welcome to franklin elementary school
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Welcome to Franklin Elementary School
Open House October 1, 2020
Interim Principal: Dr. Kira Baskerville-WilliamsVice Principal: Ms. McLean
Franklin Forward
Administration Introductions
Township of Union Board of Education
Board Members
Nancy Minneci, PresidentMary Lynn Williams, Vice PresidentSherry HigginsDr. Guy FrancisRonnie McDowellKalisha MorganVito NufrioKim RuizLinda Richardson
Central Office Administration
Superintendent: Mr. Gregory A. TatumAssistant Superintendent: Mr. Gerald BenaquistaAssistant Superintendent: Ms. Annie Moses
Franklin Elementary School students are:P. Proud R. Ready I. Intelligent D. Determined E. EducatedMissionOur mission at Franklin School is for all studentsto succeed academically, socially, emotionallyand maintain an active healthy lifestyle. Toachieve our mission we will provide a safe andclean learning environment, a challengingacademic curriculum and a strong sense ofcommunity. We are confident that by creating apartnership with families and community wewill achieve our mission.
The combination of an outstanding instructionalstaff, quality programs and services for ourstudents, and an active PTA contribute tomaking Franklin School a great place to learnand grow.
Enhanced Virtual LearningThere are important distinctions between the remote learning that occurred in the spring and the Virtual Learning Experience that is planned for the 2020-2021 school year. Some of the exciting features of the Virtual Learning Experience includes a daily morning meeting and engaging in activities that promote empathy and an understanding for how each student’s personal attributes matter to and impacts those around them.
We will be utilizing Google Classroom, which will serve as a virtual classroom or hub, holding all class assignments, activities, quizzes, tests, and more. Students and teachers can also communicate with each other via Google Classroom and other district approved platforms. We hope that these instructional tools will offer teachers, students and parents a streamlined approach to teaching and learning this fall.
Students will receive feedback on their work, and teachers will monitor and track students’ engagement.Teachers and/or the school principal will reach out with key updates and announcements, using translation and interpretation services, about the coming week. Teachers will be available during office hours to engage with students and families.
Virtual Learning Playbook
Overview ❏ Students’ work will be graded, and attendance will be taken.❏ Students generally will spend 2.5 to 3 hours a day in live, interactive
sessions with teachers and classmates and 1 to 1.5 hours a day completing self-paced activities.
❏ Teachers and staff will have clearly defined roles and expectations and will regularly check on students.
Expectations for Virtual Learning
STUDENTS
● Engage with his or her teacher via daily check-in● Attend synchronous lessons● Advocate for personal needs and additional support when needed● Complete independent assignments and submit them by deadlines● Keep track of completed work and assignments and turn them in to teachers at
designated times
Expectations for Virtual Learning
FAMILIES
● Prioritize the safety and well-being of family
● Review communications from the district, school, and teachers to understand the available supports and expectations for your student’s remote learning
● Create favorable conditions in the home to support productive student work
● Advocate for student’s needs
● Hold student accountable to engaging actively in their learning
Expectations for Virtual Learning
TEACHERS
● Connect with families and students using district-approved technologies and communications channels
● Engage in PD on norms and best practices for virtual learning
● Plan instructional content delivery based on guidance and schedule provided by the district
● Collaborate with peers to plan for support for students with identified needs
● Deliver instructional content and activities and provide feedback on work and progress meeting grade-level expectations
Virtual Learning Schedule❏ Teachers will schedule learning opportunities for students in each of
the following areas: ELA, Math, Science, Social Students, Office Hours❏ Special Area and Related Arts teachers should meet with each
distinct group of students for live instruction. (20-40 minutes/week)❏ The Pre K Learning Schedule reflects how students would spend time
during the school day. ❏ Our school-wide instructional schedule ensures that there are times
in the day that students are scheduled for the supports that they need—academic and behavior.
Virtual Attendance Procedure The district’s attendance policy remains the same in the 2020-2021 school year. Whether choosing Hybrid or Virtual learning, students are expected to attend class each day that school is in session.
If your student is unable to participate in virtual learning due to illness or other excused reason, please mark them absent via Genesis, send an email to the school nurse [email protected], or leave a message at 908.851.6455. Only parents/guardians may call the nurse's answering machine to report attendance.
Students who are unable to actively participate in remote learning at no fault of their own due to lack of technology or other required resources will be coded as an excused absence and given the opportunity to complete make-up work provided that the teacher is notified ASAP.
Social Emotional LearningCommunity Gathering/Morning Meeting Lessons: Teachers will provide an opportunity for students to come together for a daily Morning Meeting as well as incorporating social emotional learning lessons across the curriculum.
Mindful Minute: Teachers will provide Mindful Minute lessons daily and incorporate them into the daily schedule.
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RESTORATIVE STEPS IN VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
To maintain safe and supportive virtual learning environments, teachers will use restorative steps,should undesirable behaviors persist or become disruptive to teaching and learning.
Steps include but are not limited to the following:
❏ Redirect undesired behavior ❏ Privately chats with student about behavior ❏ Mute student displaying undesirable behavior (when necessary) but allow them to remain
part of the class ❏ Notify parent/guardian at first chance
Assessment: i-ReadyThis year, our students will be taking the i-Ready Diagnostic. The main purpose of this assessment is to help us learn more about
what our students already know and what they are ready to learn. This will help us plan for effective instruction and support them
better.
Assessment: i-Ready The Diagnostic Testing will begin on Monday, 10/5/2020.
Session 1 - 9:30-10:30 - Monitored by classroom teacher Session 2 - 5:30-6:30 - Monitored by families
We will not be on Google Classroom for the evening session so we will need your support in monitoring.
Assessment: i-ReadyIt’s very important to NOT HELP your student.
The Diagnostic is about showing us what your student knows and what they are ready to learn.
They should not receive help because it could provide me with misleading data.
Students will receive some challenging questions. That’s okay. They will know the answers to about half the questions, while the other half may be more difficult.
When they are stuck, please do not help them!
Help that can alter the results looks like: reading passages (unless specified in an IEP or 504), helping to solve a problem, giving a strategy, and hinting at or giving the answer.
Assessment: i-Ready You CAN, however, offer support and motivation.
Please help monitor and engage your child:
Watch the student’s activity. They may look like they are taking the Diagnostic, but they may be opening other windows.
Confirm completion: When students are done, they will receive a congratulatory message and see lessons.
Make sure they log off after completing the assessment.
Assessment: i-ReadyClick on the Logo for IMPORTANT INFORMATION on Administering the Diagnostic at Home for Families
Diagnostic Testing begins Monday 10/5 and ends Friday 10/9for 2nd Grade through 4th Grade
Title I Franklin Elementary School uses Title I funds to provide individual students with the greatest academic need with extra educational assistance through a variety of programs. The goal of all of our programs is to maximize language arts and math progress by intensifying the learning time, providing more individualized
instruction, and most importantly, involving the parents in the learning process.
Franklin School PTAWe need you!!! Our students need you!!
If you’re interested in being part of our PTA email
Parental Involvement We will be hosting a series of workshops over the next few weeks to provide strategies for parents and caregivers to help to maximize students’ productivity in the virtual learning environment such as creating a daily routine so your student always knows when it will be time to focus on learning.
Meal DistributionPomptonian, our food service providers, will be open at the school for
the pick up of breakfast and lunch daily.
Meals are availableMonday through Friday
8:00am to 12:30pm
Virtual Dress Expectations There is no standard-school attire required for the virtual setting.
Students shall dress in an appropriate manner so as not to distract or interfere with the operation of the school. (Example: Students will not wear any clothing that displays drugs/alcohol, paraphernalia, or is sexual in nature.)
When we return to in-person teaching, the school dress code will be enforced. When a student is dressed in a manner that is likely to cause disruption or interference with the operation of the school, the teacher will notify the parents and administration.
No Visitors
NO visitors will be allowed in the
building at this point. All
meetings will be done virtually.
Communication
School Website We post updated information regularly on the school website.
Franklin School - Home
Email for Families We have also created a dedicated email account for parent questions and concerns, in an effort to provide timely responses.
Google Classroom for Families Live Virtual Learning Events Classroom.google.com. Sign-up Using your personal gmail
account. Class Code:sl3ueggClassTag ClassTag makes it easy for any
parent to read, respond and get involved in their child’s education. We help you drive meaningful, two-way communication.
Please check your email for an invitation. (email on file with the
school)
Google Site A parent hub of resourcesoffers technology support, tips, videos,
The Path Forward Based on evolving health and safety guidelines and the needs of students and families, we will share updates as they become available. When it’s safe to provide an in-person
learning option and reopen our schools, we will. Thank you for partnering with us, as we strive to provide high-quality, equitable
educational opportunities for all students in the virtual environment. We could not do this without your trust and support. We will get through this together!
Remember to visit our teachers during their sessions at 6:30pm or 7:00pm.
Meet Our Staff
Mrs. Jackson, Guidance CounselorMrs. Buggy, School Nurse Mrs. Yancey, Media Clerk
are available via Zoom from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Please visit our Virtual Help Link on our Website if you need any help with Zoom Links.
Thank you for coming to Franklin School’s Virtual Open House!