Planning for Opening and Welcoming - 21-22 Sch Yr by Kelly McGuire https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn Made with wonder en-us 2021-06-15 10:36:16 UTC 2026-03-17 01:30:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Principal ahom21 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608371026 For this past month, we are having our remote classes come in to spend 1-2 hours at the school (outdoors) with their classroom teacher and classmates. Administrator has shown our early childhood families one or two classrooms and explained how we are following guidelines to keep everyone healthy and safe.]]> 2021-06-15 19:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608371026 clear communication, predictable timetable for sharing information (we do weekly newsletters, or over the summer, bi-weekly), orientation for each grade the week before labor day, https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608371803 2021-06-15 19:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608371803 Planning for more Social-Emotional Learning for our children and staff, as we transition to 100% in-person https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372373 2021-06-15 19:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372373 Community Building kzaientz3 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372698 Engage in community building with students. Allow ample time for renorming and social skill building. ]]> 2021-06-15 19:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372698 Socializing lphilogene https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372775 With the support of the PTA and SLT planning family centered activities that allow both parents and students to re-acclimate over the summer particularly for grades/students that may have never been in the building yet.]]> 2021-06-15 19:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372775 Parent orientations, walk-throughs, tours https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372807 2021-06-15 19:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372807 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372873 Welcoming families back, answering questions]]> 2021-06-15 19:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608372873 K. Fuchs/parent https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373107 School would hold a townhall to update parents on any updated policies (COVID and non-covid related)

]]> 2021-06-15 19:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373107 Communication about safety and hygiene plans for the students and staff. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373143 2021-06-15 19:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373143 family orientation, introducing the staff https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373177 2021-06-15 19:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373177 School building tours lboelsen https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373406 Ensuring all students start getting used to how to navigate the building and where important "go-to" spots (main office, bathroom, water, etc.) are located. Builds comfort and mitigates anxiety. ]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373406 JBG FLC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373491 Open Houses, small group /grade.class meetings,]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373491 Check in with families https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373583 2021-06-15 19:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373583 Buddies system for older students to travel to/from schools https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373613 2021-06-15 19:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373613 Virtual Town Halls/Information Sessions on Protocols, Expectations, etc. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373809 2021-06-15 19:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373809 welcome families to the building (if not inside, then in the yard) - solicit feedback from families about their concerns, maybe livestream some moments during the day so families can "see" inside the school. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373833 2021-06-15 19:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608373833 Establish safe, small groups of students https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374101 2021-06-15 19:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374101 set up virtual meet and greets or small group meet ups in a park for students to meet their teachers before the first day of school klicata1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374135

]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374135 Add something in https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374171 2021-06-15 19:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374171 Class and School Community Activities https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374191 For classes to have time (outside academics) to reconnect and share through a variety of activities - give time for the students to socialize with each other too.

School Community Activities may be in the first few weeks, where classes of the same grade and across grades can reconnect and interact with each other, along with their former teachers, etc.]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374191 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374244 Reassure students about safety and communicate expectations of the students. ]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374244 Setting clear expectations and communicating clearly and often with students and parents. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374299 2021-06-15 19:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374299 Teacher https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374415 Check-in with students and families about how they are feeling?]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374415 a video walk through of procedures and how the day flows https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374486 2021-06-15 19:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374486 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374505 Opportunities to meet the teacher. Can parents come into the school? the classroom?]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374505 Principal ahom21 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374548 Have parent orientation/town hall to provide updates on conditions, how we are handling arrivals/dismissals/lunch procedures, etc. Will videotape a walkthrough of the building for parents who are unable to come in physically.]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374548 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374593 Hold Town Hall with school community to share reopening plan and answer questions families may have ]]> 2021-06-15 19:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374593 building community with students, parent orientation, getting to know extended families https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374594 2021-06-15 19:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608374594 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375016 Hold monthly townhalls or meetings, or even unofficial google surveys home to gather parent data on how they feel school year is progressing for their student and as a parent

]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375016 JBG FLC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375289 PTA/Principal/PC coffee and chat meetings.
Students/families drop off supplies.
Special attention to new families and those that were remote.]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375289 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375317 Be patient with the students as they adjust to being present in the school bldg. ]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375317 Teacher https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375546 Communicate expectations with families for the beginning of the school year. Staff will plan out how to welcome families back in the fall with most updated guidelines. Staff can plan a meet and greet (either virtual or in person) to meet new teachers for next year. ]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375546 Teacher meet & greet with parents outdoors https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375567 2021-06-15 19:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375567 start with routines/reestablishing connections https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375705 Get to the academics later]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375705 Parent https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375732 2021-06-15 19:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375732 Tours lphilogene https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375773 Providing either virtual or in person tours for students and families to show them the space and how safety is being taken into account.

]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375773 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375789 Open Communication, Listening to All Constituent Concerns]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375789 Orientation, welcome letters, personal outreach https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375833 2021-06-15 19:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375833 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375918 Hold town halls to help parents feel comfortable.]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608375918 regular surveys of students and families, some focus groups with students and families about how the transition is going and how we could improve it https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376147 2021-06-15 19:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376147 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376239 Thoroughly communicate with parents and students
Hold forums for parents to provide feedback. ]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376239 Checking in regularly and fine tuning what is and isn't working. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376331 2021-06-15 19:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376331 Maintain community building activities lboelsen https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376353 Example: Dedicating our Learning ("grown-up" show and tell) - students take turns sharing one object, person, place that matters to them and why. Dedicate space in the classroom to post pictures and remind students of what is special to them. Helps motivate students personally while also helping them get to know one another.]]> 2021-06-15 19:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376353 Plan a variety of community building activities so that students have multiple opportunities to build confidence in working with peers and staff klicata1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376457 2021-06-15 19:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376457 community updates, events to invite families in https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376577 2021-06-15 19:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376577 Finding ways to include parents in classroom activities virtually or in-person depending on protocols https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376686 2021-06-15 19:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376686 Regular communication, continuing to build trust and relationships https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376928 2021-06-15 19:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608376928 Community Building https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377031 For Teaches/Staff and students
Getting the school community to feel comfortable  ]]> 2021-06-15 19:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377031 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377095 Finding Joy through the Arts, Movement, Technology, etc.  Allowing students' voices to self-express.

]]> 2021-06-15 19:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377095 townhalls daily (over zoom) in which parents are invited - setting the tone, answering questions, reminding everyone of expectations and what might be different (masking, lunch rules etc) https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377130 2021-06-15 19:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377130 find a way for parents to feel like they can see and know what's going on in the school https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377351 videos, zoom chats, in-person visits (if allowed)]]> 2021-06-15 19:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377351 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377474 Invite students to class zooms to get to know classmates before school starts.]]> 2021-06-15 19:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377474 Slow Start lphilogene https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377604 Encouraging a slow start as a community with SEL at the forefront. Easing into assessments, homework, and tasks that often elicit stress.

]]> 2021-06-15 19:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377604 Utilizing parent engagement time and office hours to address questions and concerns https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377644 2021-06-15 19:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377644 Principal ahom21 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377845 Social Emotional lessons with students, read alouds to get children re-acclimated. Assess students and inform families what strengths children have (as opposed to gaps) so they have some positive aspects of their child's academics even after being in remote for many months.]]> 2021-06-15 19:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377845 teacher https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377849 continue to have events to involve families, regular updates/news letters]]> 2021-06-15 19:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608377849 JBG FLC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378039 Community builders to enhance engagement.]]> 2021-06-15 19:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378039 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378236 Continue to check in with families, students, and staff about what is going well and what needs to be revised in accordance with any updated regulations. ]]> 2021-06-15 19:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378236 Ask students what they want to learn this school year (adapt lesson, units) accordingly; seeks this input from early on lboelsen https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378297 2021-06-15 19:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378297 Parent https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378403 Have older students, greet and escort students who are new to school.  Maybe hold a fun activity for them to adjust the first day with older students especially if parents cannot enter the school to say goodbye

]]> 2021-06-15 19:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378403 Parent https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378443 2021-06-15 19:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378443 Advocate for starting the high school and middle school admissions process a bit later. kzaientz3 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378492 It is such an awkward transition to start holding tours for incoming students and talking to outgoing students before they have even really transitioned back in to the school.  

]]> 2021-06-15 19:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378492 Creating community building opportunities with parents https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378524 2021-06-15 19:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378524 communicate frequently with families, especially if they are not physically coming into the building klicata1 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378743 2021-06-15 19:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608378743 Check-ins lphilogene https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608379460 Continue to do Community check-ins throughout the year to assure that teachers, parents and students are adjusting well and having a plan in place for those individuals who may not be.

]]> 2021-06-15 19:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608379460 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608379689 Frequent communication with the school community and creating opportunities for families to visit the building safely 

]]> 2021-06-15 19:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608379689 Regular check-ins throughout the year. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608380010 2021-06-15 19:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608380010 Morning Meeting/SEL check-ins lphilogene https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381004 Starting each day with a morning meeting/community meeting or check-in of some sort that is done school-wide

]]> 2021-06-15 19:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381004 Flexibility in Programing kzaientz3 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381131 If a school starts out with high expectations for all students and lets them take advanced classes, there should be flexibility in case students need to change to a different class. ]]> 2021-06-15 19:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381131 https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381160 Providing families with what daily procedures that are expected by the students.. ie will students still have to wear masks...will random testing still continue.. what will the arrival and dismissal procedures look like in the upcoming year.]]> 2021-06-15 19:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381160 Being mindful of the unique challenges posed by this school opening and holding space for that. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381269 2021-06-15 19:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381269 Show parents a model of how the classrooms will look like in September. https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381514 2021-06-15 19:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608381514 For teachers: Proactively reach out to families and introduce yourself lboelsen https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608382025 2021-06-15 19:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608382025 Spaces for students to share their experiences https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608382074 2021-06-15 19:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608382074 Hopes, fears, concerns activities lboelsen https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608382723 Having students name their hopes, fears, concerns; helps students to know they're not alone and name them concerns /fears]]> 2021-06-15 19:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608382723 Parents will have a lot https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608383879 2021-06-15 19:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcguire32/37tzz2ta4fsq9fgn/wish/1608383879