USING ZOOM FOR REMOTE LEARNING
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Jeffco now has a centrally managed, secure, enterprise version of Zoom available. We are working to get everyone - students, teachers, school and district administrators - access to the tool as quickly as possible. You should receive communication from your student’s teacher(s) if they are choosing to use this tool for video conferencing.
We know that “Zoombombings” and other security concerns have recently been in the news causing some school districts to ban Zoom. What Jeffco will be using is an enterprise - not a free, personal - version of Zoom that allows our IT staff to configure district virtual conference rooms following
FBI guidance
to minimize the risk of meeting hijackings and other nefarious activities. The enterprise version also provides comprehensive use logging which, in combination with staff professional development, will be used to further protect students and staff members. A more detailed explanation of the
security of Zoom can be found here
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A TIP FROM HEALTH SERVICES
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FROM THE GIFTED AND TALENTED (GT) DEPARTMENT
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The GT Department will continue working with schools to support Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) implementation, progress monitoring, and goal completion for identified gifted learners this year. We will also continue to accept GT identification referrals, though we may not be able to make determinations until we have a complete body of evidence when normal operations resume.
Consider the following in supporting your gifted learner in a remote environment
Social Emotional Considerations:
Some of our students may be hesitant with change, struggle with lack of normalcy/schedule/predictability, get frustrated, become overwhelmed, and experience increased sensitivity to words, sounds, light, etc. Many gifted and twice-exceptional students may show some of these ‘overexcitabilities’ that can make remote learning more challenging. Encourage positivity and hope in relation to their current situation. See this article,
Helping Your Child Manage Stress Through Mindfulness
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from the National Association for Gifted Children’s (NAGC)
Parenting for High Potential.
Academic Considerations:
- If students are feeling like the pace of learning is too slow, encourage them to explore ‘passion projects’ related to the content where they can go deeper with learning related to their interests.
- If students feel the format of learning is too challenging, encourage them to self-advocate with their teachers in a positive way.
For additional support and ideas for both academic and social emotional considerations, reach out to your child’s GT Resource Teacher during the office hours noted above.
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REMINDER: LEARNING AT HOME SURVEY
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As we shared this past Friday, we want to hear your stories, understand your needs, and get your opinions about the remote learning experience. Don't forget about our
family survey
and our
student survey
(only accessible when students log in to a student Google account). We appreciate your time!
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HOW DOES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORK DURING REMOTE LEARNING?
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Click play below to hear about providing mental health support during remote learning: an interview with RMPBS' John Ferrugia and two Jeffco Public Schools mental health professionals, Mishele Stein Carroll, social emotional learning coordinator, and Laura Wheeler, social emotional learning specialist at Campbell Elementary.
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NEW RESOURCES FROM OUR JEFFERSON COUNTY PARTNERS
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Have you visited
JeffcoFamiliesColorado.org
yet? It’s a one-stop resource for families and all those who care for children age 0-8 in Jefferson County.
The new site includes connections to Jeffco services and programs, tips to promote learning at every age 0-8, answers to questions about screenings, early Intervention and specialized service plans, a calendar of local events, and early childhood news.
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...
that face mask and other COVID-19 prevention tips have been updated?
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that the Governor’s Stay-At-Home order has been extended?
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WANT TO HELP FAMILIES IMPACTED BY COVID-19?
Jeffco Schools Foundation has a designated fund for Jeffco Public Schools.
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FOOD SERVICE LOCATIONS
Grab and Go Meals
Anyone 18 and younger
Food Pickup:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30a - 1p
**Some NEW locations as of 4/6**
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Alameda High
Arvada High
Bear Creek High
Columbine High
Dunstan Middle
Jefferson Jr/Sr High
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Pomona High
Wayne Carle Middle
Golden High
West Jefferson Elementary
Wheat Ridge High
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Visit
this webpage
for updated information about district meal services and for other useful community resources to help meet food needs.
Any parent/guardian can pick up meals for their children. Please do not come if you are sick.
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