Tomorrow we will begin our transition to the elementary hybrid learning schedule, and we are excited to have students returning to school!
In anticipation that the year ahead may require that we periodically move between models, the operational goal of our move to the hybrid schedule is to provide an opportunity for students to return to school while still maintaining a solid foundation of remote learning so that we are prepared to toggle between hybrid and remote as conditions warrant.
Objectives of the Hybrid Transition
- Reunite students with the school environment to provide social-emotional support, relationships, and connections for students in grades K to 5 in support of in-person and virtual instruction of new content knowledge and skills.
- Engage students in teacher-directed learning to enable in-person students and remote students in the cohort to participate in the school day.
- Balance on-screen and off-screen activity and in-person and remote activities in alignment with the developmental level of students and learning objectives.
The hybrid model utilizes the highflex method which allows the cohort of students in school to interact virtually and in real-time with the cohort that is learning from home. We’ve chosen a challenging model to implement, but one we believe is in the best interest of students and one that allows us to maintain continuity of schedule and expectations. There is no one way to structure the hybrid day. Each educator will use his or her expertise to design lessons that balance virtual instruction, online activities, independent learning, and traditional paper and pencil activities.
The pandemic has required us to make frequent changes to how schools operate. Tomorrow we begin another transition, and there will certainly be a period of adjustment as we acclimate to the new schedule. As a community, this is our first time implementing a hybrid learning model, and there will undoubtedly be glitches and unforeseen challenges. We may not be able to anticipate or prevent them all, but I know we will always do our best to overcome them and deliver a high-quality learning experience for our students. I have every confidence that our educators’ commitment to excellence combined with their innovative and adaptable skill sets will allow them to create active and engaging learning environments for all our students.
Sincerely,
Pam
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