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Staff and families

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Communication with families has increased dramatically this year.  Learning facilitators are asked to communicate once every two weeks, and printed information goes out on the other two weeks.  Administration is connecting with families every other month.

Lots of communication with staff and teachers as well.

Mentor system in place to support student attendance. When there are absences, families are contacted regarding any barriers.

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Q&A's during the pandemic
This has been a challenge- with the focus being on logistics-
Staff has been a focus for some systems- continuing the conversations with them.
Twitter is another option.

Short surveys- allowed our families to know that the school values collaboration and wants families' input.

Blackboard is linked to SIS which saves time as well.

Newsletters solicit family input regarding a feedback loop.

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Newsletters have been weekly and sometimes more often regarding policies and updating procedures.

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We typically do weekly, or occasionally monthly, newsletters or other formal communicatons

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Monthly in-person meetings with families to communicate the vision.

Summary of this information in newsletters.

Solicit parent feedback on plans to implement feedback via surveys and virtual meetings.

Q&A meetings and surveys for families and staff.

Trying to align feedback to vision.  Focusing on quality feedback.

Monthly focus on learning at school board meetings.

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PV - Principals and Department Chairs the most, and parents the least.

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PV - Principals and Department Chairs the most, and parents the least.

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MC-Parents, Principals, and Teachers most

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MC-Parents, Principals, and Teachers most

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Students-Least

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PV - They have the likelihood of getting a different version of a message from a teacher, principal, super and then their child.

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PV - They have the likelihood of getting a different version of a message from a teacher, principal, super and then their child.

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Survey's over the last year followed with reminder mass calls has worked well.

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Survey's over the last year followed with reminder mass calls has worked well.

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We discussed that sometimes staff get upset when a communication of information reaches parents before staff are aware.
24/7 communication is sometimes expected if guidelines are not in place.

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Use of personalized emails (every two weeks), newsletters, etc. through Google Sheets merging with the SIS (using Yet Snother Mail Merge).

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PV uses it all.  FB, twitter, instagram and changed our philosophy to encouraging all LFs to participate with common district adopted hashtags.

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PV uses it all.  FB, twitter, instagram and changed our philosophy to encouraging all LFs to participate with common district adopted hashtags.

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Communication with staff has been a significant challenge.  It's been difficult to focus attention on what's ahead as opposed to what's going on right now- pandemic fatigue.

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SMORE Example: https://www.smore.com/gsufb  

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SMORE Example: https://www.smore.com/gsufb  

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https://www.smore.com/1vzqa
https://www.smore.com/3qam6
https://www.smore.com/pwv9g

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STEM education is an intentional, integrative approach to teaching and learning, in which students uncover and acquire a cohesive set of concepts, competencies, and dispositions of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that they transfer and apply in both academic and real-world contexts. There is great focus on the Engineering by Design Process and the 4C's: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity, and Communication.

What does STEM look like at the elementary level? Teachers received EbD Teems curriculum specific to their grade level. The topics covered in each curriculum directly allign to the existing science curriculum and standards (see picture for grade level topics).

Currently, third and fourth grade students are receiving STEM as a special, just like music, art, etc. Students in K-2 receive their STEM instruction within the regular classroom. In addition, teachers in K-4 work with the STEM Coach to find opportunities within the existing curriculum to integrate STEM challenges and activities.

Below you will find students of all ages engaged in STEM challenges and the EbD Process.

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STEM education is an intentional, integrative approach to teaching and learning, in which students uncover and acquire a cohesive set of concepts, competencies, and dispositions of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that they transfer and apply in both academic and real-world contexts.

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Informally quick conversations or google meets to make sure all are on the same page on how delivered.

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Informally quick conversations or google meets to make sure all are on the same page on how delivered.

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Learning and safety expectations of protocols.

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Learning and safety expectations of protocols.

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Yes that would be the biggest.  When there isn't communication alignment.

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Yes that would be the biggest.  When there isn't communication alignment.

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Communication formats must vary.  One tool being used repeatedly isn't as effective (ex. email is efficient but when used too frequently, there are potential misunderstandings between intent and what was received).

The tone/messaging can be easily misconstrued and create added challenges to contend with.

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Facebook is used by districts- with each school having it's own page. One system using private groups for specific content for individuals/families. The pages are managed carefully regarding posts being approved and supports communication with parents/guardians when there are issues that need to be addressed.

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The use of communication systems has been reevaluated, as the need has been great, and there's been a lot of information to share.

In thinking about ways to move forward- blending the message of vision along with the logistics of what needs to be relayed in a timely manner.

Shift the thinking to what the message is and how to put the information out in a way that emphasizes the mission/vision (i.e. relay information and include the why regarding growth mindset, goal attainment, etc.)

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There's a need to re-institute regular, planned meetings into schedules. This has been an area that has not received the same level of attention as it has in the past.

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A district has had a high school intern with the Central Office to focus on social media/PR. It has been very effective in getting the messaging out and has given the students valuable experience.