Letter to Parents
Week of May 18, 2020
Dear Canty Families:
We stay committed to partnering with you to:
● Ensure a community of care for all students, families, and staff members.
● Create a remote learning environment that carefully nourishes students’ academic and social-emotional learning needs while not overwhelming the resources of families and staff.
● Provide targeted supports for students and families that have the greatest need.
Please see below for important updates this week.
● Ensure a community of care for all students, families, and staff members.
● Create a remote learning environment that carefully nourishes students’ academic and social-emotional learning needs while not overwhelming the resources of families and staff.
● Provide targeted supports for students and families that have the greatest need.
Please see below for important updates this week.
8th Grade Graduation Communication
Ms. Rath will be meeting with all 8th graders tomorrow to gather input regarding final graduation plans. Families should expect communication regarding those plans tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th.
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day (No Remote Learning)
Please note, this coming Monday is Memorial Day and there will be no remote learning or teacher office hours that day. Next week’s parent communication will be emailed on Tuesday.
Late Work
Please note, late work will be graded as each teacher’s schedule allows. Teachers must prioritize grading of assignments submitted on time. Then, they will grade late work. It is best to submit assignments on time for the quickest turnaround of feedback and grades in Aspen.
CPS Summer School
Students who receive less than a 60% by the end of Quarter 4 will receive an incomplete and are prioritized remote summer school. ALL students who receive an incomplete will be prioritized for summer school, regardless of grade level/subject area. More information from CPS is forthcoming.
CPS Grading and Promotion Communication
Student fourth quarter grades and final grades will be based on the criteria below. More information is available on the CPS Remote Learning Grading Guide for Parents and Families.
Ms. Rath will be meeting with all 8th graders tomorrow to gather input regarding final graduation plans. Families should expect communication regarding those plans tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th.
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day (No Remote Learning)
Please note, this coming Monday is Memorial Day and there will be no remote learning or teacher office hours that day. Next week’s parent communication will be emailed on Tuesday.
Late Work
Please note, late work will be graded as each teacher’s schedule allows. Teachers must prioritize grading of assignments submitted on time. Then, they will grade late work. It is best to submit assignments on time for the quickest turnaround of feedback and grades in Aspen.
CPS Summer School
Students who receive less than a 60% by the end of Quarter 4 will receive an incomplete and are prioritized remote summer school. ALL students who receive an incomplete will be prioritized for summer school, regardless of grade level/subject area. More information from CPS is forthcoming.
CPS Grading and Promotion Communication
Student fourth quarter grades and final grades will be based on the criteria below. More information is available on the CPS Remote Learning Grading Guide for Parents and Families.
Quarter 4 Grade |
Quarter 4 Grade Qualification |
Final Grade |
Letter Grade |
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If a student earns a letter grade for fourth quarter, their final grade will be the average of all four term grades. |
Pass (P) GPA is not impacted. |
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If a student earns a Pass for fourth quarter, their final grade will be the average of their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter grades. |
Incomplete(I) GPA is not impacted. Student is prioritized for Summer School. |
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If a student earns an Incomplete for fourth quarter, their final grade will be an Incomplete. Student will be prioritized for summer school. |
CPS Daily Minutes for Remote Learning
Please see below for the CPS guidelines regarding the minimum amount of time your student should spend in structured academic activity.
Please see below for the CPS guidelines regarding the minimum amount of time your student should spend in structured academic activity.
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Collection of Personal Items
At this time we are unable to collect and distribute personal items or allow anyone into the building to collect and distribute personal items as the building remains closed. Once we receive CPS guidelines on the retrieval of personal items, it will be shared with families.
Stay Connected
Please check your email and the Canty Website regularly for updates and information. Remember when in doubt just reach out!
Everyone please continue to stay safe and we can get through this together.
Stay Healthy!
Mrs. Rath
At this time we are unable to collect and distribute personal items or allow anyone into the building to collect and distribute personal items as the building remains closed. Once we receive CPS guidelines on the retrieval of personal items, it will be shared with families.
Stay Connected
Please check your email and the Canty Website regularly for updates and information. Remember when in doubt just reach out!
Everyone please continue to stay safe and we can get through this together.
Stay Healthy!
Mrs. Rath
Who Can Help Me? School Closure Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns, we would love to assist you Monday-Friday 8am-3pm. Please contact the person corresponding to your question/concern for a prompt reply.
Question/Concern |
Who to Contact |
How to Contact |
General Office Email |
Ms. Rath, Principal Ms. Puckett, Assistant Principal |
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General Office Phone (9-11am M-F only) |
Ms. Malo |
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Chromebook Needed |
Shannon Puckett |
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Parent Portal |
Lori Malo |
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Curriculum/Grading |
Homeroom and/or Subject Area Teacher |
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IEP/504 Concerns |
Amy Donahue |
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Counseling and SEL Concerns |
Justin Beach, School Counselor (PreK-8) Cindy Stelmach, Social Worker (PreK-3) Lamees Talhami Raya, Social Worker (4-8) |
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Kinder/ New Student Registration and Transfers |
Lori Malo |
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Technology Issues |
Option 1:
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Value |
Internet Support |
Refer to these Guidelines on how to access free/low internet. |