Family Learning Activities
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Every year we hold learning activities voted on and chosen by East family members. These activities help participants support scholar growth and development and make connections to improve the school community.
All activities are held virtually every month after the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) meeting. FACE is from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (see the year's schedule here) and the Learning Activity is from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Each participating parent will receive a certificate of completion in the mail and will be recognized at a year-end Family and Community Engagement (FACE) celebration.
If you want to help plan these activities, contact East's Home-School Assistant, Angel Alicea, at Angel.Alicea1@rcsdk12.org or (585) 288-3130 ext. 1001.
Schedule
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September - Distance Learning: Resources for Success
In this activity we cover resources for success throughout distance learning. This includes how to access and use key digitial learning platforms, how to make the home learning environment work, and how to stay connected to school and community resources.
The video is linked here: Distance Learning: Resources for Success
The knowledge check is linked here: https://forms.gle/LuSiDdG5ygBQjvx9A
Full topics covered:
- Digital learning platforms
- Chromebooks and MiFis
- ROConnect
- Google Classroom
- Zoom
- PowerSchool Parent Portal
- Creating the right home learning environment
- Adhering to the bell schedule
- Creating adequate space
- Having the right supplies
- Accessing meals
- Staying connected to school and community resources
- East leadership opportunities
- East faculty and staff
- East collaborative partners
- Community resources
- Digital learning platforms
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October - Graduation Requirements
In this activity we cover graduation requirements in New York State. This includes how many credits scholars must earn to graduate, how many regents exams scholars must pass to graduate, and how scholars can prepare themselves to be college ready.
The video is linked here: Graduation Requirements
The knowledge check is linked here: https://forms.gle/omro369wvtEmzjnt8
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November - Destigmatizing Mental Health
In this activity we cover basic information related to supporting mental health, identifying mental illness, and resources available to get assistance.
The video is linked here: Destigmatizing Mental Health
The knowledge check is linked here: https://forms.gle/DwuX8Za1zZ8Rbkm8A
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January - Career and Technical Education Pathway
In this activity we cover East's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs: culinary, optics, vision care, biomedical and laboratory health sciences, information technology, and teaching and learning. These are great, special pathways at East scholars can start taking in their 9th grade year.
The video is linked here: East's CTE Programs
The knowledge check is linked here: https://forms.gle/LCfgp8poELQENHd47
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February - College Readiness
In this activity we cover college readiness with Ms. Donntoya Bailey, Director of East's Step-to-College Program.
The video is linked here: College Readiness
The knowledge check is linked here: https://forms.gle/5bJxoL46KUwtQaWH8
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March - Athletic Opportunities
In this activity we cover Atheletic Opportunities, including how to prepare to playin sports in college.
The video is linked here: Athletic Opportunities
The knowledge check is linked here: https://forms.gle/NiexdbiqLQ2s4z54A
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April - Healthy Cooking and Eating
In this activity we cover Healthy Cooking and Eating with Mr. Marwan Elbejjani, director of East's Culinary Program
The video is linked here: Healthy Cooking and Eating
The knowledge check is linked here: https://forms.gle/2LjmXpaZJUeqegCY6
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May - Literacy
In this activity we cover East's literacy program and strategies to cultivate a life-long love of reading.
The video is linked here: Literacy
The knowledge check is linked here: https://forms.gle/WWtEEjyVk6ZQBnhp8