We have been waiting on the runway for a very long time. They (AOE etc) say we will lift off on September 8th. Please keep seat belts on as we are flying into a hurricane. Good times.
Pre-Trip Check begins on August 54th. Sorry no one can use the bathrooms and there is no service available.
Hello Harwood Team;
As we continue to collectively navigate this changing reality - we want to acknowledge that none of us wish for this to be our reality personally or professionally nor the reality for our students and families.
Each of us is chartering this in our own unique manner and as we continue to do so we want to remind and encourage us all to take care of each other and assume best intentions.
As we all know - there is no playbook for us to turn to at this time and thus there are many differing opinions regarding how we should move forward. This necessitates the continued collaboration of our Dep’t heads and Return to Learn team in order to ensure multiple perspectives are involved in our decision making. As we continue to move forward each decision made will impact individuals differently and thus the continued need for empathy and a listening stance is essential.
We continue to be grateful for your partnership!
Duane, Meg (synchronizer)McDunna and Laurie (The Lancer) Greenburg
Harwood MS/HS Staff FAQ
Please take some time to review this important FAQ document HUUSD Nurse (HEALTH UPDATE)
What are the expectations for adult physical distancing?
Adults and adult staff within schools should maintain a distance of 6 feet from other adults as much as possible.
Teachers and staff should maintain a distance of 6 feet from students as much as possible. However, brief periods of closer contact, such as when a student may need one-on-one guidance, clarification, or assistance are expected and permitted. In these cases, staff should stand/kneel/sit side-by-side students (rather than face-to-face) for brief amounts of time (less than 15 minutes).
How will meetings be held at this time based on “Strong and Healthy Start” requirements (from the VT Agency of Education)?
We should hold virtual meetings with students, families and staff.
Face-to-face staff meetings should be limited
Held outside and include physical distancing.
What are the guidelines for group sizes?
Please see current “Work Safe” requirements (from the VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development):
Group size indoors:
50% fire safety capacity; 1 person per 100 square feet, 75 people max
6 feet physical distancing
Group size outdoors:
150 people max
6 feet physical distancing
What are our Hybrid Student participation expectations?
Student Participation Expectations Please note that this articulates the plan under each potential model this year might necessitate. 4/1; 2/3 and full 5 days.
What will expectations for learning during offsite days (Monday/Friday) look like in a 4/1 model?
45 min.blocks teachers are encouraged to maximize this as “think and practice” time for students such as small group & independent time that can be used to provide feedback and individualized support.
No more than 30 min. of block time should be direct instruction from teachers.
Thus, at least 15 min. of each block should be for break out time that allows for individualized/small group support & independent work time
*Office hours: time for students to schedule time with teachers with questions & for additional
What is the final decision re: our use of Wednesday’s in our Hybrid model?
*Teachers assigned to 2-3 of the 4 blocks based on course schedule (i.e. planning block is off)
Could be tied much more strictly to support / enrichment by class. Advantage is that students would have access to all their teachers.
When will each quarter end in the 2020 - 2021 school year?
Q1 - Nov 13
Q2 - Janu 29
Q3 - April 9
Q4 - Last day of school
What is our attendance policy for 2020-2021?
Students are expected to attend all synchronous learning - both onsite and online.
Daily morning attendance will be taken with a daily question in TA each day
Staff are expected to take attendance in the first 10 minutes of every class period both onsite and online.
Communication home to absent students will occur for health & safety reasons every day.
What are the details of the initial community connections?
All TA teachers will schedule meetings with their TA students and families on September 2,3,4
The intention is to establish relationships and connections; identify needs and answer questions.
Family communication norms
Passing/transition time procedures
How to treat hobbits and other woodland creatures
Curious
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