Distance Learning at Talmadge...• Ms. Joy Ross – School Counselor (413-351-7727) o [email protected] • Ms. Rose Hill – City Connects Coordinator o [email protected]

Welcome back!Distance Learning at Talmadge

Ms. Colon, Principal

High expectations!

This will be a challenge & we will all work together so that our students will ROAR through distance learning by being . . .

oResponsibleoOrganizedoAlways SafeoRespectful

All students will have a daily schedule

Live (synchronous) Not live (asynchronous)9:00 – 11:00• Morning meeting• Reading instruction• Math instruction• Writing instruction (K – 2)(11:00 – 12:45 lunch break)12:45 – 3:30• Writing (3-5)• Small group supports• Specials instruction• Afternoon announcements

• Some recorded lessons

• Independent work assignments

• iReady

CREW TEAMS IN 3 –5 • CREWS will be the new

name for our students in 3 – 5. You will have two teachers supporting your child's learning. One in Math and one in Reading. Social Studies will be taught by the HomeCrew Teacher.

• More about this as you attend to teacher team sessions!

TechnologyTake care of your laptop• Keep it charged• Keep it in one spot• No food• No drinks• Only school approved

websites

Zoom • for class lessons/instruction

• for class assignments and teacher communication

Microsoft Teams• for IEP, 504, STAT meetingsDYKnow• for laptop monitoring

Laptop Not WorkingClick on the links for help!

HOW TO CONNECT WIFI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpDBf6OWt1Y

HOW TO ACCESS MICROSOFT TEAMS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lp50_YRs1U&list=PLBxxbukWx_Tzf7srg2

qQLTaZPey3VtIkk

STUDENT HELP DESK LINK: https://login.microsoftonline.com/login.srf

Installing Microsoft TEAMS on your Tablet/Phone:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK13Oq5LdRw

SPS FAMILY SUPPORT YOU TUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbdvuyhx6-IuaRw_45S7Dg/featured

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpDBf6OWt1Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpDBf6OWt1Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lp50_YRs1U&list=PLBxxbukWx_Tzf7srg2qQLTaZPey3VtIkk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lp50_YRs1U&list=PLBxxbukWx_Tzf7srg2qQLTaZPey3VtIkk

https://login.microsoftonline.com/login.srf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK13Oq5LdRw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbdvuyhx6-IuaRw_45S7Dg/featured

Grading• SPS will follow the SPS Grading Policy with

expectations around work completion and accuracy

for all subjects. • https://my.springfieldpublicschools.com/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc

=/District%20Documents/Grading%20Framework.pdf&action=default

• (DIFFERENT FROM CREDIT/NO CREDIT SYSTEM IN THE SPRING)

https://my.springfieldpublicschools.com/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc=/District%20Documents/Grading%20Framework.pdf&action=default

https://my.springfieldpublicschools.com/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc=/District%20Documents/Grading%20Framework.pdf&action=default

Assignments• Students will have at least 2 weekly assignments in

every course.

• All assignments will be posted in Schoology

• All assignments will be turned in through Schoology

• All assignments will be graded

• Students will have a week to complete assignments

Attendance• Attendance will be taken for every live session• Students should arrive on time• Begin logging into ZOOM about 5 minutes before

start time• If students are absent you should notify the school

o 413-787-7249 o [email protected] [email protected] Send your child’s teacher a message via Schoology

Class Zoom norms• Students are expected to ROAR during live lessons• With parent/tutor assistance for young learners, Log onto zoom

on time for the lesson• Make sure mic is muted, unless it is your turn to speak• Camera is on so that your face can be seen• Dress code is “free dress”, neat & clean, NO PAJAMAS!• Sitting up for learning, no laying down on beds/couches• Have all learning materials available (pen/paper/whiteboard)• No eating & drinking during the lesson• TV, music, cell phones should be off during lesson

Help your child at home• Establish daily routines for sleep, meals, play

• Create a student work space

• Review student schedule for live learning times

• Review assignments in Schoology

• Assist them in logging into live lessons on time

• Schedule an individual help session with the teacher

Resources @ HomeSchool Day Programs:

Springfield JCC – Kids Space All Day Program

https://www.springfieldjcc.org/kids-space-all-day/

Springfield YMCA – Remote Learning Support Program

http://www.springfieldy.org/remore-support/

We will announce and share as we learn of new ones on our Facebook and our Webpage.

https://www.springfieldjcc.org/kids-space-all-day/

http://www.springfieldy.org/remore-support/

How can we help you?

We are available to help you through any issue:• Ms. Joy Ross – School Counselor (413-351-7727)

o [email protected]

• Ms. Rose Hill – City Connects Coordinatoro [email protected]

• Ms. Brianna Servantez – Technology Coordinatoro [email protected]

• Ms. Jennifer Fortune – School Nurseo [email protected]

STAY INFORMED!

Talmadge School Website – Hub for School Events, Links to All Platforms and other information to support learning this school year coming soon to our site!https://talmadge.springfieldpublicschools.com/

https://talmadge.springfieldpublicschools.com/

Next Week’s EventsGO BAGS PICK UP and Laptop

Inventory Check-

September 9th 7:00 to 5:00 PM

SESSIONS BEING OFFERED TUES, THURS, FRI at 10 and 2!

Calls are being made to schedule you in for yours!!

Meet your

Tigers Teaching

Team!!