This week, our class worked hard to get into a school routine. With the technology elements working better, we have been able to get work completed and submitted with very few issues. We also spent some time exploring some of the different zoom tools (such as break out rooms) in order to make online learning more interesting and exciting. These new tools will take some practice before we are comfortable using them, but it was a good start. We are definitely taking steps in the right dierction.
Below are some reminders that will help make our learning time more successful:
- Please help your child arrive on time to all meetings. This will keep the lesson flowing smoothly without disruption since I have to manually allow students to enter the meetings. Setting timers or reminders might be helpful.
- Please help reinforce appropriate behavior at home. During our meetings, it is important to remember that we are “at school” and need to stay focused.
- Please read all directions for posted assignments. Some students are very eager to get their work turned in, and skipping this step. Students are being held accountable for all work. Please use best effort.
- Attendance is being taken for all meetings. If your child will be missing school please contact the office to report the absence.
We will plan to begin NWEA testing next Tuesday. This will be done remotely on a Zoom meeting with cameras on. Students are expected to take their time and try their best. This test is an important tool that helps guide my instruction for small groups for reading and math. It is important that I see what each child can do on their own without guidance from an adult.
Last but not least, don’t forget that tomorrow is a half day! We will have both of our morning meetings but no afternoon assignments or meets. Teachers will be in professional development all afternoon.