Staying Connected: Your Stories - May 14, 2020
Connections in Education during the Coronavirus Crisis
As educators navigate unprecedented obstacles with limited resources and guaranteed uncertainty, New York State educators lead the nation in their acceptance of this challenge. Throughout our state, administrators, teachers, and school personnel have demonstrated their extraordinary dedication, support, and commitment to their students and our children. From teacher parades for students to food and technology deliveries for families, New York’s educators have risen to this challenge! The С wishes to highlight the exceptional dedication of our educators with examples of emotional support, equitable solutions, and instructional practices utilized to stay connected with the students of New York State during this period of building closures. Read more below for stories that have been shared with us recently, or, if you have your own stories to share, please visit ourSubmit Your Storiespage for additional information.
Dear Ossining Family...
Ossining Union Free School District
"We will be your rainbow." Teachers and staff from the Ossining Union Free Central School District send a message of love and hope to the students and community.
WEMOCO Virtual Career Fair
WEMOCO Career and Technical Education Center, Spencerport
In the past, WEMOCO’sannual Career Fair was held in the Professional DevelopmentCenter at the BOCES 2 Education Services Center. In 2019, over75companies attended the Career Fair. Upon the realization that New York State would still be on pause for this year's May 1stscheduled event, Work-Based LearningCoordinatorsBrandilynGage-Stevesand Cindy Christensenredesigned the event so students would not miss out on the opportunity to connect with local businesses in their desired career fields.
“Although this pandemic has changed how we are conducting our business, we need now more than ever for our students to be able to utilize the transferrable skills they have been developing during their time at WEMOCO, to connect with industry and continue to help close the skills gap,” says Gage-Steves. “We won’t let anything stop us from seeing our students be successful.”
The pair has asked all interested businesses to send information about the company and employment opportunities for students to explore. The information will be used to create a gallery that students can browse and find companies they are interested in. Student resumes will then be sent to the company of interest to set up a potential virtual interview or tour.
“We realize the impact that the Coronavirus has had on the businesses in our community. We want our industry partners to know that we value their partnerships and that we appreciate their support for our students during these difficult times,” says Christensen. “Our commitment to having the Career Fair, despite current circumstances, proves our belief that connecting two valuable groups will help us come out of COVID-19 stronger and better together.”
For more information about what theWEMOCOCareer and Technical Education Center is doing to keep students engaged throughout remote learning, please contact Ashley Decker atadecker@monroe2boces.org.
Salamanca in Bloom
Salamanca City School District
The Seneca Intermediate School STEAM Team created a project to engage the Salamanca community, called Salamanca Blooms. Students and community members were encouraged to design flowers and place them in their home windows for passers-by to see.To support the project, the Salamanca staff created its own flower montage. Happy Spring!
#SalamancaBlooms Community Photos
Salamanca Staff Collage
Submit Your Own Stories
We encourage you to share your story. Your story might be a one-page account, a video, or even pictures showing us how your school, your students, and your community are staying connected.Please visit ourSubmit Your Storypage for additional information.