DMUSD Fall 2020 Roll Out -- Notes taken on Wed, May 20
DMUSD Fall Roll Out 2020 Notes
On Wednesday, May 20th, Holly McClurg and her team updated the PTA Presidents on the latest plans for the Fall 2020. There is a district team composed of employees from all levels of the district from Principals to Custodians, however, there are no parent representatives on this team. The 2020-2021 school year is scheduled to start on August 24th, and it will be a two tiered system – 1) an In Person Experience and 2) a Distance Learning option. Here is the rough outline:
On Wednesday, May 20th, Holly McClurg and her team updated the PTA Presidents on the latest plans for the Fall 2020. There is a district team composed of employees from all levels of the district from Principals to Custodians, however, there are no parent representatives on this team. The 2020-2021 school year is scheduled to start on August 24th, and it will be a two tiered system – 1) an In Person Experience and 2) a Distance Learning option. Here is the rough outline:
- In-Person Experience
- Enhanced Cleaning Protocol
- Deep Cleaning of HVAC already completed
- Will optimize use of spaces that are under-utilized including the outdoors and unused classrooms in order to spread the children out more
- Plexi-glass to be installed in the front office
- There will be a protocol to let the children onto campus in a way that is spread out
- There will be a distance learning component
- Distance Learning Option, which will look different than what is being offered this year
- The family will have to opt their child/children in for the entire school year, and the child/children would return to their home school in 2021-2022
- District level teacher will teach the child, not a Sage Canyon teacher
- Curriculum will be different than what is being offered this year – district will copy successful models used around the country
- Live instruction will be an integral part of this program
- Assessment, grading and feedback will be a part of this program
- Attendance will be taken
Sage Canyon PTA Response Letter to DMUSD
May 22, 2020
Hi Holly, Shelley & Jenni,
Thank you for the updates on Wednesday at the PTA Presidents’ meeting. Very informative. I shared the information with my Board at Sage Canyon, and the we had a few questions and some feedback.
First, we all agreed that if parents are going to have to pick between an In-School experience and a more robust Distance Learning experience within 2 weeks, we will need a very clear outline of what each program will likely look like. Will you be providing written or video guidance on the details of the In-School vs. Distance Learning options for the Fall, and if so, when?
Second, while different families are leaning toward one option or the other, we all agree it’s possible, maybe even likely, that there will be disruption to the school year for the In-School experience. In the event that there is either an outbreak on campus or a San Diego County Health Order to shutdown schools temporarily, will teachers for the In-School experience already be trained for the Distance Learning option so that there is no disruption to learning for those that choose the In-School experience? In other words, if there is a shutdown, will teachers be able to pivot more seamlessly that what happened this Spring and will curriculum, Chromebooks, etc. be ready and available to students on Day 1?
Here are some other questions that came up for the In-School Experience:
Here are some other questions that came up for the Distance Learning Experience:
Finally, will this topic be on the agenda this Wednesday the 27th at the Governing Board meeting? We are all very invested in this topic and would like to contribute to the discussion in a constructive way. I thank you for your time and look forward to your responses.
Sincerely,
Cathy Patrick
Sage Canyon PTA President
Hi Holly, Shelley & Jenni,
Thank you for the updates on Wednesday at the PTA Presidents’ meeting. Very informative. I shared the information with my Board at Sage Canyon, and the we had a few questions and some feedback.
First, we all agreed that if parents are going to have to pick between an In-School experience and a more robust Distance Learning experience within 2 weeks, we will need a very clear outline of what each program will likely look like. Will you be providing written or video guidance on the details of the In-School vs. Distance Learning options for the Fall, and if so, when?
Second, while different families are leaning toward one option or the other, we all agree it’s possible, maybe even likely, that there will be disruption to the school year for the In-School experience. In the event that there is either an outbreak on campus or a San Diego County Health Order to shutdown schools temporarily, will teachers for the In-School experience already be trained for the Distance Learning option so that there is no disruption to learning for those that choose the In-School experience? In other words, if there is a shutdown, will teachers be able to pivot more seamlessly that what happened this Spring and will curriculum, Chromebooks, etc. be ready and available to students on Day 1?
Here are some other questions that came up for the In-School Experience:
- Staggered Day – Will the school day be split where some children attend school in the morning and some attend in the afternoon?
- Families with Siblings -- For the staggered Drop-Off & Pick-Up scenario OR in the case of a staggered school day (i.e. half of the students attend the morning and half attend in the afternoon), will considerations be made to keep siblings in school for the same school hours?
- Distance Learning Component – It was mentioned at the meeting on Wednesday that there will be a distance learning component to the In-School experience. What percentage of the experience will be in-school vs. online?
- Recess – Will social distancing rules be enforced during recess?
- Masks – Will children be required to wear masks during the school day?
- Temperature Checks – Will children be screened when arriving on campus?
- CDC Guidelines – Will DMUSD follow CDC guidelines as they change and evolve?
- Cohorts – Will children be kept in small cohorts and only allowed to interact with those children?
- Temporary Shutdown – If the school is temporarily shut-down, will the children with the In-School experience receive the same curriculum as the Distance Learning students? Will their teachers be trained to run the same distance learning program?
Here are some other questions that came up for the Distance Learning Experience:
- IEP – Will IEP accommodations be built into the Distance Learning program?
- Daily Schedule – How long will a typical day of at home learning be?
- Distance Learning Platforms/Models – It was mentioned that there are nationally recognized gold standard platforms for Distance Learning that DMUSD will try to replicate. Has the district settled on a model? Is there collaboration with other districts or with private schools in San Diego that have launched their own robust programs?
Finally, will this topic be on the agenda this Wednesday the 27th at the Governing Board meeting? We are all very invested in this topic and would like to contribute to the discussion in a constructive way. I thank you for your time and look forward to your responses.
Sincerely,
Cathy Patrick
Sage Canyon PTA President
What Can Parents Do to Get More Information & Get More Involved?
Attend the DMUSD Weekly Community Update Webinar
Superintendent McClurg and district staff will be providing a brief weekly update to the community each Wednesday at 1:00pm. If you would like to view the live Weekly Community Update, click on this webinar link. A recording of the webinars will also be posted on our DMUSD website at this link following each live webinar.
Superintendent McClurg and district staff will be providing a brief weekly update to the community each Wednesday at 1:00pm. If you would like to view the live Weekly Community Update, click on this webinar link. A recording of the webinars will also be posted on our DMUSD website at this link following each live webinar.
Attend the DMUSD Governing Board Meeting, Wednesday, May 27, 5:45 – 8:45 PM via ZOOM
The PTA is hoping this meeting will cover plans to reopen in the Fall and the dual track being considered – that is offering both an “In-School” experience and a robust “Distance Learning” option -- but so far it is not on the agenda, which can be accessed via this link https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/dmusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BN3NZZ626E32 . In order to join the Governing Board meeting, go to https://delmarschools.zoom.us/j/81083354416 or type in this Webinar ID: 810 8335 4416 in your ZOOM app.
The PTA is hoping this meeting will cover plans to reopen in the Fall and the dual track being considered – that is offering both an “In-School” experience and a robust “Distance Learning” option -- but so far it is not on the agenda, which can be accessed via this link https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/dmusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=BN3NZZ626E32 . In order to join the Governing Board meeting, go to https://delmarschools.zoom.us/j/81083354416 or type in this Webinar ID: 810 8335 4416 in your ZOOM app.
ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BOARD REGARDING AN ITEM ON THE AGENDA OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Persons wishing to address the Board concerning agenda or non-agenda items are invited to do so.
Please complete and submit the Request to Provide Public Input Form, below.
When the Board President invites you to speak, the moderator will unmute your device.
Please state your name for the record.
In the interest of time and order, each speaker is allotted a maximum of three (3) minutes.
When your speaking time expires you will be prompted with a 15-second warning, after which the moderator will mute your device.
PLEASE ACCESS THE LINK BELOW FOR THE REQUEST TO PROVIDE PUBLIC INPUT FORM:
https://forms.gle/1hA7k6drFDu6Ykbb9
This link to the "Request to Provide Public Input Form" will be available one hour prior to the meeting, beginning at 3:45pm, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in order to give the public an opportunity to complete a request to speak.
If you are unable to access the live link to the form, please email Holly Palmer at hpalmer@dmusd.org.
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Persons wishing to address the Board concerning agenda or non-agenda items are invited to do so.
Please complete and submit the Request to Provide Public Input Form, below.
When the Board President invites you to speak, the moderator will unmute your device.
Please state your name for the record.
In the interest of time and order, each speaker is allotted a maximum of three (3) minutes.
When your speaking time expires you will be prompted with a 15-second warning, after which the moderator will mute your device.
PLEASE ACCESS THE LINK BELOW FOR THE REQUEST TO PROVIDE PUBLIC INPUT FORM:
https://forms.gle/1hA7k6drFDu6Ykbb9
This link to the "Request to Provide Public Input Form" will be available one hour prior to the meeting, beginning at 3:45pm, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in order to give the public an opportunity to complete a request to speak.
If you are unable to access the live link to the form, please email Holly Palmer at hpalmer@dmusd.org.
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PTA G.A. Meeting & Principal's Chat to be Re-Scheduled
PTA General Association Meeting & Principal’s Chat to be RESCHEDULED
We have to reschedule this meeting as there will be a district level DMUSD Governing Board Meeting this Wednesday, May 27th at the same time. We are hoping they will discuss plans to reopen in the Fall, but so far it is not on the agenda. We will get back to you soon with a new date and time.
We have to reschedule this meeting as there will be a district level DMUSD Governing Board Meeting this Wednesday, May 27th at the same time. We are hoping they will discuss plans to reopen in the Fall, but so far it is not on the agenda. We will get back to you soon with a new date and time.
Sage Canyon Spirit Coloring Pages
As a fun way to show coyote spirit, have your child color in a Sage Coyote drawing page and post it somewhere others can spot it. There are three to choose from. One was created by Mrs. Joannou our art teacher and two were created by very talented 6th grade artists Samantha and Austin. GO COYOTES!
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Online Resources for Parents:
Educational and Social & Emotional Wellness Site
Are you looking for more online learning resources such as links to virtual museum tours, educational podcasts and home school coaching? Are you looking for information on how to talk to your kids about COVID-19 and how to protect their social and emotional well-being during this crisis? If so, you should check out this website created by the California PTA https://capta.org/news-publications/covid-19/covid-19-resources-for-parents-and-families/ This website compiles links to a vast array of websites focusing on children and families’ educational, social & emotional as well as physical health needs during this time of crisis.
What is the PTA?
Come to our General Association MeetingsWe encourage you to come to our quarterly membership meetings. They are a great way to keep updated on events, club and program updates, community legislative issues, STEAM+ funding among many other topics covered throughout the year. G.A. meetings are always held on campus, but the room changes depending on availability. The G.A. dates for the rest of the year will be on:
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Dad's Club Brown Bag Lunches
Virtual BACKYARD Dad's Club brown bag lunches are a fun way to connect with your child/children. Are only dad's allowed? No, definitely not. Any parent, grandparent or guardian is welcome to come to these lunches. The dates for the rest of the year will be on:
- Thur, 5/28
Documents from G.A. Meeting on April 16, 2020
| general_association_agenda_20200416.pdf |
| ga_minutes_1_10_2020.pdf |
| proposed_pta_board_2020-2021.pdf |
| revised_pta_budget_proposed_at_g.a._mtg_04162020.pdf |
| pta_budget_changes_april_16_2020.pdf |
