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Principal's Update Week of September 7 - September, 11 2020 MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL RIVERA Dear Crossroads Families, Once again I want to thank you for your patience and support through this challenging time. It was great to see and hear some of you during the Virtual Open House last week. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 15 for our Crossroads Families Check-In Meeting @ 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. This will be an opportunity to check-in with me and nd out what is working and what is not working. It is also an opportunity for us to know how we can support you and your child during Distance Learning 2.0. The Crossroads School Day remains the same for Distance Learning (DL), we will start at 7:30 A.M.- and will end at 2:00 p.m. Teachers have worked and will continue to work on the DL schedule for your child and your family. This week is about Connecting, Learning & Supporting your child through the rst week of school. The schedules will be posted on the classroom teachers' websites and the digital platforms ( SeeSaw & Schoology) so that you will know what to expect. Please go to https://www.spps.org/crossroads for updated information related to your child’s classroom & the Crossroads school community. Finally, please do not hesitate to reach out to me either via email: [email protected] or via phone: 651.767.8540. Please be well and be safe! With Gratitude & Appreciation, Melisa Rivera, Principal Crossroads Elementary
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Principal's UpdateWeek of September 7 - September, 11 2020
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL RIVERADear Crossroads Families,
Once again I want to thank you for your patience and supportthrough this challenging time. It was great to see and hearsome of you during the Virtual Open House last week.
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 15 for ourCrossroads Families Check-In Meeting @ 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.This will be an opportunity to check-in with me and �nd outwhat is working and what is not working. It is also anopportunity for us to know how we can support you and yourchild during Distance Learning 2.0.
The Crossroads School Day remains the same for DistanceLearning (DL), we will start at 7:30 A.M.- and will end at 2:00p.m. Teachers have worked and will continue to work on the DLschedule for your child and your family. This week is aboutConnecting, Learning & Supporting your child through the �rstweek of school. The schedules will be posted on theclassroom teachers' websites and the digital platforms (SeeSaw & Schoology) so that you will know what to expect.
Please go to https://www.spps.org/crossroads for updatedinformation related to your child’s classroom & the Crossroadsschool community.
Finally, please do not hesitate to reach out to me either viaemail: [email protected] or via phone: 651.767.8540.Please be well and be safe!
With Gratitude & Appreciation,
Melisa Rivera, PrincipalCrossroads Elementary
STUDENT AND FAMILY DISTANCELEARNING CHECKLISTPlease view and use this technology checklist as a guide tomake sure you are ready for the �rst day of school. Thischecklist is available at spps.org/fallchecklist.
iPad HelpIf your iPad is damaged or needs to be replaced, please report the issue by emailing or callingSaint Paul Public Schools Technology Services:
Email: [email protected]: 651-603-4348 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Please leave a detailed voicemail and your callwill be returned as soon as possible.
If you are having problems with your iPad, you may also contact your student’s teacher or ourschool. After a report is made, a member of the SPPS technology support team will contactyou about replacement options to continue distance learning in Saint Paul.
If you are having issues logging into Seesaw, Schoology or other district-approved apps,please see the information on spps.org/ipadhelp.
CHECK-IN W/ PRINCIPAL RIVERAWHEN
TUESDAY, SEP. 15TH, 8PMWHERE
THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT.MORE INFORMATIONJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/93540999869?pwd=L2s2Mitqc3A3bTFHUG5rL3E2QmFmUT09
Meeting ID: 935 4099 9869
Passcode: Xroads1
First Name Last Name Email Address Attend (RSVP)Attend (RSVP)
DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLIES FORALL CROSSROADS STUDENTSIf you have not been able to come to one of our schoolsupplies drive yet, we will be having an additional distribution ofsupplies day on Friday, September 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00p.m.
If you cannot attend on this date, please call the o�ce at 651-767-8540. We will �nd a way tobring you the items once you connect with us via email or phone.
Crossroads Families please know that this is curbside only event. Please stay in your vehicleand someone will bring items to your car. Please do not park and walk to the building. Therewill be signs for you to follow when you arrive at the Crossroads parking lot.
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIESDistrictwide Parent Help Line 651-767-8347 or [email protected] Help Desk 651-603-4348, [email protected] tutorials, other online supportspps.org/distancelearning available to all, any time, withworkshops provided for familiesChild Care Resources
Child Care Aware referral line at 1.888.291.9811Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota’s Bridge toBene�ts screening toolMN Dept of Human Services Child Care Assistance
PK & KINDERGARTENPARENT/TEACHER MEETINGSThe Pk & Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Meetings will occur onTuesday, September 8, and/or Wednesday, September 9. Thismeeting will be a virtual meeting. We hope you received apostcard via USPostal and an email with detailed informationregarding this event. If you have not received either pleasecontact the o�ce @ 651.767.8540.
Relationships and timely communication are more importantthan ever in a distance learning environment. If you havequestions or need to contact someone at school, please feelfree to contact us at 651-767-8540 leave a message and yourcall will be returned as soon as possible. Please check ourschool website regularly, spps.org/crossroads, for informationand updates.
SPPS uses Blackboard Connect to alert families about important school news andinformation, events, weather cancellations, emergencies, and more through email, phone, andtext. Update your phone number, email, and other contact information with Susan Portz, ourschool lead clerk (Temporary COVID-19 Phone 612-405-6279) or through Campus Portal. Formore details, and to update your information, visit spps.org/onestop.
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DAILY ATTENDANCE PROCEDURESFOR DISTANCE LEARNING 2.0Support your student to check in by clicking “Yes, I’m here” inCampus daily to indicate attendance.
Monitor your student’s engagement in Distance Learning bychecking for completion of assignments, completingasynchronous lessons (anytime), and attending synchronoussessions (same time).
Communicate with the teacher if you have questions abouthow to mark “Participated” in Campus for Attendance.
Call or email the school to report excused absences.
Contact the school o�ce if you believe your attendance isincorrect at 651-767-8540.
@crossroads_spps
MELISA RIVERA
Please let us know how we can support your child and yourfamily during this time.
543 Front Avenue, Saint Paul, … [email protected]
651-503-1098 crossroads.spps.org
