Activity #1: Getting to Know the SuperHero!

Good Things- We will continue our tradition of starting our meetings off with "Good Things". Please be ready to share all the innovative things you did during your quarantined summer!

Zoom Meeting Norms:

• Be on time

• Cameras on during Zoom meeting

• Mute yourself unless asked to unmute

• Active engagement and participation

• Professional environment free from distractions

Note: Rename yourself upon entering the Zoom session by placing your grade level in front of your name. If you are an Inclusion, CARE, Specials Teacher or Paraprofessional, choose a grade level you will be working with this year for breakout session purposes on Zoom.

Break-out Room #1

Dice Breaker Activity

Everyone in the break-out room, take turns rolling the dice and answering the question associated with that number. Consider having one person in the room share their screen and roll the dice for everyone. (All you have to do is click on the link and it will roll for you. Click "Roll" to re-roll if needed)

Activity #2: Getting To Know Our Campus

Instructions:

• As an individual, head to our school website and find the page with our Mission and Vision. Familiarize yourself with these two statements. We will break down the meaning of each statement as it pertains to our work this school year.

Break-out Room #2

Video Reflection

• Seguin's School Theme: Everyday Superheroes: Racing Towards Excellence

• Reflection Question: With your team, discuss the "Race" videoclip. What is the main idea of the video?

• After reflecting as a team, complete the Jamboard response for this activity by placing a sticky note on the Jamboard that answers the question - How does the video relate to our Vision and Mission statements?

While in the Breakout Session, do the following:

• Explore the Seguin website on GPISD webpage .

• Locate your grade level webpage and discuss with your team ways to improve your grade level page.

• Create or update your Staff/Teacher Bio by 5 pm today, Aug. 4th.

Activity #3: Team Building

Virtual Open Mic-

Purpose: to motivate teams to work together, problem solve, develop their strengths, address any weaknesses, encourage collaboration, and increase creativity. Have fun!

Instructions: Each grade level will have 30 minutes to prepare to take the "virtual stage". Teams can prepare visual, and/or auditory presentations that are approximately 5 minutes long. Each team member should be an active participant in the performance. One person will represent the team when presenting the final product.

The School Safety Plan will provide you with detailed information on safety guidelines. Please keep in mind that the CDC and TEA continuously change their recommendations as this pandemic continues to evolve.

The Seguin Covid 19 Return to School Committee is also working on safety protocols specific to Seguin.

If you have any additional questions or concerns please place a sticky note on the School Safety Plan Jamboard page. Ms. Dixson and I will check the Jamboard periodically throughout the rest of the session.