Janis E. Dismus Middle School

Please follow the link below to access the JDMS Back to School Night Power Point Presentation (10/1/20): https://epsdnj-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/lthomas_epsd_org/Ee9TQcMyctVKu4J67kLHDb8Bfl7u197QO06nmNs_qtKFeg?e=fb28gp

Please see important notice below and refer to our "News" Page concerning JDMS Back to School Night! *VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST LOG ON TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT USING YOUR CHILD'S DEVICE OR BY USING YOUR CHILD'S LOGON CREDENTIALS IF YOU ARE USING YOUR OWN DEVICE!* Have an amazing evening! Principal Lamarr Thomas and Supervisor Mercedes Gil

Please see attached Notice of Time Change for October 6, 2020 BOE meeting: https://5il.co/lmkf

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Parent University/Universidad de Padres Please Join Us/Po Favor Únete a Nosotros Thursday, September 24, 2020 Jueves, 24 de septiembre 2020 5:30 PM-6:30 PM JDMS Digital Learning Websites/Sitios Web de Aprendizaje Digital: Genesis, Exact Path, and Ed Your Friend in Learning (Into Math, Science Dimensions, and Studies) Session Links: English: https://tinyurl.com/y5ka9qhh Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/yxmgw7ed Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Martes, 29 de septiembre 2020 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Quarles Digital Learning Websites/Sitios Web de Aprendizaje Digital: Genesis, Ed Your Friend in Learning (Into Math and Science Dimensions), FootSteps2Brilliance, and RazKids Session Links: English: https://tinyurl.com/y4r27psb Español: https://tinyurl.com/y3xs6xnc Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Miercoles, 30 de septiembre 2020 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Grieco Digital Learning Websites/Sitios Web de Aprendizaje Digital: Genesis, Exact Path, ThinkCentral (Journeys/Senderos), Ed Your Friend in Learning (Into Math and Science Dimensions), and FootSteps2Brilliance Session Links: English: https://tinyurl.com/yyxox9jj Español: https://tinyurl.com/y3rddjgd Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Miercoles, 30 de septiembre 2020 7:00 PM-8:00 PM McCloud Digital Learning Websites/Sitios Web de Aprendizaje Digital: Genesis, Exact Path, ThinkCentral (Journeys/Senderos), and Ed Your Friend in Learning (Into Math, Science Dimensions, and 5th Grade Social Studies) Session Links: English: https://tinyurl.com/y4cb52oe Español: https://tinyurl.com/y2gu54xf How do I access Professional Learning Session? Please select Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Link on your meeting invitation above. If you have the Teams application installed, it will ask you if you would like to open the meeting using your Microsoft Teams application. If you do not, by clicking that link you will be taken to a web page where you can choose to either join on the web or download the desktop application. Select Continue on this browser (No download or installation required). *Downloading the application is not required to join a Microsoft Teams meeting. Attached, please find a video demonstration for additional support. Accessing Meeting through Web Browser: If you are joining us through the web browser please use one of the following fully supported web browsers; Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Once you join the meeting, you will be placed in the lobby until the meeting organizer admits you.

JDMS WEEK ONE RECAP & FAQ (POWERPOINT) https://epsdnj-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/lthomas_epsd_org/EUizy_qVaf9IrUcrh3ivZGgBHzXBagkHRm_jXistp80H-A?e=sBh5r4

Please see the attached flyer for information regarding EPSD Microsoft Office Suite Student Learning Experiences: https://5il.co/kjnc

Please see attached Notice of Special Public Meeting for Tuesday, September 8th: https://5il.co/kg1a

Parent: Wondering how you can help to set your child up for success this school year? Please join us for one of our two scheduled Parent Professional Learning Experiences, Remote Learning Edition: Saturday, August 29, 2020- 9:30AM-11:30AM Two sessions: English and Spanish OR Monday, August 31, 2020 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Two Sessions: English and Spanish This two and a half-hour Professional Learning Experience will offer an opportunity to explore a suite of skills and applications that will connect students and further empower them to unlock creativity, promote collaboration, teamwork, and provide a custom and safe educational experience for all students. We will cover how to get started, navigate the platform, communicate ideas, engage in synchronous and asynchronous lessons, and utilize a suite of applications that foster 21st century learning and achieve academic learning outcomes. Parent Forms Registration: https://tinyurl.com/y2phuojr

Please see the EPSD 2020-2021 SY Calendar: https://5il.co/jrsk

Please see Notice of Public Meeting for Thursday, August 20th: https://5il.co/jjgi

Please see attached Notice of Rescheduled Special Public Work Session Meeting from Tuesday, August 4th to Tuesday, August 11th: https://5il.co/j95x

Reminder: 2020-21 Mandatory School Survey for All Parents/Guardians The survey will close on Monday, August 10th at 6:00 PM. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=79jnr_NoWEKaqQCNd-DYprJ4Jh4a1q1PiOPXkXekq4xUNUc0RFlSNjBZVlRGMlJTRVg2WkRBODJIMi4u

Englewoods Road to Reopening Plan for SY 20-21: https://5il.co/j3qo

Tonight's BOE Meeting will be canceled due to power outages and current weather conditions.

2020-21 Englewood Public Schools ERPA/In-Person/Full Remote Learning Model Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=79jnr_NoWEKaqQCNd-DYprJ4Jh4a1q1PiOPXkXekq4xUNUc0RFlSNjBZVlRGMlJTRVg2WkRBODJIMi4u

Please see the Road Back to School Opening Plan for SY 20-21: https://5il.co/iyny

Please see attached Notice of Special Public Meeting for Tuesday, August 4th at 7:00 PM: https://5il.co/ikd9

Please see Notice of Public Meeting for Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM: https://5il.co/i8ef

Please access 2020 Summer Assignments for Grades 1-8 here: https://www.epsd.org/o/epsd/browse/142004