Hello Families and Friends,
I wanted to start by saying thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we are all adjusting to the new normal. 

This week we moved into our next phase of remote learning. It has been exciting reconnecting with families and formulate a plan the makes sense for each individual as we move forward together.  Our new schedule looks like the following;

Monday-9:30-10:00- First Grade Zoom lesson                            Monday-11:00 (music)
Friday-10:30-11:00- First Grade Zoom lesson                             Thursday 11:00 (art)

Throughout the week your child will have a one on one meeting with one of the following teachers,  Mrs. Charron, Mrs. Lapointe, Mrs. Weimer, Mrs. Hamble, and Mrs. Thomas.  These teachers should of contacted you this week to set up a time that works best with your family.

If your children receives Special Education, Speech, or ELL support they will also be meeting an adult one on one.

First grader will be using Freckle app to help practice math.  Freckle adaptive math practice allows students to practice their math skills across topics.  The best part-Freckle adapts why the students work.  The app learns what material is too easy, what is too hard, and what is just right.  I'll will be setting up accounts over vacation.  Stay tuned.

Here is a short tutorial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDlxWatyAT4


There is NO SCHOOL next week April 20th-26th, but please email me if you anything.
Stay safe and try to relax.
I'll see everyone at our Monday  April 27th for our Monday Zoom meeting;)

                                                 

Today we read the book Red is Best and talked about what color they think is the best.  This weeks writing assignment will be to write your opinion on what you think is the best color and why.  Be ready to share your writing on Friday at our next Zoom meeting!

Here is an example that I shared with the class.  It has a title.  I wrote my opinion and one reason.


                                                                   

Hello friends and Families,
Here are a few more websites that look cool!


Lunch with Mo Williams
One of our students' favorite authors/illustrators is Mo Williams. He is doing a drawing lesson everyday. You can access that through the Kennedy Center website:


https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/


National Geographic for kids
This website has games, videos, books, jokes, and much more.  What is your favorite joke?

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

PE with Joe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8&list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl

Jayden wanted to share his work.  Way to go buddy!

I assigned 2 books for each of you through the epic website.  I hope you like them.  Also, if you haven't tried Xtra math it's super fun.  Paolo has been using and likes it.  Way to go Paolo.

Parents if you have a hard time logging into these sites please let me know.  I'll walk you through it.

Have a great rest of your day.  I hope you were able to get out and enjoy the sunshine.  Practicing social distancing of course.

Quick Update

I'm sure that you all saw the news last night with the governors decision to finish the year with distance learning.  This means that students and staff will not be going back to the school building.  This is all new to all of us and we are doing our best to understand what it will look like for first grade.  I will continue to communicate openly and provide you with updated information as it becomes available. I know this information is hard on all of us.  Please feel free to contact me if your child needs to talk.

Please have your child continue to work in the packets that you got for this week and do the same with the next weeks packet.  A new packet will be ready for pick up some time next week at your school food distribution site.  

The public library is closed. However, they are providing curbside or home delivery. You can call 802-655-6424 or email winooskilibrary@winooski.gov to request reading books!

Hello Friends and Families!

Israe hard at work!

Here are a few more ways to access some read alouds.

One More Story
One More Story is the online library of the best of children's illustrated books set to music and read aloud to you. Follow Benjamin D. Bookworm, Bendy, through your favorite books, or try the I Can Read It mode to read them yourself
http://www.onemorestory.com/

Storyline Online Channal on youtube- This site has celebrities reading some great books.  What is your favorite?
https://www.youtube.com/user/StorylineOnline/videos

Wednesday, March 25

I heard from a few friends today.  Here are some of the pictures they sent.  Jayden and his brother are busy working on their packets.  Israe loves the packets and misses all her friends, and Maverick is loving working on math with the colored pencils and markers.

My new classroom!

I set up an Epic account for all of you.  There are a ton of books to read and activities.  I will send you some of my favorites as I read them.

Open your web browser and go to:

1) www.getepic.com/students

2) log in with your class code (hkw3180)

3)select your name

Unite for Literacy 

This website provides engaging digital picture books complete with audio narration options in a variety of languages(english, swahili, somali,nepali, and arabic)

https://www.uniteforliteracy.com