Oxford Public Schools E-Learning

Update 5/11/20:

Our e-learning schedule for the week of May 11th is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00am to 1:00pm , Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

We will continue to provide a bagged breakfast and lunch at the high school from 8:00am to 10:00am daily.

We want to thank everyone who came out and made last Thursday's teacher appreciation parade such an uplifting community event! We have posted a video and a nes story by WFSB above.

Update 5/5/20:

https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2020/05-2020/Governor-Lamont-Announces-Classes-at-Schools-Will-Remain-Canceled-for-the-Rest-of-the-Academic-Year

Update 5/4/20

Our e-learning schedule for the week of May 4th is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00am to 1:00pm , Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

We will continue to provide a bagged breakfast and lunch at the high school from 8:00am to 10:00am daily.

Just a reminder that we invite parents, students and staff members to nominate a teacher for Oxford's Teacher of the Year 2020-2021!

**Please submit the form below no later than May 8, 2020.**

https://forms.gle/QVdrnBLkU18pzQu99

The more detail that is provided, the more evidence the committee has when making its selection.

Also, please look out for info about our teacher parade this week!

Update 4/27/20

Our e-learning schedule for the week of April 27th is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00am to 1:00pm , Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

We will continue to provide a bagged breakfast and lunch at the high school from 8:00am to 10:00am daily.

We invite parents, students and staff members to nominate a teacher for Oxford's Teacher of the Year 2020-2021!

**Please submit the form below no later than May 8, 2020.**

https://forms.gle/QVdrnBLkU18pzQu99

The more detail that is provided, the more evidence the committee has when making its selection.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Update 4/20/20

Our e-learning schedule for the week of April 20th is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00am to 1:00pm , Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

We will continue to provide a bagged breakfast and lunch at the high school from 8:00am to 10:00am daily.

The governor has extended social distancing, inlcuding in person school closures until May 20th- we will continue to provide e-learning the best way we can until then!

Update 4/6/20

Our e-learning schedule for the week of April 6 is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00am to 1:00pm ,**Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm. There is no school Friday, April 6th for Good Friday.

There will be no school April 13-17 for April break.

We will continue to provide a bagged breakfast and lunch at the high school from 8:00am to 10:00am daily.

Update 3/30/20

Our e-learning schedule for the week of March 30 is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm and Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

We will continue to provide a bagged breakfast and lunch at the high school from 8:00am to 10:00am daily.

The President has extended the social distancing guidellines until April 30th- we will continue to work on providing the best e-learning experiences we can in the meantime!

Update 3/23/20:

Our e-learning schedule for the week of March 23 is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm and Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

We will continue to provide a bagged breakfast and lunch at the high school from 8:00am to 10:00am daily.

Finally, we will be working on e-learning 2.0 this week to improve and refine e-learning for a longer period of time. The Governor has closed schools until April 22 according to his latest order.

Week of 3/16/20

Staff at Oxford Public Schools have been hard at work developing plans that continue learning for all of our students. Since this type of learning is new for all of us, we anticipate some challenges along the way. To help everyone be successful, we have developed this website. STUDENTS: Please look in Important Links for your Google Classroom and Meets.

For e-learning to be successful, students need an established daily routine and need to do their best to follow the schedule. By maintaining a routine, students are less likely to fall behind with assignments. Additionally, students who succeed in distance learning communicate often with their teachers. Of course, the communication will vary based upon each student’s age and the subject matter; regardless, if questions arise along the way students should always begin by reaching out to their teacher and/or principal.

What does the e-learning day look like?

Student schedules will vary from school to school. Your building principal will share a school specific schedule. These schedules will be available on the e-learning website. However, daily e-learning will occur between the hours of 9:00am to 1:00pm, starting Thursday, March 19.

We recommend establishing routines similar to good homework routines, such as:

• Establish a quiet work place with limited distractions.

• Make sure to keep track of all of your materials.

• Log into your computer and assure you can access classes (grades 3-12).

• Parents of students in Grades K-2 should begin checking email regularly, beginning Wednesday morning. Reach out to the teacher if you have questions. Your building principals can be helpful as well.

E-learning will certainly foster student self-direction and independence in learning. While you may be curious and interested in seeing what they are doing, please let your child do the work. By letting students work independently to the extent possible, you will significantly increase their stamina and work habit skills.

As the program gets underway, your child may run into technological issues. If that happens, you should reference the tech support section of the e learning website. We also have a google form you can fill out if you experience technical difficulties.

In secondary classrooms, teachers will set up times for live chats and live learning with students. Just as we have norms and expectations in school, please remember the same norms and expectations apply when classes are live:

• Be aware of what is in view on the camera behind you.

• Think about the lighting on your face so everyone can see you.

• Be on time to the class.

• Dress appropriately - it is school, after all.

• Use a headset or headphones, especially if you’re in a room with others.

• Follow all guidelines established by your teacher.

As we begin our first e-learning day Wednesday, please know that we are ready to help in whatever way possible to ensure it is a meaningful and productive experience. Oxford has a reputation for working together during uncertain times and this time will be no different.