LJMS Update March 22nd
Good Evening Jackson Families,
I hope you have all been able to find comfort in being together with loved ones during this significantly challenging time. I am so proud and grateful to be part of our Luther Jackson MS community and have seen numerous efforts by many to care for and support those in need throughout these last weeks. While these are certainly difficult times we are experiencing, its moments such as these that bring us together in strength. We will learn from this, we will grow, and we will return even stronger than before.
Learning opportunities have changed momentarily, but are still all around us in our temporary environment. While we know GREAT things happen at LJMS everyday, we also know outstanding learning is currently happening in our homes in new and exciting ways. I look forward to continuing our learning and further providing meaningful and rich resources in these coming weeks during out Continuation of Learning model. Please make sure to access the provided link in this newsletter for MS resources for your student.
FCPS is currently planning the next steps, should we not be able to return to school by March 31st. I assure you that I will continue to keep you posted once those plans are finalized. I encourage you to keep informed through my daily announcements weekly newsletter, Twitter and Dr. Brabrand's communication.
Buenas tardes y espero que todos hayan podido encontrar consuelo en estar juntos como familias durante este momento difícil. Estoy muy orgulloso y agradecido de ser parte de nuestra comunidad de Luther Jackson MS y he visto numerosos esfuerzos de muchos para cuidar y apoyar a los necesitados. Si bien estos son ciertamente tiempos difíciles, sus momentos como estos nos unen en fuerza. Aprenderemos de esto, creceremos y volveremos aún más fuertes que antes. Las oportunidades de aprendizaje han cambiado momentáneamente, pero todavía están a nuestro alrededor en nuestro entorno temporal.
Si bien sabemos que en LJMS suceden GRANDES cosas todos los días, también sabemos que en nuestros hogares hay un aprendizaje excepcional en formas nuevas y emocionantes. Espero continuar nuestro aprendizaje y proporcionar recursos significativos y ricos en las próximas semanas durante nuestro modelo de Continuación del aprendizaje.
FCPS está actualmente planificando los próximos pasos, en caso de que no podamos regresar a la escuela antes del 31 de marzo. Le aseguro que continuaré manteniéndolo informado una vez que se finalicen esos planes. Le animo a mantenerse informado a través de mi boletín semanal de anuncios diarios, Twitter y la comunicación del Dr. Brabrand (translated by Google Translate).
**Please know our teachers care and want to support their students, but at this time we are following the FCPS directive of refraining from planning or delivering instruction until further plans are shared. Discussions around grades are valid and extremely important. However, as we have yet had guidance from FCPS regarding grades, we ask for continued patience as more details are provided.**
As always, please let me know if you have any questions and know that we will get through this.
SELF-GUIDED RESOURCES:
FCPS Continuation of Learning Resources
LJMS Library Page
Mike
Distribution of laptops to students - More details to follow this week
FCPS continues to plan to distribute laptops to students who need a technology device. Thank you for your patience. The FCPS Information Technology Department is developing the plan. The distribution process will follow the Health Department guidelines for safe distribution of technology devices.
To be ready for the distribution at Luther Jackson MS, we want to help families and are collecting information on digital access for our students at home. If your child does not have a technology device such as a computer, tablet, or laptop at home to use for distance learning, please complete this survey. Here is a link to our LJMS Tech Survey This will help us to be prepared.
Distribución de computadoras portátiles a estudiantes - Más detalles a seguir esta semana
FCPS continúa planeando distribuir computadoras portátiles a los estudiantes que necesitan un dispositivo tecnológico. Gracias por su paciencia. El Departamento de Tecnología de la Información de FCPS está desarrollando el plan. El proceso de distribución seguirá las pautas del Departamento de Salud para la distribución segura de dispositivos tecnológicos.
Para estar listos para la distribución en Luther Jackson MS, queremos ayudar a las familias y estamos recopilando información sobre acceso digital para nuestros estudiantes en el hogar. Si su hijo no tiene un dispositivo de tecnología como una computadora, tableta o computadora portátil en casa para usar para la educación a distancia, complete esta encuesta. Aquí hay un enlace a una encuesta ACCESO A LA ENCUESTA TECNOLÓGICA. Esto nos ayudará a estar preparados.
Continuity of Learning Resources
FCPS has developed a plan for continuity of learning while school is closed. The first two weeks of school closure (Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 27) will not include any teacher-directed instruction. Students can participate in optional, self-directed learning activities posted on the FCPS Elementary School Continuity of Learning Resources website, FCPS 24-7 Blackboard website and the LJMS Website. Student work will be neither required nor graded. These activities will be across the content areas so children can choose activities that interest them.
Finally, our FCPS cable television channels are broadcasting learning activities. New instructional videos are being recorded and added regularly.
Continuidad de Recursos de aprendizaje
FCPS ha desarrollado un plan para la continuidad del aprendizaje mientras la escuela está cerrada. Las primeras dos semanas de cierre de la escuela (lunes 16 de marzo a viernes 27 de marzo) no incluirán ninguna instrucción dirigida por el maestro. Los estudiantes pueden participar en actividades opcionales de aprendizaje autodirigido publicadas en el FCPS Elementary School Continuity of Learning Resources website, FCPS 24-7 Blackboard website y el LJMS Website. El trabajo del estudiante no será requerido ni calificado. Estas actividades se realizarán en las áreas de contenido para que los niños puedan elegir actividades que les interesen.
Finalmente, nuestros canales de televisión por cable de FCPS transmiten actividades de aprendizaje. Se graban nuevos videos instructivos y se agregan regularmente.
Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast 8-10:30 a.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Graham Road Community Center
3036 Graham Rd., Falls Church, VA
Corner of Route 50 and Graham Road
Luther Jackson Middle School (M-F 11 to 11:30)
3020 Gallows Rd. Falls Church
Falls Church High School
7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church
For all locations: https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources
Desayuno y almuerzo para llevar
Desayuno 8-10: 30 a.m. Almuerzo 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Graham Road Community Center
3036 Graham Rd., Falls Church, VA
Corner of Route 50 and Graham Road
Luther Jackson Middle School (M-F 11 to 11:30)
3020 Gallows Rd. Falls Church
Falls Church High School
7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church
For all locations: https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources
From Dr. Brabrand: "We have made plans to provide continuity of learning during this break. Our goal is for students to continue to engage in learning activities. The first two weeks of school closure (from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 27) will not include any teacher-directed instruction. Students can participate in optional, self-directed learning activities that have been posted on FCPS 24-7 Learning (Blackboard) and are available at www.fcps.edu. Again, these activities are not required, nor graded.
We are all in this together. We encourage you to practice social distancing and healthy habits. Wash your hands frequently, cough into your sleeve, and if you feel sick – stay home. Thank you for your continuing support and cooperation."
It is important that you have conversations with your children about why they are out of school, and that everyone is doing their best to make sure that they are safe and healthy. As you begin to plan these conversations consider reading Talking to Children about COVID-19.
This weekend, you should receive an email from FCPS if you do not already have a ParentVue account. We implore you to please sign-up for an account. A ParentVue account makes it possible for parents to access the FCPS 24-7 (Blackboard) portal. If you already have an account, you can log-in here. This is where several of the resources for students will be located in the coming weeks. If you need help setting up your account, please call. We will happily walk you through the process.
FCPS is currently creating instructional learning programs that will air on your local cable channel. Finally, a time when we suggest you let your kids watch TV!
Additional instructional videos are being developed/recorded and will be added into the lineup as they are available. Please check this week for programs that will benefit your children at home.
COX
Channel 21/ 1021 (HD) is Elementary Programming
Channel 25/ 1025 (HD) is Middle School Programming
Channel 99/ 1099 (HD) is High School Programming
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