Virtual Back to School Night Twain Middle School September 21, 2020
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Virtual Back to School Night
Twain Middle School September 21, 2020
BBCU tools review
Welcome to Twain! Let’s get to know each other! Who’s in the room today?
In the chat, send an emoji that shows how you’re feeling today with a brief explanation
Students Daily Schedule and Attendance
Mondays Students check in to 4th period from 8:00-8:15.
All students complete a “Virtual Reflection Activity” on Monday for attendance.
Tuesday &Thursday(Odd Days)
Synchronous virtual classes for Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
Wednesday& Friday (Even Days)
Synchronous virtual classes for Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
Students are expected to attend all synchronous classes.
What happens on Mondays
● 8:00 to 8:15 - 4th period Learning Seminar Check in-
Collaborate Ultra Session through Schoology
● Teachers available for Office Hours -8:00-11:00
● Work asynchronously on Independent Work
● Students will complete a mandatory Virtual Reflection
Activity posted in 4th period Learning Seminar
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Learning Seminar - 4th Period Class
Monday - Reflection Activity
Wednesday & Friday - Overarching Themes:1. Community Building
2. Self-Regulation3. Meeting the individual needs of our students
September focus - Mindfulness (breathing) and building a safe and trusting learning seminar community
Check out Twain’s weekly News You Choose for the Learning Seminar focus of the week.
Attendance❖ Attendance is taken
➢ Monday at 8:00 am when students check in with their Learning Seminar teacher
➢ Tuesday- Friday teachers will take attendance during the synchronous class period.
❖ Students are expected to attend all synchronous courses❖ Parents/Guardians should call the Attendance Line
(703-313-3737) when students are absent or need to leave class early
❖ When a teacher is absent, students will see this attendance slide. They will then complete the form for attendance and asynchronous activities posted in Schoology.
Then and Now with Distance Learning
Spring Fall
Sudden, confusing shift to
Distance Learning
Planned & organized Distance
Learning with a clear focus
Attendance was not
mandatory
Attendance is mandatory
Grades could not be lowered All Grades Count!
Learning will be assessed during
attendance and participation.
Example of what synchronous learning might look like
Come learn with us!
5 Start of class: check in and welcome
10 Connect with peers and teachers: Identify learning goals
15 Mini-lesson: whole group learning
40 Work Time (many different ways to learn here)
10 Reflection: time to process your learning
Examples of Asynchronous and Synchronous
Independent/Asynchronous Classwork/Synchronous AssessmentsLabs/Questions
Warmups Cool Downs Group work
Reading Gizmos
Pear Deck Responses Discussions
Breakout Rooms
Formative Assessments:Schoology
Open ended responsesKahoot!
Exit tickets Google forms
Reflections
Summative Assessments:E-cart
Google Schoology
PerformanceProject
Video notes Textbook ReadingPadlet
responses Drawings Discussion
Board Quizlet
Socrative Google Draws
Newsela Journaling Reading
You Tube Video Research
Google Slides Flip Grid Desmos Newsela Science
Notebooks
Twain After School Program Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
First Block
3:00-3:45
Twain StaffMeetings
NO Clubs
Cooking ClubT SA Social Justice Book ClubNews Crew Poetry Club / Spoken WordQuiz Bowl
Tiny Hats for Tiny Babies AVID Club Creative Writing Fitness Club Twain Soccer Academy 4 H Club/Sam Clemens Farm
Virtual Board Games
Dungeons and Dragons
Second Block
3:45-4:30
Debate ClubGeography Bee
News CrewCreative CraftingBitmoji Club
Cooking Club Quiz Bowl
Twain Basketball Drills Drama Club 4 H Club/Sam Clemens FarmYoga
Dungeons and Dragons
Click HERE to meet Mr. AmatoStart Date is October 5
Students can find extra help and information School Work Technology Support
(students and parents)Social and Emotional
Supports
Learning Seminar
After School Help
Monday Office Hours
Email teacher directly
Ask your teacher for support
NEW Twain Student Support Site
(Google Login required)
Live Student and Parent Technology
Assistance with FCPS Technology programs.
Call between 7AM-11PM
833-921-3277
Submit a ticket here:
Parent and Student Portal
Counselors Office Hours
Email counselor directly
Email school psychologist or
social worker directly
Updated Announcements and Information
Twain Website
News You Choose (all students will receive this information through school email)
Additional Support at Twain
Administration Mr. Miller, Principal
Mrs. Montgomery, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Mrs. Nocera, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Mrs. Stickler, Special Programs Assistant Principal
Mr. Fitzgerald, Director of Student Services
Student
Services
Mrs. Pilotti, Quasars & Panthers
Mrs. Danosos, Avengers & Cavaliers
Ms. Baldwin, Thunderbirds & Patriots
Mrs. Flood, Superstars & Pirates
Clinical Staff Ms. Kulp, Psychologist
Ms. Harmer, Psychologist
Ms. Basinski, Social Worker
Ms. Beal, Parent Liaison
Access the Staff
Twain Directory to
find staff members.
Ms. Pilotti,7th Grade - Quasars8th Grade - Panthers
Ms. Baldwin,7th Grade - Thunderbirds
8th Grade - Patriots
Ms. Flood,7th Grade - Superstars
8th Grade - Pirates
Ms. Dañosos,7th Grade - Avengers8th Grade - Cavaliers
Twain MS Counselors Click on your Counselor’s Bitmoji to visit their office!
MARK TWAIN CLINICIANS
Click on the name below to contact the clinician
Stacie HarmerSchool Psychologist
Katie BasinskiSchool Social Worker
Cassie KulpSchool Psychologist
How to update your contact information:
Note: Your FCPS 24-7 login is the same as your SIS & Schoology.
Student ServicesA list of your children will appear.
Click on the child's name and click continue on each page
or
click on the plus sign beside the child's name to see a list of form sections that can be completed individually.
You must hit Send the Form for
Twain to get your updated information.
What can/can’t be updated in weCare?
CAN
● Phone Numbers● Email Addresses● Emergency Contact Information● Physician Information● Current Health Conditions
CAN’T
● Enrolling Parent Designation● Medical Information on File
(Section Six in weCare)● Home Address
*Must contact the school for these changes
To find your student’s classes Step 1:
Log in to
Schoology
lms.fcps.edu
Username= your FCPS ParentVUE ID
Password= your ParentVUE password
Step 2:
Finding Materials
To enter a class click on
Courses and select the
class period you want to view.
A Back to School Night folder
will be in each class.
Thank you for coming!
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