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Dear Parents and Guardians,

The past few weeks may have caused uneasiness and concern because of the many unknowns related to the impact of COVID-19 on student learning. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this transition. We are excited to share with you our action plan for home-learning beginning Monday, March 23^rd and running through April 15^th.  Teachers will be interacting with students via instructional sessions utilizing Zoom.  They will be assigning digital and paper-based work.  Teachers will be available for questions and support from 8:00-3:00 pm each school day. We are striving to continue to provide quality, standards-based instruction. We miss all of our students and hope to return in April, but in the meantime will see you on Zoom!  If there is an extension to home-based learning, we will follow district orders and keep you updated.

FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

• Complete the Digital Access Survey as soon as possible  https://forms.gle/KptdVNeZ8JLAM7xj8
• Make sure you are connected to your teachers’ ClassDojo and Connect (elementary) and Connect and the Remind app (middle school).  Links to live Zoom meetings will be sent via ClassDojo, Connect, and Remind. Previously recorded meetings will be accessible in Connect for both elementary and middle school students.
• Familiarize yourself and your student with how to join a Zoom meeting (the link will be sent by your teacher(s). Watch the tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/hIkCmbvAHQQ?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
• If you need technology assistance (Connect usernames/passwords, general help, etc.), please contact Mr. Onbasi at ionbasi@rivercityscience.org or Mr. Yar at smammadov@rivercityscience.org.  For Focus login, please email Mrs. Caswell at mcaswell@rivercityscience.org.
• Zoom utilizes cameras and microphones for both teachers and students, please review these online etiquette recommendations: https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/netiquette-guidelines-every-online-student-needs-to-know/

Thank you for your continued support. We are excited to connect with our students next week.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Principal Erdogan at merdogan@rivercityscience.org

Aim High Rockets!

Sincerely,

River City Science Academy Innovation

Teachers will be corresponding with more details. Below is a sample of how your child’s week will look.

Home-learning schedule for March 23^rd-April 15^th (subject to change):

Elementary Weekly Schedule

*Mondays and Wednesdays

Middle School

Monday/Wednesday

Tuesday/Thursday

Friday (Middle School ONLY)

Frequently Asked Question:

I do not have my elementary student’s Classdojo code, what is it? Please contact your child’s teacher via email (email addresses are on Connect) for a class code.

My child receives speech, Gifted, and/or ESE services, how will they receive support?  The ESE department will contact families regarding how support will be implemented.

How will you track attendance? Students will need to “check-in” via Zoom between 8:00-9:00 every school day.

What is your assignment and late-work policy?  All work is due by Friday of the week it was assigned. If it is not turned in by midnight of the following Sunday, it will be considered late. Please contact your teacher concerning acceptance of work beyond the deadline.

Will we continue to follow the DCPS school calendar? Yes, as of now we will not have school Friday, March 27^th, or Friday, April 10^th.  If the school calendar changes, we will notify you of these changes.

When is the end of 3^rd quarter?  The county has extended the 3^rd quarter to April 8^th.  We will update you if this changes.

How will assignments be submitted? Digital and paper-based work may be submitted online. Your child’s teacher will specify how they will accept work (Connect, email, etc.).

Is there state testing? No, all FSA and EOC testing has been cancelled this year.

Will my child qualify for the DCPS Grab-N-Go lunch? Yes, students may receive lunch from any traditional district school, please visit their site for more info: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/feeding-local-students-as-schools-shut-down-to-slow-spread-of-covid-19/77-b07fd893-c32c-49f2-83a2-6df268c8478d

If I qualify for a ChromeBook, when will I receive it? We will notify you if you qualify for a ChromeBook and let you know when we are available for check-out.

I do not have internet access; how do I obtain access?  Please visit this link for more information: https://www.news4jax.com/news/2011/09/19/comcast-provides-internet-to-duval-students/

My child has medication in the front office. How may I receive the remaining medication? The office will be open from 8:00-3:00 pm starting Monday, March 23^rd. You may come by during that time (please make sure to bring your ID).

I have paid for field trips, After Care and/or Before Care, how do I receive a refund?  Please email Ms. Anastasia at AKuznetsova@rivercityscience.org

I do not know my middle-schooler’s Remind codes, what are they?

OZKALAY

6^th Grade Math- mathdg19

LORIMIER

7^th Grade Math- 76g678

TUZEN

8^th Grade Math- mtuze

ROGAN 

Civics- CivicsAR 
Law Studies – LawStudAR 
US History- USHistAR 

ZEIGLER 

6^TH Grade ELA: skywalker6 
6^th Grade IASP: Yoda6 
Int. Reading: vader678 

SCOTT

8^th ELA: Dahhd7

HAMES 

7^th Grade Science: hames7th 
8^th Grade Science: hames8th 
Biology: biohames 

VAVROCK 

7^th Grade ELA: Vavrock7 

GLASSER 

6^th Grade Science: @6srcsai
6^th World History: @6whrcsai

MEDLOCK 

6^TH Grade Spanish: spn6med 
8^th Grade Spanish: spn8med 

JONES 
IASP: leadiasp 

OZDIL 

Turkish: turkisho