PBES PTA Meeting Chat - Tuesday September 1, 2020
9/4/2020 10:07 am
161 participants
From Liam Staub to Everyone: 07:00 PM
Does anyone know if it's possible to change the name that appears? The way I normally do it (clicking on three dots) doesn't seem to be an option.
From Lisa Miller to Everyone: 07:00 PM
I don't think that's doable on MCPS Zoom. :)
From Sarah, PBES PTA President to Everyone: 07:00 PM
Set up was done from an MCPS account, so we can't rename. sorry!
From Liam Staub to Everyone: 07:01 PM
Got it. For the record, I'm Erin Kelley, not Liam Staub. :)
From jaime, she/her, CJSF to Everyone: 07:06 PM
128 participants - super wow! So curious to know who folks are. Can we introduce ourselves here?
I’m Jaime Koppel. I have a 6th grader at TPMS and a 3rd grader at PBES (Mr. Rook).
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 07:06 PM
I’m Annelies Echols. I have a 5th grader at PBES (Ms. Lane).
From Armandina Macias to Everyone: 07:07 PM
armandina, mom to 4th grader (Plummer)
From Jennifer Nash Littlefield to Everyone: 07:07 PM
Hi all, I’m Jennifer Littlefield, parent to Wynn in second (Olson) and Lucas in fifth (Lee)
From Alice Morin to Everyone: 07:07 PM
Hi! Claire Morin, Alice is in First Grade at TPES!
From Justine Lassman to Everyone: 07:07 PM
I'm Justine Lassman, I have a kindergartner at TPES and 4th grader at PBES (and a preschooler :)
From Kacy Kostiuk to Everyone: 07:07 PM
Hi everyone. I'm Kacy. I have a 3rd grader at PBES (Ms. Giles)
From Claire Dean to Everyone: 07:07 PM
I’m Claire Dean, mom to Kindergartener Fiona (Kim)
From Fred Azcarate to Everyone: 07:07 PM
Fred Azcarate - 1st Grader at TPES - (Archuletta) as well as a 6th grader and 8th grader at TPMS.
From RAYAN khoury to Everyone: 07:08 PM
can you zoom in your google doc?
From CS to Everyone: 07:08 PM
chai, TPES and PBES, 3rd (Dunlap), 2nd (Shields)
From Erik Wingle to Everyone: 07:08 PM
Lara and John Wingle: Kristina is a 3rd grader at PBES
From Mae Alemi to Everyone: 07:08 PM
Hi everyone, Lindsay Alemi, my daughter Mae is in 2nd at TPES in Ms. Hatcher's room
From Chrissie Juliano to Everyone: 07:08 PM
Chrissie Juliano - have a 2nd grader Becca (ZIbel) @ TPES and a 6th grader, Benjis (Zibel) @ TPMS
From MedEvac Foundation to Everyone: 07:08 PM
Hi Everyone, I'm Jared Hughes - VP of Membership at PBES! If you haven't joined for the 2020-2012 Academic Year please do! You can go here and join. https://pineybranchpta.membershiptoolkit.com/why-join-pta
From Jennifer Nash Littlefield to Everyone: 07:09 PM
Allison- Szybalski again- woot!
From Samantha Ager to Everyone: 07:09 PM
Hi! Samantha Ager and I have a 2nd grader (Spencer's class) Scott, at TPES and a 6th grader, Sophie at TPMS.
From Samikia East to Everyone: 07:09 PM
Is the English or Spanish icon on the bottom of everyone's computer? If so it isn't on the bottom of my screen.
From James Vanderjack to Everyone: 07:10 PM
hi everyone- this is Margaret McDonnell (not James Vanderjack). My son James is in 4th grade (Plummer), my daughter Mickey is in 2nd grade (Dr Roberts-Harris) and my youngest Bella is in pre-K (although currently at home).
From Caleb Gibson to Everyone: 07:10 PM
I’m on an ipad and the Span/Eng option is at the TOP
From Alice Morin to Everyone: 07:10 PM
Yes the icons are here for me!
From Terry McDonough to Everyone: 07:10 PM
Hi everyone. I’m Joyce McDonough. I have William, a 4th grader (Moran) and Clara, 1st grader (Ramos) and a 3 year old
From Naia Auluck to Everyone: 07:10 PM
IT is labeled "Interpretation"
From Sara Hoverter to Everyone: 07:11 PM
Hi, I'm Sara Hoverter - I have a 7th grader (Devon) and a 4th grader (Kieran, in Mr. Serra's class)
From Shawn Domagal-Goldman to Everyone: 07:11 PM
Hi! Shawn Domagal-Goldman. I have a 2nd grader (Maya) at Takoma Park.
From iPhone maritza romero to Everyone: 07:11 PM
i have a child in piney Branch and his in 4 grade in Mr Pendletons class
From Samikia East to Everyone: 07:11 PM
Thank you.
From Sara Lewis to Everyone: 07:11 PM
I'm Sara Lewis and I have a 3rd grader, Kieran, at PBES (Hernandez) and a 1st grader, Eliza, at TPES (Broadus).
From Shana Sabbath to Everyone: 07:12 PM
I’m Shana Sabbath :). I have a 2nd grader and a 5th grader. Room parent at both schools. Love connecting people to the PTA so let me know if you’d like to learn more about how to get involved, how the PTA works, how families use the PTA to connect with each other and the school, and more!
Oh, my kiddos’ names are Eddie and Rosalie.
From Liam Staub to Everyone: 07:12 PM
Hi, I'm Erin Kelley. My kids are Finn Staub (4th, Snyder); Liam Staub (2nd, Harris); and a 2 y.o.
From campbler to Everyone: 07:12 PM
Hello everyone. You all just “saw” me but thought I’d write in here as well. I’m Chris Campbell and the co-VP of Communications. My son Charlie is in the first grade.
From James Vanderjack to Everyone: 07:13 PM
Thanks for the reminder Jared- made me realize that I have not yet re-upped my PTA memberships for TPES or PBES!
From Lara Hinderstein to Everyone: 07:13 PM
Hi Everyone - I'm Lara Hinderstein and I have a 4th grader Mila in Ms. Plummer's class.
From Alyssa to Everyone: 07:13 PM
I am sreya tann. I have Alyssa tann in 2nd grade
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 07:13 PM
If you would like to hear Spanish interpretation, please click on the “interpretation” button and pull down to Spanish.
From Eliza Leighton to Everyone: 07:13 PM
Hello — I’m Eliza Leighton and my daughter Maya Wright is in 2nd grade.
From Emily Merolli to Everyone: 07:13 PM
hi! I’m Emily, my kids are Asaka (5th-Bass) and Kiyoko (2nd-Hatcher)
From Neal Riemer to Everyone: 07:13 PM
Good evening, Neal here, father of Sequoia (K, in Ms. Meli's room)
From ebowman@briya.org to Everyone: 07:13 PM
Hi everyone. I’m Elizabeth. I have a 2nd grader at TPES (Ms Alvarez)
From Mona Sahaf to Everyone: 07:13 PM
could someone drop the PTO dues link into the chat? thank you.
From monica.garcia to Everyone: 07:13 PM
Hi all! I'm Monica Garcia and my son, August is a 2nd grader in Ms. Lewis' class. First time PTA meeting -yeah!
From Erin Markley to Everyone: 07:14 PM
Hi! I’m Erin Markley. We are brand new to the district and my daughter Matilda is a 4th grader at PBS and my son Evan is a 1st grader at TPS.
From campbler to Everyone: 07:14 PM
TPES membership link is here
From kawsar to Everyone: 07:15 PM
Hi Everyone! I’m Kawsar Talaat; I have a 4th grader, Faris in Ms. Cottrell’s class and Aisha, a 9th grader at Blair
From Jeanette Scott-Walker to Everyone: 07:15 PM
Hi everyone, I'm Jeanette Scott-Walker, I have a third grader in miss Dunlap class.
From Hyvron Jean to Everyone: 07:15 PM
Hi. I'm Estelle and my daughter Darlyse is a 3rd grader in Ms Meyer's class at PBES.
From Michael Schoenke to Everyone: 07:15 PM
I am Mike Schoenke. I have twin girls that are 2nd graders in Ms. Spencer and Ms. Alvarez classes.
From Zoom user to Everyone: 07:15 PM
Hello. Im Karla O. I have a kindergartener in Ms Ortega’s and a 4 week old at home. First time PTA anything :)
From Margie Omero to Everyone: 07:15 PM
hi all. Thank you PTA folks for all you do. here is me & my kiddos (lucy--3rd grade & beckett--5yo at an independent school)
From Christine Smith to Everyone: 07:15 PM
Hi everyone, I'm Chris(tine) Smith, I have a Kindergartener Landon in Ms. Zevins class
From Samer Sadek to Everyone: 07:15 PM
For membership, please visit https://tpespta.net/
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 07:15 PM
Takoma Park Elementary PTA - https://www.tpespta.net
Piney Branch Elementary PTA - https://pineybranchpta.membershiptoolkit.com
From Armandina Macias to Everyone: 07:16 PM
piney Branch PTA: https://pineybranchpta.membershiptoolkit.com/why-join-pta
From Lis Hooper to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hi there, I’m LIs Hooper, mom to Abby in 1st grade (Ms Broadus)
From Sarah.Davidson@wwfus.org to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hi all, I'm Sarah Davidson. I have a 3rd grader in Mr. Rook's class and a 1st grader in Ms. Brown's class. I'm PBES classroom parent coordinator - please reach out if you're interested in signing up to support your teacher and class families!
From Samer Sadek to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Any questions about TPES membership, my email is samersadek@gmail.com
From Desiree Hernandez to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hi!! I’m Desiree Hernandez, I have a 2nd grader (Alvarez) Esteban at TPES and Junior 6th grader at TPMS
From Lauren Van Tol to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hello all, I'm Lauren Van Tol and my 5th grader Emerson is in Ms. Patrick's class.
From Rachel Anderson to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hello, I'm Rachel Anderson. My children are Edith and Jacob Anderkoo, 2nd grade (Olson) and 5th grade (Bass)
From Ellen Marcus to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hi, I'm Ellen Marcus - My daughter is in Kindergarten, Ms. Brant's class
From Lisa Miller to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hi, I'm Lisa. My son, Wesley, is in 2nd grade at TPES - Ms. Alvarez' class.
From Caleb Gibson to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hi. I’m Caleb Gibson, Executive VP of the TPES PTA. My son Lyle is in Ms. Broadus’s first grade class at TPES, and my son Gareth is in Ms. Plummer’s fourth grade class at PBES.
From Tammi Ainsfield to Everyone: 07:16 PM
Hello! I'm Tammi Ainsfield, my daughter Winter is in Ms. Kaplan's Kindergarten class at TPES. Also a first time PTAer!
From Jessie Blumin (she/her) to Everyone: 07:17 PM
hey all - I am Jessie Blumin, my daughter Amira is in 1st grade (Ms. Broadus) and I have a 1yo son at home too
From MedEvac Foundation to Everyone: 07:17 PM
Here is the link to join again https://pineybranchpta.membershiptoolkit.com/why-join-pta
From Rhea Hubbard to Everyone: 07:17 PM
Hi everyone, I'm Rhea Hubbard, mom to Kindergartener Calum who is in Ms. Zevin's class
From Melissa to Everyone: 07:18 PM
howdy, Melissa Hewett-Marx, mom to Peter (2nd, TPES, McClary), Cooper (6th TPMS), Chloe (5th, Burnt Mills Elementary)
From Meredith's iPhoneg to Everyone: 07:18 PM
Meredith Morelle joining from the car so off-camera :). We just moved from a D.C. charter to TPES. my daughter Eliana is in 2nd grade in Ms. McClary’s class, and my son Ari is in Ms. Brant’s Kindergarten class.
From Natali to Everyone: 07:19 PM
Hi, this is Natali Fani-Gonzalez, mom to Tessa (3d grade in PB with Hernandez), and Lucca (2nd grade in TP with Alvarez) :)
From Djakaria Sangare to Everyone: 07:19 PM
Hello All! I'm Djakaria (Zack) Sangare. I have a fifth grader (Navine) in Ms. Tolson's class and a 9th grader at Blair.
From Shannon to Everyone: 07:19 PM
Evening everyone! I am Shannon, son Caden 1st grade (Bozel).
From Biruk G to Everyone: 07:19 PM
Hi everyone, I'm Biruk, I am Nathan's father(1st grade) at Mrs. Freniere class.
From 213893@mcpsmd.net to Everyone: 07:19 PM
Hello my name is Hani . I have a second grader .He's in TPES and in Mrs. Olsen Class.
From Elias to Everyone: 07:20 PM
Hi all I am Elias I have two kids Barkot 2nd grade and Yafet 1st grade (Ms.Bozel) both at TPES.
From Chrissie Juliano to Everyone: 07:20 PM
What time is dismissal on Friday?
From Terry McDonough to Everyone: 07:20 PM
I believe it’s at 11:30 when lunch starts
From Aimee Duncan to Everyone: 07:20 PM
great background! AJ
From Sasha Johnson to Everyone: 07:21 PM
As a resource if anyone encountered technology issues today here is the MCPS Tech help email and number: MyMCPSSupport@mcpsmd.org 301-740-7022
From Aimee Duncan to Everyone: 07:21 PM
Aimee Duncan, Alexandra’s mom, 1st grader
From campbler to Everyone: 07:21 PM
Here’s the TPES membership link again.
From Sharon Lambert to Everyone: 07:21 PM
Sharon Lambert, mom to Lauren Swaluk in 1st grade (Harvey) and Benjamin Swaluk in 6th grade (TPMS).
From James Vanderjack to Everyone: 07:21 PM
Thank you Dr Gadsden and all administrators for all of your difficult work- we're so glad you got to take a well-deserved Caribbean vacation this week!
From Christopher to Everyone: 07:22 PM
Hello. I'm Christopher Hinton. My daughter, Ellie, is in Ms. Lane's 5th-grade class this year at PBES, and Wyatt is in Mr. Szybalski’s 2nd-grade class at Takoma Park ES.
From Gabe Seiden, PBES VP Communications to Everyone: 07:22 PM
Join the PBES TA - https://pbespta.org/open_forms
From Maya to Everyone: 07:23 PM
Hello all! I’m Natalie Hoover El Rashidy. I have Maya who is in 1st grade with Ms. Harvey and Lara who is in 5th grade with Mr. Lee.
From Michele to Everyone: 07:23 PM
I'm Michele Dash-Pauls and I have a kindergartner Marcus in Ms Pavan's class. I also have a 4 year old Eric in daycare. What do the equity committees do?
From Jennifer Nash Littlefield to Everyone: 07:24 PM
Dr. Gadsden is a superhero!
From James Vanderjack to Everyone: 07:24 PM
You're doing an amazing job Dr G!
From Chrissie Juliano to Everyone: 07:24 PM
Thank you, Dr. Gadsden for all the hard work.
From Sarah.Davidson@wwfus.org to Everyone: 07:24 PM
+1 Jen!
From Terry McDonough to Everyone: 07:24 PM
THANK YOU, DR. GADSDEN!! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL!
From James Vanderjack to Everyone: 07:24 PM
the last couple days have actually been a lot smoother than I anticipated
From Lisa Miller to Everyone: 07:24 PM
YES! And the teachers!!!
From Shana Sabbath to Everyone: 07:25 PM
Thank you, Dr G, Ms P, and all the educators!!!
From Alice Morin to Everyone: 07:25 PM
Same here!
From Lauren Greenberg, VP Communications TPES PTA to Everyone: 07:25 PM
From Lilly Klecka to Everyone: 07:26 PM
Hi All - I’m Shelly Hill, the PBES Co-Chair for Equity. Please email me if you are interested in joining our committee. shellyhill711@gmail.com
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 07:28 PM
Shelly - there was a request for a description of what the equity committee does (earlier in the chat)
From James Vanderjack to Everyone: 07:29 PM
The PTA has done an amazing job supporting families through gift cards for groceries etc. Someone asked me a question this weekend that I wasn't sure how to answer. Are there any programs/initiatives to provide safe spaces (at the TP comm center or otherwise) for kids who don't have adult supervision at home (because parents are working) that adults in our community could volunteer for to help them through the school day?
Perhaps that's something that the Equity Committee is working on?
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 07:30 PM
The equity committee has a robust list of projects. Below are a few at the top of the current list looking for volunteers:
From Sarah, PBES PTA President to Everyone: 07:30 PM
yes, equity committee was just put in contact with a local volunteer offering tutoring and we're trying to get the wheels turning on that
From Meghan McDonald - Wilkins 1st garde, Margot 3rd grade to Everyone: 07:30 PM
View our agenda here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZBKHq113n4qPnBlnFudLmRYT5vmTCzN3eGI-opwM2PA/edit?usp=sharing
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 07:31 PM
-leading online learning & support initiative, in coordination with room parent and social service chairs
-leading books-to-kids project with an inclusion and equity focus
-inclusion strategy & implementation help
-leading translation & interpretation coordination
From Lilly Klecka to Everyone: 07:33 PM
Hi - Equity Committee is focused on a number of initiatives this year - culturally responsible trainings for educators (in consult with faculty/principals); literacy inittiatives, online learning and tech support, assistance with supplies, translation and interpretation support and efforts aimed at making the PTA more inclusive.
From Shana Sabbath to Everyone: 07:33 PM
The committee is also launching a multicultural reading hour soon to help connect families with each other and school. Please contact me at sabbathshana@gmail.com if you are interested in sharing a book that is meaningful to your family!
From Sara Lewis to Everyone: 07:33 PM
If you are interested in serving as a room parent at TPES (particularly if you have a child in Mr. Bergfalk or Mrs. Olsen's class, which don't have a room parent yet), please reach out to me, Sara Lewis, at serowe@gmail.com.
From Sarah.Davidson@wwfus.org to Everyone: 07:34 PM
If you're interested in being a PBES room parent, please feel free to reach out to me at sarah.davidson@gmail.com
From Meghan McDonald - Wilkins 1st garde, Margot 3rd grade to Everyone: 07:34 PM
On Friday, students will leave for lunch at 11:30 and end the day then; no afternoon classes.
From Lilly Klecka to Everyone: 07:35 PM
Please email me at SHellyhill711@gmail.com if interested in helping with any equity initiatives
From Chrissie Juliano to Everyone: 07:35 PM
Thanks, Meg!
From Sara Hoverter to Everyone: 07:35 PM
for the PBES newcomers group: shoverter@gmail.com
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 07:35 PM
Please scribes in the breakout rooms use this for taking notes:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S4Z8xqbKIOvfqF138tJwwO0SVQMFharb3MNFr9q_Vhk/edit?usp=sharing
From jaime, she/her, CJSF to Everyone: 07:36 PM
(Tip - clicking link above is a great way to get a visual sense of what each group is talking about)
From Melissa Tooley to Everyone: 07:36 PM
Is there an equity committee at TPES too?
From Jennifer Nash Littlefield to Everyone: 07:37 PM
The equity committee is both schools!
From CS to Everyone: 07:37 PM
Yes—please email me—chai.shenoy@gmail.com.
From Lilly Klecka to Everyone: 07:37 PM
Equity is a Joint Committee
From Mona Sahaf to Everyone: 07:37 PM
i think 15 is plenty
From Geoff Maxson to Everyone: 07:53 PM
I put something in the chat in room 3, I hope it was recorded because I didn't have the chance to talk out loud
From Dave and Meg Tesno to Everyone: 07:53 PM
if possible can the main group recording be shared? have to run to bedtime!!
From CS to Everyone: 07:54 PM
We were group 2
From campbler to Everyone: 07:54 PM
One more time before the meeting ends, we’d love you to join the TPES PTA so please go to this link and join! Thanks for attending tonight! https://tpespta.net/join/
From Peter Bachman to Everyone: 07:54 PM
Samer - we were group 8
From Liam Staub to Everyone: 07:55 PM
I wonder whether the scribe (or someone else from each group could just quickly type up the "win" and the "challenge" highlights in the chat, for posterity? And in the interest of time? (this is Erin Kelley, not Liam Staub)
From Samikia East to Everyone: 07:55 PM
there is a group 9
From jaime, she/her, CJSF to Everyone: 07:55 PM
They should be mostly captured here, Erin Kelley and everyone: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S4Z8xqbKIOvfqF138tJwwO0SVQMFharb3MNFr9q_Vhk/edit#slide=id.g93a18815cb_0_55
From James Vanderjack to Everyone: 07:55 PM
group 5: challenges with toddler interrupting, navigating space. children with so much screen time.
challenge: reminders to keep logging back on. time management. tip: embedding zoom links in calendars. haven't been working- not sure if issue. zoom link history.
challenge: got flustered and embarrassed to tell the teachers. speaking up among peers.
tip: teacher said they can click on a coffee icon for a break.
challenge: surf the internet. blocked youtube but using google slides to look up pictures. don't want to hover. tip: school chromebooks have blocked and more restrictive- tell that school is watching.
challenge: focus tip: buying headphones to help with focus. swivel or wiggle chairs. yoga balls.
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 07:55 PM
Everyone can reference this link to see what each room included:
From MedEvac Foundation to Everyone: 07:56 PM
Here is the PBES link to join the PTA for the 2020-2021 Academic Year https://pineybranchpta.membershiptoolkit.com/why-join-pta
From Liam Staub to Everyone: 07:57 PM
Nice! Sorry, I didn't know about the shared google doc.
From Alice Morin to Everyone: 07:57 PM
My daughter just complains from headaches today… She never mentions that before!
From James Vanderjack to Everyone: 07:57 PM
what are the names of the glasses again?
From Jennifer Nash Littlefield to Everyone: 07:57 PM
Thanks so much Ms. East!
From jaime, she/her, CJSF to Everyone: 07:57 PM
So helpful. Thank you for the blue light glasses suggestion.
From Kristin O'Planick to Everyone: 07:57 PM
blue light filter glasses
From Shawn Domagal-Goldman to Everyone: 07:58 PM
Those were super-helpful tips, Ms. East - thank you!
From RAYAN khoury to Everyone: 07:58 PM
chrome books i think have a feature to “night shift” to change color temperature (less blue light).
From Terry McDonough to Everyone: 07:58 PM
I’ve heard that in the chrome books, you can turn on blue light filter (maybe called night?) and does same thing as blue light glasses
From Shannon to Everyone: 07:58 PM
Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Kids, you can find them on Amazon.
From Kristin O'Planick to Everyone: 07:58 PM
you can also change the settings on all devices to turn on a blue light filter - sometimes called night time settings. I use it myself for my work laptop!
From Fred Azcarate to Everyone: 07:59 PM
Here’s an Amazon link - https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Light-Blocking-Glasses-Kids/dp/B083NX2P5P/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1FJU0DJMH0IIZ&dchild=1&keywords=blue+light+glasses+for+kids&qid=1599004693&sprefix=blueligh%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-5
From CS to Everyone: 07:59 PM
haha!
From Margie Omero to Everyone: 08:00 PM
my daughter asked to have her desk face the window. IDK if this helps but seemed like good intuition, although recognize it's not always possible.
From Meghan McDonald - Wilkins 1st garde, Margot 3rd grade to Everyone: 08:00 PM
For kids who have trouble sitting for long periods, consider Wiggle Seats, or using a kid size yoga ball instead of a chair
From Sasha Johnson to Everyone: 08:01 PM
Headphones were a best practiced talked about in our group.
From Meghan McDonald - Wilkins 1st garde, Margot 3rd grade to Everyone: 08:01 PM
For families who are having internet issues with so many family members on the internet at once, consider purchasing a MiFi device.
From jaime, she/her, CJSF to Everyone: 08:02 PM
Is MCPS providing MiFis to families who need them?
From Fred Azcarate to Everyone: 08:02 PM
My understanding is yes mifis were distributed along with chromebooks
From Terry McDonough to Everyone: 08:03 PM
My son always chose the floor seat in his flexible seating classroom last year so I got him a floor desk, which is just a lap desk, and a little floor chair, and that feedback from the floor and wall seem to really help him
From Meghan McDonald - Wilkins 1st garde, Margot 3rd grade to Everyone: 08:03 PM
Connect your child’s device to a TV so they have more room to move around, rather than sit at a desk
From campbler to Everyone: 08:03 PM
I’ve also let my child pick up the Chromebook and wander around and find a different spot in the room or another room if it gets him to change up the scenery and thus stay still for another 10-15 minutes.
From Terry McDonough to Everyone: 08:03 PM
I also put a strip of velcro under his desk for him to fidget with
From MedEvac Foundation to Everyone: 08:03 PM
a quick walk around the block before school / during lunch / Brain Breaks - every 20 mins look out the window for 20 secs / packing a lunch for school / fidget spinner or foam stress ball /
From Meghan McDonald - Wilkins 1st garde, Margot 3rd grade to Everyone: 08:04 PM
Have your child take bike or scooter breaks throughout the day. Have a “race” on the sidewalk in front of your house.
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 08:04 PM
From Rachel Anderson to Everyone: 08:04 PM
My husband convinced our kids to run in place whenever zoom glitches. So far so good.
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 08:04 PM
For anyone who would like to see the note from other rooms, click on the link above
From Katherine Jones Katzin to Everyone: 08:04 PM
To the point of children getting headaches after sitting in front of the screen all day, parents who are able to could consider switching from wifi to wired ethernet connection, which is faster, more secure, and more reliable. Numerous studies have shown a connection between exposure to wifi and headaches, difficulty concentrating, and other neurological effects.
From Shana Sabbath to Everyone: 08:05 PM
Rachel, that is so funny! Love it.
From jaime, she/her, CJSF to Everyone: 08:05 PM
Will the counselors be adapting their normal interactions with our children to offer support specific to the anxiety some/many children are experiencing? (Knowing that our counselors have a challenging task to meet the needs of all students since there are so few of them)
From MedEvac Foundation to Everyone: 08:05 PM
for students with Learning Differences make sure your teacher is aware of the IEP / if undiagnosed request an IEP (individual education plan). Many people with LDs find colored lenses / plastic colored filters over the work sheet or book pages helps with jumbled letters
From Meghan McDonald - Wilkins 1st garde, Margot 3rd grade to Everyone: 08:06 PM
For new families who would like to connect with other and help their child make new friends, reach out to the school counselor or classroom teacher and consider having them select a “buddy” for your child.
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 08:06 PM
From Meghan McDonald - Wilkins 1st garde, Margot 3rd grade to Everyone: 08:07 PM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uNG7F11WOTPJiYNnCeIH279di2jIJNWT8m8VDx7wbcE/edit
From MedEvac Foundation to Everyone: 08:07 PM
I think I want an ethernet cable for myself!
From Annelies Echols to Everyone: 08:07 PM
TO JOIN Takoma Park Elementary https://www.tpespta.net
Piney Branch Elementary https://pineybranchpta.membershiptoolkit.com
From Jennifer Nash Littlefield to Everyone: 08:07 PM
Gotta run, thanks all!
From Terry McDonough to Everyone: 08:07 PM
And to my report out of a suggestion for a Q&A or troubleshooting guide, our class tends to email the class (i.e., when someone gets kicked off Zoom) so the class having emails/texts is really helpful!
