O. Henry Middle School

Student Resources

Hello O. Henry Mustangs!  We are already making calls and sending email to check-in.  Our

teachers are currently planning for online learning. We hope this website helps you stay

connected to our community as you work and learn from home. We will be updating this site

with  grade level information and links to resources you may find helpful.  We will continue

updating the site as we work to prepare for potential distance learning after the 2 week school

closure.  Please be sure to check out all of the resources on AISD's Learning at Home

website for helpful ideas and information.

 

AISD LEARNING AT HOME

 

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Distance Learning Starts April 6th

 

AISD is crafting resources for the home setting that provide connections and whole child support. Resources will be available online. We are also preparing additional resources and providing professional learning for teachers and staff to engage with students in this new model.

 

Our school district is working to determine how online learning and support will look for our students and has already put together a great website with suggested enrichment learning opportunity for the week of March 23rd

 

OHMS is using BLEND to amplify and support teaching, learning, and communication

Here are some key things to know:

  • BLEND is our district's version of Canvas LMS(Links to an external site), a tool that the University of Texas and other K-12 districts, colleges, and universities around the country are using to support instruction. This is why BLEND email/text notifications say "Canvas."

  • Teachers are still getting comfortable with BLEND and are using it to varying degrees.

  • ALL Parents/Guardians have "Observer" access to BLEND. This means that when they click on BLEND through the portal or download and set up the Canvas mobile app, they will automatically be able to view any published content for their child's courses.

  • Parents will ONLY be able to see individual responses and teacher feedback for their child, not for the entire class.

 

Connecting to Blend: How do Community Members Connect 

to our Campus Community Course?

Before they can access BLEND, parents will need to set up a Parent Cloud Account. These resources are designed to support parents with this process. If a parent or guardian needs support with their account setup, they should call the Parent Help Desk at 512-414-9187

Start at the AISD Portal: https://portal.austinisd.org/

PDF Step by step Setup

PDF Step Setup(Spanish)

Helpful Blend Information

These printable documents provide parents/guardians with key information about BLEND.

BLEND Parent 1-Pager

BLEND Parent 1-Pager (Spanish)

Multiple Languages Supported

This page contains helpful BLEND (Canvas) guides in multiple languages.

BLEND (Canvas) Guides - Guías - 指南中文版

Parent Setup Walk-Throughs

These links will take parents to short screencasts that demonstrate what BLEND looks like from the parent "observer" view.

BLEND Parent Access Screencast Video

BLEND Parent Access Screencast (Spanish)

 

BLEND Tour

This link will direct parents to another BLEND course with very detailed information about how BLEND works. The course is available in English and Spanish.

http://bit.ly/BLENDparentTOUR

 

 

State Assessments: STAAR and TELPAS

The State Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR testing) has been canceled. The TEA Commissioner of Education has also submitted a waiver for Federal Accountability. Additional guidance from TEA on the Student Success Initiative (SSI)/grade placement committees will be provided.

 

The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) assessment window has been extended. (For students whose first language is not English)

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Austin ISD Food Services will prepare and provide curbside meals for children under the age of 19 and their parents or caregivers at 70 locations while school is closed due to COVID-19 precautions. Please see the following website for more information https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/coronavirus/meals

 

Student Health

You are encouraged to use the Telemedicine for your children (unless an emergency, then go to the emergency room). Please see the following website for more information

 

https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/telehealth

 

BrainPop Video: Coronavirus

Explaining the coronavirus to students can be difficult. Our students are familiar with instructional BrainPop videos. Use this link to access a free BrainPop video that explains what the coronavirus is and how to protect yourself from contracting the virus. https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/

 

Facts about Coronavirus

Fact Sheet in English

Fact Sheet in Chinese

Fact Sheet in Spanish