Distant Learning Continues
Hi Everyone,
I hope you all had a great week. I'm hoping you have settled into our new routine and things are going as smoothly as they can. This has been a learning curve so please remain patient. We are all in this together.
Students received their first "Check for Understanding" assignment through Google Classroom today. I will take a look and give them a completion grade. They will receive feedback from me as needed. As a reminder, parents can not log on to Google Classroom and see the assignments. You have to log on to your child's account directly to see it. There is just no feature to allow you to view the daily assignments. You will receive updates on assignments to let you know if students did the ones on Fridays or not.
Another reminder is that Monday through Thursday your child will get assignments for each day that they should be generally able to do independently. At the end of the week on Fridays, they will get a "Check for Understanding" assignment that asks questions based on the assignments from Monday through Thursday. It's like having an open book quiz at the end of each week. Students complete it and send it directly back. If students need help with their assignments from Monday through Thursday you are welcome to help them or direct them to me. Please don't hesitate to ask questions if you aren't sure about something.
Google Chat It has come to my attention that students in fifth grade are taking it upon themselves to create Google Chats. Parents should monitor your child on chat. Their school Google accounts should primarily be used for school. A student in our class did set one up for our entire class and added me yesterday. So I am monitoring it but students need to understand how to communicate with others online and for parents to monitor that at home. Please discuss with your child the importance of positive messaging and to refrain from any negative conversations. Thanks!
5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids (There are more related videos on this link too.)
Pictures
Thank you for sending pictures this week! Keep sending pics every week of your child doing some type of creative learning at home so I can post on the blog. It is fun to see what kiddos are up to and the fun things they get to do every day.
Earth Day! Next Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day! This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Celebrate with ACE. Join the Alliance for Climate Education and play trivia for prizes and participate in Q&A with special guests, including youth climate activists. This event is designed for parents, teachers, and students to stream from home! Join special guests Vic Barrett, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Aryaana Khan on Zoom on April 21 at 1 pm ET for a 75-minute live event!
Middle School Information
Tappan
If you are planning on your 5th-grade student attending Tappan next fall, Tappan leadership has requested that you fill out the following google form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnay8Cl2FMuOnVhWsYqY1dJNPIsq_KwkIRfjTo4Pm7dXWHVQ/viewform
We expect to hear some information regarding in-district transfers for other middle schools in the near future. We will be sure to share that information with you when we receive it. We also expect to hear from Scarlett Middle School leadership soon if your child is planning to attend Scarlett.
This is a reminder that I am offering my office hours on Mondays and Fridays. However, I will be regularly checking my email during the day and will do my best to respond to you within 24 hours.
Mondays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. with Google Meet Check-In (invite for students sent) at 11:00 a.m.
Fridays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Google Meet
We will meet on Monday at 11:00 a.m. It's great to see them! If I haven't yet had a chance to connect with your child, please encourage them to log on to our next meeting. I have sent an invite to their email. They just need to click on that link to join the meeting on Monday.
Parents, you are welcome to listen in on our conversation, I just ask that you remain off the video feed, please and keep your audio muted.
Google Meet Guidelines for Ms. Shah's Class:
I hope you all had a great week. I'm hoping you have settled into our new routine and things are going as smoothly as they can. This has been a learning curve so please remain patient. We are all in this together.
Students received their first "Check for Understanding" assignment through Google Classroom today. I will take a look and give them a completion grade. They will receive feedback from me as needed. As a reminder, parents can not log on to Google Classroom and see the assignments. You have to log on to your child's account directly to see it. There is just no feature to allow you to view the daily assignments. You will receive updates on assignments to let you know if students did the ones on Fridays or not.
Another reminder is that Monday through Thursday your child will get assignments for each day that they should be generally able to do independently. At the end of the week on Fridays, they will get a "Check for Understanding" assignment that asks questions based on the assignments from Monday through Thursday. It's like having an open book quiz at the end of each week. Students complete it and send it directly back. If students need help with their assignments from Monday through Thursday you are welcome to help them or direct them to me. Please don't hesitate to ask questions if you aren't sure about something.
Google Chat It has come to my attention that students in fifth grade are taking it upon themselves to create Google Chats. Parents should monitor your child on chat. Their school Google accounts should primarily be used for school. A student in our class did set one up for our entire class and added me yesterday. So I am monitoring it but students need to understand how to communicate with others online and for parents to monitor that at home. Please discuss with your child the importance of positive messaging and to refrain from any negative conversations. Thanks!
5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids (There are more related videos on this link too.)
Pictures
Thank you for sending pictures this week! Keep sending pics every week of your child doing some type of creative learning at home so I can post on the blog. It is fun to see what kiddos are up to and the fun things they get to do every day.
Earth Day! Next Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day! This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Celebrate with ACE. Join the Alliance for Climate Education and play trivia for prizes and participate in Q&A with special guests, including youth climate activists. This event is designed for parents, teachers, and students to stream from home! Join special guests Vic Barrett, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Aryaana Khan on Zoom on April 21 at 1 pm ET for a 75-minute live event!
Middle School Information
Tappan
If you are planning on your 5th-grade student attending Tappan next fall, Tappan leadership has requested that you fill out the following google form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnay8Cl2FMuOnVhWsYqY1dJNPIsq_KwkIRfjTo4Pm7dXWHVQ/viewform
We expect to hear some information regarding in-district transfers for other middle schools in the near future. We will be sure to share that information with you when we receive it. We also expect to hear from Scarlett Middle School leadership soon if your child is planning to attend Scarlett.
Tappan is also inviting all future 6th Grade Parent Trojans to their virtual Parent Orientation Day. The presentations will take place on Tuesday, April 28th at 1 pm and again at 6 pm. The presentations will be the same. To minimize virtual traffic, please only attend one session.
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Time: Apr 28, 2020, 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To join this Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97740007058?
Meeting ID: 977 4000 7058
Password: 1UWCv0
Meeting ID: 977 4000 7058
Password: 1UWCv0
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Time: Apr 28, 2020, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To join this Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94656487385?
Meeting ID: 946 5648 7385
Password: 9JJJyw
Scarlett Middle School
Please check out the following information and opportunities together: First, read through the 6th-grade course information in this PDF and begin to learn about all the amazing opportunities you will have next year.
Second, please complete the course selection Google Form together. Click on the following link to access the form. Course Selection Google Form. If you can please complete the form by Friday, April 24.
Third, pick one of the Google Meet presentations listed below to participate in. During these Google Meets you will learn about Scarlett’s exceptional education through video, PowerPoint and live interaction with the Scarlett administration and teachers. The Google Meet link will be posted on our website http://a2schools.org/scarlett.
In addition, you will receive an email on both days with the Google Meet link. However, you only need to choose one of the following days/times to participate. -Monday, April 27th, 6:00-7:00pm -Wednesday, May 6th, 2:00-3:00pm
Fifth Grade Capstone Activities
Just a reminder that the 5th Grade Capstone Activities and Celebration 2020 - Information Form is live and ready for all your student's information! Please see the link below! If you have any questions please reach out to Jenn Monk-Reising jmonkreising at gmail.com or Mischa Boardman mischagib at gmail.com.
Office HoursTo join this Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94656487385?
Meeting ID: 946 5648 7385
Password: 9JJJyw
Scarlett Middle School
Please check out the following information and opportunities together: First, read through the 6th-grade course information in this PDF and begin to learn about all the amazing opportunities you will have next year.
Second, please complete the course selection Google Form together. Click on the following link to access the form. Course Selection Google Form. If you can please complete the form by Friday, April 24.
Third, pick one of the Google Meet presentations listed below to participate in. During these Google Meets you will learn about Scarlett’s exceptional education through video, PowerPoint and live interaction with the Scarlett administration and teachers. The Google Meet link will be posted on our website http://a2schools.org/scarlett.
In addition, you will receive an email on both days with the Google Meet link. However, you only need to choose one of the following days/times to participate. -Monday, April 27th, 6:00-7:00pm -Wednesday, May 6th, 2:00-3:00pm
Fifth Grade Capstone Activities
Just a reminder that the 5th Grade Capstone Activities and Celebration 2020 - Information Form is live and ready for all your student's information! Please see the link below! If you have any questions please reach out to Jenn Monk-Reising jmonkreising at gmail.com or Mischa Boardman mischagib at gmail.com.
Your hard-working committee thanks you for helping us to make this the best 5th Grade Activities and Capstone Celebration Burns Park has ever had: Jenn Monk-Reising, Mischa Boardman, Anna Massey, Elena Gimenez, Tonja Fox, Jane Montas, Anu Palapattu, Mara Richardson, Marjo Grabowski, Dee Lamphear, and Anne Cuneo
This is a reminder that I am offering my office hours on Mondays and Fridays. However, I will be regularly checking my email during the day and will do my best to respond to you within 24 hours.
Mondays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. with Google Meet Check-In (invite for students sent) at 11:00 a.m.
Fridays 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Google Meet
We will meet on Monday at 11:00 a.m. It's great to see them! If I haven't yet had a chance to connect with your child, please encourage them to log on to our next meeting. I have sent an invite to their email. They just need to click on that link to join the meeting on Monday.
Parents, you are welcome to listen in on our conversation, I just ask that you remain off the video feed, please and keep your audio muted.
Google Meet Guidelines for Ms. Shah's Class:
- Students need to refrain from using the chat during the meeting. ONLY use chat for asking relevant questions about what we are discussing. Please talk to your child about this.
- Please refrain from recording the meeting.
- If you want to talk, raise your hand and I will call on you.
- Keep yourself muted when another person is talking.
- Try to use headphones when you are on the computer to minimize noise.
- Be respectful, kind, and have fun!
