Principal's Message by Alex Ramsvig, HS Principal August 13, 2020
Aloha All,
Alex
Distance Learning Latest updates on LJA COVID-19 Plans
Due to LJA Medical Hui recommendations all students will shift into distance learning effective August 19th Aug 17-18 PDD Days - NO SCHOOL Baby birds on campus
"Trouble Connecting to Zoom"
Whether you are distance learning today or if you will be next week, you will be Zooming into your classes often. If you have trouble getting into Zoom...
YOU CAN GET LOCKED OUT OF ZOOM IF YOU TRY THE PASSWORD MORE THAN THREE TIMES!!!!
Please review this slide deck to learn what to do if you have trouble signing in. But please don't try more than twice. The third time is NOT the charm. :)
Remember to email HELPDESK@LEJARDINACADEMY.ORG if you have tech troubles. Our team is standing by ready to assist you.
MYP Minute Rachel Domenic, MYP Coordinator & Dean of Academics
It was so wonderful to see students on campus, in classrooms, and at recess, learning, socializing, having fun, and interacting. As we make this difficult shift next week to distance learning, we are working to maintain the moments that we enjoy so much about face-to-face learning.
On Monday and Tuesday, teachers will be working hard to prepare lessons and online class communities that follow 4 Critical areas of online learning (see the learning protocol below). Teachers will be building lessons that support making Connections and building relationships. They will be connecting each period via Zoom for warm-ups.
Teachers will be Communicating clear weekly overviews on Fridays for students to plan their week ahead and check their past work for completion. It is also important that students communicate with the teachers for any clarification of instructions, content, etc. The 3rd C is Collaboration. Teachers will be encouraged to have students learn in small groups,and build in social activities to encourage student interaction. The last C (actually two!) is Critical & Conceptual Thinking.
Teachers and students will be digging deeper into inquiry-based projects, modeling critical thinking skills, and providing real world application of content in the classroom. Each newsletter I will explore one of the 4Cs in more detail. This week we will focus on an overview of survival tips of round two of distance learning. Parent Survival Tips:
Mahalo to the warm welcome all the parents and students have given me in the first couple weeks here. I am so happy to be a part of the LJA family and look forward to serving you and the community!
Spirit Store
Required PE shirts/shorts for school and other Spirit items are available to order. Orders placed when the Spirit Store opens will have time to arrive before needed in PE. Kyle Nakayama can be contacted for further questions,
Important Dates
August 17-18 PDD Days - NO SCHOOL August 25 Gr. 9 & 10 MYP Parent Night September 1 Gr 11 & 12 DP Parent Night September 7 Labor Day, No school for students September 9 Senior College Knowledge Night September 24 PFA Family Night for Gr. 9 and 10 September 25 PDD#1 No School for students
High School Contacts Attendance Hotline 808-261-0707 x7004
Lizbeth Smith MS/HS Registrar lizbeth.smith@lejardinacademy.org
Stacey Surina High School Administrative Assistant stacey.surina@lejardinacademy.org
Jana Fraser Director of Athletics jana.fraser@lejardinacademy.org
Jessica Osborne MS/HS Counselor jessica.osborne@lejardinacademy.org
Sean Landau Lindsey Schiffler HS Dean of Academics & DP Coordinator lindsey.schiffler@lejardinacademy.org
Christina Hoe Dean of Experiential Education christina.hoe@lejardinacademy.org Contact for I-Term, SA and CAS, and Internships
Rachel Domenic Dean of Academics, MYP Coordinator rachel.domenic@lejardinacademy.org
Vicki McNeill Dean of Students 6-12 vicki.mcneill@lejardinacademy.org
Alex Ramsvig HS Principal alex.ramsvig@lejardinacademy.org
High School Information
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