Team Harwood;
We are looking forward to Inservice next Friday 10/08. Our objectives for inservice mirror our priorities for this year except TA which we will focus on during our Staff meeting on Tuesday morning.
Objectives:
To connect as a faculty and continue to foster strong relationships among ourselves.
To continue to articulate our philosophy of teaching and learning at Harwood.
To provide clarity to ensure consistency and tune our new systems
We have also prioritized time for independent and Department work in order to help us feel more grounded as we move forward with the school year.
In partnership,
Meg, Laurie and Duane
Important Information To Do: | If you have not already done so - please send your completed conference schedule to your supervisor | 10/08 inservice - If you haven’t already please complete the Lunch survey so our Food services staff can plan accordingly for us. | Reminder: | First, a quick calendar update: the schedule for the next two weeks is unchanged - we will have ELO on Wednesday 10/6 and Wednesday 10/13, and simply lose one black day (Friday 10/8) and one gold day (Monday 10/11) of instruction. Here is the yearlong calendar for reference :)
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Calendar Update
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| Staff Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 | Mt. Day for Seniors 9-1:45 |
| NO students - inservice | Afternoon |
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Staff Member | Appreciations |
Rob, Tedin, Sally, Alex, Molly, Tara K, Rachael P and Peter | For your participation and contributions to Wednesday morning's 504 meeting. TEAM work makes the DREAM work - thank you for leaning in collectively to support a student’s need. |
Wendy and Vicki | For immediately addressing students using inappropriate language and reaching out to student support to follow up. Thank you for the Collective Effort and calling out. |
Magge and Phil | For their hard work in coordinating the first two weeks of staff and student surveillance testing. |
Peter | For your vigilance in working to create a safe community by being vigilant about students being present in class and following up if they are using space inappropriately. |
Kate S. | For your high expectations in class that supports all students in feeling safe - seen, heard, understood and respected. |
Tara Cariano | For your work in raising up student voice and providing space and avenues to ensure our students are safe - seen, heard, respected and understood. |
Tara Kelley | For your commitment to creating equity of access for ALL our students through your advocacy of next steps with Personal Finance. |
Harwood! | For everyone who used their prep blocks to cover as a substitute over the past few weeks. There are many of you - it is very much appreciated. It takes a village… |
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Curious Topics | Information/Links | Contact(s) | Mt. Day | Senior teachers please note that you will not have Seniors on 10/06 - Mt. Day. | Laurie, Duane and Meg | ELO & Flex updates | Flex Block - just a quick reminder that if you haven’t introduced 10.02 to students and had them self-assess, this week is a good time to do that. There are seven sessions left (although two of them include an assembly).
ELO - all pre-booking of full classes for the three week rotation for the semester is done! Please continue to remember to book at least five students for each class every other week by the end of the school day Monday. A few folks have mentioned wanting to check in with students in class on Tuesday about booking to ELO. This makes sense, but please still have at least five pre-booked on Monday. You can always add more students in on Tuesday, or take out students you have pre-booked (as long as you still have at least five). | Jess | What lunch do I have on Wednesday? | Currently we are having a very uneven distribution of students in lunch 1 and 2 on Wednesday and are working to ensure the lines are more manageable.
As such - please ensure you have reviewed your ELO schedule on Wednesday and know what lunch you are sending students to. *remember if you regularly teach a block 3 it’s the same lunch you have on Mon/Thur.
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Caring Topics | Information/Links | Contact(s) | Updates from our Health Office | COVID surveillance testing for staff and students will take place on Monday, October 4th. Here is the schedule and locations: Staff testing: 7:30-9:00 in front of the HS gym High school student testing (In front of HS Gym) If a student misses their designated time, they can still come down.
9th Graders | 9:00-9:30 | 10th Graders | 9:30-10:00 | 11th Graders | 10:00-10:30 | 12th Graders | 10:30-11:00 |
Middle school student testing: 11:00-12:00 in the Middle School Common area 7th Graders | 11:00-11:30 | 8th Graders | 11:30-12:00 |
High School: I sent TA's a list of their students who have signed up to test. They will be giving these students a pass. Students with a pass should be allowed to leave class at their designated time. Please write the time the student is leaving on the pass, and we will do the same when they have completed the testing process. Middle School: I sent you a list of students who are signed up to test. They will not need a pass since we will be in the Middle School to test them. If you are a staff member who has already signed up, you do not need to sign up again. Also, there is no sign-up sheet for staff this week, just come between 7:30-9. HUMHS Staff Flu Vaccination Clinic Rina from Kinney Drugs in Waterbury is coming on 10/22 and 10/29 for a flu vaccination clinic. Please sign up for a time slot for either 10/22 or 10/29 Please complete this form BEFORE you arrive at your appointment. The vaccination clinic will take place in the Main Office Conference Room
As always, please reach out with questions! Phil and Magge | Magge & Phil | Student Support Team Update
SSTeam EMAIL | Radios and outdoors TA - note on door Don’t leave class within first 10minutes Link to Library Resources | Melody Frank and Jon Berliner | Attendance Updates |
| Melody Frank and Jon Berliner | Invest EAP | Please find informational flyers here from EAP. What is an Employee Assistance Plan Managing an Employee Assistance Plan
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CONNECTED Topics | Information/Links | Contact(s) | TA |
| Ellen | Staff Meeting 10/05 7:30 - 8:30 We will start in the cafeteria together | Objective:
Staff Meeting Calendar
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| Pronoun Change Protocol | HUUSD is committed to fostering a school culture that respects all students. At Harwood we recognize that some students may prefer to identify by a first name or middle name other than their legal name. Additionally students may prefer to be recognized by a different gender identity, and preferred pronouns.
HUUSD has developed a procedure for students to request a chosen name/and or gender identity that with parent/guardian permission can be noted in Powerschool.
A student or parent can start this process by reaching out to their school counselor, who will explain the process and share the link to the Preferred Name/Gender Identity Change request form. We are aware that many students will discuss preferred names, pronouns and gender identity with their TA’s and classroom teachers. Staff will encourage students to meet with their counselor for more information regarding the new procedures HUUSD has developed. As always do not hesitate to reach out to us in the school counseling department. | Sally McCarthy |
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