To say these times are weird, uncertain and trying wouldn't even begin to describe it. We are entering into our third week under "stay at home" orders and I'm beginning to get my footing--- I think! I created this website with you in mind. I wanted to bring order and organization to our communication. Throughout this site you'll find information for supporting your child from home. Links to resources, videos, ideas, etc. Please check out the Learning From Home page within this website for more information about digital learning opportunities.
Staying connected to students and families has been and remains my number one priority. Teachers have been encouraged to provide resources for families, but we have not been asked to create lesson plans or online assignments. The last thing we want to do is add to the over-whelm and anxiety every family is currently facing. Our school has decided to send out OPTIONAL packets of worksheets to EVERY PK-6 grade student. You will receive one packet each week. These do not have to be turned in. They are simply a resource. I encourage you to support your child academically at home in whatever way you can. If that's sitting down at the table for 15 minutes a day and doing a page from the packet great! If it's having your child read a recipe, great! If it's having your child help you measure out ingredients, plant seeds in a garden- great! There are many things that can be done throughout your day at home, that may not seem like teaching moments- but when done with intention, can be more fruitful than any worksheet. When teaching your child at home, take a moment to explain the task, model the task, do the task together, and then have your child do the task independently. Teachers refer to this as the "I-Do, We-Do, You-Do" model. While teachers have not been asked to hold daily video-conferences or create special online assignments, I have chosen to provide these extra opportunities for connection and learning because I want to support you and your child as we go through the weeks ahead. I have received several parent requests regarding online assignments, and its from those requests that I created a "Flexible Learning Day" schedule. This is NOT a requirement. It's simply an extra resource for you. If you have access to the internet and can navigate Google Classroom, I encourage you to give the activities a try. Please let me know how the activities work for you. The feedback I receive from you is important as it helps me to know what works and what doesn't. If a link doesn't work, or your can't figure something out, please DO NOT stress about it! We're all new to this- and as I said at the beginning of this post, I feel like I've found my footing-- maybe. LOL
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