Online Learning, Technology needs January 6, 2022

Good Evening Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well after the Winter Break. Tomorrow we return in an adapted way, nonetheless we here at Eardley are very excited to see our students’ smiling faces in virtual format. I have an important update for you this evening, please see below.

Technology

• The technology pick-up for those who reserved devices by the school’s original deadline was today between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Our pick-up and delivery went smoothly and I want to thank everyone for their patience as we organized over 60 devices!
• Throughout the holidays we have received an additional 20 requests for devices, I am happy to announce that our IT department has come through and delivered the additional requests this evening.
  • Therefore, an additional technology pick-up will take place tomorrow – January 7^th between 12:00pm & 2:00pm – same timeframe as our material pick-up. *Only the additional requests made to the school ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 4^th have been processed*
  • Any requests for technology made on January 5^th or later are still being processed and our community will be informed when the devices are ready for pick-up.
• Additional requests can be made directly to Hannah Patrick at hpatrick@wqsb.qc.ca
  • A reminder, when you are making a request to please keep in mind,
• You can request the following –

• a laptop/chromebook
• An internet stick (MIFI) to provide internet in the home
• A laptop/chromebook & MIFI
• If you require access to ANY technology please do the following –
  • Email Hannah Patrick at hpatrick@wqsb.qc.ca
  • Include your child(ren)’s names who need access to technology
  • Include the type of technology needed – #1, #2 OR #3

FOR EXAMPLE:

Students –  Samantha Halpin and Hannah Patrick

Technology Needed – Samantha Halpin – #1:Laptop/Chromebook; Hannah Patrick – #3:Laptop/Chromebook & MIFI

Remote Learning Expectations for Students and Parents/Guardians

• As we enter into another round of remote teaching and learning, please find attached the WQSB Online Learning Expectations for Students and Parents/Guardians for your review.

Microsoft Teams & Online Safety Resources

• Below you will find a link that is incredibly useful in navigating the Teams Platform –

• Student, parent, and guardian resources – Wakelet
• Additional Resources for keeping students safe online:
  • Keeping Kids Safe Online https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/technology-and-kids/keeping-kids-safe-online.html 
  • What should I teach my kid about safe online behavior? https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying/what-should-i-teach-my-kid-about-safe-online-behavior 
  • Parent’s/Guardian’s ultimate guide (to various tools including snapchat, Youtube, Tiktok, etc.)    

I wish everyone an excellent return from the Winter Break. We may be behind screens but our staff have been working hard to prepare some fun and exciting material for our virtual classrooms!

As always, I remain available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Have a wonderful evening and stay safe,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary