CONNECTION, ENGAGEMENT, ROUTINE
Dear STrEaM Families,
Teachers return this week!
Teachers are planning for a rich, robust and engaging online learning experience. Expect live classes 4 days per week for each core course. Within cohort groups and to some extent grade levels, teachers are planning engaging cross-curricular projects. They will be immersed in planning, preparation, team time and professional development for 5 days prior to opening with students. Our focus is on connection, engagement and routine as we open the school year. We are ready to roll!
Wednesday 8/12:
Morning Coffee:
APC meeting 5:30 PM
Our Academic Policy Committee meets Wednesday night at 5:30 PM. APC members, staff, presenters attend via Zoom. Parents and other audience may view on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/adammokelke
Induction Week:
Thursday, August 20th is the first day of school! We will start with a Zoom-ssembly together at 9:00 AM.
On the 20th and 21st teachers will be making individual appointments for personal contact, and meetings with each family. We will discuss schedules, tech needs, log in information and more!
Monday August 24th - first synchronous, introductory Zoom sessions in content courses.
Opening activities have been designed to build connections, engage students in the learning community and establish distance learning routines. Expect activities that allow students to meet their teachers and peers, familiarize with canvas and set up their physical learning space.
Schedules:
Our scheduling is complete, with students placed in cohorts for their first quarter core classes.
Students either have Math and Science or English Language Arts and Social Studies. These core courses are paired with a third block for Project-Based Learning, extension and enrichment, Advisory and Social-Emotional Learning. These core classes will switch second quarter.
Cohort teams will provide families a schedule of when classes will meet. Teachers will share these schedules within the first week of school Each class will meet four days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, for a minimum of 30 minutes live/synchronous lessons and learning, in addition to asynchronous or offline assignments and tasks in Canvas.
6th grade cohorts:
Language Arts and Social Studies team: Ms. Kotelman and Ms. Gabel
Math and Science team: Mrs. Staker and Ms. Draeger
7th grade cohorts:
Language Arts and Social Studies team: Mr. Mozen and Mr. Perkins
Math and Science team: Mr. Bierer and Mr. Holsopple
8th grade cohorts:
Math/Science: Ms. Goodman
ELA/SS: Mrs. Smith
Canvas:
STrEaM has adopted Canvas as the primary platform for online and blended learning for the 20-21 school year in each course. Teachers will utilize supplemental resources including Google Suite tools, Khan Academy, YouTube, ALEKS for math, and others within the Canvas platform.
Remember STrEaM is committed to remaining virtual for the duration of the first quarter, and when we are allowed to return face to face we will allow students to continue virtual classes with their cohort until families are comfortable sending them to the building.
Tech:
Enrollment:
We have limited seats available in 6th and 7th grade. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Biondich to discuss the program. Feel free to share this with families who may be interested in the small groups, personalization, and high level of service and engagement we offer.
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