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March 23, 2020

Good evening-

It was really wonderful to connect with you all this morning. And equally as awesome to see members of the senior class this afternoon. We had a little over 60 people on the senior class meeting Zoom. I feel so awful for them. I will share student questions and comments and you can feel free to join us. One thing they brought up today was it would be helpful to get Zoom links at least the day before they are scheduled. They said in some cases they received the invitation on the morning of and then missed it. We talked about this being a learning curve for all of us!

Attached are some of the questions the Class of 2020 asked and generally how they were answered.
Class of 2020 questions/answers
We'll hopefully see lots of members of the junior class tomorrow.

Thanks to all of you who have sent me links to the Google Hangouts and Zoom sessions you are hosting. I would love to join in classes so keep them coming!

Stay safe and healthy!

Here is the email sent by Jen Cutler earlier today. Please review the protocol Student Safety concerns.
Thanks!
Dear Ashland Staff,

I wanted to check in and let you all know that I have been thinking of you and working hard on some resources to help support you during this unexpected time. I have never made youtube videos before, but there is a time for everything so I am going to be sending short, daily self-care check in videos to all APS staff and I hope you enjoy them. Here is the first one, Daily Self-Care Check In Video #1. 

I also want to let you know that I am in the process of creating a virtual relaxation room on my staff website, Educator SEL Website and should have it published by tomorrow. I created one on the family website but I want to make yours a little different. 

I am attaching a document that I collaborated on with the counseling department and the leadership team to use should any student safety concerns arise during the closure, this is a suggested process to follow. Do not hesitate to contact your building principal or me should a safety concern arise, we are here to support you. APS Staff Protocol for Student Safety Concerns During Closure

Please feel free to email me anytime if you need a check-in. 

Take care, 

Jen


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