Edgar H. Parkman Newsletter
October 8, 2020
Hello Parkman Families!
We wanted to inform you of the busy week ahead and share important information with you before tomorrow.
Have an incredible long weekend with your family and friends!
-Irene Roman, Principal
-Julia Barnett, Assistant Principal
Opting Back In To the Hybrid School Week
Families planning to make the change for October 19th should contact Parkman's main office by the end of the school day tomorrow, Friday, October 9th. This will allow us to start the planning process to welcome your child back. Included in the preparations we need to make are arrival/dismissal arrangements, bus routes if applicable, and classroom seating.
If you are maintaining your participation in Cohort D, there is no need to contact the office. Only families making a change need to be in touch by the end of the day on Friday.
Need iPad Help?
- On your iPad, tap on Teams from the bottom of your screen.
- In the upper-left hand side, you'll see two people with a plus sign next to the word Teams.
- Tap to select, then tap on Join a team with a code.
- Enter 7amtdee, then tap join.
Additional iPad technology related questions can be emailed to edtechhelp@enfieldschools.org
Do you want to receive School Messenger emails, calls, and/ or texts?
- Visit the Enfield Public School webpage (http://www.enfieldschools.org/).
- Click on "SchoolMessenger Add / Change or Opt out of Calls!"
- Complete the form (please expect some processing time)
- You can also email mwatson@enfieldshcools.org for assistance with this.
Coming Events
Important Dates
10/12- Columbus Day/ NO SCHOOL
10/13- No School for students (professional learning for teachers)
10/14- Back to school/ remote classes
10/14 - 12:00pm ROAR Assembly during lunch break - Theme/ Wear Parkman gear or School colors (more info to come)
10/29- Picture Day Cohort B
11/2- Picture Day Cohort A
11/2- Picture Day For Full Distance Learners 3:30pm-5:30pm (First come, first served)
11/10 Early Release - Conferences (dismissal at1:25pm)
11/12 Early Release - Conferences (dismissal at1:25pm)
Technology
Live Stream Expectations
- Students’ iPads should be fully charged at the start of the school day
- Students can join their virtual class meetings by accessing their TEAMs Calendar. If your student is finding it challenging to remember when to log on, we recommend setting recurring alarms on the iPad for the start of class times.
- Students should plan to join their class meetings at least 5 minutes early to ensure they are on time for the session and don’t miss instruction.
- Students should not be eating during their live lessons – this should be done off-camera.
- Live stream sessions are for students. A student might need assistance with logging in or finding assignments, but parents/guardians should not actively participate in live stream classes unless invited by their child’s teacher.
- Siblings and other students not on the teacher’s class list should not join a live stream session.
- Pets, toys, and other distractions should not be shown on camera unless the teacher has given permission.
- Students should be in a quiet, comfortable, organized space at home during the live stream lessons.
- Students should keep their camera on and mic muted except when participating. Teachers gauge student understanding through body language and facial expression. They also can see who is actively engaged in the lesson.
- Background noise should be kept to a minimum because during your child’s participation time the rest of the class can hear the background noise as well.
- Student supplies should be ready and near them during live streaming.
- It is best for students to complete assigned work immediately after the livestream lesson is over.
- Teachers might not be able to answer questions for students in the middle of the lesson, but they will get to them at another time.
- For everyone's privacy and safety, no one is to record or take pictures of students or staff.
iPads
Please keep the following in mind when using your district provided iPad...
- Charge your iPad every night so it is ready to be used the following day.
- Do not add a passcode to your iPad. If you have added one already, you can remove it by going to Settings > Face ID & Passcode.
- Do not draw, paint, or add stickers to your iPad case.
- Use wallpaper (background images for the home & lock screen) that are on your iPad. You can change your wallpaper by going to Settings > Wallpaper.
School Procedures
Attendance
Remote learner attendance is important and will be recorded each day.
Remote students are expected to attend all live lessons and complete their assignments by the end of each day.
- The State holds us accountable for tracking attendance for both in school and at home learners.
- Parents should contact the office to let the school know if the child will not be attending in person or remote school for any reason. If your child is unable to attend classes (whether in-person or live streaming), please email Ms. Waston in the main office at mwatson@enfieldschools.org and CC’ your child’s teacher as soon as possible. (This would be the equivalent to sending in a note if your child is going to be out for in person learning.)
Community Health Center (CHC)
CHC is accepting students in need of behavioral health services. CHC is working hard to connect with families, and look to their partners to help them meet the needs of students in this changing and unknown environment.
Click here for more information on CHC and how to connect through telehealth.
Miss Roman, Principal and Miss Barnett Asst. Principal
Edgar H. Parkman Vision
Our vision is to uphold a learning environment that provides our school community with a safe and welcoming atmosphere where engagement, collaboration, and accountability are held in high regard by staff, students, and families.
Please feel welcome to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Email: iroman@enfieldschools.org
Website: https://edgar.sharpschool.com/
Location: 165 Weymouth Road, Enfield, CT, USA