Selma Weekly Update | 11.14.20
Kindness Week at Selma: November 16 - 20
NOVEMBER
Monday, November 16 - Keeping Kids Engaged Parent Workshop | 3:00-4:00pm on Zoom
Tuesday, November 17
Lunch pickup @ LFP Campus | 11:30am-12:30pm
Board of Directors Meeting | 6:30pm-9:00pm on Zoom
Wednesday, November 18
Selma Assembly | 8:30am on Zoom
Parent Coffee - LOOP Meeting | 9:00-10:00am on Zoom
LCS@LFP Virtual Open House | 5:00-7:00pm on Zoom
Thursday, November 19
Lunch pickup @ Hollygrove Campus | 11:00am-1:00pm
Lunch pickup @ Fairfax Campus | 12:00-3:00pm
November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
December 2 - LCS@LFP Virtual Open House | 5:00-7:00pm on Zoom
December 21-January 4 - Winter Break
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear LCS Selma Families,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on how LCS Selma is doing during the stakeholder surveys a few weeks ago. We spent time analyzing the data and reading the comments. We are extremely proud to see growth in a number of areas! There were a number of positive comments as well that reinforces things we should continue to do. We also took a closer look at opportunities for growth and will be making adjustments as we continue to navigate distance learning. Thank you, again, for sharing as we appreciate your feedback.
Parent satisfaction numbers in the following categories for Fall 2020 were as follows:
Academic environment: 80% (an increase of 9%!)
Communication: 87% (an increase of 11%!)
Environment: 82% (stayed the same as Spring 2020)
Mission: 87% (an increase of 8%!)
Recommendation: 87% (an increase of 9%!)
Respect: 89% (an increase of 8%!)
Satisfaction w/People (teachers, leaders, staff): 87% (an increase of 12%!)
Student Engagement: 78% (an increase of 3%!)
STRENGTHS
High levels of appreciation for teachers for working hard during these times, being compassionate towards students, continuing to adapt to distance learning, and going above and beyond
Live instruction is beneficial to student learning
Schedules and communication is well organized
Our weekly parent coffees are a great time to connect
Lunch pick up is great
Parents shared how “Ketchup Days” are helpful for students
AREAS FOR GROWTH
Desire for parent coffees at different times of day
Parents shared how important social time / connection is for students
Incorporating more movement and project-based assignments into the daily lessons
Parents would like to see more feedback on student work
More small-group instruction would be helpful
Thank you for sharing your perspective with us. Your voices are important and we will reflect on what adjustments we can make.
As a gesture of gratitude to our amazing staff, our wonderful Edible Schoolyard Kitchen staff is preparing a special meal for all staff and their families for staff to pick up and eat at home. We also know the salary freeze has been a strain when staff are working so hard...
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PARENT SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING
On Tuesday, November 17th from 5-6pm,
our Student Affairs Team will be providing a workshop on suicide prevention. We strongly encourage ALL parents to attend this information session to learn more about the warning signs of suicide so that we all are equipped to protect the kids in our community. Suicide is preventable and you can save a life. We look forward to seeing you there!
El martes 17 de noviembre de 5 a 6 de la tarde, nuestro equipo de Asuntos Estudiantiles ofrecerá un taller sobre prevención del suicidio. Recomendamos fuertemente a TODOS los padres que asistan a esta sesión informativa para aprender más sobre las señales de advertencia del suicidio para que todos estemos equipados para proteger a los niños en nuestra comunidad. El suicidio se puede prevenir y puede salvar una vida. Esperamos verlos allí!
LCS@LFP VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Information about LFP
Grade 8-12 Program
November 18, 2020
5:00 - 7:00pm
ZOOM: https://larchmontcharter-org.zoom.us/j/88512497260
Passcode: 668845
OR
December 2, 2020
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
ZOOM: https://larchmontcharter-org.zoom.us/j/84399035207
Passcode: 198741
AN ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS
Monday, November 16, 3:00-4:00pm
As a parent, you’re doing your best to run a household and maintain your work, all while supporting your kids with distance learning.
Distance learning brings up some new challenges, and as a parent, you only want what’s best for your kids. You want to see them learn, grow, and get ahead, but you have so many questions.
Does this sound like you?
Your kids appear disengaged with their online learning
You’re worried that your kids have trouble focusing during Zoom lessons
You’re frustrated and overwhelmed not knowing how to support your child with school — are you helping too much or not enough?
You’re concerned that your kids aren’t reading or writing enough and they’re going to fall behind
You see your kids at the computer for long stretches, and even watch them getting frustrated and wonder what to do
If you’re nodding along with any of the above, then this free workshop is for you.
Here’s what you’ll get when you spend 60-minutes with us:
Learn how to set up your child’s sleep, eating, movement, and mindfulness practice to help them be successful in distance learning
Find the balance of how much to help them while creating their independence
Know how to create an empowering environment that fosters focus and learning
Learn how to apply the same approach literacy coaches use with proven success
Here’s what we’ll cover during the workshop:
1. Self-care for you and your child.
Learn how to best support your child’s nutrition and wellbeing needs to help them focus for a day of distance learning.
2. Supporting Independence
Discover how to set up an environment that supports learning, how much help is too much and how to support them in becoming independent problem-solvers and critical thinkers. You’ll also learn the best way to compliment your kids to encourage ongoing effort.
3. Supporting a love of reading and writing
Learn how to positively support your kids’ literacy skills as you learn practical ways to foster a love of reading and writing as a family.
Workshop Details:
Monday, November 16, 3:00-4:00pm on Zoom
Languages: English & Spanish. The workshop will be taught in English, and we’ll have a Spanish translator.
Investment: Free
How to join:
2. Look for a welcome email with the details you’ll need to join the workshop.
3. Bring a notebook, pen, and your questions!
NEED TECH SUPPORT?
Email techabee@larchmontcharter.org
CC: terence.bow@larchmontcharter.org & (insert your email address)
Call/Text: 925-494-2101
STUDENT ABSENCES
If your child will be absent or miss a class, please contact our Office Managers: Chris, Danielle, and the teacher. Please complete the Distance Learning Attendance Form daily if your student is unable to attend the live zoom sessions but participated asynchronously.