The ES Virtual School Handbook states “A strong focus on the social emotional needs of your child” as the first of several key features of virtual school. In order to successfully launch the 2021-22 school year virtually, focus on the social emotional needs of each child, and partner with families, the following will occur:
- August 11 – PreK-Grade 1 Meet the Teacher Appointment Sign Up
Families with children in PreK-Grade 1 will receive a detailed email to sign up for an individual meeting with their child’s new homeroom teachers. The meetings will occur on August 16/17. - August 13 @ 9AM – Welcome Letter from Grades 2-5 Homeroom Teachers
Families with children in Grades 2-5 will receive a Welcome Letter from their child’s homeroom teacher at 9AM on Friday, August 13, so please keep a close eye on your inbox! Included in the letter will be a Zoom link to the 2PM Meet the Teacher Virtual Class Meeting. - August 13 @ 2PM – Grades 2-5 Virtual Class Meetings
Students will participate in a Meet the Teacher Virtual Class Meeting at 2PM where the classroom community building process will begin. The Zoom link for the session will be emailed to families at 9AM. - August 16/17 PK-G1 Virtual Meet the Teacher Meetings by Appointment
Parents with children in PreK-Grade 1 will participate in an individual meeting with their child’s new homeroom teachers on August 16 and 17. The purpose of these meetings will be to get to know your teacher, talk about Virtual School, share information about how your child learns best and ask any questions you may have. - August 16 Grades 2-5 Virtual School Begins
Virtual School for students in Grades 2-5 begins on Monday, August 16th. Class meetings start at 8AM. Homeroom teachers will share the detailed schedule for the week with all the needed Zoom links prior to the first class meeting. - August 16-20 Grades 2-5 Student-Parent-Teacher Connection Zoom Calls
During the first week of school, Grades 2-5 students will participate in a Zoom call with their parent(s) and homeroom teacher. The purpose of the Grades 2-5 Student-Parent-Teacher Connection Zoom Calls is for students and families to feel connected to their new homeroom teachers. It is an opportunity to discuss the child’s past virtual school successes and challenges, and launch the home-school partnership for the year. Each conversation is limited to 15 minutes and will be facilitated by the teacher. - August 16-20 G2-5 Modified Virtual School Homeroom Schedule
In order to launch the new year successfully and attend to the needs of students, the homeroom schedule for the first week will be modified in order to effectively: build a strong classroom community (introductions, peer connections, games, inventories, etc.); set students up for success in virtual school (tech skills, agreements and lessons); and connect with families via Student-Parent-Teacher Connection Calls. - August 17 Grade 1 Virtual School Begins
Virtual School for students in Grade 1 begins on Tuesday, August 17th. Class meetings begin at 8AM. Homeroom teachers will share the detailed schedule for the week with all the needed Zoom links prior to the first class meeting. - August 18 PreK2 and KG Virtual School Begins
Virtual School for students in PreK2, KG & Grade 1 begins on Wednesday, August 16th. Class meetings begin at 8AM. Homeroom teachers will share the detailed schedule for the week with all the needed Zoom links prior to the first class meeting. - August 18-20 PreK1 Partnership in Learning Days
PreK1 students and parents participate in Partnership in Learning Days in smaller groups where together they will be gently supported as they transition into school, experience aspects of the Virtual School routine, and become comfortable with both synchronous and asynchronous learning. - August 23 PreK1 Virtual School Begins
Virtual School for students in PreK1 begins on Monday, August 23rd. Homeroom teachers will share the detailed schedule for the week with all the needed Zoom links.