LYNN NEWS ROUND-UP
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
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Lynn Public Schools Remote Learning Academy, deadline tomorrow at 12pm
Lynn Public Schools is offering a Remote Learning Academy for students who choose to enroll in a full remote learning mode for the entire school year. The Remote Learning Academy allows LPS students to access a fully online educational experience, which is designed and provided by Connections Academy (also known as TECCA). The Connections Academy has provided this informational video (use code: dqdD=5cB) specifically for Lynn.
We are asking those who are interested to make a final decision on or before noon on Thursday, September 10th. Kindly follow this link if you wish to pursue this opportunity for your student(s). Be reminded that a decision to join the Remote Learning Academy reflects a commitment for the entire school year.
The Remote Learning Academy is:
- Offered for students in grades K-12
- Inclusive of all core content areas, and some electives
- Designed with both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) classes
- Aligned with the Massachusetts State Standards
- Offered in multiple languages and will includes English as a Second Language
- Student on an Individualized Education Plan or 504 will be provided the required accommodations, modifications, related services and etc.
Students in the Remote Learning Academy will continue to receive support from LPS educators, in the following ways:
- Each student will be assigned an LPS staff member who will be responsible for supporting their learning.
- Each student will have weekly one-on-one video-conferencing check-ins with their teachers.
- Teachers will monitor each of their students’ progress, through log-ins and work completion. They will reach out to students and families if students are not regularly logging in, if students are not completing assignments, or if students are completing assignments but not demonstrating mastery
Survey on Child Care and Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The MA Commission on the Status of Women is reaching out to parents and caregivers across the Commonwealth with a survey to hear directly about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting you. Recent reports indicate that child care and education access is diminishing opportunities and creating additional challenges for women.
The Commission will compile and share the data with our legislators and the Governor’s Office to influence recommendations regarding policies that address issues women and their families are facing during this time. While this data will be shared, you can complete this survey anonymously. This survey is estimated to take under five minutes.
Please participate in this survey by 11:59pm on September 15, 2020.
Housing Lynn to hold virtual forum on Sept. 23rd
From the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development: Join us for the latest Housing Lynn event! On September 23rd from 6-7:30pm Housing Lynn will host a virtual forum to talk with the community about what kind of housing development they want in the city. MAPC will present work to date to identify types of sites suitable for different kinds of housing in Lynn.
Attendees will be asked about their priorities for new housing, from design to affordability, via a live poll. The presentation will be given in English with live Spanish interpretation. A video recording of the presentation and a survey for those who can’t attend the forum will be posted on the project website after the event.
Please register by clicking here.
From Mayor McGee’s office: The Lynn Public Health Department has confirmed that as of today, the number of active, confirmed positive COVID-19 cases is 550 with 8 new cases today. 3,990 Lynn residents have recovered and 117 have died. The total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Lynn since March 21, 2020, including those who have died and recovered, is 4,657. Please visit the City of Lynn COVID-19 Data Dashboard<http://arcg.is/aiiWu> which is updated daily.
STOP THE SPREAD Initiative
COVID-19 mobile testing sites in the City week of 9/7:
* Fallon Ambulance offers testing at the following locations. Walk up Only:
* Parking lot at Lynn English High School
* Mon – Sat from 11:00am until 5:00pm
* Parking Lot across from Market Basket on Federal Street
* Mon – Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm
* Call Lynn Community Health Center (581) 3900 to make a COVID-19 test appointment at 9 Buffum Street location
Please visit http://www.ci.lynn.ma.us/
We will continue to provide regular updates on COVID-19 through the City website (www.lynnma.gov<http://www.lynnma.gov/>), social media, and the Smart 911 emergency notification system (sign up at www.smart911.com<http://www.smart911.com/>).
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