Zoom Tips Making Connections in for Parents COVID Environment
The video meeting platform Zoom has skyrocketed in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. LCCAA Head Start is using Zoom to hold parent and committee meetings as well as virtual home visits with our families. Here’s what you need to know:
We have all come to realize the importance of social distancing, but we cannot forget the importance of parent and staff connections. The usual daily chats at the beginning and the end of the day have changed for all, but connecting with each other can still occur.
Paperwork: Share with staff any 1. It’s free. You don’t have to pay to access a meeting you’re invited forms, notes, or updates that are in to. While there are free account the child’s folders. options, they aren’t necessary for Reminders: Inform staff of the the events LCCAA is holding. need for early release, absences, and 2. It’s mobile. Zoom can be used appointments. on your desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet or smart phone. The app you need to download is also free. If your device doesn’t have a camera, there are options to just join the meeting by phone. You will only have access to the audio.
ClassTag: Communicate with teachers, family service workers, and home visitors as often as you wish. Request information, resources, and share your child’s learning achievements.
Curbside pickup gives teachers like Delilah Jones at HopkinsLocke great opportunities to chat one-on-one with parents. Making connections is still possible in Prepare your child for the the COVID-19 environment. For 3. It’s safe. Zoombombing made day: Encouragement and simple longer talks, parents can park. headlines early in the pandemic reminders help with transitions. Service Worker or a supervisor. when uninvited guests crashed Create a ritual: A special hug, Teachers will be busy supervising some meetings. LCCAA avoids handshake, greeting, or saying can students to and from the classroom. this concern by creating a unique help celebrate the day. Celebrate: share your successes! meeting ID and password for each Park: For any immediate Let us acknowledge you and your event. questions or concerns, please pull family’s achievements in the Head up to a designated parking spot and Start Newsletter. ask to speak to your child’s Family We are all in this together! Head Start students will participate in first Virtual Great LCCAA Head Start students will participate in the 15th Annual Read Apple Crunch at for the Record event scheduled for Oct. 22 (a week earlier than the global noon Oct. 8. event). The Crunch promotes healthy Organized by Jumpstart for Young Children, the event raises awareness eating and supports farmers. Register at https://go.wisc.edu/ about the importance of building early literacy skills in every child so all are prepared for kindergarten. r009w6. This year’s book is Evelyn Del Ray Moves Away by Meg Medina. Then tune in to the Ohio Farm
Crunch on Oct. 8
Read for the Record Event Oct. 22
Head Start students regularly participate in Read for the Record. The to School Facebook page to learn about apples, apple trees and crunch event also includes activities related to the story. Learn more at Jumpstart’s website: jstart.org/readfortherecord with the community!
