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Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year: Virtual Learning
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First Day of School-Monday,
August 31,2020.
Student schedules will be given out by teachers along with Google Classroom codes.
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Mrs. K. [email protected] Mr. D. [email protected]
Families still needing resources for virtual mandatory learning or that are struggling with virtual learning, please
contact:
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Important Items for Communication Items for parents on PMSD page:
● FAQ about attendance and grading ● Sample schedules ● First Day Letters
https://www.pmsd.org
Please also check out the Swiftwater Intermediate School page: https://www.pmsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9
…..And the Swiftwater Intermediate School PTO Facebook page.
Schedules: Synchronous vs Asynchronous
Synchronous instruction is live conversation and interaction with teachers.
Asynchronous instruction are things such as recorded videos, activities and lessons
which students can watch, interact with, and learn NEW material and review
previous content.
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Schedule ● Teachers give students a schedule to
follow and Google Classroom Codes. ● Related Arts: Only one class for the week:
Week 1 will follow Day 1 related arts class.
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Meal Service ● Summer Meal Service will conclude on
Thursday, August 27th. ● The National Student Lunch and Breakfast
program will start on Tuesday September 2, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Meal Service ● Meals will be available at the East High School, West High School and
Clear Run Intermediate School on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 2.
● PMSD has a Grab and Go Meals form on PMSD website. Meals should be ordered by noon Monday, Aug. 31 prior to Tuesday meal distribution.
● Parents are strongly encourage to complete Free or Reduced Meals program application via PMSD website to qualify to continue to receive
free or reduced meals
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Meal Service Families that do not qualify for free or reduced meals, may still receive meals, but their students’ cafeteria accounts will be charged for the cost of the meals. Parents need to provide their children’s student ID
numbers when picking up meals starting Sept. 2.
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ATTENDANCE
….will be taken through student’s participation in the
check-in question of the day.
….notes are still required to be submitted within 3
days of an absence. Email them to
….important that students maintain
regular participation in class
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PRIDE: School-wide Positive Behavior Plan
Carry out the PRIDE expectations of Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Dependable and Empathetic while learning from home.
While individual, class, team and grade level incentives are on hold, we look to return to the building where we will resume PRIDE card menus and activities.
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Guidance Counselor Information For students who may be struggling to cope with the
emotional impact of the stay at home order.
Grade 4-Janice Frayko- [email protected]
Grade 5-Andrea Jacoby- [email protected]
Grade 6-Deidre Ditze- [email protected]
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Guidance
Resources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Libraries/covid-
19/resources_helping_kids_parents_cope.aspx
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