We’re moving our eLearning communication platform to Zoom in the coming days. The links will be on each teachers’ classroom page as it has been up to now with Google Meet. We look forward to enhanced communication with our students with our switch to Zoom. We will share videos to help parents who are not familiar with this resource.
We’re moving our eLearning communication platform to Zoom in the coming days. The links will be on each teachers’ classroom page as it has been up to now with Google Meet. We look forward to enhanced communication with our students with our switch to Zoom. We will share videos to help parents who are not familiar with this resource.
Dear Parents,
We hope these first few days of transition have brought joy to your child’s hearts. For us it has certainly been heartwarming to visit some distance classrooms and see them engaged and happy to be connected with their school again.
As we communicated in June and again during the Back to School Night, we scheduled to start connecting with our students as of August 24th to work on orientation, reviews and provide socio-emotional interventions. This decision was based on Resolution 03-2020 that was in place.
During the press conference on the afternoon of Monday, August 24th, the Minister of Education stated that he would not be opposed if schools that were ready to start wanted to do so. On Wednesday morning we also saw an announcement from the MINERD spokesperson (https://noticiasviprd.com/ciencia/vocera-del-minerd-diulka-perez-reitero-que-los-colegios-que-estan-preparados-pueden-iniciar-la-docencia/) saying that schools that start earlier may end earlier. Earlier in the month, we shared a communication with you which outlined the professional development that has taken place for teachers over the past several months, including the summer weeks. In the weeks to come, we will also continue to provide meetings and workshops for parents in navigating platforms and our learning tools, as we have been doing since last week. All of the above places us in alignment with Article 1 of Resolution 08-2020, which was received today. Likewise, we welcome the orientation and staff development plan that the MINERD says they will share with schools and integrate any resources that we feel will enhance what we have in place.
Therefore, we reiterate our plans to complete the first two cycles to work on orientation and reviews for students, as well as to provide socio-emotional interventions. This will be followed by the start of 2020-2021 academic content as of Cycle 3. As always, we plan to deliver 180 days of instruction in accordance with the standards set forth by Cognia/SACS, our U.S. accrediting body. Based on the information that we now have from the MINERD vocera, it is our understanding that we will be able to conclude our school year in June, unless unforeseen circumstances develop.
We understand that this school year will require all of us to be flexible, adaptive, and resilient. We will continually reach out to you and our students to use your feedback to adjust where possible. Thank you for working together with us for the well-being of the children as we navigate these uncharted territories. We are grateful to all of you and we trust that God’s hand will continue to guide us through these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Ashton School and Ashton School Parents’ Association
Dear Parents,
We hope these first few days of transition have brought joy to your child’s hearts. For us it has certainly been heartwarming to visit some distance classrooms and see them engaged and happy to be connected with their school again.
As we communicated in June and again during the Back to School Night, we scheduled to start connecting with our students as of August 24th to work on orientation, reviews and provide socio-emotional interventions. This decision was based on Resolution 03-2020 that was in place.
During the press conference on the afternoon of Monday, August 24th, the Minister of Education stated that he would not be opposed if schools that were ready to start wanted to do so. On Wednesday morning we also saw an announcement from the MINERD spokesperson (https://noticiasviprd.com/ciencia/vocera-del-minerd-diulka-perez-reitero-que-los-colegios-que-estan-preparados-pueden-iniciar-la-docencia/) saying that schools that start earlier may end earlier. Earlier in the month, we shared a communication with you which outlined the professional development that has taken place for teachers over the past several months, including the summer weeks. In the weeks to come, we will also continue to provide meetings and workshops for parents in navigating platforms and our learning tools, as we have been doing since last week. All of the above places us in alignment with Article 1 of Resolution 08-2020, which was received today. Likewise, we welcome the orientation and staff development plan that the MINERD says they will share with schools and integrate any resources that we feel will enhance what we have in place.
Therefore, we reiterate our plans to complete the first two cycles to work on orientation and reviews for students, as well as to provide socio-emotional interventions. This will be followed by the start of 2020-2021 academic content as of Cycle 3. As always, we plan to deliver 180 days of instruction in accordance with the standards set forth by Cognia/SACS, our U.S. accrediting body. Based on the information that we now have from the MINERD vocera, it is our understanding that we will be able to conclude our school year in June, unless unforeseen circumstances develop.
We understand that this school year will require all of us to be flexible, adaptive, and resilient. We will continually reach out to you and our students to use your feedback to adjust where possible. Thank you for working together with us for the well-being of the children as we navigate these uncharted territories. We are grateful to all of you and we trust that God’s hand will continue to guide us through these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Ashton School and Ashton School Parents’ Association
Netiquette:
Let’s agree on our “Gator Netiquette” in order to show respect, courtesy and maximize the online learning experience.
Netiquette combines the words “net” and “etiquette”, making it appropriate to use during distance learning.
Gator Netiquette:
Find a comfortable place to sit and take care of your posture.
Keep devices charged before class.
Keep cameras on when teachers ask you to do so.
Keep microphones on mute until the teacher indicates otherwise.
Don’t interrupt each other. Use the “raised hand” gesture if you’d like to speak.
Speak, write and use facial expressions and gestures that are courteous.
Participate fully.
Don’t share personal info or photos.
While you don’t have to use your uniform, you need to dress appropriately as if you were going to the school campus.
Only post as is relevant to the class.
Be respectful and courteous in your comments.
If you see or hear something or someone online that seems inappropriate, tell your parents or teacher right away.
Netiquette:
Let’s agree on our “Gator Netiquette” in order to show respect, courtesy and maximize the online learning experience.
Netiquette combines the words “net” and “etiquette”, making it appropriate to use during distance learning.
Gator Netiquette:
Find a comfortable place to sit and take care of your posture.
Keep devices charged before class.
Keep cameras on when teachers ask you to do so.
Keep microphones on mute until the teacher indicates otherwise.
Don’t interrupt each other. Use the “raised hand” gesture if you’d like to speak.
Speak, write and use facial expressions and gestures that are courteous.
Participate fully.
Don’t share personal info or photos.
While you don’t have to use your uniform, you need to dress appropriately as if you were going to the school campus.
Only post as is relevant to the class.
Be respectful and courteous in your comments.
If you see or hear something or someone online that seems inappropriate, tell your parents or teacher right away.
Last February, 11 students from 11th and 12th grades were participating in the AMM (American Math Competition) at Colegio Bilingue New Horizons. The American Mathematics Competitions are a series of examinations and curriculum materials that build problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge in middle and high school students.
We have received the summary statistics for our school with the following results:
I consider this an achievement for both the school and the students, and suggest it be shared with the community (newsletter, Back to School Night). It is a good opportunity to motivative other students and recognize the effort of these two students.
Last February, 11 students from 11th and 12th grades were participating in the AMM (American Math Competition) at Colegio Bilingue New Horizons. The American Mathematics Competitions are a series of examinations and curriculum materials that build problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge in middle and high school students.
We have received the summary statistics for our school with the following results:
I consider this an achievement for both the school and the students, and suggest it be shared with the community (newsletter, Back to School Night). It is a good opportunity to motivative other students and recognize the effort of these two students.
Dear Ashton Family,
Although we are all still eagerly waiting for official information from the Ministry of Education, our Ashton staff is back in action and preparing to serve in whichever learning scenario is approved.
Today we conclude our first week of teacher orientation sessions and we are so pleased to see everyone’s enthusiasm about serving you and our precious students in a way that will be most beneficial for them.
Thank you to those of you who took the time to answer our survey last week. The results validate our decision and commitment to be completely ready to offer access to our program whether our students are on-campus or learning from home.
Following are some of the improvements to our eLearning Platform which will be active during both on campus and at home learning:
During the summer weeks and into the month of August teachers have engaged in and will continue to take professional development courses to bring added skills to distance learning. Some of the training for teachers and administrators include:
International School Counselors Association: Webinars and Chats on the Reopening of Schools
ISC Research Supporting International Students with University Entry Plans
SRT University Webinar
NHS You’re Accepted Now What
ACSI Educación en Sexualidad Desde la Escuela
AP How to Prepare Your Students for 2020 Exams
College Board Keeping it in Perspective MANAGING Student Stress in the College Application Process
FCD Parents and Caregivers Q & A
Despite the anxiety that these uncertain times may bring, know that your Ashton School is ready to serve, inspire and transform, with the Lord’s guidance and your support to get through this crisis as a united family.
Stay tuned for upcoming messages about registering for the virtual Meet Your Child’s Teacher sessions and our Back to School Night during the week of August 17th. We are still planning to connect with our students one way or another as of August 24th.
Have a safe and restful weekend.
Blessings,
Dear Ashton Family,
Although we are all still eagerly waiting for official information from the Ministry of Education, our Ashton staff is back in action and preparing to serve in whichever learning scenario is approved.
Today we conclude our first week of teacher orientation sessions and we are so pleased to see everyone’s enthusiasm about serving you and our precious students in a way that will be most beneficial for them.
Thank you to those of you who took the time to answer our survey last week. The results validate our decision and commitment to be completely ready to offer access to our program whether our students are on-campus or learning from home.
Following are some of the improvements to our eLearning Platform which will be active during both on campus and at home learning:
During the summer weeks and into the month of August teachers have engaged in and will continue to take professional development courses to bring added skills to distance learning. Some of the training for teachers and administrators include:
International School Counselors Association: Webinars and Chats on the Reopening of Schools
ISC Research Supporting International Students with University Entry Plans
SRT University Webinar
NHS You’re Accepted Now What
ACSI Educación en Sexualidad Desde la Escuela
AP How to Prepare Your Students for 2020 Exams
College Board Keeping it in Perspective MANAGING Student Stress in the College Application Process
FCD Parents and Caregivers Q & A
Despite the anxiety that these uncertain times may bring, know that your Ashton School is ready to serve, inspire and transform, with the Lord’s guidance and your support to get through this crisis as a united family.
Stay tuned for upcoming messages about registering for the virtual Meet Your Child’s Teacher sessions and our Back to School Night during the week of August 17th. We are still planning to connect with our students one way or another as of August 24th.
Have a safe and restful weekend.
Blessings,
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