After three great days of on campus events, we are excited to officially start the 2020-2021 academic year tomorrow!
In preparation for the start of the year, faculty and staff have been participating in professional development and training in the hyflex model of remote learning. Our model is designed to provide students with a structured and synchronous academic day, and it utilizes a combination of best practices that will include live whole-class instruction, teacher-led small group work, and independent student work. Although we will be starting our school year remotely, our goal remains to bring students back to in-person learning as soon as possible.
MERSD Parent
Help Desk Support
Hours
of Operation: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Email: MERSDhelp@axiscomputernetworks.com
Phone: 978-463-2112
Parent
call-in procedures:
- Calls to the helpdesk will be
answered by MERSD’s technology partner, Axis Computer Networks.
- When calling in, parents should
inform the help desk operator (or voicemail if you leave one) that they
are calling from Manchester Essex schools
- Please be aware that you may
also, receive incomings calls from Axis Computer Networks if they are
following upon your prior inquiry
Home Wifi
A
good Internet connection is important to your child’s ability to access remote
learning. Please be aware that home use of the following may impact internet
speeds: online streaming apps, video gaming, streaming music, Netflix, and/or
any type of downloadable content.
Student Devices
MERSD
has a web filtering program for our devices while they are on campus in our
school buildings. However, when these devices are home and attached to an
external Wi-Fi/Internet source, devices will not be connected to our district
internet, and, therefore, all student devices must be monitored by parents for
proper use. We will retain the ability to push out apps to
our IPads and through our G-Suite program and our
Student Learning Systems, but we ask that parents monitor students’
internet usage on school-owned devices.
MERSD Grab & Go Lunches
Meals
will be available to all MERSD families at no charge for pick up between 10 am
and 12 pm on weekdays. No advance ordering is required. Breakfast
and lunch options will be available.
- In Manchester, the pick-up
location will be at the Middle-High School. Please use the community
entrance, which is the set of doors to the right of the main building
entrance.
- In Essex, the pick-up location
will be at Essex Elementary. Please use the doors by the cafeteria,
to the right of the main entrance.
Entrance
into MERSD buildings is not currently permitted due to safe distancing
protocols. A member of the MERSD food service team will meet you at the
doors for meal pick up. Please send questions to grimesc@mersd.org
MERSD
is committed to two-way communication with our families to ensure that we are
transparent in our decision making and that we are providing families with
information as soon as it becomes available. Not only will you receive
weekly emails from your school principal, but you can also expect to regularly
hear from your child’s teacher(s) to ensure you have a clear understanding of
your child’s learning expectations for the fall. It is important that we hear
your perspective regarding your child’s learning needs as well as his/her/their
social-emotional development in order to put a plan in place for your child’s
continued growth. Please do not hesitate to contact your child's
teacher, counselor, or building principal with any questions or concerns
you may have about the upcoming year.
Have
a great first day of school!
Pam
