Welcome to

Phelps Luck Elementary

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Please type your first and last name and your child’s first and last name in the chat box.

VISION: Every student and staff member embraces diversity and possesses the skills, knowledge and confidence to positively influence the larger community.

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VALUE

ACHIEVE

EMPOWER

CONNECT

MISSION: HCPSS ensures academic success and�social-emotional well-being for each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps.

More information: www.hcpss.org/scta

School and System News and Information

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Email

School news, HCPSS News,

emergency notices

Urgent/emergency notices only - opt in by texting yes to 67587 and entering yes again.

HCPSS website

www.hcpss.org

Systemwide news and information resource

School website

ples.hcpss.org

School news, calendar, sports and clubs, staff directory; more

Twitter: @hcpss_ples

HCPSS Mobile App

Free download on App Store:

• iPhone
• iPad
• Android

School Closings/Delays

@hcpss

www.HCPSS.org

HCPSS News

HoCoSchools

HCPSS Status

status.hcpss.org

Hotline

410-313-6666

Mental Health and Student Supports

School Counselor: Jessica Jones

School Psychologist: Amy McMillion

Lead Teacher, Social-Emotional Learning: Sarah Croushler

Hispanic Achievement Liaison: Ana Garcia-Hedges

Pupil Personnel Worker: Ronda Lennon

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More information: �www.hcpss.org/supports/mental-health-wellness

Synergy Student

Information System

Canvas

Learning System

www.hcpss.org/connect

Family File

• Parent contact information
• Medical data and contacts
• After-school transportation
• Data privacy preferences

www.hcpss.org/connect

Update Student Information

• Athletic participation forms

HCPSS Connect: How to Get Help

Login Assistance:

Contact the school office

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Guides and Resources:

www.hcpss.org/connect

Canvas: What to Expect

Course Homepage:

Overview

Student privacy information

Resources

Calendar dates/events

Announcements

Student skill building (grade appropriate)

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Have Canvas Questions? Click the Orientation box�on the Canvas homepage to access Parent Guides

Go to hcpss.me

Title I Schools

• Schoolwide enhanced programs, services and enrichment
• Available to all students in our school
• Family involvement for all families

Interactive School Menus

• Food descriptions
• Nutrition and allergens
• Carb counts
• Pre-payment links
• FARMS application link
• Breakfast and lunch menus

• http://hcpss.nutrislice.com

• HCPSS Mobile App

• free iPhone or IOS app

Qualifying families can receive free or reduced-cost:

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Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMs)

• School meals
• Health insurance
• HCC tuition
• SAT, ACT and AP exam fees
• Camps, sports, child care
• Many other benefits

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Step 1: Visit www.hcpss.org/farms/

Step 2: Click “Apply Online” to begin the online application process

Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMs)

HCPSS WEBSITE

APPLICATION

School Meal Services

Grab-and-Go Meal Service

Breakfast: 8am-9am

Lunch: 10:45am-12:45pm Weekdays at all HCPSS schools (except Burleigh Manor MS & Hammond HS)

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Prices based on eligibility status (free, reduced-price, or full-price)

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* Students may receive meals at any location

Community Resources

Several organizations in Howard County offer services and resources for students and families.

www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/

Attendance

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

• LA teacher and mathematics teacher take attendance

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Wednesday (complete at least one item during the week)

• Submit assignment to one teacher
• Engage in synchronous instruction with an HCPSS teacher
• Complete work in the Canvas learning management system, DreamBox or Lexia Core5

Grading

Student grading will follow traditional grading practices.

Parents should check Canvas for updates on performance.

Special Education Services

Each student's IEP or IFSP team, which includes the parent, will discuss how the student’s current plan will be implemented for 2020-21.

The previous individualized continuity of learning (ICOL) plans will no longer be used.

Parents will be contacted at the start of the school year on how best to provide services for their child in a virtual environment.

Supporting Instruction at Home

HCPSS offers best practices to support families in transitioning to virtual instruction in the home environment

https://www.hcpss.org/2020-2021/supporting-instruction/

Chromebooks

To identify your need for a Chromebook or internet:

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1. If you received a device in Spring 2020, you will use this device.
2. New students to HCPSS will automatically be given a device.
3. If you have financial need and need internet, log in to hcpss.org/connect and request internet.

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First Grade Staff

Mrs. Brogan

Mrs Ashmore

Mrs. Harlin

Mrs.

Anderson

Mrs. Sharkey

Paraeducator

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Mrs. Bae

Ms. Breen

Intern

Support Staff

Mr. Clark

Math Support

Mrs. Dorsey

Special Educator

Mrs. Meske

ESOL Teacher

Mrs. Pena

ESOL Paraeducator

Mrs. O’Neill

Math Support

Mrs. Simcock

Math Support

Our PLES

Reading Team

Jessica Pardew

Pam Brazis

Patti Blackburn

Thank you for Coming!

Please type your first and last name and your child’s first and last name in the chat box.

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Join Your Child’s Teacher/Staff

• Mrs. Brogan and Mrs. Harlin

Code: PLESGroup1

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• Mrs. Bae, Mrs. Ashmore, and Mrs. Anderson

Code: PLESGroup2

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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT�1^ST GRADE

2020-2021

Virtual Learning 2020-2021

How does virtual learning this school year compare to the continuity of learning model in Spring 2020?

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Virtual Learning Grade 1 Student Schedule

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Student Day

9:00am-3:50pm

Canvas Dashboard

Blue bubble

means there is an announcement

“To Do” list to view today’s assignments

“Coming Up” to view synchronous classes and access Calendar

Canvas Dashboard

Canvas Calendar

Choose the event in the calendar to see the code or access the link.

Be sure all Courses are highlighted so that they show up on the calendar

Canvas Inbox

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Students can do an audio or video recording

Step 5

How to be ready for learning

• Morning routine - be ready for school
• Seated at a desk or table
• Help find a quiet spot or use headphones
• No TV or loud music
• Away from young siblings, pets and toys
• Eat before or after class
• Use restroom before class

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Synchronous Instructional Time

Students are expected to

• engage in lessons, using the chat box when asked and/or their microphone
• show their work on the camera on a regular basis
• think and answer questions independently
• do their own writing

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CLASS DOJO

• Communication tool to send messages
• Messages can be translated
• Send photos of student work when requested
• Please sign up if you’re not connected

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Language Arts - Synchronous Lessons

Whole group language arts instruction 4 days a week, that will include:

• Direct instruction of the reading and writing standards through modeled lesson and interactive read alouds
• Differentiated small group instruction (daily during the ELA time, as well as the additional synchronous time for some reading groups).
• Small reading groups will be 20 minutes each.

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HCPSS Family and Community Resource pages

Language Arts - Asynchronous Tasks

Asynchronous tasks will consist of Lexia Core5, independent reading, and writing.

• Students will be engaged in Lexia Core5 for 15 minutes daily.
• Independent reading will occur in the ELA time and is encouraged during/after lunch each day.
• Coming soon: There will be one assigned asynchronous writing lesson each week.

For more information: https://www.hcpss.org/academics/english-language-arts/

MAJOR MATH CONCEPTS

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• Number relationships (place value and comparison)
• Addition/subtraction
• Problem solving

(Small group instruction will be part of this time as needed)

For more information https://www.hcpss.org/academics/mathematics/

BASIC FACTS

• Basic fact flash cards practiced nightly for 10 minutes
• +/- 1 and 2
• +/- Making ten and +/- 0
• +/- Doubles/Halves
• +/- 10

Grade 1: Content Virtual Learning

• Each Content lesson may have 3 parts in Canvas:
• Part 1: Synchronous page (live lesson)
• Part 2: Asynchronous task (independent work)
• Checking for Understanding (page to submit assignments)

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• Most synchronous lessons will be teacher demonstrations, to ensure student understanding while at home

SCIENCE UNITS

For HCPSS Science information: https://www.hcpss.org/academics/elementary-science/

SOCIAL STUDIES UNITS

https://tinyurl.com/2020-SocSt-Matrix

HEALTH UNITS

For HCPSS Health Curriculum: https://www.hcpss.org/academics/health-education/

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Instruction will be all asynchronous tasks in Q1

Starting Sept. 29

Related Arts: 5 Week Cycle

5 sessions per week

• 2 or 3 synchronous (live) sessions of related arts
• 2 or 3 asynchronous sessions (can be done throughout the week, or on Wed.)

*Announcement will be sent Sunday evening letting you know which related arts you have that week

*Always use the code PLES teachername RA ,not the Calendar, to log in

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Determining the Grade

• Quarter grade will be determined by percentage of points earned.
• Assignments will be based on points.

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• One grade will be given for each content (ELA, math, science, social studies)
• Learning behaviors will not be reported on the report card during virtual instruction.

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Dreambox and Lexia Core5 Requirements

Weekly

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Dreambox: 4-5 lessons = 3 points

2-3 lessons = 2 points

1 lesson = 1 point

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Lexia Core5: 70-100 minutes = 3 points

20-69 minutes = 2 points

1-19 minutes - 1 point

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Please complete the evaluation form

that will be emailed to you.