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Technology- friend or foe? (Depends on the day!)

 



Aaaah technology- friend and at times terrible enemy. We have probably never relied on it so much as we are right now. You all have been amazing at embracing and learning all of this new and sharing your ideas with each other. When technology lets you down, don't be afraid to make adjustments. Many times it is a quick fix and you can just go in and out and be fine, but when it is more involved or you feel like you need to deal with. You might consider having students have a book with them at the computer and then if and when tech fails, you can have them take a 5 or 10 minute reading break while you get things sorted out. 

You have probably heard that the county is considering approving an asynchronous day a week for students. We dipped our toe in the water as we considered doing two three days a week as asynchronous as science and social studies. Please know that until we are sure that the asynchronous day is a go with the county, that option is still on the table for your team. It is not a requirement, but it is an option if you need or want it. Just make sure that it is communicated to your students. Tuesday is another WCPSS Board Meeting and we should know more then.  In the meantime, please enjoy your weekend. Use the workday to get your head back above water. Please finish the district required trainings if you have not already.

Know that you are all so appreciated for everything you are doing right now and always!

Upcoming Events:

Monday Sept. 28th-           Workday

Tuesday - Sept. 29th      3:00   2nd Grade PLT
                                                 4th grade PLT

Wednesday- Sept. 30th  3:00   3rd Grade PLT
                                       7:00   PTA General Meeting- (See Jeanette's email 9/24 for the Google Meet code)

Thursday- Oct. 1st         3:00   5th Grade PLT

Have a cup of coffee and watch the new episode of Bake off on Netflix!



Comments

  1. :)September 25, 2020 at 11:37 AM

    Enjoy your weekend too, Mrs. Walker!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 25, 2020 at 11:45 AM

    Such a pleasure teaching at GHE. You are so positive and supportive. Have a great weekend!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM

    OMG!!! Love the British Baking Show on Netflix! So glad the new season premiered today!

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