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UPDATE: 2021 doe.mass.edu/covid19/update2021
Sept. 15, 2020, Find a Teacher’s website
April 28, 2020
An important message about the appropriate use of virtual technologies used in remote education. PDF in English – Portuguese
Tech FAQs and HELP for Remote learning.
- Remote Learning-Teachers are providing learning opportunities to keep your student engaged while at home. Academic engagement, social connection, and ongoing learning opportunities are a focus for education while students are home-based. Access to school staff, tech support and equipment, and ongoing guidance will be arranged through individual school communities.
TIPS: Below, you will find some helpful resources and advice on ways that you might ensure a safe and supportive learning environment in your home.
- Exercising Cyber Safety At Home TIPs see also DESE “Out of School Access & Internet Safety Resources”
- Life Skills at Home Series [April Knight, LMHC, Ph.D. Candidate]
- School Meals and Food Resources– Distribution ( Portuguese ) has changed. Click on the link to see a list of the new times for each school.
*MVPCharter School and Chilmark School do not have meal-pick up locations and can pick-up their meals at the West Tisbury School, or any other location. Please do not hesitate to contact your school if you are in need of assistance accessing these resources.
- Social and Emotional Supports- School guidance counselors and school psychologists are valuable resources at this time. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s school support services; phone numbers and email addresses are listed on school webpages.
TIPS: Below, you will find ongoing and updated supports related to child and adolescent social-emotional wellbeing; as well as strategies for ensuring family wellbeing at this time.
How to Talk to Children about Coronavirus [April Knight, LMHC, Ph.D. Candidate]
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Mental Health, Coping and Wellbeing
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty [American Foundation for Suicide Prevention]
NAMI HelpLine Coronavirus Information and Resources Guide [National Alliance on Mental Illness]
- Wellness at Home- More to Come on This!
Staying Active at Home TIPs [MedStar Health]
Healthy Hygiene TIPs for Home [English] [Portuguese]
May 21, 2020, A message from Martha’s Vineyard School Nurses .. English .. Portuguese
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT
MV Local Libraries– Local libraries encourage patrons to explore their digital offerings. Libraries have ebooks, eaudios, downloadable magazines, free movie streaming, foreign language courses and more. Staff are available to respond to phone and email questions from the public during this time. Please visit your local library’s website or call to find out more about how to access digital materials from home.
Aquinnah (508.645.2314) https://www.aquinnahlibrary.org/
Chilmark (508.645.3360) https://www.chilmarklibrary.org/
Edgartown (508.627.4221) https://www.edgartownlibrary.org/
Oak Bluffs (508.693.9433) https://oakbluffslibrary.org/
Vineyard Haven (508.696.4211) https://www.vhlibrary.org/
West Tisbury (508.693.3366) http://westtisburylibrary.org/