A message from Sunrise Valley

Blackboard Difficulties

Welcome to your second first day of school!  

It seems as though Blackboard 24/7 is having some issues.  The IT department is working on this issue.  Hopefully it will be resolved soon.  

Blackboard Collaborate, which is  the platform used to interface during  the live teaching, is up and running-  so please continue to participate in those scheduled sessions.

Thank you for your patience!


Down in the Valley- Open Mic Session

We are excited forr Down in the Valley Open Mic Session 2, on Thursday, April 16 at 5pm via Blackboard Collaborate.  This week’s session will include SVES students, parents and teachers.  Be sure to tune in to see the show!

Here’s how it works: Click on this link.

  1. If your child has a talent to share (Singing, Instrument: guitar, piano, band or strings, recorder, Dance, Painting they made) click the Raise Hand at the bottom of your screen.  If your child doesn’t want to share, no problem, they can be the “audience.”
  2. I will moderate the session and call on acts in the order the hands are raised.  When I call your name unmute your mic (click on the mic button at the bottom of the screen) and be sure your video is on (next to the mic button) and your child can perform or show their artwork.  When your child is done performing lower your hand and mute your mic.
  3. Please be patient – this will be our first attempt at a live virtual student showcase.  😊

All acts must be school appropriate.

Future open mic sessions will include fun themes!  Family acts, Teachers, SVES alumni, the possibilities are endless!  If you have a theme in mind, just let me know! 

Helpful Hints:  Have a parent or capable sibling hold the computer or phone for the performer.  Be close enough to the camera for the audience to hear and see clearly.  If the first attempt at performing doesn’t go as planned, just re-raise your hand when you’re ready and I’ll call on you for a second try.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Jody Delaney at jmdelaney@fcps.edu and Heather Smith at hmsmith@fcps.edu

Thanks everyone, hope to see you at the “show!”

Jody Delaney, Music Teacher, Sunrise Valley ES

Heather Smith, Music Teacher, Sunrise Valley ES

 

Information for Sessions: Log On Support

This session will be through Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. The link may be used up to 15 minutes before each of the session begins.

  • Use the Chrome browser.
  • It may be easiest to use your laptop for the session and audio.
  • If you click the link and get a message that says you could not be logged in, click the Reload this Page button as shown below. It is on the top left of the browser page.
  • If you run into trouble with the laptop or the network:
    • Switch to another laptop or machine if possible. Collaborate Ultra works ok on many smart phones.
    • Make sure Chrome is not blocking access to a microphone.

Close additional Chrome tabs that may streaming audio or video content.


Counselor Chat Friday

Join us in a parent/counselor chat this Friday at 10:00am!

Topic: ”Getting Your Kids Organized”.

Click here for the guest link.

Any questions? Please email the counselors: Jen Savory - jgsavory@fcps.edu

or Sheila Murphy - samurphy@fcps.edu