LWS | November Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2020

#BrookwoodStrong PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES (PTC) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. We are holding Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) on Monday, November 2nd, 2020. Conferences will be held virtually through your child’s Google Meet account between 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Meetings are fifteen (15) minutes long and by *appointment only.

If you have not made an appointment with your child’s teacher, please call the office to schedule your meeting.

We encourage all parent participation for the success of our students.

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Our Vision

Mission Statement

Our overall vision is to improve the achievement of all students, regardless of race, socio-economic status, gender, or ability levels (disabilities).

We share the accountability of student achievement throughout the school. We believe in using researchbased practices to achieve our goals. We promote school and community involvement because we believe that these partnerships help us meet the needs of all of our students.

Brookwood School District 167, in partnership with parents and community, will create a learning environment in which all students excel at becoming lifelong learners and decision makers.

We Believe...

Families shape their children’s motivation, confidence, and academic success by being interested and involved in their overall development.

All students are unique and should be challenged to the highest level of academic and artistic excellence.

We are committed to: • providing students with highly qualified teachers • providing our staff with professional development

In the importance of staff development opportunities based on best practices and educational research.

In educating our children in a safe and nurturing environment with access to state of the art technology.

The school system should teach students to think critically enabling them to become contributing citizens in our global society.

In continuous improvement in all aspects of the school system to foster a culture of excellence, accountability and integrity.

In responsible stewardship of financial and physical resources.

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CALL US: 708.757.2100

Technology Help Line!

If your child is having any technology problems connecting to their teacher’s Google Meet (live teaching), please contact our help desk at (708) 300-3553 or email our help desk: helpdesk@brookwood167.org Please leave a detailed message with your name, your child’s name, phone number and

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the issue you are having with the device.

Parents must call the school to report their child absent before 8:30 a.m.

The number for reporting absences is (708) 756-2872. Official attendance will be reported every morning at 9:00 a.m. If your child joins a teacher’s classroom late, they will be marked tardy in PowerSchool, and you will be notified through the Principal’s ClassDojo.

If your child needs any resources or supplies for any of their classes, please contact the school office so we can help provide them with the needed materials.

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Tips To Ensure E-LEARNING Success

Parent’s Being Involved!

Designated place for student virtual classwork

Ensure your child log in EVERYDAY at 8:30 a.m.

Minimize distractions

Keep Cameras on

Stay logged on for the full period Communicate with teachers whenever necessary with questions or concerns Check in on your student to make sure they’re doing okay

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Please Join Our ClassDojo’s

ClassDojo

And Stay Informed!

CLASSDOJO IS ACTIVELY USED IN 90% OF U.S. K-8 SCHOOLS. ClassDojo is a free app that helps build amazing classroom and school communities. Teachers give feedback to students for any skill, like “Working Hard” and “Being Curious.” From the mobile app, parents view their child’s feedback, and can message directly with teachers and school leaders.

Please join my ClassDojo so you can stay informed on what is happening at LONGWOOD SCHOOL. If you would like to join, please accept the invitation that we emailed to you or texted you, or contact the school at (708) 757-2100, email, rpatterson@brookwood167.org. All you will need to provide is your cell phone number or email address.

GET INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED!

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Conferences

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) are an excellent opportunity to find out how your child is adjusting to the new school year and to get to know his/her teachers.

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are some general hints on how to have a successful

conference:

Ask your child if there is anything that he/she would like to discuss with the teacher Jot down everything that you want to talk about at the conference Arrive remotely on time Begin with positive comments about the teacher or classroom Be open to suggestions from the teacher Keep your emotions under control Take notes about what has been discussed and share them with your child

-- HELPFUL QUESTIONS -In order to help your child’s, have a successful school year, you need to know what will be expected of them academically. You can find out by asking some questions.

And don’t forget to take notes.

What skills and knowledge will my child be expected to master this year?

How will my child be evaluated?

What can I do to stay more involved in my child’s academic progress?

How do you accommodate differences in learning?

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Grading During Remote Learning Grades during the remote learning period are just as important as they are during the regular school year. Students are receiving their first-quarter grades this month, and we all want to see the grades to determine progress and accomplishments. However, it can be challenging to determine a grade based only on assignments, quizzes, and tests during remote learning.

During remote learning, we have to empathize with the fact that many factors are beyond our control. A few assignments may be missing, not because a student chose not to do it but possible due to circumstances that can hinder the opportunity to finish. Even a weekly test may not be an accurate measure because it is not in a classroom with a teacher monitoring the test period.

So, where do we go for grades if we can’t rely on assignments, quizzes, and tests? We have to look closer at the process our students are going through while learning. During the remote learning class, is the student communicating, questioning, and demonstrating what they have learned? Are they using strategies taught to help solve a problem?

These factors should be way heavier on a grading period during remote learning and continue throughout a student’s learning process.

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Dr. Reginald Patterson, Principal

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Longwood Elementary School 441 Longwood Drive Glenwood, IL 60425 708.757.2100