Week One of the 2020-21 school year is here! We’ve heard the coming week compared to a soft opening for a restaurant, but just because it’s a trial run doesn’t mean students can skip it. Students must log in to Schoology on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday to be counted present.
Below, we break down the week for you day by day (but please keep in mind that all of this is subject to change; check the PTSO Facebook page for updates/corrections). Students should be able to view their regular schedules on Schoology/Infinite Campus this week (by Monday we hear), but the schedule below is what they should follow this week.
Monday, August 3
Get hyped for the new year and pick up some West End swag!
Back to School Car Parades, 9-11 AM
- 5th grade: Bowling Avenue entrance
Sign-up link/details - 6th-8th grade: Elmington Avenue entrance
Sign-up link/details
Tuesday, August 4
First day of school! West End students will participate in online courses with students from other MNPS middle schools.
9-9:30 AM Community Gathering (Preparing for Collaborative Discussions)
10-11 AM Schoology Course: SEL & Mindfulness*
- 5th grade course code: 3SDX-XFNW-PB46M (Log in to mnps.schoology.com; click on “Courses,” then “Join a Course”; enter code when prompted.)
- 6th-8th grade course code: RN9Z-J9WJ-37ZMM (Log in to mnps.schoology.com; click on “Courses,” then “Join a Course”; enter code when prompted.)
*It is very important that your student log in to Schoology for this course. Logging in to Schoology is how the school will track attendance during virtual learning.
11:30-11:45 AM Mindful Minute
Wednesday, August 5
Once again, West End students will participate in online courses with students from other MNPS middle schools.
9-9:30 AM Community Gathering (Evaluating Goals to Achieve Success in School & Life)
10-11 AM Schoology Course: Self-Awareness*
- 5th grade course code: 8HTT-THZH-N4WFS (Log in to mnps.schoology.com; click on “Courses,” then “Join a Course”; enter code when prompted.)
- 6th-8th grade course code: 3FTX-BVV6-MKHH9 (Log in to mnps.schoology.com; click on “Courses,” then “Join a Course”; enter code when prompted.)
*It is very important that your student log in to Schoology for this course. Logging in to Schoology is how the school will track attendance during virtual learning.
11:30-11:45 AM Mindful Minute
12-12:30 PM Virtual Student Needs Assessment (OPTIONAL)
- Students can use this time to complete an online needs assessment to request support during virtual learning; click here for survey.
3-4:00 PM Office Hours (OPTIONAL)
- Specialists in SEL, counseling, and social work will be available to answer student questions; Teams link here.
Thursday, August 6
No school! (It’s election day–please vote if you haven’t already!) Interested students may participate in an optional learning opportunity on being ready for virtual learning from 6 to 7:15 PM; Teams link here.
Friday, August 7
This will be the last day of district-wide online classes. Class meetings for West End students are tentatively scheduled for the afternoon.
9-9:30 AM Community Gathering (Respect for Others)
10-11 AM Schoology Course: Building Relationships*
- 5th grade course code: WNV7-CK8Z-ZSW2G (Log in to mnps.schoology.com; click on “Courses,” then “Join a Course”; enter code when prompted.)
- 6th-8th grade course code: B8MP-RG3F-3DZRK (Log in to mnps.schoology.com; click on “Courses,” then “Join a Course”; enter code when prompted.)
*It is very important that your student log in to Schoology for this course. Logging in to Schoology is how the school will track attendance during virtual learning.
11:30-11:45 AM Mindful Minute
12-1:00 PM Schoology Course: Netiquette: Etiquette for Virtual Learning*
- 5th grade course code: GGX5-N4QR-HDNVK (Log in to mnps.schoology.com; click on “Courses,” then “Join a Course”; enter code when prompted.)
- 6th-8th grade course code: GHP9-453T-NQVZ6 (Log in to mnps.schoology.com; click on “Courses,” then “Join a Course”; enter code when prompted.)
*It is very important that your student log in to Schoology for this course. Logging in to Schoology is how the school will track attendance during virtual learning.
Class Meetings for West End Students
- 1:00 5th/6th grades (tentative; link to come)
- 2:00 7th/8th grades (tentative; link to come)
Note: If you find a bad link or want to view academic standards/SEL indicators for the week’s activities, click here to view the original schedule provided by MNPS.
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