PINK OUT Friday!
On Friday, Marshall staff and students will be united in pink to show support and raise awareness for breast cancer. We honor those lost, we strengthen those fighting, we celebrate those surviving and we do it together. Let's unite in pink!
I do have some bad news for our Marshall community. So many of you know Xander's mom, Laura Rodriquez Hamblen. She has courageously and consistently fought breast cancer for what I believe to be 9 years! She passed on Thursday and the services will be this coming Friday morning at 10:30am at SFDA. We are happy to deliver cards or letters to the family if you wish. I know we are all so worried about Xander and I have reached out to MEMS to be sure he has support in place. You have all been so supportive of these two amazing people. Thank you.
Spotlight on Tamra Ayala
Holly Thompson 91%
Heather Overton 89%
Cindy Foubert 77%
SHOUT OUTS (<--you can click the green words and submit)
Please help us all see what is happening behind the scenes!
Please help us all see what is happening behind the scenes!
~Thank you Ashely Hartock and distribution team!
The 2nd Grade Team would like to thank Ashley Hartsock and everyone else who helped distribute violins and our 2nd round of materials. We couldn't have done it without you! ~Holly Thompson, Bobby Macias and Heather Overton
~Thank you Ms. Summer and Mrs. Skinner!
I would like to thank Ms. Summer and Mrs. Skinner for making sure they have the materials needed to support our 2nd grade learners. They have truly gone above and beyond for these kiddos! ~Heather Overton
~Thank you Ms. Gerlick and Mrs. Elliot!
Emily Gerlick and Vikki Elliott are amazing in my classroom. The kids light up every time one of them shows up because they know they are truly cared for and supported. Logan says Miss Vikki is the most wonderful person in the whole world, and we are all waiting to hear another good joke from Miss Gerlick. ~Judith Arnold
~Thank you Ms. Erin, Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Walmer!
You were instrumental in getting our school ready and labeled for a safe return...some day. I appreciate your help and attention to detail! ~Janelle Reasor
Housekeeping (important to dos)
Only 22 of us have completed these short, mandatory trainings we must sign off on. Since we are not gathering in person, you are expected to view these resources (EPI pens, Blood Borne Pathogens and Mandated Reporting) and "sign off" on the trainings. Please have them done by Oct. 2nd. EXTENDED to Oct. 9th. Please and thank you.
EPI PEN:
MANDATED REPORTER-DCS REPORTING PROCEDURES:
Grade Book and Report Card Timeline
- Friday, October 9th – End of Quarter 1. Attendance Rollover and Specials grades by 12 noon
- October 12-14 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – Standards Reports should be present at conference. Use Doodle Poll to get your parents to sign up. It's free and it's easy! It will save you time. Here is a how to do it in less than 3 min. video.
ParentVue video for parent support
And check this out...Mrs. Overton created a ParentVue video for our parents. This is awesome! We will not be mailing all report cards home. We will absolutely mail for any parent who is requesting a copy. Well done, Mrs. Overton!
Important ZOOM info for Parent Teacher Conferences
Please have families sign up for conferences for the 1st quarter and submit your conference schedule to the front office, please. We get many phone calls. You do NOT have to create a Zoom Conference link. Below is how you can change the authenticated user since not all parents will log into your zoom using a student device.
In Zoom Settings:
Only authenticated users can join meetings as we are set up now.
The participants need to authenticate prior to joining the meetings, hosts can choose one of the authentication methods when scheduling a meeting. Untoggle this! Then you are are able to send your classroom Zoom link to parents.
Return To School Updates
There is a school board meeting on Tuesday, October 6th where the return to school learning proposals will be discussed and possibly voted upon. Regardless of the outcome of this meeting (and the manner in which the board comes to their decision) we will be moving forward at Marshall in preparation for a return to school.
At this time, the proposal is for students to begin returning to school once we have met the county schools benchmark for 2 weeks in a row. Currently, the earliest return date, would be October 26th.
Here's a link to the county website- https://coconino.az.gov/2376/Dashboard-Data?fbclid=IwAR105AOsfYsOT1tQfXCNVZ5xzUFUCPM51Z52cme6RKLvt-pE_h9r9V7P2k4
On Fridays, they update the school's report which provides data and recommendations for reopening. Coconino County COVID-19 schools report released on Friday, October 2. It shows we are still in the Substantial (Red) community spread category. Positive cases (per 100,000) decreased and Percent Positivity increased.
Do NOT forget to take the survey before noon on Monday! Your voice matters!
SAFETY UPDATES
Peak Newsletter- FUSD will be putting out their newsletter "The Peak" on Tuesday. It will contain information on health, safety, and cleaning.
Ventilation- The HVAC ventilation assessment and filter upgrades are ongoing through FUSD buildings. Please be sure to keep vents clear so our system works well. Superintendent Kuhn sent a detailed email on Thursday, October 1st. Go read it!
Spray Bottles and Rags- If you are directly servicing students, please see Nurse Liz to pick up a spray bottle with solution and a cleaning rag to clean between students. SSC will be delivering a black trash can with a red liner where we can put used rags daily. They will also have a station where we can fill up our bottles with solution as needed. Spray bottles and rags will soon be available for all classrooms.
Preparation for Deep Cleaning- as you know, All FUSD team members need to prepare work spaces to maximize space for physical distancing and to minimize any potential damage to items with the use of enhanced cleaning practices.
This includes taking each of the following steps (here again for quick reference):
Remove personal items that have fabric. This includes couches, chairs, pillows, curtains, stools, stuffed animals, and any other decorative fabric. This does not apply to vinyl products.
Move any items blocking air flow from ventilation units.
Remove or store any personal items that may be damaged by exposure to liquid. For example, photos, paintings, student artwork, posters, etc. that are not in glass frames need to be removed to ensure they are not damaged. Photos that are in frames, laminated, or plastic coverings can remain. Papers on the wall need to be laminated or in a plastic sheet protector.
Organize classrooms and common spaces to allow for the greatest amount of physical distancing space.
Maintain clear access to doors, windows, and emergency exits.
Remove all plastic/fake plants and pets or aquariums.
Remove holiday lights and open light bulb lamps.
Remove cloth covers over ceiling lights.
Maintain a clearance of 18 inches from the ceiling when storing items.
Remove decorative items on doors.
These preparations must be completed by the occupants of the work space by Monday, October 19, 2020.
Covid Documents- A black folder with the listed documents below, are ready for you to pick up from Nurse Liz along with a few gifts! It includes flow charts for the following:
- Indirect Contact Procedure
- Employee confirmed positive to COVID-19 Procedure
- Employee possible exposure to COVID-19 Procedures (Direct and Indirect Contact)
- Student Confirmed Positive to COVID-19 Procedure
- Student Possible Exposure to COVID-19 Procedure (Direct and Indirect Contact)
- Overview of Custodial Cleaning Procedures for COVID-19
~Updated evacuation map to put next to your door on the inside.
Door Hangers-
Green is clean! Please turn to red when you leave at the end of the day. When you arrive at work next, it will be green showing that it is clean. Easy Peasy!
End of the quarter thoughts...
You are making history! I am blow away by the pace and structure of this school year. I feel each week goes faster than the one before and all of the items on my "to do" list sit unfinished. Yet, these weeks are simultaneously the LONGEST weeks ever! I feel behind. I feel, at times, overwhelmed. I see that in many of you, too. You are powering through Flexible Remote Learning. You are setting high expectations and adjusting your behavior and academic plans to meet the many needs of your students. You are building relationships with students (and their parents) in an entirely new way. You are patient, you are professional, you are AMAZING! I see it everyday and I don't get a chance to tell you nearly as much as I wish. Thank you for making this quarter as successful as you can for students, parents and fellow staff members. You are on the front lines of something truly remarkable. "What are you teaching the world?" - Kid President. You are making history!!
Coming Up
Monday, Oct 5
~7am-7pm Cool, calm, collected day!
Tuesday, Oct 6
~8-10am Reasor at Native Amer. Advisors Mtg
~5:30-???? Governing Board mtg - Fingers crossed for some decisions.
Wednesday, Oct 7
~9-10:30am Superintendent Penca will join me in my "zoom hopping". I have notified you if we plan to jump into your room.
~3:30-4:30pm - Marshall's response to Safely Moving Forward post the Gov. Board mtg. Please let me know if you would like to join.
Thursday, Oct 8
~Staff Mtg moved to Friday PM incase info is released at Incident Command today
~11am-1pm Reasor in Elem. Principal mtg
~3-5pm Reasor in Incident Command mtg
Friday, Oct 9
~12:30-1:15pm Staff Mtg to discuss:
Marshall's planning in response to Gov. Board Decision
Upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences (parent reflection on Remote Learning, and how to keep the focus on students - not 2nd qtr plan).
~End of 1st quarter - YOU DID IT!!! Wow, making history.
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