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All-School Assembly September 17, 2018. Welcome Back TECCA!!!. TECCA…HOW WE’VE GROWN!!!. What’s New??? More Instruction! More Staff! Personalize your learning even more!. K-5 = 4x ELA/MATH & 2x SCI/SS GoogleForm at end of each lesson = Participation 6-12 = 2x LiveLessons PLUS…
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All-School Assembly September 17, 2018 Welcome Back TECCA!!!
What’s New??? More Instruction! More Staff!Personalize your learning even more! K-5 = 4x ELA/MATH & 2x SCI/SS • GoogleForm at end of each lesson = Participation 6-12 = 2x LiveLessons PLUS… • Pre-Recorded Mini-Lesson to support daily Connexus Lesson • Demonstrate your learning via oral assessments • Enhanced Virtual Library • New Administration…MORE Staff!
Keys to STUDENT SUCCESS • Live Lessons • Be true to yourself! Integrity! • Contact your teachers • Complete your Student Orientations • Check your planner daily • Attendance Matters Christy Scott Dean of Students
Keys to PARENT SUCCESS • Contact your teachers • Complete your Orientations • Understand the Gradebook • Participate/Log In to meetings • Attend Field Trips and School Events • Support the priority of MCAS growth • Facilitate follow-through of bi-weekly call • Support academic integrity
Freshmen Success Program Kristy DeStefano HS English Teacher
MCASPlease Understand It’s More Than A Test • Student growth – a priority • TECCA = Public school = Same Accountability • Participation is required • MCAS Days are in-person days (work provided) • Teachers embedding MCAS in practice • Students/Parents will participate in Growth Plans • Second Semester Review Sessions • DESE must see growth for TECCA to continue to thrive – need PARENT & STUDENT commitment to try!
STUDENT ACTIVITIES UPDATE Megan Spender, Director of Student Activities
Upcoming Field TripsConnect with Mr. Tyler O’Hearn with any questions! Sign Up by clicking on the links in the TECCA Newsletter! • September 28th: Elementary Field Trip to USS Constitution • October 3rd: Borderland State Park Field Trip: All grades!! • October 18th: MA State House Tour Field Trip: All grades!!
OTHER EVENTS!!! Six Flags Fright Fest: New England Fear Feast! • Tickets + Meal: $51.74 • Tickets Meal Only: $28.99 • For these Discounted Rates Purchase Your Tickets HERE • October 7th, 14th or 20th using the promo code: tecca • Click here for more info!! • Whole School Barnes & Noble Event*: 10/12 in Millbury • Sponsored by our PTO, this event is a great opportunity to come meet your teachers, get help with your classes and assistance in navigating Connexus. We will enjoy some STEM activities and mingle with our classmates!
Club UpdatesGet Club Updates on Edmodo! Click here for instructions!!Sign Up using the links in the TECCA Newsletter!!! Future Historians Club: First Meeting September 19th 10AMEdmodo Code: vfw7s9 Outdoor Adventure Club:Meeting September 21stat 2PM Edmodo Group Code: y4cqp6 Dungeons and Dragons First Meeting September 26th 4PM in Mr. Lemos’s Live Lesson Room! High School Student Council: Wednesdays 4-5PM in Mr. Hurst’s Live Lesson Room! Starting September 26th Edmodo Code: ftnj42 Creative Writing Club: Fridays at 2PM Starting September 28th in Mrs. DeStefano’s Live Lesson room! • TECCA Theater Club: Meeting September 27th at 2PMEdmodo Group Code: px96dj • LGBTQ+: Meeting October 5th11AM Edmodo Group Code: cd9s9c
Events Calendar • TECCA EVENTS CALENDAR • Club Meeting Info • Field Trips • Parent Meetings • Assemblies • TECCA Events
Johanna Fitzpatrick, HS Science TeacherFor more information contact Dr. Fitz @ 978-633-5123 Sign-up sheet https://goo.gl/forms/YM5vaCGAZ6CoEpxB2 Outdoor Adventure at the Wendell State Forest- FREE! Please join us for a day in Nature! (Wheelchair accessible) Where: Wendell State Forest, 392 Montague Road, Wendell, MA 01379 Cost: FREE! Date: Friday, October 19th, 2018 Time: 11:30AM-2PM
Have a Great News Story??? Chintan Patel, Director of Marketing Website for submitting possible stories: https://goo.gl/forms/c89JcbV5F2xjrMS03
PARENTS/GUARDIANS LEARNING COACHES Nicole Eckhardt, Director of Parent Success
Calling all Learning Coaches • 1st Parent Success Group (formerly known as TECCA Tip Tuesday): Tuesday 9/18 @ 8PM • This is a monthly virtual meeting that is designed to support Learning Coaches in navigating your role and in understanding the resources available to you to form the foundation for success in the virtual school experience. The link to the room can be found in the newsletter and will be webmailed to you the day of! • Need Additional Support? • Please reach out to Nicole Eckhardt for any support. We understand that transitioning to a virtual school comes with a learning curve for students AND parents. Nicole can help answer your questions and put you in touch the appropriate support staff for your needs. Book her through: https://eckhardt.youcanbook.me or call/text 508-505-4124
Parent Teacher Organization • 1st PTO meeting:Monday 9/24 @ 8PM • Please join us for the first TECCA PTO meeting to learn how to connect with other parents, volunteer in a range of activities, and register as a PTO member! • Whole School Barnes & Noble Event*:10/12 in Millbury • Sponsored by our PTO, this event is a great opportunity to come meet your teachers, get help with your classes and assistance in navigating Connexus. We will enjoy some STEM activities and mingle with our classmates! • *Interested in joining the PTO? Fill out the google form in the webmail from 9/7
FINAL THOUGHTS… We believe in you! Try your hardest – ask questions! Be informed Be active!