Teacher Appreciation Week Virtual Style 2020

Dear Lindbergh Families,

Never in a million years would I have thought we would be where we are today….but we are here.  Hopefully all of you are doing well and your students are surviving the home schooling (as well as you).  I know that this time is an unprecedented one and that on a day to day basis we don’t know what tomorrow will bring.  But the one thing that we do have is Hope.  Hope for a better tomorrow.  At times it is difficult to stay positive but our Lindbergh Families are amazing ones.  I have seen so many acts of love and kindness happening continuously in our community and so many others around the world.  My goal is to continue that for our Teacher Appreciation Week.  

Beginning Monday May 6th- May 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week.  This year we are going to improvise and show our teachers how amazing they truly are.  Often times, we take things for granted….life, toilet paper, clorox wipes, leaving the house, smiles, hugs, friends, family….teachers.  We may have always thought they were amazing, but never truly knew the extent, until we walked a day in their shoes.  And we are really only walking a small path compared to the marathon they are running right now to provide our students with an exemplary online schooling opportunity.  It is an opportunity, even though it may be a challenge, because so many do not have the resources or knowledge that our community has been blessed with.  

Our goal is to show our staff that even in quarantine, they are amazing and we love and appreciate them.  We want them to know their countless hours and challenges overcome, have not gone unnoticed.  We want them to know that their Lindbergh Community supports them no matter what!!! 

Monday through Friday we hope to raffle off at least one donated gift each day.  If anyone has any items they would like to donate please get in touch with me asap.  

Schedule May 4th- May 8th

Monday: “How Does Your Teacher Help Fill Your Mind?”  Send in photos of your students, a pic of a letter/art work/drawing….that shows how your teachers fill your minds. (You can do this one late).

Wednesday: “How Does Your Teacher Fill Your Heart/Soul?”  Send in a photo of your side walk chalk message to our Lindbergh Staff.

Friday:  E- Gift cards will be sent to all of our staff from the PTA to help fill their bellies.  We will share a special slide show for our students.

“How Can WE Fill Your Bellies?”

EMAIL PHOTOS TO Flyerspta@gmail.com

Homeroom Parents typically help guide each individual classroom in different activities/gifts/plans, but this year we realize that many families may be on very limited budgets as well as time constraints with our at home schooling.  It will be up to the HRP’s should they choose to do any type of group gift/activity.  We ask that the safety of all parties involved be taken into consideration, as we maintain social distancing, as well as respecting the privacy of our staff.  Things like an e-gift card can easily be sent via email with the staff emails I will provide.  Photos of hand made items or special letters to teachers can also be sent via email.  

Please do not feel limited or obligated during this very difficult time to do anything that your family is not up to.  Our PTA, staff, students and families understand that there are many challenges that vary from family to family and person to person.  Our biggest Hope is that we all remain healthy and safe and are able to return to our Lindbergh Family stronger and more grateful than ever.  Below is a list of names and emails of our Lindbergh Staff for reference.

If you have any questions or need help, please email me at ddoliveriolewis@gmail.com or text at 313-580-8020

Kind Regards, Danielle 

Hello!

Announcements

• Students can sign up for a phone call for FaceTime from me during my office hours. Please utilize these! I can talk through an assignment with your child or help them complete their math. I post the sign up around 3 pm on Google Classroom.
• Progress reports will come out to you across today and tomorrow
• Today’s reading lesson is RECORDED. I will tell you when the new video lesson program is up and working.
• Remember that today and tomorrow you have the option to pick math books up from Lindbergh. Info in my last blog post.
• Don’t forget to utilize these weekly schedules!

4th Grade Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKzwqIpAJZ1MPsLkE_oZmJtiT8XytsPxiOX6mZ1YPD0/edit?usp=sharing

5th Grade Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eDIxIzvxNTMpuMx_KCZrAI9KmBvNhsltlpq-fidK4fk/edit?usp=sharing

ELA

1- Today’s reading lesson will be RECORDED and posted around 12:30. Students will respond to the question on the Google Slide after watching the video.

2- Reading Mystery Clue #2

3- Finish writing assignment from yesterday.

4- Read 30 minutes

Leader in Me

Students have an assignment to help them reflect on Habit 1. Please ask your student about Habit 1, which is all about being proactive, and help them schedule all their Big Rocks (the important things they should get done this week).

Social Studies

4th: In this assignment, students are learning about producers and consumers. They will watch two videos and read through a slideshow to learn these concepts, and complete an activity to apply their learning.

5th: Fifth graders are doing a textbook scavenger hunt about the examples of Great Britain abusing their power over the colonists. Each event is worth a certain amount of points, and they must earn 500, but can earn as many more points as they like. Points are earned when they answer questions about an event on their worksheet.

No New Math…Continue on yesterday’s.

My Availability

I will be available from 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday on the following platforms:

-Remind (link: https://www.remind.com/join/msjuntune)

-Email (juntuna@dearbornschools.org)

-Teacher Office Hours are on Monday through Thursday from 3 pm to 3:30 pm. Students can sign up for a phone call on FaceTime on Google Classroom.

-I can also set up a phone call with you for the following day if you need support that cannot be fully addressed over Remind or email. Since I will also be focusing on my family during this time, I cannot guarantee a same-day phone call.

Dear Parents, 

This week families from our class have the option to pick up the math learn books students need for the rest of the year. I will continue to offer copies of the problem set on Google Classroom to be printed or copied, so this is entirely optional, but may be more convenient for your family.

The materials will be set up on the South playground (where K-2 lineup) on the day of your pick-up. To avoid large crowds and provide an opportunity for families with multiple children, the pick up will happen based on the first letter of your last name.

• On Tuesday, May 5 from 1-3 pm, the pick-up will be for families whose last name starts with the letter A-M. 
• On Wednesday, May 6 from 1-3 pm, will be for families whose last name starts with N-Z. 

The material will be placed on carts by grade level and teacher name. We ask that parents come alone with a mask, stand in line until they are asked to come forward and collect their children’s materials from the carts.  We kindly request that you just grab the top book and do not shuffle through them and as always practice safe distancing.  There will be cones and tape on the floor to also help guide the flow.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

To any Star Wars fans out there, Happy Star Wars Day!! May the 4th be with you!!

Assignments for the Week

Here are links to the calendars for the week for each grade. These can be printed out or bookmarked. Many students have been using them as a checklist throughout the week.

4th Grade Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKzwqIpAJZ1MPsLkE_oZmJtiT8XytsPxiOX6mZ1YPD0/edit?usp=sharing

5th Grade Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eDIxIzvxNTMpuMx_KCZrAI9KmBvNhsltlpq-fidK4fk/edit?usp=sharing

Live Lessons RETURN on Big Blue Button

We are going to resume live lessons this week on Big Blue Button, a district-approved video lesson program through iLearn. I will pass on login instructions for tomorrow’s 12:30 lesson later today.

Assignments for Today

Math

4th: Lesson 10 of Module 5. Watch Knowledge on the Go video and complete the problem set. Due Tuesday night. Students also need to have completed lessons 10, 11, and 12 on Zearn by Sunday. There will be one assignment on Google Classroom for this due Sunday.

5th grade: Lesson 2 of Module 6. Watch Knowledge on the Go video and complete the problem set. Due Tuesday night. Students also need to have completed lessons 10, 11, and 12 on Zearn by Sunday. There will be one assignment on Google Classroom for this due Sunday.

ELA

1- Reading Mystery: Students are going to start a reading mystery today. They will receive a new clue each week that requires them to answer reading comprehension questions and answer a code. Detectives that turn in the correct suspect at the end.

2- Informational Writing on a President: For the next two weeks, students will conduct research in a president and write a piece of informational writing about them. Students should follow instructions on Google Classroom to research the early life of the president of their choice.

3- Read 30 minutes.

Social Studies Lessons TOMORROW

PE, Music, Science Enrichment, and Art

Students have weekly assignments for each of their special classes. Students can find these assignments on Google Classroom under the Classwork tab. These assignments are required and will factor into report card grades for those subjects.

My Availability

I will be available from 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday on the following platforms:

-Remind (link: https://www.remind.com/join/msjuntune)

-Email (juntuna@dearbornschools.org)

-Teacher Office Hours are on Monday through Thursday from 3 pm to 3:30 pm. Students can sign up for a phone call on FaceTime on Google Classroom.

-I can also set up a phone call with you for the following day if you need support that cannot be fully addressed over Remind or email. Since I will also be focusing on my family during this time, I cannot guarantee a same-day phone call.

Hello 5th Grade parents,

Even though school is closed for the remainder of the school year, we are still going to make the 5th Grade video and will figure out a way to get it to everyone when it is safe. 

So that each 5th grader is included in the video, we need EVERYONE to send in photos of your 5th grader. 

These photos can be from kindergarten all the way through 5^th grade.  They can include: photos of just your 5th grader, photos with their classmates or teachers, photos from field trips, photos from any school clubs they belong to (i.e. scouts, band, etc.), and photos from the various Lindbergh functions – anything having to do with Lindbergh.  Pictures that are sent in that did not take place at school or during a school event will not be used. 

Please email the photos to: 

FlyersClassOf2020@gmail.com

END DATE TO SEND IN PHOTOS IS MAY 15TH!!!

Everyone, have a great weekend! My hope is that I will have live video lessons ready for next week. Please stay tuned for announcements about this.

4th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNkquaXWV2vUa0_i8RCqgHxTBMToaagIo_XQQukp2js/edit?usp=sharing

5th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LUo7YTKDYGXRHiSbK4I237uTGwd7PHEXoHRZj_WtLcI/edit?usp=sharing

Math

NEW ASSIGNMENT: Students will have a Math Check-In every Friday to track their learning and progress throughout the week. Students need to complete the check in before or after they complete their other math homework. I will give them feedback on the accuracy of their answers.

This may be challenging for them since they will be attempting these problems independently. Do not let this be a source of stress. Students can sign up for me to FaceTime or call them during my 3 pm office hours.

4th grade: Lesson 9 of Module 5. Watch Knowledge on the Go video and complete the problem set. Due Sunday night. Students also need to have completed lessons 7, 8, and 9 on Zearn by Sunday. There will be one assignment on Google Classroom for this due Sunday.

5th grade: Lesson 1 of Module 6. Watch Knowledge on the Go video and complete the problem set. Due Sunday night. Students also need to have completed lessons 19 and 20 of Mod. 5, and Lesson 1 of Mod. 6 on Zearn by Sunday. There will be one assignment on Google Classroom for this due Sunday.

ELA

1- The Friday Critical Response Question is posted. Students should watch the video of Ch. 10 of Walk Two Moons and answer the question on the Google Slide.

2- Students should continue on their Opinion Writing Final Copy if they are not finished. This is due Sunday.

3- Read 30 minutes.

Music, PE, Science Enrichment, and Art

Students have weekly assignments for each of their special classes. Students can find these assignments on Google Classroom under the Classwork tab. These assignments are required and will factor into report card grades for those subjects.

My Availability

I will be available from 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday on the following platforms:

-Remind (link: https://www.remind.com/join/msjuntune)

-Email (juntuna@dearbornschools.org)

-Teacher Office Hours TODAY from 3 – 3:30 pm. Students can log on and get their questions answered. The link will be posted on the Google Classroom stream right before office hours start. 

-I can also set up a phone call with you for the following day if you need support that cannot be fully addressed over Remind or email. Since I will also be focusing on my family during this time, I cannot guarantee a same-day phone call.

4th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNkquaXWV2vUa0_i8RCqgHxTBMToaagIo_XQQukp2js/edit?usp=sharing

5th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LUo7YTKDYGXRHiSbK4I237uTGwd7PHEXoHRZj_WtLcI/edit?usp=sharing

Catch Up Day – NO NEW SCIENCE LESSON

As you can see on Google Classroom and our Weekly Schedule, there is only one new assignment for today: a reading lesson. I need a catch up day which is a sign that you all need a catch up day, so I am not posting a new science lesson.

Math

No new assignment. Students should catch up on yesterday’s and put in their daily time on Zearn.

ELA

1- A Thursday Reading Lesson assignment is posted on Google Classroom. Students should watch the video, then complete the assignment, which is a comic strip to help them reflect on the events in our read aloud so far.

2- Continue on yesterday’s writing assignment. Encourage students to take their time and spread the work out over a few days.

3- Read 30 minutes

My Availibility

I have a family event tomorrow and so my availability will be more limited than usual. I thank you for your patience.

I will be intermittently available from 9 am to 3:30 pm on the following platforms:

-Remind (link: https://www.remind.com/join/msjuntune)

-Email (juntuna@dearbornschools.org)

-NO OFFICE HOURS TODAY. I will have them again tomorrow.

-I can also set up a phone call with you for the following day if you need support that cannot be fully addressed over Remind or email. Since I will also be focusing on my family during this time, I cannot guarantee a same-day phone call.

4th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNkquaXWV2vUa0_i8RCqgHxTBMToaagIo_XQQukp2js/edit?usp=sharing

5th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LUo7YTKDYGXRHiSbK4I237uTGwd7PHEXoHRZj_WtLcI/edit?usp=sharing

Music, PE, Art, and Science Enrichment

Students have weekly assignments for each of their special classes. Students can find these assignments on Google Classroom under the Classwork tab. These assignments are required and will factor into report card grades for those subjects.

Math

4th: Lesson 8 of Module 5. Watch Knowledge on the Go video and complete the problem set. Due Thursday night. Homework problems and EngageNY video can be done for extra practice. Students also need to have completed lessons 7, 8, and 9 on Zearn by Sunday. There will be one assignment on Google Classroom for this due Sunday.

5th: Lesson 20 of Module 5. Watch Knowledge on the Go video and complete the problem set. Due Thursday night. Homework problems and EngageNY video can be done for extra practice. Students also need to have completed lessons 19, 20, and Lesson 1 of Mod. 6 on Zearn by Sunday. There will be one assignment on Google Classroom for this due Sunday.

ELA

1- The Opinion Writing Final Copy assignment was posted today and is due Sunday. Students should watch the video lesson, typing out each of their five paragraphs along with the video. Students will be tempted to rush through this. Please talk with your child about how to break up this work so that they do not feel overwhelmed by it. It is not due until Sunday, so they could even do one paragraph a day. It is very important that student’s work matches the planning they did in assignment 2 and 3 for opinion writing.

2- Students each have a new book assigned on Raz-Kids. Students should read the book and take the quiz until they pass it to complete the assignment. Login information is available on Google Classroom.

3- Read for 30 minutes.

Science

No new science today…catch up on yesterday’s lesson!

My Availability:

I will be available from 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday on the following platforms:

-Remind (link: https://www.remind.com/join/msjuntune)

-Email (juntuna@dearbornschools.org)

-Teacher Office Hours are on Monday through Wednesday, and then Friday from 3 pm to 3:30 pm on Google Hangout. Students can sign up for a phone call from me on Google Classroom.

-I can also set up a phone call with you for the following day if you need support that cannot be fully addressed over Remind or email. Since I will also be focusing on my family during this time, I cannot guarantee a same-day phone call.

UPDATED 4th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNkquaXWV2vUa0_i8RCqgHxTBMToaagIo_XQQukp2js/edit?usp=sharing

5th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LUo7YTKDYGXRHiSbK4I237uTGwd7PHEXoHRZj_WtLcI/edit?usp=sharing

Progress Reports

Finalized progress reports were sent yesterday to the email I have sent previous documents to. Please check in with your child about their assignments, and reach out to me with any questions.

This week’s progress report will be in the same document, and will be available to you this coming Monday.

Grading Information

As you know, students will receive grades for their work beginning last week and continuing through the end of the school year.

Those grades will fall into one of three categories:

• Meeting
• Progressing
• and Limited Participation

A Note Against Plagiarism

Please make sure students are doing their own work and writing their answers in their own words. If students are finding answers in a reading or online, they need to practice putting them into their own words. I will come up with a plan to teach students about this, and I encourage you to have a conversation with your child about the seriousness of copying work that is not their own.

Leader in Me Assignment

Students will be reflecting on Habit 8: Find Your Voice and Help Others Find Theirs. Students will watch a video of someone who found their voice, and then draw that it looks like

Math

Remind students that they should be working on Zearn every day. I posted a Google Classroom assignment to remind them. There is no new assignment.

ELA

1- Recorded reading lesson and questions will be posted around 12:30. Students should watch the video and complete the assignment.

2- Read 30 minutes.

3- Finish up opinion writing assignment 3 from yesterday.

Science

Students should watch Mystery 2 of the Web of Life Unit, answering questions while they watch. The steps are on the Google Classroom assignment.

My Availability

I will be available from 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday on the following platforms:

-Remind (link: https://www.remind.com/join/msjuntune)

-Email (juntuna@dearbornschools.org)

-Teacher Office Hours are on Monday through Wednesday, and Friday from 3 to 3:30. This week students can request a phone call or a FaceTime and I will call them to answer questions.

-I can also set up a phone call with you for the following day if you need support that cannot be fully addressed over Remind or email. Since I will also be focusing on my family during this time, I cannot guarantee a same-day phone call.

Annoucements

• Fill out this FAMILY SURVEY: SURVEY
• Chromebook checkout from 2 to 4 pm at Lindbergh today.
• Progress reports will be sent to your emails today. It is not a finalized report until you receive an email from me about it.
• No live lessons this week. I am working on switching to a different video teaching platform after the district had security breeches with Google Meet.
• Use these weekly schedules!

4th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNkquaXWV2vUa0_i8RCqgHxTBMToaagIo_XQQukp2js/edit?usp=sharing

5th Grade Weekly Schedule of Assignments:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LUo7YTKDYGXRHiSbK4I237uTGwd7PHEXoHRZj_WtLcI/edit?usp=sharing

Math

4th grade: Lesson 7 of Module 5. Watch Knowledge on the Go video and complete the problem set. Due Tuesday night. Homework problems and EngageNY video can be done for extra practice. Students also need to have completed lessons 7 and 8 on Zearn by Sunday. There will be one assignment on Google Classroom for this due Sunday.

5th grade: Lesson 19 of Module 5. Watch Knowledge on the Go video and complete the problem set. Due Tuesday night. Homework problems and EngageNY video can be done for extra practice. Students also need to have completed lessons 19, 20, and 21 on Zearn by Sunday. There will be one assignment on Google Classroom for this due Sunday.

ELA

1- ReadWorks assignment.

2- Read for 30 minutes.

3- Opinion Writing Assignment 3: Students will watch some instructional videos about how to draft an introduction and a conclusion, then add their own ideas to their planning document.

This week is a Science Week. There will be a lesson tomorrow.

Music, PE, Art, and Science Enrichment

Students have weekly assignments for each of their special classes. Students can find these assignments on Google Classroom under the Classwork tab. These assignments are required and will factor into report card grades for those subjects.

My Availability

I will be available from 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday on the following platforms:

-Remind (link: https://www.remind.com/join/msjuntune)

-Email (juntuna@dearbornschools.org)

-Teacher Office Hours are on Monday through Wednesday, then Friday from 3 pm to 3:30. I am coming up with an alternate system for these. The instructions will be posted on the Google Classroom stream right before office hours start. 

-I can also set up a phone call with you for the following day if you need support that cannot be fully addressed over Remind or email. Since I will also be focusing on my family during this time, I cannot guarantee a same-day phone call.