Post on 15-Aug-2020
WELCOME!¡BIENVENIDOS!
August 10, 2020TECA Orientation to Distance
Learning
Welcome
Heidi LeintzVice
PrincipalAnakarita AllenSuperintendent
Andrew TuomeyDirector of Student
and School Programs
Kevin ChavezPrincipal
English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) Welcome
African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC)
Welcome
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Welcome
Community Builder
Please use the chat feature to answer at least one of the question questions below: • What was something that you really liked about
the distance learning experience for your family from last year?
• What is your hope for your child’s distance learning experience this fall?
• What words of encouragement would you give to our NEW TECA families?
Agenda
• Build community and relational trust• Introduce the TECA team and parent groups• Build understanding about the distance learning
approach for TECA• Learn about the latest updates on scheduling• Find out about how to access information and
prepare for distance learning• Ask and answer questions (using chat
throughout)
Teacher Introductions TK-2nd
Louie Ngo
First Grade Teacher English
Pathway
Isabel Perez
First Grade Dual
Language Spanish Teacher
Michelle PhreanerFirst Grade
Dual Language English Teacher
Kristen Cahill
Second Grade Dual Language
English Teacher
Angela Vicente
Second Grade Dual Language
Spanish Teacher
Dafni SahpazisTransitional Kindergarten
Teacher
Aaron BickelSecond Grade
Teacher English
Pathway
Amanda Cruz
Kindergarten Dual
Language English Teacher
ClaudiaAlmaguerKindergarten
Dual Language SpanishTeacher
Molly Baer
Kindergarten TeacherEnglish
Pathway
Teacher Introductions 3rd-5th
Beverly Anjalee
Fourth Grade Teacher Engish
Pathway
Ariana NickmeyerFourth Grade
Dual Language English Teacher
Ariel Epstein-Norris
Fifth Grade Dual
Language English Teacher
Abby Greenwood
Fifth Grade Teacher English
Pathway
Katherine Corey
Third Grade Dual
Language English Teacher
JasonKushnerFifth Grade
Teacher English
Pathway
Amelia ClayThird Grade
TeacherEnglish Pathway
Jaime Gomez
Third Grade Dual
Language Spanish Teacher
Junior Academy
Jacob Polley
HumanitiesTeacher
Jena-Lee Rogers
HumanitiesTeacher
Gaynor Lloyd
Math / Science Teacher
Melissa Silveira
ELATeacher
AmandaDeigan
ELA Teacher
Catherine Cook
Math / Science Teacher
Michael ReekersHistory Teacher
Rick TuckerMath / Science Teacher
KamilaSzoltysek
ELATeacher
Student Support Team
Maria Soriano
Head Counselor
Madison Bruno
RTI Teacher on Special
Assignment
Cara SternbergELD/Dual
Teacher on Special
Assignment
aMy AndersonSPED Lead
Teacher
Teresita Llovera
SPED Teacher
Khalid Johnson
Counselor
Specials & Specialists
Rosina Gelormino
Dance & Movement
Teacher
Jennifer Smith
STEAM Teacher on
Special Assignment
Dana RothermelLiteracy & Language
Teacher on Special
Assignment
KyleBlaseMusic
Teacher
Rachel Wood
Art Teacher
LinseyBailey
PE Teacher
Sonia Contreras
Intermediate Spanish Teacher
Lupe AguileraEnrollment
and AssessmentsTeacher on
Special Assignment
Student support staff
Andrea Mendoza
Bilingual Spanish /
English aide
Mariana Ortiz
SPED Paraprofessional
Lucy Rodriguez
Bilingual Spanish / English aide
Alexis Cadenas
Bilingual Spanish / English
aide
Sanne Bergh
Resident Sub
Carina Campos
Office Manager
Mikayla Deigan
Recreation Coordinator
Bilingual
Rebeca de Villiers
School Secretary
FrancineMays
Health Aide
Sandra Huerta
Parent Liaison
Jazmin Arias
SPED Paraprofessional
William Estrada
Student Support aide
Andrew Johnson
Student Support
aide
District Personnel Cecilia Ibarra
Food service assistant
Rina Melendez
Director of Finance
J.P. Davis
Informational Technology
Hans Meimban
Informational Technology
Sandra Rodriguez
Financial & Payroll
services
Evelyn Li
Jr. Accountant and
procurement specialist
Monica Gomez
Food service coordinator
Nora Vidaurre
Custodian
Pheiona Gaynor
Food service assistant
coordinator
Our Norms • Have an open mind for engagement and
collaboration. • Assume best intentions. • Be respectful of time by staying focused
and engaged. • Keep equity for all at the center while
focusing on solutions.
Our Mission, Our VisionOUR MISSION
The mission of Thomas Edison Charter Academy is to nurture the artistic, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child so that all of our students become lifelong learners and innovative problem-solvers. The instructional process is a model of collaboration and community in a safe, socially just, and respectful environment. Student experiences provide opportunities for exploration, expression, challenge, and success.
OUR VISIONThomas Edison Charter Academy provides a positive learning environment that promotes educational excellence and includes creative and performing arts for all students. Students are motivated, accomplished, and self-sufficient participants in a diverse community of learners. We envision a school where students learn to take ownership of their education and are prepared to be successful in high school and aspire to pursue college.
Equity FrameThe work of eliminating oppression, ending biases, and ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants through the creation of multicultural, multiethnic, multiracial, multilingual practices and conditions; removing the predictability of success or failure that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor.
Guiding Principles• Social Justice• Racial Equity• Safety• Developmentally Appropriate• Humane• Social Emotional & Physical
Wellness
Distance Learning at TECAMinimum School Day Instruction ● 180 Instructional Minutes in Kindergarten (TK will be included)● 230 Instructional Minutes in 1st-3rd grade● 240 Instructional Minutes in 4th-8th grade
Approaches to Instruction at TECA● Asynchronous-Students will be able to access pre-recorded lessons, digital
curriculum, respond through emails and discussion boards and be able to work collaboratively.
● Synchronous-Students will be able to participate in learning in real time with their classroom teacher both whole class and in small groups.
Platforms: ● Seesaw TK-2nd ● Google Classroom 3rd-8th
Specials SchedulePhase 1: Distance Learning
Grades Specials Times M, T, Th and F
TK-K Art 1:15- 1:45
1-2 Dance 1:15-1:45
3-4 STEAM 1:50 - 2:20
5 Music 1:50 - 2:20
6-8 Electives: Art, Dance, Music, or PE 2:30 - 3:00
Movement SchedulePhase 1: Distance Learning
Grade Specials TimesM, T, Th and F
4th and 5th LIVE (Synchronous) PE 10:20-10:40
TK-3rd LIVE (Synchronous) PE 10:45-11:05
6th-8th LIVE (Synchronous) PE 11:15-11:35
Tiered SupportsPhase 1: Distance Learning
Protected Tiered Support Times
Monday / Thursday Tuesday / Friday
3 → 12:00 → 1:30
4-5 → 11:30 → 1:30
6-8 → 1:00 - 2:30
*Flexibility as needed to best accommodate our students.
K → 12:00 -1:15
1-2 → 12:00 -1:15 and 1:45 - 3:00
*Flexibility as needed to best accommodate our students.
Classroom SchedulesPhase 1: Distance Learning
Morning Circle
Core Content Lesson #1
Independent Work Time on Lesson #1
Movement
Lunch and Recess
Core Content Lesson #2
Independent Work Time on Lesson #2
Tiered Supports or Independent Work Time
Specials
SAMPLE: Family Friendly version add timesKeySynchronous time=LIVE INSTRUCTION WITH A TEACHERAsynchronous time=INDEPENDENT WORK TIME
Finalized grade level schedules will be shared Friday at Back to School
Meetings.
TECA Accountability & Progress Monitoring
Equitable Access - online learning / packets when not feasible• 1-1 Devices • Resources for internet services• Family outreach and support
Daily Attendance• Mandatory for reporting purposes• Based on online presence and assignment completion• More information to come at Back to School Meetings
Feedback and Grades• Regular feedback on graded assignments• Letter grades or standards based grades for all core content areas• Pass/Incomplete for enrichment classes
Getting Ready for LearningDates to Remember
● August 10th: Student emails activated/reactivated● August 10th-14th: Teacher Introduction Activities● August 14: Back to School Meetings● August 11-14
○ Chromebook Loaner Program○ Materials & Resources Pick Up
Setting Up for Daily Learning Experiences● Defined space● Away from distractions● Materials for the day● Dressed for success● Snacks and water
Review Classlistshttps://sites.google.com/teca-sf.org/teca2020classes/home
Q & A
See you next Monday!!!Please feel free to contact us for support!Anakarita Allen, Executive Director/Superintendent: aallen@teca-sf.org
Kevin Chávez, Principal: kchavez@teca-sf.org
Andrew Tuomey, School & Student Programs Director: atuomey@teca-sf.org
Heidi Leintz, Vice Principal: hleintz@teca-sf.org
Lupe Aguilera, Enrollment Specialist: laguilera@teca-sf.org