Hoover School Update - April 3, 2020
Dr. Kim and the school administration share updates and messages with students and parents regarding remote learning, wellness, staff news, and important dates like the start of Quarter 4. The message conveys hope, encouragement, and information about the transition to a new learning environment amidst the current situation.
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Dr. Kims Update April 3, 2020 1
Principals Message I hope this message finds you well and safe. While we miss seeing and working with you in school and the community, we look forward to opportunities to reconnect with each of you online in the weeks to come. Our teachers and staff have been busy preparing for our remote instruction. Teachers and staff are in the process of reaching out to students so please have your students check their emails, Google Classroom, and myMCPS Classroom for these messages. Again, we appreciate your continued patience and grace as we navigate new ways of working and learning together. There have been many messages and emails from MCPS as well as our school and staff. I know this may be a lot of information to process as we move from our in-school instruction to a remote learning environment. Staff and I will work to keep you updated with the most timely and important information as we receive it. This will include regular updates with important information and reminders. 2
Hot Topics Wellness Message from Admin Hoover Happenings Calendar Guiding Principles for Distant Learning Distance Learning Structures and Schedule Field Trips and Outdoor Education Program Cancelled Technology Resources Additional Resources and Support Up and Coming 3
Wellness Messages Hoover Administration 4
Hoover Happenings Ms. Chin and her family welcomed a baby daughter on March 30. Everyone is healthy. Congratulations! Ms. Jaclyn Clifford and her family welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, on March 27. Everyone is healthy. Congratulations! Mr. Kevin Giles has returned to Hoover after his extended absence. He will be supporting the admin team as we implement Distance Learning 8
Calendar Spring Break: April 9-13 (No School) Quarter 3: End of Marking Period 4/17 Quarter 4: New schedule begins Monday, April 20 9
Guiding Principles for Distance Learning Quarter 4-Starting 4/20 Focusing on student well-being Understanding the anxiety with the current situation Being mindful that students are learning this structure for 7 classes and it will take time to adjust for some. Managing assignments/workload Recognizing instruction will look different Recognizing instruction will look different 12
Distance Learning Structure/Schedule Check Ins during the week can be live, via email, Q & A, discussions on MyMCPS classroom. students with the work that is sent out so it is up to you how you want that to look. This is to support IEP and 504 meetings will be starting up again. They will be happening in the mornings when we do not have official classes. Be on the lookout that you may be asked to attend these meetings as they still need Gen Ed teachers. Assignments due by Sunday. 13
Morning Work Students can do independent work Teacher will be planning with their cohorts and co-teachers Teachers will be communicating with students and parents on an individual basis as needed Special education and related services will be communicating with parents as needed Admin will be conferencing with teams and departments 14
Monday Happenings MCPS will be sharing ALL CLASSES content, instructions, guidance, and assignments to students via pre-recorded video, Google or myMCPS Classroom, Screencastify, presentation, or email, etc. Students can collaborate virtually Students can pose a question for a discussion thread. 15
Classroom Connections: Tuesday-Friday Wednesday and Friday Tuesday and Thursday PD 5: 12:45-1:30 PD 1: 12:45-1:30 **Period 8 is when counseling will be doing Naviance Lessons and other Social and Emotional supports PD 6: 1:40-2:25 PD 2: 1:40-2:25 PD 7: 2:35-3:20 PD 3: 2:35-3:20 PD 8**: 3:30-4:15 PD 4: 3:30-4:15 16
Field Trips and Outdoor Education Program Cancelled Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 outbreak, all of the field trips scheduled for the year has been cancelled and/or suspended until further notice. Hoover Middle School s Outdoor Education Program sessions have been cancelled as of today. It is with deep regret that our students will miss out on this valuable learning experience. Please continue to encourage your child to get outdoors for fresh air and practice social distancing. Choral and Instrumental Music concerts/competitions at Busch Gardens are cancelled 8th grade field trip to Hershey Park is cancelled. Ms. Susan Mapes and the coordinators will be in contact with you regarding refunds and return checks once she is allowed back in the school. 17
Technology Resources Important Information about Student use of Zoom Zoom for Students Note on page 3 at the above link ("Joining a Meeting"), students need to access prior to first meeting, one time - go to https://mcpsmd.zoom.us and login with their @mcpsmd.net login When joining a meeting, click on the meeting link from their teacher and choose "join in my browser" instead of attempting the app Students don't need to install/use the zoom extension; it is blocked for students. Does your student need a Chromebook? Did you not have a chance to pick one up? Let an administrator know or Community Chromebook Pick Up Sites 18
Resources and Supports Continue to access the Herbert Hoover Middle School website and the Media Center homepage for updates and resources: Please check the MCPS website to stay up-to-date on the latest information. MCPS Community Message for April 1, 2020 Online Learning Website MCPS Coronavirus Webpage Meal Service Locations External Engagement Resources for Families 19
Up and Coming Messages From: Counselors Department Chairs Team Leaders SPED/ESOL/504 Teacher Highlights PTA 20
We are Hoover! Please continue to stay safe and take care of one another. We are all in this together. Sincerely, YMKim, Ed.D. Principal, Herbert Hoover Middle School 21
