TWO SCHOOL DAYS CONVERTED TO NON-STUDENT CONTACT DAYS
At a recent Board meeting, the Board approved converting two student-contact days to non-student contact days on the 2021-22 calendar. These non-student contact days will take place on March 28, 2022 and April 22, 2022.
Due largely to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeffco Public Schools has experienced nearly 9,000 educator absences so far in the 2021-22 school year, which have been unable to be filled by paid substitutes/guest teachers. Teacher and school-based staff workload has been tremendous this year. Our educators have consistently covered or combined each other’s classes, due to various absences in order to support in-person learning for our students.
March 28 and April 22 will be used by educators to work on planning, assessing student work, data collection and analysis, and other tasks relevant to their positions that benefit student learning. Classified staff will report to work on these days.
This additional planning time for our teachers and school-based educators is important because these opportunities have been severely limited during this school year. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to the positive impact of this planning time on our students’ learning experiences.
Mental Health Hub
Parent coach and counselor Nick Thompson spends time with Jeffco parents and caregivers simplifying problems and tackling them head on.
A recorded session will be available to all who register, regardless of attendance. Available in Spanish and other languages with 48-hr notice. Please indicate on registration form.
In this free online seminar, you can explore:
Building trust and connection with your child
How to effectively communicate with your child that opens them up
Supporting your child struggling with stress and anxiety
Strategies to avoid fear-based parenting
Thursday, March 3
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
March is Women's History Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Learn more and find teacher resources on the website.
Board Of Education Meeting
Your opinion and feedback are important to the Board of Education. Community members may address the Board at regular business meetings. When applicable, find out how to sign up to speak to the Board of Education. Next Meeting is March 3, 2022 @ 6:00p.m. To view the board meeting remotely visit https://livestream.com/accounts/10429076/events/3542310