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Skinner North Update 5/20/20

5/20/2020

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ood morning!  I hope everyone is doing well.  Please read below for a few updates and reminders.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day.  Remember there is no scheduled remote learning on Monday due to the holiday.

Have a wonderful day,
Katie
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Tech and Medicine Pick Up Day - We want to make sure students have what they need to stay engaged while school is not in session.  If your student needs a Chromebook or has other needs that we can assist with, please complete the following form (https://forms.gle/nEo1DvmNv4gLkmse9) or reach out to Katie (kmagnuson@cps.edu) or Derrick (dkimbrough@cps.edu) directly.   If possible, please let us know in advance if you plan to pick up a device.  Our next tech pick up day will be Tuesday 5/26 from 10:00-11:00.   

Reminder Book Discussion with Dr. Magnuson and Mr. Kimbrough - We are going to read the New Kid by Jerry Craft and want to talk about it :)  We invite students to access the e-book (see above) and come to a google hangout to discuss with us.  We will discuss chapters 1-5 next week at 2:30 on Thursday.  The book is a graphic novel and the interest level of the book is for 4-8th grade.  We ask that students sign up at https://forms.gle/UC1yddjPE6cZmhLP6 in by 5PM today and we will send the link to them.  
Book synopsis:  Seventh grade African American boy Jordan Banks dutifully travels from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale private Riverdale Academy Day School. As one of the few kids of color in his new school, Jordan feels out of place. He doesn't really fit in with his new classmates, and it begins to feel like his neighborhood friends live in a different world. Jordan finds comfort in his art as he tries to navigate both worlds. 
Our Google Hangout Norms:
  1.  Be on time and ready to participate.
  2. After saying hello, please mute your microphone.
  3. Respect each other and listen when others are sharing.
  4. Chat is only for discussion related to the topic. 
  5. Have fun!

    
Skinner North Chess -  The Skinner North chess team has transitioned to online play during remote learning. We currently are running 3 online tournaments (Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced) on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 3-5. If you are interested in learning more information, please reach out to skinnernorthchess@gmail.com. We have opened participation to students, siblings and parents. New families are welcome as well!!  


Cornoavirus Anxiety Workbook - This free Coronavirus Anxiety workbook (from WellnessSociety.org) may be a helpful resource for those experiencing increased anxiety and stress lately.   Filled with lots of CBT-based strategies to challenge thinking and decrease stress, this free and downloadable workbook is also available in other languages besides English. Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook from WellnessSociety.org:  
https://thewellnesssociety.org/free-coronavirus-anxiety-workbook/  


Progress Reports - Progress report grades are due this week.  These reports will be mailed by the district to you.  The mailing will most likely occur sometime next week.  Please remember Parent Portal is another great way to access your students grades.

Message From FoSN - Mystery Box Raffle Results - Your generous participation in the Mystery Box Raffle (from Starry Night's 1st-round online auction) collectively raised over $3000 for our school! Congratulations, and thank you for the successful fundraising effort! Who won?? Our fantastic staff made video clips to reveal the winning names. Click here to see the results (video montage runs about 9 minutes):  Mystery Box Raffle Drawings. Good luck!!

*Families of winning raffle ticket holders, congrats! Please keep an eye out for a confirmation e-mail with details about a box pick-up plan (aligned with Tech Pick-Up times at school).*

Let’s keep the ball of community-building rolling as we head into the 2nd-round of our Starry Night online auction (with exciting new items up for bidding!) at the end of this month. Again, thank you for your support of our school. The Skinner North Community is lucky to have you in it! 

Message From the LSC Principal Evaluation Committee - This LSC committee has 2 upcoming meetings.  Please see below for the login information.  Please note:  both meetings will have a closed session component for LSC members only.  See attached for the agenda for May 26.
May 26 at 5:00 pm
Principal Evaluation

Tue, May 26, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/475336213

 

You can also dial in using your phone.

(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States: +1 (669) 224-3412

- One-touch: tel:+16692243412,,475336213#

Access Code: 475-336-213

Join from a video-conferencing room or system.

Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com

Meeting ID: 475 336 213

Or dial directly: 475336213@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##475336213


June 1 at 5:00 pm 
Principal Evaluation

Mon, Jun 1, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/124027421

 

You can also dial in using your phone.

(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

- One-touch: tel:+15713173122,,124027421#

Access Code: 124-027-421

Join from a video-conferencing room or system.

Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com

Meeting ID: 124 027 421

Or dial directly: 124027421@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##124027421


Reminder - Virtual Office Hours -   If you have any questions, we have digital and non digital office hours.  We will have a staff member available on Google Meet during the listed hours of the school day.  Students (using their CPS email addresses) or parents can join the link or call-in number to ask any questions they have for school staff.  If you need to talk outside of these time slots, please email Katie (kmagnuson@cps.edu) or Derrick (dkimbrough@cps.edu).  We will respond promptly.  
Mondays - 8:30-9:30AM and 12:30-2:30PM

Tuesdays - 8:30-10:30AM and 12:30-2:30PM

Wednesdays - 8:30-9:30AM and 12:30-2:30PM

Thursdays - 8:30-10:30AM and 12:30-2:30PM

Fridays - 8:30-9:30AM and 12:30-2:30PM



Connect using the following directions:   



Digital Office Hours:  Join digital office hours through Google Hangouts Meet at:  meet.google.com/tcs-pwur-qgh, Meeting ID meet.google.com/tcs-pwur-qgh, or via Phone at (‪US‬)‪+1 609-429-5796‬ PIN: ‪678 085 736#‬

 

Non-Digital Office Hours: We will have a staff member available by phone during above stated office hours.  Call via phone at (‪US‬)‪+1 609-429-5796‬ PIN: ‪678 085 736#‬. Students or parents can call this number to ask any questions they have for school staff.
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