WELCOME Academy Parents 425 South Park Avenue Buffalo

WELCOME Academy Parents 425 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14204 Phone #: 716 -816 -3270 Fax #: 716 -851 -3761 Website: www. buffaloschools. org/ps 131 Dr. Casey Young – Principal cyoung@buffaloschools. org Cell Phone – (716) 440 -5827 Ms. St. John – Assistant Principal jstjohn@buffaloschools. org Dr. Stevenson– Assistant Principal bstevenson@buffaloschools. org • 7 th through 12 th grade – Thursday September 3 rd, 2020 at 6: 00 – 7: 00 pm • 7 th through 12 th grade – Friday September 4 th, 2020 at 4: 00 – 5: 00 pm • 7 th through 12 th grade – Saturday September 5, 2020 at 1: 00 – 2: 00 pm

Agenda • Learning Models • Teaching and Learning • Student schedules • Social/Emotional • Safety • Resources and how to log in • Additional Links • Questions

Models of Learning A. In-Person Model: Students will attend school on campus each day school is in session. B. Remote Learning Model: Students will remain at home, and teachers will provide remote instruction. Expectations will be established for the amount of synchronous and asynchronous instruction to be provided in each student’s scheduled day.

First Two Weeks • Social Emotional Curriculum • Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Teaching • COVID 19 Health • How to use Technology • Diagnostic Testing

Teaching and Learning Remotely • Expectations for students/parents • Get plenty of rest the evening prior • Make time to eat a healthy meal prior to class • Establish a place designated to learn • Follow your schedule and log on to receive instruction – attendance is being documented • Engage with your teacher and classmates • Don’t be afraid to ask questions • Have a planner to stay organized • Take notes and keep materials organized by subjects • Expectations for teachers • Diagnostic Testing • Log on and be prepared to provide content specific instruction • Engage students in meaningful activities and discussions aligned with the standards • Create rigorous assignments related to classroom instruction • Be available during “Office Hours” • Provide frequent feedback and grades • ENL and SPED services will be provided • Document attendance

Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Synchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Online Student working independently Assignments on Schoology Readings, videos, completing assignments District approved programs Happens in real time Teacher teaching content to students

Gr. 7 -12 Student Schedules Period Mon. / Thurs. Period Tues. / Fri. Wed. 1 A/8: 25 - 9: 07 S/H 3 A/8: 25 - 9: 07 S A - Math 1 B/9: 12 - 9: 55 S 3 B/9: 12 - 9: 55 S/H A - ELA 2 A/10: 00 -10: 42 S 4 A/10: 00 -10: 42 S A – Soc. St. 2 B/10: 47 -11: 30 S 4 B/10: 47 -11: 30 S A – Sci. 11: 30 -12: 00 LUNCH BREAK 5 A/12: 00 -12: 42 S/H 7 A/12: 00 -12: 42 S S – SEL 5 B/12: 47 -1: 30 S 7 B/12: 47 -1: 30 S/H S – SEL 6 A/1: 35 -2: 17 S 8 A/1: 35 -2: 17 S S – SEL 6 B/2: 22 -3: 05 S 8 B/2: 22 -3: 05 S S – SEL Ext. 3: 30 -5: 30 Extended Day / Monday through Friday – Asynchronous S – Synchronous H – homework due

Academic Supports • Extended Learning Program • Additional tutoring • Grad. Point for credit recovery and accrual • Daily from 3: 30 – 5: 30

Social / Emotional • Integrating SEL into instructional curriculum • • Healing Circles Classroom Discussions Mindfulness Activities Reflective Journaling Daily Small Group and Individual Counseling Check in/ Check out Lessons on COVID safety • All students will have an advisor

Social/ Emotional Supports • School Counselors • Mr. Merrick – 7 th through 10 th • Ms. Martin – 11 th and 12 th • Student Support Team • • Ms. Fernandez – School Social Worker 7 th through 9 th Ms. Z – School Social Worker 10 th through 12 th Ms. Mc. Grath – School Psychologist Ms. Alexander – Attendance Teacher Ms. Schultz – Attendance Support Assistant Mr. Green – Attendance Support Assistant Mrs. Arielle Darstein – Instructional and Student Support Coach • Partners • MAHAWNY • Endeavor • Say Yes

Safety • CDC Guidelines • Social Distancing – 6 feet apart • Wearing a face mask • Hand washing and sanitizing • Cleaning and sanitizing of the building • Lessons on COVID safety • Symptoms • • • Fever over 100. 4 degrees Cough or sore throat Difficulty breathing Chills Body ache Headache Loss of taste or smell Nausea/vomiting Diarrhea

Resources • All these websites can be accessed through CLEVER on the Buffalo Public Schools webpage (https: //www. buffaloschools. org/students). Students will login using their Active Directory (900# and password).

How To Log In • For example: Frank Smith whose birthday is Jan. 31, 2000 and SID# is 900 -12 -3456 would be: FSM 31456 • Students’ usernames are their Student ID# (900 #). • Students’ passwords are: • First letter of their first name • First 2 letters of their last name • Day of their birthday • Last 3 digits of their 900#

Links • Learning Resources from Home (Schoology Videos) https: //www. buffaloschools. org/Page/8 8626 • Parent Contact Information Update Form https: //www. buffaloschools. org/contact • Intro to Schoology for Parents and Families Sign Up Form https: //forms. gle/UKWoe 9 x. My 5 Jv 7 zmo 6 • Parent Portal – flyer will be mailed

Informational Technology • For technical support: • email ITHelp. Desk@buffaloschools. org • call 816 -7100 • 1515 South Park Ave Mon-Fri 10: 00 – 2: 00

Questions