VAC Open House Oct 1st

Carolyn V Scalera

Please share the attached flier with your groups so that any prospective VAC students can learn more about the program. There will be an additional panel with students and parents later in the month.

Thanks,?

Carolyn (mom to junior VAC student)

VAC OPEN HOUSE THIS THUR OCT 1st (1) (1).pdf

BTSN slide presentation

Kim Hicks

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No details. I’m sure Walsh and Harris will send soon but you can message them on remind.?

Also, I think we’re using [email protected]

now. But I got this message so I guess both lists work.?

Carolyn?

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Hey, everyone! I hope all are well. Do we have any information?on the Open House this Thursday the 1st?

Thanks!

Amanda

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Back to School Night / Noche de regreso a la escuela

Kim Hicks

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From: Mark Brown <donotreply@...>
Date: September 22, 2020 at 6:10:00 PM EDT
To: Albert Einstein High Recipients <recipients@...>
Subject: Back to School Night / Noche de regreso a la escuela
Reply-To: Mark Brown <donotreply@...>

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Hello, Titan Families,

This message is to remind you that Back to School Night is tomorrow, September 23. Here you will find the . This is a live link, which allows our staff to update the schedule in real time if necessary. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not make a copy of the schedule.

The night will begin with an introduction and welcome by the principal. Only 1000 people are able to attend this portion of the evening. As such, we scheduled another introduction and welcome at 6:45 p.m. for the families who missed the first one. After the introduction and welcome, families will have the opportunity to attend a breakout session of their choice beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m., parents will be able to visit students’ classes, where teachers will give a live overview of their courses. You will need to “visit” classes with your students as an MCPS.net account is required to visit students’ classes. You can find your teacher’s Zoom links .

While visiting classes, if you find you need support, you can get help by going to the. Using the Resource Help Line you can also access our presenters (Counseling, ESOL, SPED, AP/IB, Media Center, PPW & PCC, and Athletics) between 7:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m.

Finally, between 8:40 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., the AEHS administration will hold an open forum if you have questions. Unfortunately, the capacity for the forum will only allow up to 300 people.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a great evening!

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Mark

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AEHS Parents FB group

Kim Hicks

#28

Hello!?

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If you are on Facebook, please consider?joining?the AEHS-Parents private Facebook group. It's a brand new group so please?also invite other AEHS parents that you know.?

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Thank you, and let me know if you have any trouble.?

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~ Heather?Cox

Kendall, class of 2022

Need 2-3 parents for zoom OH

Carolyn V Scalera

#27

Hi All,
VAC Open House is Oct 1 @7pm and Ms Walsh and Ms Harris need 2-3 parents who can be on a zoom panel. Please respond directly to me and I’ll pass along the first 3 I get. Would be good to have a soph, junior, and senior parent if possible. 

Thanks, carolyn (Amelie, Junior)
cvscalera@...

Re: Materials distribution for VAC

ekelaher

#26

Pretend like you are coming to school and instead of making a left into the bus lines (big area in front of the office), continue straight down the hill to the back of the school.?

You will see the portables on your left.?

?I am pretty sure that when you go down the hill, it says do not enter, busses only(or something like that).

Liz

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, 08:37:46 PM EDT, Katie McMurry <katiemcmurry@...> wrote:

Is there a secret way to get to this “back of the school by the portables”? We’ve got a 9th grader and I can get you to the auditorium and the football stadium at einstein but that’s about it? do we just drive around the building and we’ll see it??

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On Sep 17, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Kim Hicks <larrymocurlymom@...> wrote:

?I forwarded this message that came from the school for VAC students. I wasn't able to open the link but I think the students can. I haven't figured out how to get into myMCPS this year.

Kim?
(Colin '22)

Re: Materials distribution for VAC

Kim Hicks

#25

I think you can drive around either side of the school to get closer but either way you still have to walk to the portables.?

Kim

Re: Materials distribution for VAC

Katie McMurry

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Is there a secret way to get to this “back of the school by the portables”? We’ve got a 9th grader and I can get you to the auditorium and the football stadium at einstein but that’s about it? do we just drive around the building and we’ll see it??

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On Sep 17, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Kim Hicks <larrymocurlymom@...> wrote:

?I forwarded this message that came from the school for VAC students. I wasn't able to open the link but I think the students can. I haven't figured out how to get into myMCPS this year.

Kim?
(Colin '22)

Re: Materials distribution for VAC

Kim Hicks

#23

I forwarded this message that came from the school for VAC students. I wasn't able to open the link but I think the students can. I haven't figured out how to get into myMCPS this year.

Kim?
(Colin '22)

Materials distribution for VAC

Kim Hicks

#22

Vac students This Saturday 10am- 2pm you will be able to pick up all your supplies needed for all your classes!!
Location: Back of VAC behind Portables!

Do not come this Thursday or Friday to AEHS!! One pick up and will save time & long lines!

We highly recommend for you to come in the following time slots!
10am-12pm 9 & 10 Graders
12pm- 2pm: 11 & 12 Graders

Made up date : Wed 9/23 Time:TBA
If you have a conflict with Saturday & Make up date please let us know!?

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old magazines for collaging

[email protected]

#21

Hi All - I am a parent of a VAC grad with ~ 30 old magazine issues (Nylon and Teen Vogue)? that students may be able to use for collaging. Good condition (neither super dusty nor moldy) We can box them and they can be left for 2 weeks to allay all COVID concerns. We will hold onto them until end of September.

Anyone who is interested pls send me an email - thanks,

D Cannon

Need your artists’ help

Carolyn V Scalera

#20

?Calling all Titan Artists! 
The PTSA would like to send out back to school postcards to all staff and we need your help. 
If you’re interested in using your art to help spread some cheer, please send me your postcard design by Tuesday (I know not much time but you can do it!)

Something positive and uplifting like “You’ve got this!” Or “we’re all in this!” Or smthg else clever that conveys hope and good thoughts for a new school year. Doesn’t need to be elaborate. 

Feel free to sign your design as you would any piece of art unless you’d like to remain anonymous. 

These will come from the PTSA to all staff. 

If you plan to send smthg just shoot me an email so I know if I need to come up with a Plan B. 

I hope to hear from you!
Carolyn Scalera (mom to Amelie, 11th)

VAC New Parent ZOOM Meet & Greet Walsh/Harris August 18, 2020 5PM

Awo Ansu

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?some may not have received information about the Zoom meeting for new families next week. Information is below.?

Awo?

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From: "Harris, Mygenet" <mygenet.t.harris@...>
Date: August 10, 2020 at 6:41:25 PM EDT
To: Jane Walsh <jane.a.walsh@...>, Mygenet Harris <mygenet.t.harris@...>
Cc: Anne Fletcher <anne.h.fletcher@...>, Sarah Neubold <sarah.d.neubold@...>, Tricia Gooley <tricia.gooley@...>
Subject: VAC New Parent ZOOM Meet & Greet Walsh/Harris August 18, 2020 5PM

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Dear VAC Parents & Students of the Incoming?VAC Class or 2024:?

Since March we had hoped to invite all new members of our VAC community to an orientation event. The seriousness of the Covid 19 Pandemic has made it impossible for us to meet "in person" to present an overview of the VAC Program and the first year curriculum.?

After receiving word from M.C.P.S. that all instructions for Semester One (2020-21 school year) will be presented/hosted virtually. We have been actively collaborating and adapting the VAC's curriculum to best serve our students while we remain in quarantine at home. We are working to develop new and inventive ways to socially engage with incoming students and to involve them in interesting, creative activities that will grow their minds and artistic talents.

Every year we make a commitment to our students and ourselves to get to know each student's personality, abilities, talents, and potential. First semester we will ask all students to accept that we are in "complicated times" and that they will be asked to interact with others online and to make sustained efforts to be thoughtful, mindful and willing to try new things....but...we are expecting each student to "just be themselves." We know that all incoming VAC students are amazing, unique people with many, varied gifts.? We look forward to getting to know each student and for them to meet and interact with each other on a regular basis.

We would? like to invite you to join us for a VAC Class of 2024 ZOOM Question & Answer:

Tuesday, August?18, 2020? 5pm.??
MEETING ZOOM LINK:
Meeting ID: 912 9190 7589
Passcode: VAC1

CAN YOU ATTEND? PARENTS PLEASE RSVP USING THE LINK BELOW:
RSVP LINK:? ?

STEPS TO GET TO MCPS ZOOM without Mymcps:??
Open MCPSZOOM SITE :? Log in with your child’s mcps net email address studentidnumber@mcpsmd.net?
After logging in Join Zoom Meeting with a the Link or join by entering ID and Password
You can also just call over the phone without ZOOM ( no video but you will be able to ask questions and listen in) If you like to call in over the phone without zoom:
Call the number below and enter the Meeting ID
+13017158592,? Meeting ID 91291907589#?

At the end of this Q&A Zoom Meeting we will present parents with information about joining our Class of 2024 Remind Group so that we can send out simple text or emails directly to all parents.? Students will be invited to join a Class of 2024 Remind & Google Classroom groups using their net email addresses.??

Thank you so much for your patience and for your support,
Mygenet Harris & Jane Walsh

Jane Walsh & Mygenet Harris?
VAC Faculty
MCPS Visual Art Center Program
at Albert Einstein High School
240-740-2700 Extension: #1080

Re: Hello

#18

Hello Awo and Valerie,
my son Noam is also an incoming 9th grader to the VAC. ?I too worry about the start of High School in a virtual setting. ?I’m really bummed that they will be missing out so much in the social side of things in the VAC.
That said, I know that this is the safest way at this point.
my eldest is an alum of the program and I have to say that if there is any teachers that can figure things out in a creative way I’m sure Ms. Harris and Ms. Walsh will! ?They are the most amazing teachers ever!
looking forward to the kids meeting each other eventually but for now on Zoom:)
take care,
Chaya

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Philippe and Eva Chao

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Welcome Awo and Valerie!

My daughter is also an incoming freshman and we are feeling the same trepidation - though GRATEFUL for this listserve!

Can you tell us all more details (and link?) about what VAC Zoom meeting you’re talking about next week?

Thanks! ?

Eva (Annalyn) Chao

Re: Hello

Valerie Harding

#16

Hello Awo,

I am equally nervous about this coming school year and how the VAC will work in a virtual world.? Don't forget next week on the 18th they are having a Zoom meeting about the VAC.

My son Max is also entering the 9th grade and will be in the VAC program.? Hope to meet you soon!

Valerie Harding

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On Thu, Aug 13, 2020, 8:38 PM Awo Ansu <nyansasem@...> wrote:

Hello, Everyone. My name is Awo Ansu.? My son Theo is an incoming 9th grader and is SUPER excited about being in the VAC. I'm a bit - a lot - nervous about the transition to high school in an online environment, and definitely anxious about whether he will get the benefits of the VAC ina virtual environment.? But I most definitely don't think we're ready for in-person instruction.? I'm looking forward to my son being able to connect with other VAC students.? Take care,
Awo??

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Awo Ansu

#15

Hello, Everyone. My name is Awo Ansu.? My son Theo is an incoming 9th grader and is SUPER excited about being in the VAC. I'm a bit - a lot - nervous about the transition to high school in an online environment, and definitely anxious about whether he will get the benefits of the VAC ina virtual environment.? But I most definitely don't think we're ready for in-person instruction.? I'm looking forward to my son being able to connect with other VAC students.? Take care,
Awo??

Re: Summer Assignments

Amanda Garzon

#14

It is nice to be connected with everyone. Creativity has been tough in the time of Covid. My 11th grader has not been doing much art this summer and I'm hoping she'll get re-engaged by doing at least one of the summer assignments. I know she's looking forward to the upcoming school year to re-connecting with the teachers and other students again.

Hope everyone is well!?

Amanda

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On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 11:38 AM ekelaher via <ekelaher=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Chaya,

My child is an incoming 9th grader and, while they have been drawing, they have not been working on the summer packet since it isn't required.? They have other packets that they are focusing on this summer.

Looking forward to meeting everyone, even if just virtually, sometime in the near future.

Liz Kelaher
Molly ('21),?Sam ('24)

On Monday, August 10, 2020, 11:03:08 AM EDT, Lynn Hughes <slynn.hughes@...> wrote:

Chaya,

I think the summer assignment question varies from family to family.? We’ve found that although the assignments are optional, they do help our daughter prep for the year. ?

We should know more later this week about how to best communicate with the teachers and where things stand on Remind.? Their emails are below, and as Ms. Walsh mentioned, they don’t yet have the student lists and are just starting to ramp up.? There are a lot of questions and not that many answers yet, but we should know more this week.

Best,
Lynn

Jane Walsh
Teacher, Special Programs
Jane_A_Walsh@...

Mygenet Harris
Classroom Teacher High
Mygenet_T_Harris@...

On Aug 10, 2020, at 7:28 AM, csrichman@... wrote:

Hello VAC families,
my son is an incoming freshman. ? Are your Freshman children ?doing the summer assignments?? My understanding is that it is optional for Freshmen and my son has not been too keen on completing these.
Also, what is the best way of getting in touch with Ms. Harris and Mark. Walsh?? I’ve sent them emails but have not gotten replies.
I know they’ve used the Remind App in the past.
Ive been having some issues with it and can’t figure out how to fix those.

Thanks, and hope all of you are doing well and staying healthy!
Chaya

Re: Need new administrators/moderators for the list

Amanda Garzon

#13

Kim, let me know how I can help out.

Amanda

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On Sat, Aug 8, 2020 at 11:02 AM Jackie Pliskin via <jackiepliskin=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi there. I think I accidentally joined this list. No kids at Einstein. Can you please remove me? Thanks.

Jackie Pliskin

On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 12:04:31 PM EDT, Jayne Holt <girodj@...> wrote:

Hello, everyone, and welcome! I am really hoping this is a good year for all our kids despite the fact that schooling will be virtual in the fall. It's really going?to be a challenge. I also know, based on my own daughter's experience in VAC, how important that in-person bonding time is for the kids in the studio! One of the best things about VAC for us was that our daughter found "her people" after feeling like the odd one out in middle school. I hope you all are able to find ways to support that for your kids this year.

This list has so little traffic that I actually forgot it existed until an incoming parent asked to join the yahoo list a couple days ago! I realized that it was never migrated to before the December 2019 deadline so I went ahead and just recreated the group on the new platform.

Because my daughter graduated from AEHS last spring, we are moving on to our next big thing and leaving AEHS and the VAC behind. I need someone to step in as the new owner for this list. It would be nice for that person to be the parent of a younger VAC student. Ideally, it would be good for more than one person to administer the list.

If anyone is willing to take this on, please email me.

Jayne
mom to Sophie, '20

Jayne Girod Holt
Girod Holt Conservation, LLC