Bi-Weekly Check-Ins
Every two weeks, Mr. Stephens and Dr. Laymon will be hosting a Teams meeting to answer questions and connect with West End families. The first of these check-ins is happening TODAY, Thursday, August 6, at 5 PM. To join, click here.
All-School Meetings
All students should plan to attend one of two Teams meetings with West End teachers tomorrow afternoon, Friday, August 7. 5th and 6th grade will meet at 1 PM; 7th and 8th grade will meet at 2 PM.
There is one more day of district-led online SEL instruction on Friday before regular classes begin (virtually) next week.
Schedule for Friday, August 7
9-9:30 AM Middle School Community Gathering (Teams link here)
10-11:00 AM Schoology Course: Building Relationships
This is a chance for students to practice asynchronous (self-guided) learning using Schoology. After logging in to Schoology, students will need to click “Courses,” then click “Join Course,” and then enter the appropriate grade-level course code (see below).
- 5th grade course code: WNV7-CK8Z-ZSW2G
- 6th-8th grade course code: B8MP-RG3F-3DZRK
11:30-11:45 Mindful Minute (Teams link here)
12-1:00 PM Schoology Course: Etiquette for Virtual Learning
This is a chance for students to practice asynchronous (self-guided) learning using Schoology. After logging in to Schoology, students will need to click “Courses,” then click “Join Course,” and then enter the appropriate grade-level course code (see below).
- 5th grade course code: GGX5-N4QR-HDNVK
- 6th-8th grade course code: GHP9-453T-NQVZ6
7th Grade Immunization Forms Due by August 14
Even though students are not returning to the building for in-person learning at this time, state law requires MNPS to collect proof of updated vaccinations for all students entering 7th grade. If you are the parent/guardian of a 7th grader, be sure to email your completed immunization form to Ms. Ketchum in the main office (patricia.ketchum@mnps.org) NO LATER THAN AUGUST 14.
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