Dear Cub Run Families:
I hope this letter finds you and your family well. I just wanted to take a moment to update you on a few things as we move closer to our start of the new school year on September 8th.
Bell Schedule Update: Returning to Pre-closure Schedules
The bell schedule for virtual learning will more closely resemble the start and end times our schools were using in 2019-20 before the school closure:
Cub Run’s Bell schedule for PK-6th grade is 8:40am – 3:25PM
Prior to the start of school, each grade level team will be sharing specific daily/weekly schedules with families.
Full-time, Online Instruction – How it is different from the spring?
We will open schools virtually with a schedule that is as close to “normal” as possible. Schools throughout the division will follow a consistent instructional schedule and provide more live, face-to-face online (synchronous) student learning.
Students will receive virtual instruction 5 days per week. The week will include 4 days of live, face-to-face online instruction with teachers Tuesday through Friday. Mondays will be used for independent learning (asynchronous). Some students will receive additional instruction or intervention as needed on Mondays.
Elementary students will receive real-time, interactive instruction Tuesday through Friday. The elementary day will include additional small group instruction, intervention supports, and independent learning activities assigned to students. Significant investment in new digital resources will provide a more personalized approach to learning in mathematics and language arts.
Student attendance is required, and all students will receive assignments that will be graded.
Students and parents will notice a more rigorous and engaging virtual-learning program with greater connections for all students at all grade levels. Parents and caregivers will be supported with additional resources to assist their children’s online learning.
Sample grade level schedule for Tuesday - Friday:
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8:40-9:00
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Morning Meeting
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9:00-10:00
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Math
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10:00-10:10
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Break
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10:10-11:10
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Power Block
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11:10-11:40
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Social Studies or Science
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11:45 -12:45
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Lunch and Family Choice Activity
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12:50-1:50
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Language Arts (reading and writing)
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1:50-2:00
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Break
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2:00- 2:30
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Specials (PE, Art, Music, STEAM, band, strings)
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2:30 – 3:00
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Family Choice Activity
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3:00 – 3:25
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Optional Office Hours
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Technology Access for Every Student
FCPS will provide all K-6 students laptops to use for online learning this school year. Parents and caregivers will be able to pick up computers with minimal contact and without having to access the buildings.
Curb-side laptop distribution will occur after August 17th. More specific information on days/times will be sent to families soon.
Technology Supports for Parents and Students
FCPS is also increasing technical support to families and students.
Support includes:
- Providing technology access to students and families
- Launching a help desk for parents
- Developing a portal to allow students to request technology help directly
- Developing methods for students to manage their Blackboard Collaborate/Google Meet class links in their Google Calendar
Special Education: Enhanced Virtual Programming
During August, special education case managers will work with parents and IEP teams to amend the student IEPs, if necessary, to reflect services the student will receive in the all virtual setting.
Teachers working in the virtual option will be conducting real-time face-to-face instruction four days a week. Special education teachers and related service providers will be providing instruction in groups and one-on-one as appropriate for students’ goals and scheduling.
Direct instruction may be supplemented with activities which can be completed by the student in addition to the synchronous instruction.
More Special Education updates are available online.
Welcome New Staff Members
Nicolas Arnal – Special Ed IA
Emily Chapman – PT PE teacher
Karina Fuentes- PAC IA
Melissa Gorham – Special Ed teacher
Kurt Holscher - Band Teacher
Jenna Jensen – 1st grade teacher
Jill King – Special Ed teacher
Emily Milroy – Music teacher
Melissa Neighbors – Special Ed IA
Katie O’Brien – Special Ed IA
Scott Rosenfeld – Adapted PE
Jennifer Weingartner - PT Music Teacher
Colleen Wilson – 3rd grade teacher
Tomi Yost – Special Ed teacher
We look forward to working together this year and that you are now part of the CR family!
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