Elementary education plan
director of elementary education
Ann Grebeck
stage 1:
Technology Distribution:
Notification - On April 20, principals will contact families that requested technology to arrange pick-up times.
Distribution - On April 22, Chromebooks will be distributed at each school. Additional distribution days will be scheduled as needed.
stage 2: (week of April 27, 2020 - June 9, 2020)
Planned Instruction:
All learning will be online, and students are expected to participate.
Teachers will provide activities / assignments aligned to the PA Core Standards according to the established board approved curriculum pathway for each grade level.
Students should log onto Clever or Google Classroom daily where teachers will post activities.
Clever is the hub where apps are located including Google classroom.
Prior to the last day of school, all students were given their own log on information for Clever and Google Classroom.
Parents are encouraged to reach out to their child’s teachers with any questions.
All teachers will have office hours Monday - Friday.
During office hours, teachers are available to answer questions by email.
All teachers will notify parents and students of their office hours through Google Classroom.
All emails and questions are expected to be answered within 24 hours.
Daily Schedule:
Daily Schedule for April 27- June 9, 2020: Monday - Friday.
8:10 - 8:20 AM - Teachers will post a daily morning message for students, Monday - Friday.
8:25 - 9:05 AM - Teacher instructional planning period, Monday - Friday.
9:10 - 9:55 AM - Reading / English Language Development (ELD) / Writing. Zoom sessions, Google Meet, Google Classroom, etc.
Planned instruction / activities
10:00 - 10:55 AM - Mathematics / Science (Wednesdays). Zoom sessions, Google Meet, Google Classroom, etc.
Planned instruction / activities
11:00 - 11:40 AM - Lunch
11:45- 12:30 PM - Intervention Time with Specialists - Zoom sessions, Google Meet, Google Classroom, etc.
Intervention Time - Planned instruction / activities provided by specialists.
Specialists - English Language Development (ELD), Title 1, Special Education & Gifted teachers. Zoom sessions, Google Meet, Google Classroom, etc.
11:45 - 12:30 PM - Non Specialists - This time is to be used to provide additional planned instructional activities in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Specials.
12:35 - 1:30 PM - Google Meet, Zoom - Sessions with administrators, coordinators, curriculum development, committee work, & professional development as needed.
1:30 - 2:25 PM - Office hours Monday - Friday
Monday
AM- Reading / * ELD / Writing / Mathematics
PM * Intervention Time/Specialists
Tuesday
AM- Reading / * ELD / Writing / Mathematics
PM * Intervention Time/Specialists
Wednesday
AM- Reading / * ELD / Writing / Mathematics / Science
PM * Intervention Time/Specialists
Thursday
AM- Reading Social Studies / * ELD / Writing / Mathematics
PM * Intervention Time /Specialists
Friday
AM * Specials Activities (9:15-11:00)
PM Specials Activities (11:45-12:30)
Specialist should plan to work collaboratively during Reading / Math / planned instruction with the general education teachers.
* ELD - English Language Development
* Specials Activities - Music, Art, & P.E.
* Intervention Time - Specific planned instruction is provided by specialists.
Communication:
Effective April 27 - June 9, 2020 all teachers and building administrators will continue to be available via email weekdays: 8:10 AM to 2:25 PM for any students / parents / guardians with questions.
Special Education Department
All questions regarding elementary programming should be emailed to michel.hughes@ssdedu.org
All students / parents/guardians are encouraged to email their teachers or building principal directly with specific questions.
ELD Department Scroll down for a complete list of supports & language guide contacts.
All teachers will have office hours Monday - Friday.
During office hours, teachers are available to answer questions by email.
All teachers will notify parents and students of their office hours through Google Classroom.
All emails and questions are expected to be answered within 24 hours.
When the supplementary computer program is ready and training has been completed, Odysseyware may be incorporated.
ELD:
Emilia may be reached at # 570-335-6942 or @ emilia.ogozalek@ssdedu.org
Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 2:45PM
Isnerva may be reached @ isnerva.gonzalez@ssdedu.org
Friday from 8:00AM - 2:45PM
Grading (Beginning April 27, 2020):
Assessments will be formative and designed as PASS/FAIL.
Assessment data will be used to assist with student learning and understanding.
Students that participate consistently will receive a passing grade.
Attendance:
Student participation is expected.
Attendance & participation will be logged daily.
A log must be kept by all staff that documents daily attendance and participation.
Non Responsive ~ Contact:
Teachers will make 3 attempts to contact families.
School administrators and clerks will assist teachers with contacting families through the One Call system.
Language guides will be available weekdays to assist with contacting families.
Parents are reminded to utilize the educational resources listed on the district’s webpage, www.scrsd.org