Dear Palos South Parents,
On the eve of Remote Learning, we wanted to send a few tips for a successful start to Remote Learning.
Technology Tips:
- Having your child shut down the computer each night will allow for any updates to take place as your child turns the device back on the following morning. This is a good practice as opposed to just closing the device or placing it on 'Sleep Mode'. With this recommendation, the child should turn the device on at about 8 a.m. to view the morning announcements before their first class at 8:15 a.m.
- Shown here is a video completed by Ms. Doornbos that navigates through Schoology and will help with creating a schedule for your child if you would like. Additionally, videos can be found at Palos 118 Remote Resources if you would like additional tutorials.
- The message below was sent to all students through Schoology today due to a Zoom update from a few weeks ago. Not all student devices will be effected by the update, but if you receive an Update Error message through Zoom, please perform the following:
- Close out of the program and all other programs.
- Click on the "Windows Start Button" Lower left hand corner of screen"
- Scroll down to Zoom folder and click uninstall Zoom within folder. If you do not have this folder on your device, skip to next step.
- Let Zoom uninstall, then go back into Schoology classroom where Zoom Link resides
- Click on Zoom link, let Zoom download an update file (will appear at bottom of screen)
- When blue circle is gone, click on the download and it will install.
- When it is done installing, the Zoom session will automatically try to open.
- Verify that you have access to the meeting.
- If you or your child have any questions, concerns, or problems with Zoom please email studenttech@palos118.org
Supply Pickup:
- If your student did not attend the 'Meet & Greet" days, their supplies can be picked up at Palos South between 1:00 - 2:30pm on Friday, September 11th in the rear of the building.
- Please enter from 133rd Street and drive up towards the upper level parking lot. Use the attached sign template to create a window sign.
- If you cannot make this time, please call our office (708-448-5971) to arrange a pick up appointment.
Remote Learning Schedule:
All South students are expected to be present in their classes beginning tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th. Class will begin at 8:15am, as shown in this graphic.
Attendance:
Please be aware our teachers will be taking attendance during Remote Learning. Students are expected to be present in the Zoom Meeting for each class period. If your student cannot attend, please call Palos South's Attendance Line (708-923-7053) to report their absence. Be sure to include an absence reason (illness, doctor appointment, etc).
We are looking forward to a great school year!
Mr. Wrzesinski & Ms. Doornbos