eDCSD Weekly Update (High School)

Dear eDCSD Families, Meet Our Staff
eDCSD launched a new website this month and we are excited for our community to check it out at eDCSD.org.  One great feature is the Meet Our Staff page where you can learn about all of our amazing staff members, what supports they each offer to our students and families, and check out their new headshots!  Feel free to contact any of our staff members if you need support.  Please read this week’s announcements below.
Announcements
Support Opportunities This Week ** Blended Learning: Wednesday, Jan 31st from 9-2 Need a ride to Blended?  Complete this form. ** Virtual Help Sessions: Thursday, Feb 1st Links to these sessions are found on your course Moodle Pages Can’t make these times? You can email, call or send a Google Chat to your teacher.
Parent Orientation Recording (All Students) HERE is the link to the recording from our recent Virtual Parent Orientation.   If you were not able to attend, this video should provide you some valuable information.  Please…

As we settle back into school after the holidays, think about supporting your student in making a plan for a successful quarter.  If you need ideas, please visit our Parent Resource page and reach out to us for support.  Please read this week’s announcements below.

Announcements
School Accountability Committee (SAC) (All Students) Parents, are you looking for ways to get involved in your child’s school?  This group of school personnel, parents, and community members meet quarterly to discuss issues facing the school and our students.  This is a great opportunity for parent input and we welcome yours!  We will be discussing our school's performance data, continuous improvement planning, and gaining feedback regarding upcoming changes to our learning management systems.  THE NEXT MEETING IS Jan 24 at 2:30 PM.  If you cannot meet in person but want to join virtually, join us via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/125656901.
Support Opportunities This Week ** Blended Learning: Wednesday, Jan 24 fr…

As a reminder, we do not have school or VC’s on Monday in honor of the MLK holiday.  While courses are open to students, we also hope you take a little time to reflect on the messages of Dr. King.  Have a great weekend!  Please read the announcements below.

Announcements
Vending machine (All Students) You may have noticed that we have procured a small vending machine (if not,it is in the classroom).  The Principal’s Advisory Council suggested that students needed a way to purchase breakfast, lunch and snack items during blended since we do not have a cafeteria.  All profits will be used to fund student’s blended projects and scholarship opportunities for our seniors.  Bring your pocket change and your appetite!
Support Opportunities This Week ** Blended Learning: Wednesday, Jan 17 from 9-2 Need a ride to Blended?  Complete this form. ** Virtual Help Sessions: Thursday, Jan 18 Links to these sessions are found on your course Moodle Pages Can’t make these times? You can email, call or send a Go…

We hope you had a wonderful break and are feeling recharged!  Please read the announcements below.

Announcements
Quarter 3 Coursework Begins January 8 (All Students) Starting on Monday, January 8th,  all quarter 3 courses will be open for students.  PLEASE check your schedule in Infinite Campus to be sure it is correct.  Reach out to Jenny Alsup (grade 9) or Janda Bliek (grades 10-12) with any changes.  On Jan 8 (after 9 am), check to be sure you can access all of the classes you are supposed to have.  If you are missing any course on your Moodle OR your Plato courseware, please contact jennifer.payne@dcsdk12.org.
Support Opportunities This Week ** Blended Learning: Wednesday, Jan 10 from 9-2 Need a ride to Blended?  Complete this form. ** Virtual Help Sessions: Thursday, Jan 11 Links to these sessions are found on your course Moodle Pages Can’t make these times? You can email, call or send a Google Chat to your teacher. 9-10: Sanders (Math) and  Nehring (Science) 10-11: Schnickel (English) an…