January 18, 2021

Good evening-

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Thank you for all you have done during this remote period. 

The course recommendation window will open this afternoon for teachers. 

Here is the timeline: Course Registration timeline for teachers: SY 2021-2022 

I imagine students may need some reminders tomorrow of expectations. Below are some reminders I sent to the student body this evening. If you could assist with reminders for hallway directions, use of eHallPass, etc. we would appreciate it. 

Reminders to students:

Make sure you have your well-fitting masks ready to go as we head back to the building. We have some extras in the office if you need one. Students who do not wear their mask properly will be sent home. 

The district has a travel policy. If you traveled out of state or country with your family this break please make sure you are following the expectations to stay home until you are tested 5 days after your return or you have quarantined for 14 days. Make sure to reach out to your teachers to see how to go about staying up to date with your classes. Thank you for continuing to let us know when students tell you about travel. We have been reaching out to those families and will expect them to abide by the travel policy.

Attendance is taken each day so we know who is physically in the building. If you are home for a day your cohort is in school you will be marked absent. There is no consequence for this however. We appreciate students who are staying home because they are not feeling well, have been in a large group, or have traveled.

Please adhere to the lunch expectations. You must be in the cafeteria or gym, in one seat, with your mask on unless you are eating. Please  sign-in to your seat at lunch each day. We know that lunch is difficult and you'd rather be sitting in close groups with your friends. We'll get there but that just can't happen right now. This is an area we need to do a better job at. Students who can not abide by this expectation will be sent home. 

Check for signs and arrows and make sure you are using the one-way hallways between classes. If you are heading somewhere during class you do not have to use the one-way directions.

Wear a warm jacket and appropriate footwear to school! Many teachers will continue to take outdoor mask breaks. It's a great way to stretch your legs and chat with classmates and/or your teacher. 

Bring your Chromebook every day. If you have an issue with your Chromebook please fill out the request for assistance form on the website and we have loaners available in the main office. Let us know how we can help you. Our IT department works to make sure all of the technology that is accessible is safe for students 

MSAA PD Expands Asynchronous Offerings for Winter and Spring 2021
In partnership with Seaside Educational Consultants, we are pleased to add several ASYNCHRONOUS professional development opportunities. Complete these workshops at your own pace to earn up to 15 PDP's. All of our PD offerings are DESE approved and can be used toward licensure.   Check out the full MSAA PD lineup at MSAA Professional Development!
ASYNCHRONOUS
		ASYNCHRONOUS    PRESENTER: Patric Barbieri, Seaside Educational Consultants Positive Anxiety - Making the Shift 5 Modules; take individual modules or all 5 Registration now through May 15; learning portals open February 1 and close June 30
		ASYNCHRONOUS    PRESENTER: Dr. Judy Ann DeLucia, Seaside Educational Consultants How to Deliver Effective Feedback and Have a Difficult Conversation What is the Impact of Covid-19 on Evaluative Criteria? 5 Modules; take individual modules or all 5 Registration now through May 15; learning portals open February 1 and close June 30
		ASYNCHRONOUS    PRESENTERS: Dr. Judy Ann DeLucia and Shannon Pirrello, Seaside Educational Consultants Fostering a Culture that Includes All Students in an Inclusionary Setting Through Co-Teaching 5 Modules; take individual modules or all 5 Registration now through May 15; learning portals open February 1 and close June 30
		ASYNCHRONOUS    PRESENTER: Maureen Gilman, Seaside Educational Consultants Creating Safe and Supportive Classrooms Using PBIS Strategies 5 Modules; take individual modules or all 5 Registration now through May 15; learning portals open February 1 and close June 30
		ASYNCHRONOUS    PRESENTER: Maureen Gilman, Seaside Educational Consultants Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day: Creating Safe and Supportive Classrooms Across Every Learning Environment 5 Modules; take individual modules or all 5 Registration now through May 15; learning portals open February 1 and close June 30
		ASYNCHRONOUS    PRESENTER: Brian Skeffington, Seaside Educational Consultants Expanding Math Mindsets: Digital Tools & Resources to Engage Middle & High School Students 5 Modules; take individual modules or all 5 Registration now through May 15; learning portals open January 22 and close June 30
		ASYNCHRONOUS    PRESENTER: Dr. Curtis Bates, Seaside Educational Consultants Restorative Justice Registration now through May 15; learning portals open February 1 and close June 30
		ASYNCHRONOUS    PRESENTER: Dr. Curtis Bates, Seaside Educational Consultants Managing Student Behaviors in All Settings: Home, School, Remote Registration now through May 15; learning portals open February 1 and close June 30
For more information please contact:  pd@msaa.net