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October 12, 2020

Good evening-

I hope you had a restful weekend. If you have seen Jim's email you are aware AHS and AMS students will be remote this week. The building will be open to faculty and staff during regular teaching days (Wednesday is still a closed day.) Per the MOU, you can make the decision about working from the school or home. We will have everyone sign in and out if you are in the building so we know who is in the building in the event of an emergency. 

I am going to add the following information to the AHS Hybrid/Remote Learning Expectations (pending any feedback). This is information that was discussed by the reopening team but not shared in the document. Please review and let me know if you have questions. As Jim said, this is a great opportunity to have 4 days of synchronous learning for all but I understand some of you aren't ready to jump in there. It's also a chance to get a little more instructional time since mask breaks won't be needed, but please set expectations at the beginning of class for taking a movement/restroom break. The lunch time designated is the same for all. I believe it needs to be consistent to be less confusing for students and families. 


Additions to AHS Hybrid/Remote Learning Expectations(added 10/12/2020):
Fully Remote Learning Times 
If at any point AHS goes fully remote both A and B cohorts will follow the same remote schedule each day. Teachers are encouraged to use this opportunity to teach both cohorts synchronously if possible. The time schedule for each block will be the same as the hybrid model Monday/Tuesday & Thursday/Friday.
8:35-10:05- C block
10:10-11:40- E block
11:45-12:15-Lunch break 
12:15-1:45- F block
1:50-2:55- D block 
 
Wednesday will continue to be the schedule we have been following:
9:30-10:00-C Block
10:05-10:35-E Block
10:40-11:10-F Block
11:15-11:45-D Block
 
Additional Expectations for Full Remote Days
All classes should begin with a GoogleMeet (or currently used platform) check in for attendance and instruction. 
 
Attendance will be tracked in iPass as Remote Present or Remote Absent. If a student is unable to attend school remotely a parent should call the AHS attendance line at 508-88-0177 or email ahsmainoffice@ashland.k12.ma.us.
 
Teachers do not need to keep students on a GoogleMeet for the entire block but are allowed to do so.  If teachers do not keep students on GoogleMeet for the entire block it is the expectation that they are providing assignments and work that will take the entire block to complete and students should complete the assignment at that time.  
 
Teachers should be accessible during the entire class block to answer questions or provide help if students need it via email, GoogleMeet.
 
All classes should end with a GoogleMeet check in to ensure students have completed work, to answer questions, and to assign homework.  
 
Students do not need to login to a GoogleMeet for study hall, but should be checking in for all other classes each day. 

In light of this afternoons news I am glad I was already planning to share this article that I came across in one of my association newsletters this week. We are so lucky to have Rockstar's Maureen and Erin on our team. They have been phenomenal!! Make sure to say thanks when you get a chance: Now Taking the Stage During the Pandemic: The School Nurse


Grading reminders: Please remember to check your gradebooks to make sure grades are showing for students. 

Site Council: Thanks to those that have expressed interest. At this time the first meeting is scheduled for November 18 at 4pm. There may be a need for an earlier meeting but we need to wait after the official parent vote on October 22.

A reminder for when we are back in the building with students.....
Please understand that your students may not be in the classroom with a sub. They may be moved to the cafeteria or another classroom space and therefore not have access to materials in your room. Your sub plans should account for this. Thanks!

Another timely article:

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions. Email or text (508-808-0109) if you need anything. Thank you for your ongoing flexibility and commitment to the students of AHS.

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