Sunday, March 29, 2020

Weekly Newsletter- Week of March 29, 2020

Hello Families! We felt it was important to continue with the weekly newsletter so we can have some sort of routine and normalcy.  It's good for all of us. 

We hope everyone received the message from Ms. Tanya informing families that Phase 2 of school closure will begin April 2nd . The developmental levels have been hard at work preparing for Phase 2.  More information will be going out to families in the next newsletter.  During this time we ask that you continue to do what you can.  We hope that we've made it apparent through our messages that what is most important to us is that your family is healthy; mind, body, and spirit.

Some reminders:

Try to complete one choice board activity per day.

Try to respond to the journaling prompt daily. 

GO OUTSIDE! Soak up the sunshine and listen to the birds!

Anything else is considered additional; Khan Academy, Moby Max, XtraMath, Reading (although, if you have access to books at home we do strongly encourage reading daily). 

If you can upload your journaling prompts and choice board work on Seesaw, that's great!  Seesaw provides a space for the community to feel connected.  We have to approve all comments and posts, and we've already deleted several.  We ask that students are only posting positive comments on other student's work.  To login to Seesaw, use your child's Google school credentials:  FirstName.LastName@students.sccpss.com and then password.  If you need the password, please email us.  The login is found at the bottom of the page.  You DO NOT need a class code nor QR.  You may download the app or use a web browser. If you are completing other projects, independent research, science experiments, please also post in Seesaw under the Choice Board Activities assignment in Seesaw. We are truly loving seeing and hearing from all of you that are already on Seesaw! 

This first week was challenging for us on many levels, as we know the same probably rings true for you.  All we ask is that you help your children get through this experience the best you can, and we are doing our best to do the same. 

Peace, Love, and Fortitude
Ms. Marianne, Ms. Jazmin, and Ms. Carolina


Sunday, March 8, 2020

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of March 8th

Field Trip Monday
We have an outdoor field trip on Monday. Please apply sunscreen and bug spray at home. Make sure your child is wearing socks and appropriate shoes for walking. Be sure to send heat tolerant lunches that DO NOT need to be microwaved.  

March 11-Bike&Walk to School Day
Please plan on biking or walking to school on Wednesday to participate in Bike & Walk to school day. 

Early Release Friday
Students will be released at 11:50 on Friday, March 13.

Spring Break
There will be no school March 16-20 for Spring Break. Relax and enjoy spending time with family and friends!

MAP Testing
We have just a few students who have not yet completed the Reading MAP test. They will finish this week.

GMAS Testing 
Our third grade students will be taking the GMAS test for English Language Arts and Mathematics in early April.  We are posting links to the study guide and the online tools training below, so that you and your student can familiarize yourselves with the test.
Online Tools Training
GMAS Study Guide


The Learning Community Wish List 

The following are direct links to a number of materials we would love to have for our classroom.  If you are ever looking for a classroom gift, this is the place to browse!  Thank you!

Amazon Wish List  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37YRRBS0MZI5D/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist

Montessori Services

ETC Montessori 
https://etcmontessorionline.com/cursive-handwriting-program-lowercase/

https://etcmontessorionline.com/cursive-handwriting-program-uppercase/

Alison's Montessori 
https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/COSMIC_WONDERS_p/mr23.gg.htm

https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Square_Table_24_l_x_24_w_p/ampf41.htm (26 inch height)

https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AMS46%2DP
(AMS71-18
Solid Birch Classroom Chair 18" High
$151.81) X2



UPCOMING EVENTS


March 2-13 MAP Testing Make-Ups
March 9- Field Trip
March 11- Bike & Walk to school 
March 13-Early Dismissal
March 16-20- Spring Break
March 27- March Birthday Celebration
March 27-Donation Dress Down $1
March 27-MESS Party
April 7, 8- Mathematics GMAS (3rd Graders)
April 14, 15, 16-ELA GMAS (3rd Graders)
April 28- Musical Explorers
April 28- Science Night
May 1- Field Day
May 8- Learning Community Market Day

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Weekly Newsletter The Week of March 1st

Weekly Newsletter 
The Week of March 1st


MAP Testing
We are still conducting end of year MAP testing in the next two weeks. Due to internet connectivity issues, some students were unable to complete their reading tests last week, so they will be pulled sometime in the next two weeks. Our community is still scheduled to test Tuesday, 3/3, and barring any issues, they should all complete the math test on that date. We want your child to do their best on this assessment, so please make sure that they are going outside to play during the day, resting at night, and eating a good breakfast. Thank you!

GMAS Testing 
Our third grade students will be taking the GMAS test for English Language Arts and Mathematics in early April.  We are posting links to the study guide and the online tools training below, so that you and your student can familiarize yourselves with the test.
Online Tools Training
GMAS Study Guide


The Learning Community Wish List 

UPCOMING EVENTS


March 2-13 MAP Testing Make-Ups
March 3- MAP Testing
March 9- Field Trip
March 13-Early Dismissal
March 16-20- Spring Break
March 27- March Birthday Celebration
March 27-Donation Dress Down $1
March 27-MESS Party
April 7, 8- Mathematics GMAS (3rd Graders)

April 14, 15, 16-ELA GMAS (3rd Graders)
April 28- Musical Explorers
April 28- Science Night
May 1- Field Day
May 8- Learning Community Market Day

The Week of April 28

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