Principal
Katia Spiess
Last Page Update
September 17, 2020 12:15 PM
| Our Web Address | www.lynnschools.org/aborn |
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2020-2021 School Year Calendar
September 16th Start - 170 Days
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Reopening Our Schools Safely
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Reopening Technical Support
School Issued Laptops, Connecting - More!
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| New School Year Announcements |
August 31, 2020
Dear Aborn Families,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to the Aborn School Community. Our staff has been working incredibly hard to prepare for this very unique beginning of school.
As you may already know, the Lynn Public Schools will begin the 20-21 school year remotely. Remote learning is students engaged in their classes and completing assignments from a remote location, not from inside the school. Although we will be learning remotely, the attendance policy has not changed. It remains the same as in previous years.
This school year will look very different as we move into teaching and learning. We have adopted a Learning Management System for Lynn Public Schools called"Schoology". A learning management system is an online application that allows for the administration of educational courses, providing teaching and learning opportunities anytime, from anywhere. Your child will be taught using "Schoology", Monday-Friday, throughout the school day and beyond. "Schoology" can be accessed through a desktop, laptop, or through the web browser on an iPad or tablet.
Students will access "Schoology" by logging onto:
https://lynnschools.schoology.com
Username: student’s email address:
stu------@lynnschools.org (6 digit ID# follows stu)
Please contact the school if you do not know your child’s unique ID number. Beginning on September 16th, once they are logged in, their courses will be loaded on this page and they will have access to school updates. More information will follow, including videos on how to log in.
Students in grades 3-12 should have already received their district issued loaner laptops at this time. If you have not had this opportunity, please contact your building principal and they will provide dates, times, and locations for pickup. Devices have been ordered for students in grades K-2, we will notify families when those arrive.
In order to prepare your child for remote learning, we have designated 4 days of online orientation with your child’s teacher as well as 1 day for material/supply pickup at the school.
Please note these important dates for Aborn: |
September 16th -
September 22nd: |
Distribution of materials and supplies from 9 AM until 11 AM at Aborn |
| Wednesday, September 16th |
Kindergarten and Grade 1 |
| Thursday, September 17th |
Grade 2 |
| Friday, September 18th |
Grade 3 |
| Monday, September 21st |
Grade 4 |
| Tuesday, September 22nd |
Grade 5 |
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September 16th -
September 22nd: |
Online orientation with teachers on "Schoology": 9 AM to 11 AM - Remote |
| Wednesday, September 16th |
Grades 2 through Grade 5 |
| Thursday, September 17th |
Grades K, 1, 3, 4, and 5 |
| Friday, September 18th |
Grades K, 1, 2, 4, and 5 |
| Monday, September 21st |
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 5 |
| Tuesday, September 22nd |
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
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| Starting September 23rd, the school day for Grades 1 - 5 at Aborn is Monday - Friday from 8:15 AM to 1:15 PM.. During that time, students will participate in teaching and learning based on the following times: |
| Morning Circle |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| English Language Arts/Social Studies |
120 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Math |
90 minutes |
(3 days a week) |
| Math |
60 minutes |
(2 days a week) |
| Science |
30 minutes |
(2 days a week) |
| Brain Break |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Closing Circle |
15 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
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The Kindergarten Schedule is based on an AM (8:15-10:30) or
PM (11:00-1:15) class with following time allotments. |
| Morning Circle |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| English Language Arts |
45 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Screen Break |
15 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Math |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Closing Circle |
15 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
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| The following are important contacts: (781) 477 - 7320 |
| Principal |
Katia Spiess
extension 2501
Google Voice (for texts): (781) 309-7045 |
| Clerk |
Leah Whitcomb
extension 2502 |
| Nurse |
Atika Khemmich
extension 2503 |
| Social Worker |
TBA |
| Technology Help Desk |
(781) 477 - 7342
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
This is the first of multiple letters you will receive. We will share more information as it becomes available. One piece of information that is forthcoming is breakfast and lunch pick up locations. Please reach out with any questions/concerns. We thank you for your patience during this time.
Sincerely,
Katia Spiess
Principal, M.Ed.
Aborn School |
Sunday Reminders - SY 2020-2021
Sunday Reminders #5
September 13, 2020
Good Evening Aborn Families,
This is Mrs. Spiess with this week's Sunday Reminders!
Wednesday, September 16, is a big day! We begin our Remote Learning school year. Our brand-new Kindergarten students and our First Grade students will be coming to Aborn to pick up their school supplies and all other grades will meet virtually at 9:00 with their teachers for a Welcome Back Zoom Meeting.
On Monday, between 12-2, teachers will be emailing a personalized Welcome Letter, which will include a link to your child's first Zoom meeting. To access Zoom, please go to www.zoom.us and click Join a Meeting. Enter your child's Meeting ID and Password to join.
Information on how to log on to Schoology, where to find courses, and how students will submit work will all be covered during the Orientation and the first weeks of school.
On your child's supply pick-up day, please follow these instructions:
- Wear a mask and adhere to the social distancing recommendations of 6 feet.
- Grade K will pick up at Door A2 (left side of building as you face Aborn)
- All other Grades will pick up at Door A3 (main entrance)
- Please remain at the bottom of the stairs.
- A staff member will be at the door and ask your child's name.
- She will relay this information to the teacher who will bring your child's supplies out to you to introduce herself and briefly meet your child.
Parents of Gr. 1 and 2 students
If you indicated that your child does NOT have a laptop or device to use on the recent survey, you may pick up an INTERIM device on Monday, 9/14 from 8:30-2:00 Marshall Middle School, 100 Brookline Ave.
This device will serve to bridge the gap between now and the delivery of the purchased devices, which are expected in October. ONLY those families who answered NO on the survey will be able to pick up. If you are not on the list, you will be turned away.
- Make sure you bring your own pen to use to sign.
- Bring your child's unique student ID number. (If you do not have this, you can go without.)
- Guardians MUST bring a form of identification.
We are all learning how to do school anew. We are merely one step ahead of you when it comes to our new learning platform Schoology! Be patient with yourselves, your children, and with us, as we navigate the beginning of this unprecedented school year opening.
Thank you for your support, encouragement, and commitment to making this a great school year!
Forever grateful,
Mrs. Spiess
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Welcome To Aborn's Website Table of Contents Resource Page
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The Aborn Monthly News and Calendar
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Welcome To The Aborn Elementary School
Aborn School Pledge
I respect myself.
I respect others.
I respect my school.
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Aborn Elementary School Information
School Staff and Teacher List for 2020-2021
| Welcome to the Aborn School Council Webpage |
| School Council Members and Meetings - School Year 2020 - 2021 |
| Name |
School or Community Position |
| Katia Spiess |
Principal |
| Heather Angus |
Teacher |
| Jennie Hennessey |
Teacher |
| Catherine Sheehan |
Teacher |
| Sandy Anshewitz |
Parent |
| Stephanie Gallo |
Parent |
| Brandy Rodriguez |
Parent |
| Casey Foote |
Community |
| Josie Santos/Al Wilson |
Community |
| Past Meeting Dates and Agenda |
Past Meeting Minutes |
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| October 21, 2019 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| December 16, 2019 - 6 PM |
Meeting Minutes |
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| March 16, 2020 - 6 PM |
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| May 18, 2020 - 6 PM |
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| January 28, 2019 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| March 25, 2019 |
Cancelled |
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| June 10, 2019 |
Meeting Minutes |
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July 22, 2019
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Meeting Minutes |
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About School Councils
A school council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members and, at the secondary level, students, required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C.
It is important to note the School Council plays an advisory role in assisting the building principal to organize and implement a School Improvement Plan which not only addresses the areas in which the school intends to comply with the requirements of the Educational Reform Act, but also how the school intends to meet those system-wide goals and policies adopted by the school committee. Membership will consist of the principal, teachers, parents, students and community members. |
The Aborn Elementary School Google Calendar
Select the "Agenda" tab for a complete list view of events.
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