Watch a special video from the Faculty and Staff to all of the members of our St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Family

Music: Memories from www.bensound.com

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Online Student Etiquette

Letter to Parents Concerning ZOOM

As we all know, the New York City Department of Education has asked all teachers to stop using ZOOM for face to face lessons as it presents a security concern for all students.

This past weekend, ZOOM has installed security measures which will prevent hackers from entering lessons. First, meeting coordinators (teachers) will need to invite participants from a “waiting room” to their session.  Second, an additional ID number is added to each link.

The faculty of SMCA met again to discuss the concerns of some parents and evaluate what we are doing to ensure additional safety for our students. We compared Google Meets to ZOOM and still found that ZOOM had more security and was less risky for our students.

As we move on in the fourth week of distance learning, we will continue to use ZOOM for face to face lessons. However, the teachers will not record any lessons. This will prevent lessons from being accessed and used on various social media sites. It is also encouraging students to attend lessons and not rely on viewing the previously recorded session at their leisure.

Video Classroom Student Etiquette

• • • • Show up on time. Don’t be late for class!
      • Use your first name only (no full names) when you join the room
      • Dress appropriately (No pajamas please)
      • Turn off all distractions such as the TV or your phone so you can focus
      • Find a quiet place to work. Let your family know that you are in class learning and are not to be disturbed
      • Enable video so that we can see you
      • Mute your microphone when you are not speaking
      • Use the Raise Hand feature if you want your teacher’s attention
      • Use of the Chat function is not allowed
      • Inform your teacher if you have to be away from the camera
      • No eating while on camera

Wednesday: Jesus Predicts His Betrayal

Read and pray through Jesus’ prediction of his betrayal (John 13:21-30)

Tuesday: Jesus Predicts His Suffering

Read and pray through Jesus’ prediction of his suffering (John 12:20-36)

Monday: Anointing of Jesus at Bethany

Begin reading the account of Jesus’ final week in John’s gospels. Today, read and pray through Jesus’ anointing at Bethany, when Mary pours perfume on his head (John 12:1-11)

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Upcoming Dates:
March 20th – Report Cards were available. Did you receive your child’s Report Card? If not email wong@stmichaelsca.org 
April 9th-Holy Thursday (No Classes)
April 10th – Good Friday (No Classes)
April 13-17 Easter Recess (No Classes but use this time to complete ALL assignments)
April 20th – Classes Resume Online
April 30th – Tentative Date for last day of distance learning

接下来时间安排：

3月20日可以查阅第二学期成绩单。如果您没收到您孩子的成绩单，请发邮件至wong@stmichaelsca.org
4月9日：圣周四 （没有课）
4月10日：圣周五（没有课）
4月13日－4月17日 复活节假 （没有课但是需完成作业）
4月20日：网上课程继续
4月30日：暂定最后一天远程学习

Week 3 Message from Mrs. Rogone

To learn more about the Two Way Immersion Program at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy please watch the video below that was presented by our Principal Mrs. Rogone at a Principals Conference in Bridgeport earlier this year.