Optional Zoom Meeting: Friday April 24 @ 10:00am
Thank you everyone for taking the time to fill out time preferences in forms for zoom meetings. I know Friday is not the day some selected but I wanted to give a group meeting a go before the end of the week as a practice test run. This will allow me to figure out any glitches, time frames and a chance to re-connect before a long weekend.
Meeting Details:
Our first online class meeting will be on Friday April 24, 2020 at 10:00 am. We will be using Zoom to connect and a link will be sent out via email to all parents to access the video conference. Students will be able to see each other, if you or your child is uncomfortable with the video conference you may either turn off your camera or choose not to participate. We will start with a sharing circle where students will check in by sharing how they are feeling then we will end with a story. Our first conference will be short as this is new for most of us. If all goes well and students, as well as parents are onboard, we can try to do a weekly video conference in consideration to the times most of you have chosen. If your child is unable to participate that is okay, this is not mandatory, but rather an opportunity for peers to connect. Please email me an RSVP if your child can participate in our practice run this Friday or if you have any questions or concerns.
Link and password: Will be emailed to you
Tip: connect to the link a few minutes prior to ensure connection and use the washroom before the chat begins
Here are some things to keep in mind during our video conference.
- Be kind and respectful
- Be mindful of how long your turn is – we want to make sure everyone gets a chance to share
- Keep your sound on “mute” until it is your turn. This will help with the sound quality so we can all hear the speaker properly (I have access to mute your microphone during the session as well and un-mute when it is your turn)
- Please consider your background and any information you will be displaying such as personal information or photographs
- Please do not record or capture any part of the video conference
- Be aware of who will be captured in view of the web camera and what can be overheard on the microphone
- This is a school activity and you should be dressed appropriately
- We will limit everyone to share one thing first before offering an opportunity for another share
Reminder: Pro-D-Day Monday April 27 (No Daily Activities will be posted)
I say “long weekend” for all of you, as us teachers will be virtually meeting for our first Pro-D-Day from our homes. Enjoy Monday off and new activities will be posted Tuesday.
Ms. Toor