Nathan Hale School Remote Learning

April 13, 2020

Letter to ParentsDear Nathan Hale Parents and Families,

We hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Although this is a time of uncertainty, we are committed to providing learning experiences for all

of our students at Hale. We are writing today to share our plan to support your child's remote learning while school is closed until April 30th.

Your partnership, feedback, and collaboration are critically important to support your child’s engagement in remote learning. Please take a few moments to read

below for information about our plan, expectations for your child, and the ongoing communications and assistance we will provide to keep students engaged,

learning, and healthy while schools are closed.

What is Hale’s plan to provide remote learning for my student during the closure?

Our teachers will provide their students daily learning activities and will be available for at least two hours every day to keep students connected and

engaged until school re-opens. Your child will also receive regular communication and feedback from their assigned teacher on learning activities. Please

view our school’s Remote Learning Plan by clicking HERE to view your child's lesson plans and their teachers daily availability.

How do I access the plan and materials?

Our remote learning plan is posted on HaleSchool.org. Materials are also available for pickup every Tuesday - Thursday between 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

What communications and guidance can my child and I expect?

Families will receive an email blast from me every Tuesday and Thursday with any updates. This will also be posted on our Website. This information can be

found in the Remote Learning Plan on HaleSchool.org. Also, every Friday, we will have a video message from someone in our Hale Community, that can be

found here.

Thank you for going above and beyond to support your child during this difficult time. Please continue taking care of each other and yourselves as we face this

health crisis together. We know there are many unknowns ahead of us, but we will do whatever it takes to keep our school community safe, healthy, and

engaged during this time.

Sincerely,

Dawn Iles-Gomez

Principal

Directions for technology

-All communication from Administration can be found on our website. Please go to haleschool.org. Under, “About Us” go to “Announcements”. There, you will find weekly updates.

-Every Friday, there will be a video message from someone in our Hale community. Please go to haleschool.org.. Under “About Us” go to “Video Gallery”.

-We will also post weekly images that are shared with us from families that show our Hale Hawks working from home. This can be found at haleschool.org.. Under “About Us” go to “Photo Albums”.

-We recommend that all students check their emails every Monday - Friday. This is how students check their CPS email:● When signing on to a CPS account off site, answers to security questions may be required. If your child does not remember his security questions

send an email to Mr. McCormick at jjmccormick@cps.edu. He can reset them. When creating new answers select only 3 questions, keep them simple and write them down.

● All students from Kindergarten through Eighth grade have usernames and passwords.○ Grades K-2: Only some of the lower grades (K-2) use them, so check with your student or their teacher. If they do not know their username

and password, contact their teacher, Email addresses can be found at here.○ Grades 3-8 use Google Classroom to deliver assignments. Google Classroom can be signed on through the students email using their

username and password. Here is a video that shows how Google Classroom works. This will help our parents, but believe it or not, your kids can show you

-If you would like more resources to keep your child engaged, please go to haleschool.org. Under the “Home” scroll down and you will see the word, “Links”. There you can find free, extra resources for your child.

-If you have questions for your child’s teachers, please go to haleschool.org.. Under “Staff Directory” you will find the name of our staff members and their email.

-To access your child’s teachers go to Hale website, please visit the Staff Directory on our website and click on the teacher’s name or grade level.

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Remote Learning vs. E-LearningCPS is using Remote learning, not E-Learning starting April 13, 2020

Remote Learning

● A combination of digital and non digital learning

● No student attendance but expectation of student engagement and teacher availability

● Minimum thresholds of time for student activities

● Grading protections to minimize penalizing children with limited access.

E-Learning

● All Digital● Attendance taken daily● Students must log a minimum of 5 hours● Standard grading practices apply

6 Commitments to Remote Learning1. Provide daily remote learning materials equitable to all students that reinforce critical

grade-level standards and prioritize SEL needs

2. Ensure educators are virtually available and engaged with their students every school day

3. Ensure your school community is virtually available to students and families during regular school day hours through the use of virtual office hours

4. Monitor and track student engagement on a weekly basis

5. Maintain established structures to facilitate staff collaboration, planning and development regarding the implementation of remote learning plans and to support long term planning

6. Support the continued development of all educator sto meet the demands of remote learning

Commitment #1Provide daily remote learning materials equitable to all students that reinforce critical grade-level standards and prioritize SEL needs

● Students will not be required to log in everyday

● Establish and maintain a routine

● Balance of 4 types of learning opportunities: skills practice, projects, enrichment activities, reading

● Do NOT attempt to teach a brand new topic: We use this time to reinforce, enrich, or scaffold

● Instructional Expectations: Minimum Engagement times:

○ K - 2nd Grade: 90 minutes○ 3 - 5th Grade: 120 minutes○ 6th - 8th Grade: 180 minutes

*This is the minimum that students are engaged per day

Commitment #2 Ensure Educators are virtually available and engaged with their students every school day.

Teachers

● Available to students AND parents for at least 4 hours per day

● Directly engaged with students for at least 2 hours per day (streaming live activities, providing virtual office hours, conference calls with students)

● Provide feedback weekly to students

Counselors

● Directly available to students for at least 4 hours per day

● Support HS process for 8th Graders

SECAs/TAs

● Support teachers and other school staff with student engagement and remote learning

Commitment #3 Ensure your school community is virtually available to students and families during regular school hours through the use of “virtual” office hours

Teacher office hours:Teachers will respond within 24 hours Mon. - Thursday. Please remember that our teachers are at home taking care of loved ones as well. If you would like to speak to a teacher on the phone for extra support, reach out by email with suggested times.

See next slide for each teacher’s office hours.

School office hours:

Mrs. Iles-Gomez● Phone (773-535-2265)- 11:00 - 1:00 Mon - Fri● Email (deiles@cps.edu) 7:45 - 2:45

Ms. Sam & Mr. McCormick via email - 7:45 - 11:15skyme@cps.edu and jjmccormick@cps.edu

Mrs. Hernandez & Mrs. Doyle via email - 11:15 - 2:45ehernandez8@cps.edu and TADoyle@cps.edu

Teacher Office Hours (K-2)

1stAcosta 9:30-11:30Lynch 9:30-11:30

Sullivan 9:30-11:302nd

Anderson 9:30-11:30Buenrostro 11:30-1:30Radomski 9:30-11:30

KCahill 9:30-11:30

Navarro 9:30-11:30Velasco 9:30-11:30

Teacher Office Hours (3-4)3rd

Donohue 11:00-12:00 & 2:00-3:00Mejia 11:00-12:00 & 2:00-3:00

Spencer 11:00-12:00 & 2:00-3:00Treacy 11:00-12:00 & 2:00-3:00

4thAinsworth 10:00-12:00

Murphy 10:00-12:00Rincon 10:00-12:00

Teacher Office Hours (5-6)5th

Bendik 10:00-12:00Dawczak 10:00-12:00J. Hicks 10:00-12:00

O'Halloran 10:00-12:006th

J. Gonzalez 10:45-12:45Graham 10:45-12:45Ilkanic 10:45-12:45Ryan 10:45-12:45

Teacher Office Hours (7-8)7th

Gniadek 10:45-12:45Ruff 10:45-12:45

Schenkelberg 10:45-12:45Veleta 11:00-12:00 & 2:00-3:00

8thHavelka 9:00 -11:00

McCarthy 9:00 - 11:00O'Malley 9:00 - 11:00

Pilas 10:45-12:45Kane 9:00 - 1:00 pm

Teacher Office Hours (DL)DL

Arvesen 10:45-12:45DeGiulio 10:00-12:00

D. Gonzalez 10:45-12:45Jarka 11:00-1:00

Marasovich 10:00-12:00Martinez 10:00-12:00McGuire 10:45-12:45Mendez 10:00-12:00Muhs 10:45-12:45

S Quinn 10:00-12:00Tracy 10:45-12:45

Teacher Office Hours (Co-op)CO-OPChiarito 9:30-11:30

Dore 9:00-11:00Doyle 11:15-2:45

Kaczmarek 9:45-11:45McCormick 10:30-3:30Schwerha 8:30-10:30

Staszel 9:30-11:30Hernandez 9:30-11:30

Commitment #4 Monitor and track student engagement on a weekly basis

● Attendance will not be taken, but a Google doc is tracking communication with families

Assessment and Grading

● Student grades should not be harmed as a result of remote learning work

● Assessments should be used to inform teacher next steps and to provide feedback

● Grades can only be entered into ASPEN if improving a student grade

● Grades will be marked as incomplete until student has opportunity to complete

● Gradebooks will be updated every Tuesday

Attendance

Commitments #5 and #6 Professional development and supports

● CPS Central office will be emailing a variety of webinars and support to help launch digital learning

● Hale Staff will give colleagues digital training

● Directions for students and parents will be on website

● Staff meetings will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30

● Grade Level meetings will take place every week: K- 3 + Co op teachers - Mondays at 1:30 and 4th - 8th on Wednesdays at 1:30

● CIWP team will meet every Friday at 1:30

DL/ELL ● When possible, DL teacher and Gen Ed teacher should create lessons/tasks

together

● When possible, SECA/TA should be present on the hangout with the teacher and students

● ELL and DL considerations must be taken into account when assigning work

● DL teacher sare expected to maintain weekly contact with DL learner students

Acceptable Use Policy/Digital Citizenship

Applications to Use

● Google Meet for teacher

● Google Meet for students

● Remind

● Class Dojo

● CPS email

We will be spending more time online than usual, and we need to remember that we are responsible for demonstrating respectful behavior online.

● Students will be respectful in comments and interactions with peers/staff

● Students are not allowed to record teacher’s videos/lessons without permission

● Students may only log in with their own Cps username and password

Student Tips for Remote Learning● Gather your materials

○ Chromebook/Device - make sure it is charged

○ Pencil/Pen○ Paper if needed

● Find a quiet place in your house to do your work

● Stick to the schedule Monday - Friday

● Keep other distractions, like phones, away from your work space

What will your daily schedule look like?

1. Your daily schedule will be provided

2. Set a daily goal for what you are going to complete for the day.

Nathan Hale Kindergarten Remote Learning ScheduleMonday - Thursday Friday

7:45 - 8:00 Mrs. Staszel 7:45 - 8:15 Mrs. Staszel

8:00 - 8:45 Reading 8:15 - 9:15 Mr. Chiarito

8:45 - 9:00 Calm Classroom/SEL 9:15 - 9:30 Stem challenge

9:00 - 9:30 Math

● Kindergarten work should be accessed at haleschool.org by clicking on kindergarten icon

Nathan Hale 1st and 2nd Grade Remote Learning ScheduleMonday - Thursday Friday

7:45 - 8:00 Mrs. Schwerha art wake up 7:45 - 8:15 Mrs. Schwerha

8:00 - 8:30 ELA 8:15 - 9:15 Mrs. Staszel

8:30 - 9:00 Math 9:15 - 9:30 Mr. K

9:00 - 9:30 Science, S.S.

● 1st grade work should be accessed at haleschool.org by clicking on the 1st grade icon

● 2nd grade work will be in held in Google Classroom

Nathan Hale 3rd Grade Remote Learning ScheduleMonday - Thursday Friday

7:45 - 8:00 Mr. Kazmarek morning music wake up 7:45 - 8:15 Mr. Kazmarek

8:00 - 8:45 Reading 8:15 - 9:00 Mr. Dore

8:45 - 9:30 Math 9:00 - 9:45 Feedback/support

9:30 - 9:45 IXL - Science and Social Studies/Reading Logs

All classes will be held in Google Classroom

Nathan Hale School 4th - 5th Grade Remote Learning Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7:45-8:00 Mr. Chiarito morning warm up- Google Classroom

Same Same Same Same

8:00-8:30 Class 1(ELA) Google Classroom

Same Class 3 (Math) Google Classroom

Same SEL (Homeroom teachers)

8:30-9:00 Class 2 (Writing/S.S.) Google Classroom

Same Class 4(Science) Google Classroom

Same Feedback/support for classes 1&2

9:00-9:45 IXL/Independent Reading and log

Same Same Same Feedback/support for classes 3&4

Nathan Hale School 6th - 8th Grade Remote Learning Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7:45-8:00 Mr. Dore morning warm up in Google

Classroom

Same same same same

8:00-9:00 Class 1(ELA) Google Classroom

Same

Class 3 (Math)Google Classroom

Same SEL Kim Kane

9:00-10:00 Class 2(Writing/S.S.)Google

Classroom

Same Class4 (Science/S.S.)Google

Classroom

Same Feedback/support for classes 1&2

10-10:45 IXL/Independent Reading and log

Same Same Same Feedback/support for classes 3&4

Click HERE for a Google Classroom Cheat Sheet

What if I need a device for my child to complete their work?

● If your child does not have access to a chromebook you can come to Hale to sign a device out on the following days:○ Wednesday, April 8 between 9:00 - 1:00 -Only 8th grade students and

students with an IEP can come on these days. (Siblings of these students will also be given a device)

○ Thursday, April 9 between 9:00 - 1:00 - Only 4th - 7th grade students can come on this day. (Siblings of these students will also be given a device)

○ Monday, April 13 between 9:00 - 1:00 - only K - 3rd grade students can come on this day.

○ Tuesday, April 14 between 9:00 - 1:00 - anyone who could not make the above days can get a device.

Directions for Device Pickup● Device pickup will be at Door 4. This door is on Melvina near the cafeteria.

● All students must be accompanied by a parent. Please bring Identification.

● Families will wait in line maintaining 6 ft apart outside of Door 4.

● Parents will sign out the devices inside the cafeteria, 2 families at a time.

● Guardians will need to sign mobile device agreements and inventory will be taken.

● A charging cord, guidance on internet access and tech support will be given with the device.

● After families get their device, they will exit door 5.

● We suggest wearing gloves, something to cover your nose and mouth and maintaining social distancing.

Questions/Answers

1. What will my 7th grader do about selective enrollment next year if they are not taking spring NWEA? At this point, we have not been informed.

2. What is happening with the Washington D.C. trip? Unfortunately, our D.C. trip had to be cancelled. Mrs. Kane will be reaching out to all families to discuss details.

3. Has graduation been changed? At this point, we have not been given any information regarding changes with Graduation.

4. Who do I call if my child or I have a technology question? Starting April 13 IT for CPS will be available and Mr. McCormick and Mrs. Doyle will be available daily - see their office hours on slide 8.

5. What do I do to find out if my child is completing all their work? All Gradebooks will be updated every Tuesday. You can first look in Gradebook to see if there are missing assignments and then you can email your child’s teacher.

6. What if my child completed all their work and I would like extra activities for them? On our website under “Links” there are resources listed to help keep your child engaged.

Questions/Answers1. What if my child or I are overwhelmed with all of the tasks they are given? Reach out to the teacher

during office hours. They can support the pacing of the work.

2. What should my child do if they can’t log on at the time of their class? All lessons and videos will remain posted. Therefore, your child can complete at anytime of day or night. We encourage families to stick to a schedule, but we realize that might not be possible.

3. If I have a question about the work that my child is given, who can I reach out to? You can reach out to their teacher. All teacher emails are listed on our website under “Staff”.

4. What if my child is struggling with dealing with the isolation of the shelter in place? We know that many children will be struggling with what is happening in our world today. Please feel free to reach out to our Counselor and/or our Social Worker (Kim Kane and Kaitlynn Markowski.

5. Will the rest of the school year be cancelled? Yes, in-person learning has been cancelled.

6. How will the teachers grade the packets that my child is completing? At this point, please keep the packets and when we return to school, we will assess them.

7. How will kindergartners be chosen for 1st grade gifted? At this point, we have not been informed regarding placement in gifted program.

Growth Mindset

I know that these are very challenging times for all of us. Changing to Remote Learning in 2 weeks has been a huge task for CPS, and it might be intimidating for many of us. The good news is that our kids are great at technology, and many of the questions you have, they may be able to answer. If not, just email your child’s teacher, and we will work through it together. The most important thing is that we all stay healthy, safe and support one another through this historic time.