Originally delivered on 11/2/2020 10:34 am

SUBJECT: Buc News - November 2, 2020

November 2, 2020
NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
CHANGE TO LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Please Contact the School ASAP if You Are Changing Your Student's Learning Model for the 2nd 9-Week Grading Period

Any parent or legal guardian that desires to change their child’s learning model for the second nine weeks that begins on Monday, November 9th, 2020, must call J.L. Long at 972.502.4700 or fill out this formas soon as possible. We will note the change in learning model and provide information to you this week. We are ensuring that we can maintain all safety measures with the addition of on-campus learners.

While Dallas ISD has made distance learning an option for families to start the school year, beginning Monday, November 9th, the distance learning option will only be recommended for students who have demonstrated success in completing assignments, maintaining passing grades, and engaging in virtual learning. Due to unacceptable grades and/or poor remote attendance, the campus may reach out to recommend that your child return to campus and resume on-campus learning.

  • Campus staff will be contacting parents and guardians by phone or by home visits if they are unable to make phone contact.
  • In the coming weeks, campuses will begin holding failure prevention meetings with families to address academic and attendance challenges, as well as to work together in creating a plan for student success.

If your child has been absent from school or has not engaged virtually to complete daily assignments, a note signed by the parent, which describes the reason for the absence, must be submitted to the campus. This can assist in avoiding truancy consequences, while we continue to support your child’s learning on campus. Please take some time to review your student’s first grading period report card in PowerSchool. If you have not yet created a PowerSchool account, it’s never too late!

Changing learning models for the second nine-week grading period

Statement on Dallas ISD’s decision to continue offering in-person and virtual learning in the current COVID-19 environment

SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING REMINDER
Important Details for Families

Virtual Learners are required to attend all classes, every day, all day.

  • All distance learning students should follow their course schedules to virtually attend classes throughout the regularly scheduled school day. 
  • Students should remain connected to their teacher via Zoom for the entire period.
  • Students not present in the Zoom will be marked absent.
  • Students not able to attend during this time should contact the teacher to inform them of the emergency preventing them from participating.
  • For students unable to engage regularly during regular school hours, a waiver will need to be completed for review by campus administration as to why the student must engage after regular school hours. Waiver

 

Second nine-week grading period is critical for student attendance and participation

FAQs about grading and report card distribution under the new nine-week grading calendar

CALENDAR

Click on each event below to see more details!  View our full calendar HERE.

Upcoming Events
Monday, November 2
6:00p 7th/8th Grade Football vs. Florence @ Forester
6:00p Softball - Red Team vs. Greiner @ Randall Park
Tuesday, November 3
Student/Staff Holiday - No School
Wednesday, November 4
6:00p Softball - Blue Team vs. Greiner 2 @ Randall Park
Thursday, November 5
6:30p JL Long PTA Board Meeting
Monday, November 9
6:00p 7th/8th Grade Football vs. Seagoville @ Henry Stadium
6:00p Softball - Red Team vs. Hill @ Randall
Wednesday, November 11
6:00p Softball - Blue Team vs. Marsh @ Randall Park
Monday, November 16
6:00p Softball - Red Team vs. Piedmont @ Randall Park
Tuesday, November 17
6:00p 7th/8th Grade Football vs. Piedmont @ Forester
THE LATEST FROM LONG
The Online Spirit Store is Now OPEN!

The  online Spirit Store is now open for pre-orders until December 7th at 12:00 noon.  Any items ordered prior to the December 7 deadline can be picked up on December 9 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm.

Woodrow IB Applications

All incoming freshmen for the 2021-2022 school year are invited to attend a virtual information session regarding the application process for the IB Program at Woodrow Wilson High School on November 17 at 7:00 pm.  Online applications will be available beginning November 18th and applications will close on January 8, 2021.  Details in English and Spanish can be found here.

Check the Length of Your Skirt!!!

Buccaneer Ladies:  Warnings regarding skirts that are too short began last week.  Please remember that all uniform skirts must be a minimum of fingertip length!  If you are warned regarding the length of your skirt and do not correct the issue, you will no longer be permitted to wear skirts on campus.

FEEDER PATTERN NEWS
Calling All Mockingbird Alumni!

The The Garden Giving Campaign is in full swing at Mockingbird Elementary.  Please consider making a donation to this critical component of the science curriculum at MES!

Time to show your Lakewood Love! In order to continue its record-breaking fundraising efforts for the Woodrow Wilson feeder pattern, the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA has established the Lakewood Love Giving Campaign as the main fundraiser for the 44th Annual Lakewood Home Festival. While we can’t gather in person this year due to COVID-19, the fundraising goal is the same: contributions to Lakewood Love will provide much needed funds and supplies to Woodrow Wilson High School, J.L. Long Middle School and Lakewood Elementary. Last year alone, the LECPTA donated over $57,000 to Woodrow Wilson and $10,000 to the consolidated Peace Pantry effort that provides food to hundreds of families in need throughout our Woodrow Wilson feeder pattern. 

If you are a supporter of Woodrow and the Lakewood community and love this neighborhood, our schools, and our children, please donate. 

Thank you for your support. Now more than ever, coming together as a community is of the utmost importance. We are proud to uphold this treasured annual tradition to support our schools and dedicated teachers and know that it will be a success because of you. Make your donation today: http://bit.ly/LakewoodLove

Visit http://www.lakewoodhomefestival.com for details on the 2020 Lakewood Home Tour Street - View Edition on Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th.

 

The Lakewood Early Childhood PTA