Dear Parents,
First of all I hope that you and your family are well.
As you have read in Mr. Deegan's letters we along with all
the other Catholic Schools are planning to do continue to teach your child
through a variety of online programs beginning Monday March 23, 2020 at 8:30 AM.
In many grades we will be using Google Classroom which is a
standard for students in grades 2-8. It is an online platform method we have
employed for the past two years. The
teachers will be posting on their blog the times that children should be on
Google Classroom for each specific class.
I ask that you read the teacher's blog and be aware of the
different times your child will need to be actively engaged in Google
Classroom. I am in complete
understanding that many of you are at home working and the time frame may not
work due to your need to also work. Please
communicate that through Google Classroom to your child's teacher.
In this scenario then your child must complete the work
assigned for that day by midnight of the assigned date. Your child will be able to write to their
teacher (or you may also) through Google Classroom and the teacher will respond
by the next business day. The teachers are hoping to use a variety of methods
and assignments to assist your child in learning through technology.
What must be remembered by parents is that this is all new to both
teachers and me as the school administrator.
I have access to all the Google Classroom accounts and will be
monitoring the progress that both teachers and your child will be making.
Should you have questions please email me at olqm1@aol.com.
I will respond as soon as I am able due to the fact that I am holding a number
of Zoom meetings with teachers each day to monitor progress, frustrations and
areas of concern.
Alba is working from home as required and so is Mr. Guzman
so they do not have access to records here and I am working on trying to get
that also to them.
For students in sacramental classes -- The Cardinal has announced
that sacramental programs as well as all Liturgical celebrations are on hold.
At this very difficult time I wish you much peace as you
juggle your job, your children and your home life.
Sincerely,
Andrew G. Woods, principal
P.S. I have requested
your child's teacher to reach out to you once or twice a week to assist you.
