BOE meeting, September 29, 2020
An update on Webster's virtual learning plan will be presented to the Board of Education on Tuesday, September 29. If you have time, I suggest you watch the BOE meeting to hear the latest updates.
Tech Tips, Staff Shout Outs and Check-Ins
To submit a staff shout out, cool tech tip, or to submit a quick check in, please use the HIXSON STAFF CHECK IN form. We are always watching for submissions through this form!
November 3, 2020 - Election Day
Many of you have shared concerns about professional development on Election Day. I shared your concerns with district administration. There will be no changes to our plans for November 3. It is a professional development day for Hixson and the high school, and a records day for the elementary schools. Hixson will have district led anti-bias development in the morning, and trauma informed development with Alive and Well in the afternoon.
Hixson Connections Day - October 13, 2020
In early September, Hixson administration requested permission to have an asynchronous day at some point during virtual learning. The purpose of this request was to create an opportunity for students and staff to "unplug", slow down, and focus on social-emotional well-being. We were granted permission to have an asynchronous day, and we will use it on October 13. This is during the week of parent teacher conferences, and will prevent you from being on Zoom for twelve hours, two days in a row. The plan for the day, and the overall plan for the week of Parent Teacher conferences, will be released to you soon.
Hixson Spirit Wear Store
If you feel like doing a little shopping, click HERE to access the Hixson Spirit Wear store. Proceeds will go to the Hixson Middle School campus beautification fund. The spirit wear store closes on Wednesday, September 30!
Wednesday Check-In
If you have an idea, question, something to discuss, or if you just want to connect with me or others who may be there, feel free to pop in to the staff check-in Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 7:45 am to 8:05 am. This optional check in is just another way to keep us connected and open up another line of communication.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wgsdstl.zoom.us/j/92645945780?pwd=U203cTFHWEFUY3hjdEJXaEJ3elNFZz09
Meeting ID: 926 4594 5780
Passcode: 044531
Important dates
September 30 - Human Resources Virtual Roadshow, 3:35 pm to 4:35 pm
October 5 - Department meetings, 3:35 pm to 4:35 pm
October 13 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm to 8pm*
October 14 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm to 8pm*
October 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 9am to 4pm*, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
October 16 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
November 3 - Professional Development and Election Day
November 9 - Faculty meeting (professional development), 3:35 pm to 4:35 pm
*Specific plans for Parent Teacher Conferences will be forthcoming.
DOMAIN 1: HIXSON & COVID-19
Work location plans
Click the Google Forms below to communicate your work location plans. The forms for the upcoming weeks will appear in each Monday Memo until we no longer need them. The form that's due will always be one week ahead so that I know your plans before the week actually starts. If you already know your plans for each week, then you are welcome to complete them all if you want. If you think your plans might fluctuate each week, then just complete the form when it is due on Mondays. If you need to change your plans after you've already submitted your response, email Sarah Magruder so she can update your information. Work location plans for the week of 9/21 to 9/25 are due today by 3:30 PM. Please make sure you complete this task on time.
Work Location Plans - 10/5 to 10/9
Work Location Plans - 10/12 to 10/16
Work Location Plans - 10/19 to 10/23
Self care calendar
Click HERE to access the September Self Care Calendar created by Hixson's counseling department.
DOMAIN 2: HIXSON & EQUITY
The 2020 Abolitionist Teaching Network opened their grant applications last Wednesday! These grants are for educators who "strive to disrupt inequalities and injustice within their schools, communities, or both". You can nominate yourself or someone else. Click HERE to apply.
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