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Dear Meyer Prep Community,

In an unprecedented move, beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, students will begin their learning at home utilizing technology resources to provide and guide instructional goals. Utilizing familiar programs like Google Classroom, video conferencing software (Google Hangout Meet and Zoom), and additional online resources, students will be able to continue the learning process.

We have been preparing within our Meyer Prep family to provide students with continual educational support and learning opportunities. Our teachers have been collaborating on ways to utilize technology tools families will have at their disposal to support the learning goals. We are just one of the thousands of schools that have moved to an online format in a short period of time.

With a large number of people globally trying to simultaneously access various websites and activities, there are bound to be some “hiccups” along the way. As the initial week progresses, there may be a necessity to make some tweaks, modifications, and adjustments to improve the learning environment for our students. We encourage both parents and students to be patient through this process and thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.

Here are some additional tips and guidelines to help you prepare:
  • Students should find a comfortable quiet location to set up to work.
  • Students should charge their devices overnight so the device will be ready for the next day.
  • Students who might be participating in a live class session should restart their device 15 minutes prior to beginning a live session to ensure they are ready to go.
  • As email will be the primary form of communication from teachers and Meyer Prep administration, students and parents should check their email periodically throughout the day. Students in grades 4 and 5 and Middle School should frequently check their school email.
  • Students can utilize Apple or Android mobile devices to view video conferencing programs (Google Hangout Meet/Zoom/etc.) to participate in live school activities/classroom learning.
  • Students should keep a written schedule of assignments and their due dates.
Internet Access:
  • Most activities can be done within relatively low bandwidth environments. However, having multiple devices connected from the same location may cause some internet issues, so turning off unnecessary devices (Xbox, PlayStation, etc.) that use the internet is advised.
  • If you are experiencing any internet issues you should first contact your internet provider directly. Families may utilize Mobile Hotspots (Google search results on Mobile Hotspots) from their mobile devices to provide connectivity if their home internet is not providing service.
  • Students are strongly discouraged from working together in groups and public places during this period. If the student is unable to get internet service using the methods above, please email the teacher directly to let them know of the difficulty so accommodations can be made.

Resource Website and Help Desk and Remote Assistance:

For all parents experiencing issues accessing school-related websites and resources, they should reach out to their child’s classroom teacher first. The Meyer Prep Technology Team will be providing assistance to faculty to resolve any issues that arise. Sometimes things might take a longer time to load, or may not work the first time, etc. We ask that students be patient when trying to resolve issues. Please reassure your child and work through the problem before quickly reaching out to the teacher. This extra time may give the issue time to resolve on its own and not require any additional assistance.

Important Links:

Meyer Prep Academic Portal: https://www.plusportals.com/MeyerPreparatory

Sign in to Microsoft Portal to download a copy of Office to a different device: https://portal.office.com

User Name: <<student email address>>
Select School/Work Account
Password: Meyer Prep Computer Password

L'Shalom,

Garth Forbes
Systems & Help Desk Administrator
Copyright © 2020 Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School, All rights reserved.


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