Principal's UpdateAugust 9, 2020
Dear Eagle Rock Families, It was great to see so many of you at the Welcome Back Zooms last week! We will be posting the powerpoint to our website, eaglerockelementary.org, where you can access any of the content you need. Your words and thoughts on OPTIMISM inspired me and were another reminder why this community is so special, and why we thrive even under challenging circumstances. Our commitment to “we” and not “me” grounds us, and we keep what is best for ALL children at the center of our decisions. Last week the theme of uncertainty was at an all-time high. I shared during my Welcome Back Zooms that the 1st Day of Instruction was either August 18th or August 20th, depending on LAUSD and UTLA agreements. I learned Friday night that LAUSD is standing by August 18th as the 1st Day of Instruction, however, students will “log on” with their individual teachers on August 20th. Activities for August 18th and 19th are still being developed. There will be school-wide information shared through Zooms and some scheduled pick up times for the instructional materials that are available. Please continue to be patient as I learn more; I want the information I share with you to be as accurate as possible. I will likely host more Zooms, if needed. Continue to monitor our communication methods. A letter should be arriving to your homes later this week with information about zooms for orientations, and information about how you will be introduced to your teacher. Class rosters are being finalized as enrollment continues each day and causes changes in class sizes. The letter states 1st Day of Instruction as either the 18th or 20th; that is obsolete information now. Effective communication is one of our top goals. You can access things like our website, follow Instagram, and subscribe to our e-Newsletter. Those are all optional, but they provide current information quickly and offer many helpful links. We also send information from the school, to ALL our students/families. If we do not have your current contact information you will not receive that; please let us know if you have moved and/or if you discover you are not receiving school calls/emails/texts. New Student Orientation Zooms on Friday, August 14th: ETK, TK, and KINDER 10AM Zoom 972-3938-2318; passcode: 449030 New Magnet 12PM Zoom 971-4462-1519; passcode: 618784 New 1st-6th Home School 2PM Zoom 972-3938-2318; passcode: 449030 Teachers will call families on their rosters the day(s) before the 20th, either on the 17th or 19th depending on the contractual agreement. REQUEST A DEVICE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING Families that need a device or hotspot can complete a survey and we will make arrangements and contact you. Please fill out bit.ly/DeviceReqAug2020 LAUSD shared with me this weekend a Parent Handbook both in English and Spanish. It outlines many procedures regarding distance learning. We will make the link available on our website; I encourage you to review it. Continue to stay healthy and safe! We are all very eager and excited to see your faces, even if it’s through virtual means! Those smiles mean the world to us! Continue to stay engaged; our success is absolutely going to be a team effort! All my best, Stephanie Leach Principal |
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