Stowe Middle High School 8/11/20 -- Family Session with Mr. Morrison - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Stowe Middle High School

8/11/20 -- Family Session with Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Muller PLEASE TURN YOUR MICROPHONE OFF

Today 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Teacher Inservice Next Week Family Meet TBD

Google Meet

Immediately, MUTE your Microphone. Content is school updates and questions/comments submitted. Use chat for large group responses. (Not distractions though.) Dan will direct the conversation.

Best Practice Communication/Questions/Needs from Parents

• 1. Submit questions via our form (News & Announcements) or tinyurl.com/smhsquestions

OR

• 2. Email your building principal or call the school.

Stowe Middle School → 802-253-6913 Stowe High School → 802-253-7229 BENEFITS ★ Quicker Response ★ Creating Common Understanding to F.A.Q.s ★

Respond in the chat function (if you can)

What is one thing you did recently that filled your bucket?

Hiked Sunset Ridge Trail to the top of Mt. Mansfield Ella’s 8th Birthday

• Kayaked

Peacham Pond

Guiding Documents

Steps 1, 2 and 3- Strong & Healthy Start- Vermont AoE

Step 1

100% Remote Our spring!

Step 2 - LSUU ReOpening

*In-person instruction; hybrid options *Enhanced physical distancing *All students and adults wear face coverings *Cohorts of students (specific group sizes) *Communal spaces closed

Step 3 - LSUU Future Goal

*In-person instruction days increases *Enhanced physical distancing *All students and adults wear face coverings *Cohorts of students (specific group sizes) *Communal spaces closed

We can not replicate a traditional learning day before COVID existed. We can offer a safe, positive and outstanding learning experience.

(8/3/20) The School Board’s Decision:

★ The hybrid model of instruction will be implemented.

Hybrid model of instruction includes:

• In-person learning to the greatest extent possible.
• Wednesday’s would provide for remote learning, planning, support

services and a deep clean.

• Student days of attendance may be split and the district is considering the

possibility of a slightly shortened day, with a 1:30 dismissal. If this model of instruction does not fit the needs of your family:

• A fully online program for students in grades K-12 will be offered in

partnership with Vermont Virtual Learning Collaborative (VTVLC) to prioritize student health, family health, and family preference.

Understanding ReOpening

★ Our schools will use a family-based, split attendance model to ReOpen. Sample:

★ We believe it is in our best interest to build positive momentum toward more in-person instructional opportunities. We need to teach more than content lessons.

1st Cohort attends school Monday and Thursday in the ReOpening Plan. 2nd Cohort attends school Tuesday and Friday in the ReOpening Plan. Wednesday- 100% remote learning for all students (Deep Clean of School)

Community Education Student Safety Education In-Person Education Norms Remote Education Norms Use of School Norms Building Belonging

Tracy Wrend, Superintendent Matt Young, Peoples Academy Middle Principal Andy Lundeen, Director of Finance and Operations Nina Slade, Stowe Elementary Principal John Meyer, Director of Educational Technology Kate Torrey, Morristown Elementary Principal Jordan Meyerson, Director of Nursing Services Jeffery Brynn, Director of Food Services Jessica Spencer, Director of Student Services Dave Bullis, Stowe Director of Facilities Valerie Sullivan, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Brian Rafferty, Morrisville Director of Facilities Maura Wieler, PBL and Technology Integration Coach Erin Gale, Morristown Elm. Teacher Phil Grant, Peoples Academy Principal Averill McDowell, Peoples Academy Teacher Gretchen Muller, Stowe High Principal Ian Shea, Stowe Middle Teacher Dan Morrison, Stowe Middle Principal

The Task Force Meets on Tuesday Mornings (Started July 7th)

Other Questions General Health & Safety Questions School Day Questions Academic Questions Classroom Spaces Questions

“If a student or staff member tests positive for the virus, what will be the protocol?”

General Health & Safety Questions

• Contact Vermont Department

Health; dept. will provide guidance

• Work with Director of Health

Service - Jordan Myerson

• Health Screening
• Vigilant w/safe and healthy

practices

“How does the school plan to protect against the “asymptomatic” person?”

Jordan Myerson Director of Nursing Services jordan.myerson@lsuu.org

General Health & Safety Questions

“How do you plan on keeping the students apart in the halls?”

• No lockers use.
• Orientation to have a feel for the

building (in-person or remote).

• Updated school building maps.
• Education and Practice with all

students.

• Staggered times in hallways.

“What changes will be made to fire drills and active shooter drills to maintain social distancing?”

General Health & Safety Questions

• Using guidance from Agency of Education
• Ex: normal path of travel w/in building will be

altered so schools need to make adjustments and practice new processes for evacuation

• Number of drills will be modified
• “Schools will have full flexibility..”
• Continue to use our SMHS Crisis Team

“With the increasing issues facing school reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, schools need flexibility and innovation to keep occupants safe and healthy. With a focus on limiting student movement and social distancing, the routine practice of conducting Egress Fire drills along with Active Shooter/Violent Intruder drills will need to be modified to protect the health of faculty, staff and students.”

No specific question- would like to emphasize the ability to keep students physically distanced w/split attendance

Classroom Spaces Questions How might this classroom change with split attendance to ReOpen?

M/Th Cohort T/Fr Cohort

Academic Questions

“How will world languages be taught?”

• SMS Cohorts with asynchronous learning, longer

class periods, and in person educator follow-up.

• SHS- following Hybrid model (in-person and

remote).

• VTVLC- options will be based on the current
• fferings from VT virtual learning collaborative.

Academic Questions: VTVLC 100% Remote Options

“If enrolled in VTVLC, can these students take classes that are offered at Stowe, but not offered by VTVLC?” “Can you please expand on how the classes will be taught? Will there be peer interaction? Teacher interaction? Will there be “live” real time sessions or is this recorded/point-click material?” “Will students from Stowe be in the same VTVLC courses to allow minimal amount of socialization with familiar peers?”

Academic Questions: VTVLC 100% Remote Options

“When do we need to apply for VTVLC and is there a maximum number of kids who can sign up?” “Is there a possibility

• f switching from in

person learning to the virtual classroom learning in the event of a serious health issue with a grandparent? Are there options for part time in person and part time virtual learning?”

Lamoille South Virtual Academy

★ Full Time Remote Education Hosted by VTVLC with Support from LSUU Teachers!

1. Students unable to attend any in-person instruction due to documented health issues. 2. Students who live in a household with family members who have documented health issues. 3. Families who prefer a fully remote option. This option is a full- year commitment. *Please complete the survey by Friday, August 14*

Is the Lamoille South Virtual Academy for K-12 students fully accredited? VTVLC works under a cooperative model. Each course is offered by a Ver mont pub lic school, thus is accredited by the state of Vermont. The course cur ricu lum is licensed from Florida Vir tual School which is accred ited by two major agen cies: The South ern Asso ci a tion

• f Col

leges and Schools (SACS) and The Com mis sion on Inter na tional and Trans-Regional Accreditation.

Academic Questions

“What will the day look like from a Stowe High or Stowe Middle School student point of view? Can you please walk us through what their schedule will be like and where they will be going?” “Can you please be detailed with items such as morning screenings; going to assigned classroom; sitting at assigned desk; how many classes will be live and/or virtual; where will lunch take place; will students have assigned desks/seats; will students move around the building?

Academic Questions

“In the event that the school would have to switch to a fully remote model, is there a plan in place for that transitions? What do you anticipate that model will look like?”

“Will you consider making parents and students sign a pledge to keep the community safe? A pledge similar to the one that students sign for no using drugs and alcohol with sports.”

Other Questions

• Education will be our first

steps.

• Understanding, dialogues
• Providing masks for

students that need one

I wear a mask to protect myself and my family! I wear a mask because it’s the safe thing to do!

“What will sports look like now that the Governor said Fall sports can happen?”

Other Questions We are anticipating additional information this week from the Agency

• f Education and VPA (Vermont

Principals Association)

2 Guiding Goals - Learning

• Maintain Relationships and create positive/safe school.
• Provide high quality instruction and learning opportunities.

Marathon Work

We will continue to offer Family Meets. We will continue to answer as many questions as possible through our Family Meets.