Distance Learning
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Instructional Time: Teachers will plan for 30 minutes of engagement for students per day. This could be a writing assignment, a physical activity, a reading, viewing a video, looking at a slideshow, responding to a critical thinking question, etc. Content areas such as Physical Education, Dance and Drama have been encouraged to prioritize student movement and/or team building (try them out as a family!) as the core activities for class as opposed to writing/research assignments. Core academic teachers in 6th and 7th grade (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies) will include the rotation period in their planning time. The emphasis for students is on engagement. There does NOT have to be a deliverable from students each day.
Do teachers "go live" each day following the half-day schedule? Our expectation is not that teachers "go live" with their classes during the scheduled time. Teachers may record themselves or post videos, but students can access this at any point. Learning is self-paced. Posting on Google Classroom: All assignments will be posted on a daily basis in Google Classroom by the start of the day. Some assignments may span over the course of two to four days but should be visible for students on teachers' pages. Sample Do Now Instructional video Activity Slide show/Google Sheets/Powerpoint Self-Paced Learning: Students do not have to submit anything at the end of the 30-minutes half-day period. Assignments should be due at 11:59 each evening or over the course of several days (if there's a longer reading/research assignment). Office Hours: Teachers will offer 90 minutes of office hours between 8:20 a.m. and 3:14 p.m. each day. The hours will be posted on Google Classroom and may not be the same every day. During office hours, teachers will meet with students to clarify the instruction, offer support, hold small group or individual conferences. Where possible, team leaders will aim to minimize overlap between office hours for teachers on the same team. MMS Online Learning Half Day Schedule The schedule below is a suggested allocation of time to review Google Classroom each day. |
School Lunch Service To Continue
SOMSD Food Service will now provide meals to any district students and siblings under the age of 18, including the District’s out of district placements, and those attending charter schools regardless of eligibility status. For students who receive free or reduced lunch, packed lunches will be distributed every school day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at:
No one will be denied a meal. If Your Family Needs Additional Food Support …
If you feel that you will need food support during our school closure, please let us know and we will arrange for a food delivery for your family. Call Karen Weiland at: 973-762-5600, X1850 or email at kweiland@somsd.k12.nj.us. Please provide your name and phone number and we will contact you with details. For phone messages, please speak slowly and clearly and please repeat your phone number twice. If you request food support we will share your contact information with a community volunteer who will make a food delivery to your home. Google Classroom Codes
Click here to see a full list of Google Classroom codes for all MMS teachers. Office Hours Find out when you can connect with your teachers. Google Classroom Parents Guide to Google Classroom Google Classroom Uploads How To Upload Printed Assignments |
| Time | 6th Grade A/B | 7th Grade A/B | 8th Grade A/B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 a.m. - 8:54 a.m. | Period 1 | Period 1 | Period 1 |
| 8:57 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | 2-PE/RA/Sp/Music | Period 2 | Period 2 |
| 9:33 a.m. - 10:06 a.m. | Period 3 | 3-PE/RA/Sp/Music | Period 3 |
| 10:09 a.m. - 10:42 a.m. | 4-PE/RA/Sp/Music | Period 4 | Period 5 |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:18 a.m. | Period 6 | Period 5 | 6-PE/RA/Sp/Music |
| 11:21 a.m. - 11:54 a.m. | Period 7 | 7-PE/RA/Sp/Music | Period 7 |
| 11:57 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Rotation | Rotation | 8-PE/RA/Sp/Music |
Sample Middle School Schedule for Families
To help guide families, Ms. Gronau has provided a sample schedule for school days.
To help guide families, Ms. Gronau has provided a sample schedule for school days.
| 8:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Review of Google Classroom/completion of assignments (self-paced). Students may use the half-day period schedule as their time to review what is posted in Google Classroom by class period. Incorporate movement breaks/activity as needed. |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. | Wellness Activities (journaling, physical activity, outdoor time, etc.) Check on teacher/staff office hours/confer with teachers. (Please note that some office hours may be earlier in the day. Consult Google Classroom for specific teacher/staff hours.) |
| 2:30 p.m. - Evening | Family time, completion of work (self-paced) |