Bethesda Principal Weekly Spotlight May 24, 2020 - Durham ...

Bethesda Principal Weekly Spotlight

          May 24, 2020

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Bethesda Celebrates Our...

Teacher of the Year                   Jessica Latham

Beginning Teacher of the Year         Breana Gaines

Instructional Assistant of the Year   Yolanda Holman

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              answered.

Durham Stay-At-Home Order

Mark Your Calendar:
First Day of School for 2020-2021 School Year
                 August 17th
    (TENTATIVE & SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

DPS’s Re-Entry Task Force

PURPOSE
● The Re-Entry Task force was created to:
   > ensure a safe return to school (DPS buildings) for students
      and staff
      > Year End Closure
      > Summer Programming
      > 2020-21 Academic School Year
   > take a multi-faceted approach to include all areas that will be
      impacted.
   > work collaboratively with teachers, staff, administration and
      county public health officials.
● While this is a monumental task, Durham Public Schools is
  confident in its ability to respond and adjust to the current situation
  and needs of our students, staff and families.

Areas of Focus

Zooming at Bethesda

No Zoom Classes
   Monday, May 25th
  Memorial Day Holiday

     Friday, May 29th
Bethesda Teacher Workday
Retention Convos with ML

Bethesda’s Counselor Department
             Presents Career Week 2020
Week of June 1st-June 5th (Plus Virtual Spirit Week--More Details Coming)
Kindergarten           Mon., June 1st          9:00-11:00
First and Second       Tues. June 2nd          10:00-12:00
Third                  Wed. June 3rd           9:00-11:00
Fourth                 Thurs., June 4th        10:00-12:00
Fifth                  Thurs., June 4th        2:00-4:00
Link to share with families https://bit.ly/BethesdaCareerWeekJune2020

The AIG PLC is excited about an upcoming Virtual Field Trip
Opportunity!
May 27th is World Otter Day. Mark your calendar for that day, May
27th (Wednesday) from 12:00 to 12:45 and visit the link below for
more information. This field trip will be done through a zoom meeting.
More information to come:

World Otter Day with Toucan Rescue Ranch
During this field trip, students will have an opportunity to ask
questions. The questions will be submitted during the field trip to Ms.
Sheehan or Mrs. Duncan via the chat feature in Zoom then Mrs.
Duncan will submit those questions into the live feed for the field trip.

Important End-of-Year Dates for Bethesda

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Thursday, June 4th
Last Day of Instruction

Friday, June 5th-Thursday, June 11th
End-of-Year Awards and Virtual Events

Virtual Events June 5th-June 11th
               During regular class block; Use normal class link

Monday, June 8th         Meet the Teacher—Students will meet and interact with
                         the teachers of the next grade. During this session, they
                         will learn a little about what to expect next year.

Tuesday, June 9th        Game Day

Wednesday, June 10th     Superlatives Dance Party

Thursday, June 11th      Digital Class Party (games, bring your favorite snack, etc)

Friday, June 12th        TEACHER WORKDAY

Monday, June 15th        TEACHER WORKDAY

Bethesda’s End-of-Year Awards
Celebrations--MARK YOUR CALENDAR
 (More Information Coming This Week)

End-of-Year Awards

                                               June 5th-June 11th

Students and their guests are encouraged to get fancy! Dress up in something that makes feel you snazzy for this
all-important occasion.

Kindergarten      Monday, June 8th         Kindergarten Moving On Up Drive-In Ceremony at Bethesda @ 3:00

First Grade       Tuesday, June 9th        First Grade End-of-Year Virtual Awards on Zoom @ 6:00

Second Grade      Wednesday, June 10th Second Grade End-of-Year Virtual Awards on Zoom @ 6:00

Third Grade       Thursday, June 11th      Third Grade End-of-Year Virtual Awards on Zoom@ 6:00

Fourth Grade      Friday, June 5th         Fourth Grade End-of-Year Virtual Awards on Zoom@ 6:00

Fifth Grade       Tuesday, June 9th        Fifth Grade Moving On Up Drive-In Ceremony at Bethesda @ 3:00

COMING SOON: ZOOM LINK FOR FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH GRADE VIRTUAL AWARDS

Quarter Four Grades and Report Cards

Reminder -
      There will be NO Quarter 4 grades.
    There will be NO Quarter 4 Report Card.

    Tasks and lessons (Zoom, Google Classroom, DPS
 Instructional Packet, etc.) that students are engaging in
    are in an effort to provide instructional continuity.
They are to expose students to standards that will better
            prepare them for next school year.

DPS’s Digital Device
and Connectivity Survey

DPS is collecting information for all students
regarding internet and device access.

Your child’s teacher has entered the information
for your student in Bethesda’s spreadsheet.

Social Emotional, Mental Health, and Basic
             Needs Support

Covid Coach App
The COVID Coach app was created to support
self-care and overall mental health during the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Features include:
     ●   Education about coping during the
         pandemic
     ●   Tools for self-care and to improve
         emotional well-being
     ●   Trackers to check your mood and
         measure your growth toward personal
         goals
     ●   Graphs to visualize progress over time

Bethesda
Spreads
   the
  Love
 Sneak
  Peek

VIRTUAL SPIRIT WEEK OF MAY 18
‘Merica Monday....Show us your red, white and blue!

TankTop Tuesday…..Sun’s out - guns out!
Workout Wednesday…..Athletic gear!

Tropical Thursday…..Hawaiian shirts….
Fruity Friday…..Creative, funny, fruity...your call! JUST SHARE!

●    Durham Neighbors Free Lunch
                               Initiative: Free meals,
                               Monday-Friday, through Geer Street
                               Garden
                          ●    End Hunger Durham: Food Pantry
                               directory
                          ●    Food Assistance: Text FOODNC to
Durham FEAST                   877-877 to locate free meal sites (en
 ● 11 a.m - 12:30 p.m.         espanol, text COMIDA to 877-877)
    Bethesda Elementary ●      No Kid Hungry NC: Map of local
    2009 S. Miami Blvd.        school sites, community
 ● Noon - 1:30 p.m.            organizations, food assistance
    Burton Elementary
                               programs
    1500 Mathison St
 ● Additional sites can be ●   Sheetz located at 7520 NC 751,
    found at the link          Durham, NC: Kidz Meal Bags;
                               available all day to children and
                               families

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Pandemic EBT Cards

Pandemic EBT Cards - FAQ, Spanish FAQ
All Bethesda students will receive the EBT
card because we have the 100% free breakfast
and lunch grant from the federal gov’t
Families can call 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 (24hrs a
day) should they have additional questions.

PowerSchool Updates

Do You Need to Change Your Address?
Please use the form below.
DPS Address Change Form

Need to Access Your Child’s Report Card?

Below Are Tools to Help You Access the Parent
Portal
   Parent Portal resources are on
   the DPS Home Page, including
   this video for parents (access
   Spanish video here).

May Is Mental Health Month