Briarlake Elementary

Dekalb County Schools

Virtual Learning Resources & COVID Updates

Update: March 4, 2021

Here you will find links to the DCSD Readiness Response Guide and the Re-Opening Staggered Schedule


Update: February 11, 2021

Hello BES Parents,

As we continue to prepare for student school re-entry, we wish to continue to ensure you have our most current mitigation practices in written form for your reference. Please find the RE-ENTRY CONSIDERATIONS for parents, students and staff below. 


KEY MITIGATION STRATEGIES and Re-Entry Parent Presentation (2.19.21).pdf  (Google doc here **formatting may be distorted)


Below are guidelines to follow noting when to stay home.

RE-ENTRY CONSIDERATIONS: WHEN TO STAY HOME

When should students stay home based on symptoms?

If a student has ANY of the symptoms belowSTAY HOME AND DO NOT REPORT TO ANY DCSD BUILDING! Contact your healthcare provider.

  • Fever/temperature at or above 100.4 or chills or sense of having a fever
  • Cough that you cannot attribute to another health condition
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Ongoing fatigue that cannot be attributed to another health condition
  • Muscle or body aches that cannot be attributed to another health condition or specific activity, such as physical exercise
  • Headache that cannot be attributed to another health condition
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat that cannot be attributed to another health condition
  • Congestion or runny nose that cannot be attributed to another health condition
  • Nausea or vomiting or diarrhea that cannot be attributed to another health condition

Children with COVID-19 generally have mild, cold-like symptoms, such as fever, runny nose, and cough. Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported in some children

I hope the very best for your families and ask that you stay tuned for future updates as we move forward together!

Principal Lewis


Update: January 15, 2021

Hello Parents, 

I hope this finds you and your families well.  During our recent principal-parent meeting, I provided an overview of what a day would look like for students during concurrent learning sessions. For a better visual I am sharing video exemplars for your viewing.  


Please find the YouTube links below.  

Concurrent Learning 2:30 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhKa2L83t3U 

Concurrent Instruction 4:02 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ViSd-nm768 

Special Education 2:41 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR0cfqgH5Kg 



Update: October 19, 2020

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT applies to all DCSD enrolled students whether they use a DCSD issued device or not. 


Attendance

Student attendance is taken daily and in 3 different possible ways.

1-Live sessions. Students are required to have CAMERAS ON. Attendance is monitored.


2-Daily Check-ins. Virtual check-ins at 1:50pm each day and email correspondence and email


3-Submitting assignments by the due date.



RETURN TO SCHOOL BUILDING

The plan to open with a hybrid model November 2,5 and 6th has been delayed due to an undesirable number of COVID cases reported in DeKalb county.


MAP TESTING

  • MAP testing begins Oct 26-Nov 11. Practice will occur this week, Oct 19-23.

  • Headphones Are Available: K-2 Only for MAP testing. Please come by Briarlake Wednesday, October 21, 12-3:00 pm.


CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION

PreK and Kindergarten Chromebooks will be distributed  Wednesday, October 21, 12-3:00 pm. Completed User Agreement is required.

https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/digital-dreamers/files/2020/08/ChromebookDeviceUserAgreement_2020-2021-B.pdf

 

Student Virtual Learning Support

Students should use the Virtual Learning Support site below for assistance with the following issues until further notice:

  • Campus Student password reset

  • Launchpad login issues

  • Verge login issues

https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/virtual-learning-support-ticket/

 

DCSD Parent Help Webinars

Below are the links for recent Tech Cafe sessions hosted by Instructional Technology and Parent and Family Engagement. 

  1. Session 1: DCSD Digital Ecosystem Overview

  2. Session 2: Connect with Verge

  3. Session 3: Plugging into Parents Portal (Infinite Campus)

 

BES Curriculum Night 2020

Below you will find the links for the Briarlake Curriculum Night- State of the School Address.  There is a link to the powerpoint in a downloadable file.

- Powerpoint-_BES Curriculum Night 2020 .pptx


Progress Reports

Please find directions for accessing Progress Reports and Report Cards in Infinite Campus for parents.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wy_MTyhKpo2C3VJaQibSP12kW3dJOhfwYjSeVtoPNZY/edit?usp=sharing


Device User Agreement Forms

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