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September 1, 2020
Hello Vista Students and Families:
In this email, I will cover three very important items:
- The first week of school
- Beginning of the Year Checklist
- Zoom links
First, I want to welcome you to the 20-21 school year! I hope you and your family had a restful summer, and that you spent quality time together during these difficult times. I miss seeing our students in Vista’s classrooms and hallways, and I wish we could be opening school with in-person instruction. Unfortunately, we had to end the last school year abruptly, and it was difficult not being able to say good-bye. But here we are, and we are looking forward to starting a new school year and connecting with our students. We have been working hard all summer to prepare for the upcoming school year amidst this global pandemic.
1. The First Week of School (9/2/20 – 9/4/20)
The first week of school will include a virtual morning assembly, assigned coursework and a conference with your advisory teacher.
Virtual Morning Assemblies:
Our virtual assembly will kick off the school year on Wednesday, September 2nd at 8:30 a.m. Assemblies on Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th also start at 8:30 a.m. At these assemblies, we will be covering important school information, such as meeting support staff, review remote learning expectations, and going over our weekly schedules. Below you will find the assembly schedule for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th with the Zoom links for your use.
Assigned Coursework:
- Attend morning assemblies
- Attend a conference with your advisory teacher – Teachers have contacted students and parents to schedule a time to meet via zoom. During this conference you will receive information around attendance, new learning platforms, daily schedules, lunch information and more. If you haven’t already done so, please schedule a conference with your advisory teacher via Skyward. If you are unable to attend virtually, your advisory teacher can schedule a phone conference, but you will need to reach out to let them know your availability. If you have questions email your advisory teacher.
- Tutorials for learning platforms – We have many new learning platforms. Attached to this email you will find scripted tutorials on Zoom, Edgenuity, Canvas and Skyward. Your assignment this week is to practice and become familiar with these platforms. This will be the bulk of your week.
- Read 30 minutes each day
2. Beginning of the Year Checklist
- Update your student’s Skyward information*:
- Changes to: Address, Phone Numbers, Email, Emergency Contacts
- *Our main form of communicating with families is via Robo-Calls and email through Skyward. It is essential Skyward is accurate with your student’s most current information.
- Fill out a new Free/Reduced lunch application – online link:
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
I look forward to seeing you soon. If you have any questions about our first week of school, please call the Vista Main Office at 360-383-9370. These are unprecedented times, and I know we are stronger together than separate. Together we will make this the best school year ever!
Best Regards,
Heather Leighton
Principal, Vista Middle School
heather.leighton@ferndalesd.org
Morning Assemblies: |
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Morning Assembly: Opening School – Welcome to a new school year!Wednesday, September 3rd0 You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 2, 2020 08:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Topic: Middle School Assembly Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93200728701?pwd=enZnOUdkdUtrWmQ2YkxwcXhmQTdPZz09 Passcode: 624916 Or iPhone one-tap : |
Morning Assembly: Academic Success – Learning about school on-lineThursday, September 3rd You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 3, 2020 08:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Topic: Middle School Assembly Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93200728701?pwd=enZnOUdkdUtrWmQ2YkxwcXhmQTdPZz09 Passcode: 624916 Or iPhone one-tap : Webinar ID: 932 0072 8701 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acWXDlfYng |
Morning Assembly: Set-Up for Success – Meet your middle school counselors and support staffFriday, September 4th You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 4, 2020 08:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Topic: Middle School Assembly Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93200728701?pwd=enZnOUdkdUtrWmQ2YkxwcXhmQTdPZz09 Passcode: 624916 Or iPhone one-tap : Webinar ID: 932 0072 8701 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acWXDlfYng |
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