:05 80 m

Pd. 6 Pd. 7 12:05-1:20 75 m Pd. 6 Pd. 7 12:05-1:20 75 m Pd. 6 Pd. 7 12:05-1:20 75 mPd. 8 Pd. 9 1:20-2:35 75 m Pd. 8 Pd. 9 1:20-2:35 75 m Pd. 8 Pd. 9 1:20-2:35 75 m

A & B Day Schedule

What does a KMS student day look like?

Jump Start Days A & B Days Student Expectations

Before 11:00am

7:20am-7:35am

Prepare for the day. Plug in device. Find a workspace. Gather materials.

10:35am-11:00am

7:35am-7:40am

Login to Schoology. Go to period 1 class.

11:00am-2:10pm

7:40am-2:35pm

Jump Start Day - Follow Periods 1-9A Day - Follow periods 1, 2, 2a, 4, 6, 8B Day - Follow periods 1, 3, 3a, 5, 7, 9

After school After school Complete homework assignments & prepare for the next day.

Skyward vs. Schoology

Student Information System Learning Management System

Families use Skyward to check grades, attendance, and to update contact information.

Students go here to access all school related content.

Students and Parents each have an account. (More Information Here)

Only students have an account.

Forgot your Username or Password?

Please email iss@kcsd.org if you have trouble logging into the

Skyward Student Access Portal or Schoology.

How does Live Instruction occur?

Microsoft Teams ExpectationsBE PREPARED PRESENTATION SPEAKING

PARTICIPATION BE RESPECTFUL USE SIGNALS

Be on time.Find a quiet learning place without distractions.Have your materials ready.

Use your real name.Keep your camera on and still.Check your surroundings.

Stay on mute.Stay on topic when speaking.Use the chat appropriately.

Be focused.Pay attention.Be an active participant.

Show your Kennett PRIDE.Be respectful with your words and actions.

“Raise Hand” = Ask a Question.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a time for Drive-In technology support, please contact our Technology HelpDesk at 610.444.2551 or email

StudentTechHelp@kcsd.org (emails may be sent in Spanish).

Need a Chromebook or internet hotspot for remote learning?

To: StudentTechHelp@kcsd.org

Subject: Chromebook & Hotspot

Student - Spencer Jones, Kennett Middle School, 900123Mom - Jaclyn Jones jaclynjones123@gmail.com 484-123-1231 I am requesting a Chromebook and Hotspot please.

Thank you!

● Send an email with your name, school, ID #, parent info, and what devices you need.

● Devices will be distributed between Aug 24 – Sept 3.

● A schedule will be distributed shortly.

How and where do students start each day?

connect.kcsd.org

1

2

3

Click on your first period class

Folder: Week of September 8-11, 2020

Subfolder: September 8, 2020

Remote Learning Expectations

Tasks

Beginning (20%)

1. Whole Group Instruction - Types of Ecological Relationships

Link to Live Instruction

Middle (70%)

2. ASSIGNMENT: EdPuzzle Video about Ecological Relationships

3. Click on the Scholastic Symbiosis site

● Watch the VIDEO● Do the embedded test yourself, answer the 7 questions

End (10%) 4. Lesson Wrap Up

5. ASSESSMENT - Schoology Summary Questions

6. HOMEWORK - Complete pages 16-17 in the workbook.

Example: Science 7How will daily folders will be set up?

Kennett PRIDE periodQuick Facts:● Students have been randomly assigned to Kennett PRIDE periods.

Kennett PRIDE Topics:● Kennett PRIDE Behavior Matrix● Organization of Remote Learning● Naviance/Career Exploration● Social/Emotional Learning● Reviewing grades and goal setting● Assemblies and principal advisories● Building projects/initiatives

Let’s look at the September Kennett PRIDE period calendar.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

September 7NO SCHOOL

8Jump Start/No PRIDE

9Jump Start/No PRIDE

10Getting to Know You/ Schedule

11General Teams/Schoology Practice & Protocol

14Jump Start/No PRIDE

15Re-order/ Naming courses in Schoology

16Color Code Classes on Schoology

17How to Create a Background on Teams

18How to Use Your Planner (Page 13 in agenda)

21Jump Start/No PRIDE

22PRIDE MatrixExpectations

23PRIDE MatrixExpectations

24Internet Safety (Pg 17)

25Study Skills (Pg 14-15)

28NO SCHOOL

29Goal Setting (Pg 14-15)

30Tips for doing your best on an exam (pg 16)

*Any additional time can be used to get help/work with students*LS/ELD teachers will complete Progress Monitoring at times.

Kennett PRIDE period

Important Dates & Future Communication

● Student Material Distribution Days - TBD ● We are talking to the staff about how best to have a Back to

School Night in September.● On Friday, August 21, 2020 at 10:00am-11:00am, we will have a

virtual New Student Orientation (6th graders and new students to our district.)

● We will communicate with KMS families on Mondays via email and Twitter.

Questions

Before our closing remarks, now is your opportunity to put questions in the chat.

Closing Remarks