Orchard Ranch Weekly BLOG 11.16.20

Staff Member Spotlight

Sage Po-Ruff

Binge Watch:

Kids: KIPO on Netflix, Adults: The Umbrella Academy

Saying:

"Only feel bad enough about your mistakes to not repeat them."

Music:

Earth - Imogen Heap

Music & Bing Watch:

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INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

(“*” Indicates the number of weeks it’s been in newsletter.)

Library: Checkout Maribel's amazing bitmoji library! It's awesome!

Food: So far the new food delivery seems to be working with just a few hiccups. Thank you for being flexible. Remember to return food, because we have to watch expiration dates and leaving food in rooms promotes visitors you may not want in your classes.

PLC Mondays: We are still adhering to the districts PLC MOnday expectations. Please complete the PLC Agenda and let me know if you have any questions.

Student Work: The easiest way to get students work when they are out is through OTUS. Please use this procedure. We will be going over it more at our staff meeting.

Chromebooks: In moving forward with Chrombooks. Please simply lable the chromebook witht he kids name. It will remain checked out to them. Technology will be coming in December to set up your lockers. We will be doing a count and back filling chromebook so each of your kids has access. We will only have to fill out paperwork for students taking a new chromebook home if needed.

Orange Vests: Please wear orange vests while on duty. Thank you.

Thermometers: Side or back of the neck will work if forehead is being difficult.

*Staff Lunch Room: The staff lunch room is open for staff to grab their food, heat up food, get drinks, etc. only. Staff should not be eating their meals in the staff rooms or gathering together.

*Lock Blocks: Please check your lock blocks when you leave your classroom. Students should not be able to access your room if you're not there.

*Lost and found: Names in items. Items will only be kept in lost and found for 48 hours.

*Snack/Breakfast time: We need to ensure that kids are eating their snacks safely. Please practice eating snacks while seated and spaced appropriately. Our normal snack protocol is not ok.

*Staff Screener: Please fill out the screener if you are out.

*Please always double-check with the OR Google Calendar as event may change.*

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