Please check out the link in the Events section to join the Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for October 27, 2020 at 3 pm via Zoom. you can click below to read through the agenda and supporting documents.
https://www.cape.k12.me.us/o/cesd/browse/174324
As the holidays approach, please keep checking the state's travel guidelines to stay up to date as you make your plans:
https://www.maine.gov/covid19/restartingmaine/keepmainehealthy
Teachers + students are being creative this year with #OpenHouse. 4th graders are using @AdobeSpark and 1st graders are using @Flipgrid to showcase what is important to them in their new classes. #PondCoveSchool
The Building Committee Meeting will be via Zoom on October 20, 2020 at 6:30 pm, click on the Events section to join. The agenda and supporting documents can be viewed by clicking the link address below.
https://www.cape.k12.me.us/o/cesd/browse/172460
The DOE made some changes to the screening tool. Below is the link. It has been updated in the Parent/Student Handbook and in the weekly reminder sent via PowerSchool!
https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Pre-Screening%20Tool_11.pdf
Teachers at #PondCoveSchool ❤️ @Bitmoji + wanted something for students. #PLN (professional learning network) to the rescue! Thanks @spitthatgumout
edu.pixton.com students create avatars. Great #DigitalCitizenship talk too.
Please take a moment to read the documents for Remote Instruction Guidelines.
Staff:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/957639/Remote_Instruction_Guidelines_-_Staff__9_16_2020___1___1_.pdf
Students:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/957646/Remote_Learning_rules_for_students___1_.pdf
October 13th at 6:30 pm is the Regular School Board Meeting. Below is the link to the page for the agenda and supporting documents. Please follow the link on the Events Section to join the meeting.
https://www.cape.k12.me.us/o/cesd/browse/171494
Watch Karen Jenkins, CEHS Nurse provide pertinent information regarding COVID-19 and the many guidelines:
https://youtu.be/jX91uctcs4k
It’s snowing in kindergarten at #PondCoveSchool
Students built snowmen using pattern blocks app, learned to take screenshots, cropped photos +marked up with names. 5 year olds. Wow. #mindblown Of course we played the #Frozen soundtrack.
Spending the first half of the week w/4th grade students + @Flipgrid New to #PondCoveSchool students even used it in different states last year during remote learning #oneofthebestappsever
It’s amazing how educators adapt to make things better for students. Our school counselor @BriGallagherSC transformed her space to help students w/their social emotional needs. Mats on the floor w/puppets, a race track w/seat cars, +of course lava at the door. #PondCoveSchool
Governor Mills released the Health Advisory for the week:
https://mailchi.mp/maine/media-release-maine-doe-celebrates-april-as-the-month-of-the-military-child-1322004?e=529b28fd2e
Kindergarten students were detectives with their new iPads. They searched for all of the features they would need to be successful with their new devices before they started taking them home. #PondCoveSchool
Governor Mills released new advisories for counties:
https://mailchi.mp/maine/media-release-maine-doe-celebrates-april-as-the-month-of-the-military-child-1321960?e=529b28fd2e
Congratulations Pond Cove Elementary School! A recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Schools award which affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.
The restriction on Massachusetts has been lifted by Governor Mills. The exempt states for travel are now: MA, NY, NH, VT, NJ, CT.
All other states will require a 14-day quarantine or a negative Covid test result.
Grade1 students exploring their iPads. Power button, home button, headphones oh my! They are excited to bring them home for distance learning. Weekend homework-design an at home office space. Put up a family photo or some artwork. #PondCoveSchool
Due to a recent federal waiver extension, ALL kids eat free lunch in our school system until December 31st!
Introducing Grade 1 students to their iPads today. Amazed at what they remember from last year, home button, charging, and headphones oh my! We took #maskselfies learned how to markup and then ended our time with @Starfalledu #PondCoveSchool
