Please take this survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOjaPcG_v0x5M70-Tp7SPOOSyKNQWTETJPDqZSPQjceADvnQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

This is a survey that I will use to inform how I adapt my online assignments for next week. I have also created one for students that they can find on Google Classroom under “classwork.”! Remote learning has been a unique and challenging experience for all of us, and I am committed to making it work for our classroom community the best I can. Any constructive feedback would be appreciated, as this is a new process for everyone involved! Please note I will most be able to take your family’s feedback into account if you and your student respond to the surveys before Sunday.

Virtual Spirit Week!!

Take a picture of your family completing today’s challenge and put it on social media.

Math:

4th: Students should do lessons 13 and 14 on Zearn.

5th: Students should do lessons 5 and 6 on Zearn.

• 1- Each student has an assignment for their small reading group titled “Finish by Sunday – then the title and chapters of their specific book“. Students will watch the set of videos I filmed to prepare them for the reading, then will complete the assigned chapters and worksheets. If students do not have  access to a copy of their assigned book, please let me know and I will get them access to an e-book. Students should read the chapters and do the worksheets at their own pace with the goal of finishing by Sunday.
• 2- Live read aloud lesson of chapter 39 and 40 of Holes at 12:30 on Zoom, or students can listen to the read aloud and YouTube and use that to complete the assignment. (Note: we read some extra chapters in the live read aloud yesterday, so I will provide students with extra videos on the chapters so everyone can be completely caught up.
• 3- Read a chapter book for 30 minutes (they could combine this with their small group reading assignment!!!)

Social Studies

4th: Fourth graders should FINISH working on their writing assignment for the week: a descriptive paragraph about the branch of the federal government they were assigned. Students will find this assignment under the writing section under “classwork.” I filmed videos for them to watch so they can complete each step of the process along with me. 

Fifth graders will FINISH their descriptive paragraph about the colony they took notes on for Monday and Tuesday’s assignment. There is an assignment on Google classroom under “writing” on the classwork tab.

Science

Due today: In this week’s assignment, students will be applying their knowledge from our last science unit to come up with a plan to protect an imaginary farm in Kansas. The directions are in the “science” section under “classwork.”

Homework for the Weekend

There is no homework beyond reading 30 minutes each day, completing student’s small reading group assignment (says “Finish by Sunday” in the title on Google Classroom), and catching up on any assignments that are not finished.

Need Help?

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)

-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.

Virtual Spirit Week!!!

Email your family selfies to tibaz@dearbornschools.org

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.

Math

4th: Module 4 Lesson 14 video, homework, and problem set.

5th: Module 5 Lesson 6 video, homework, and problem set.

ELA

• 1- Each student has an assignment for their small reading group titled “Finish by Sunday – then the title and chapters of their specific book“. Students will watch the set of videos I filmed to prepare them for the reading, then will complete the assigned chapters and worksheets. If students do not have  access to a copy of their assigned book, please let me know and I will get them access to an e-book. Students should read the chapters and do the worksheets at their own pace with the goal of finishing by Sunday.
• 2- Live read aloud lesson of chapter 34 of Holes at 12:30 on Zoom, or students can listen to the read aloud and YouTube and use that to complete the assignment. 
• 3- Read a chapter book for 30 minutes (they could combine this with their small group reading assignment!!!)

No more ReadWorks this week…students have enough to work on 🙂

Social Studies

4th: Fourth graders should continue working on their writing assignment for the week: a descriptive paragraph about the branch of the federal government they were assigned. Students will find this assignment under the writing section under “classwork.” Students should work on the writing a little bit each day with the goal of turning it in Friday. I filmed videos for them to watch so they can complete each step of the process along with me.

5th:

1. Fifth graders have a video, short article, and quiz to complete about the Pilgrims.
2. Fifth graders should continue writing their descriptive paragraph about the colony they took notes on for Monday and Tuesday’s assignment. There is an assignment on Google classroom under “writing” on the classwork tab. Students should work on this assignment a bit each day with the goal of turning it in Friday.

Science

There is one assignment for students this week in science that students can complete whenever convenient (due Friday, ideally). They will be applying their knowledge from our last science unit to come up with a plan to protect an imaginary farm in Kansas. The directions are in the “science” section under “classwork.”

Sharpen that Saw: Play a Game of Your Choice

Need Assistance?

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)

-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.

Virtual Spirit Week!!!

Take a picture of your family completing today’s challenge and put it on social media.

Music, Art, PE and Science Enrichment

Find the assignments for these classes under “Classwork” on Google Classroom.

Math

4th: Module 4 Lesson 13 video, homework, and problem set.

5th: Module 5 Lesson 5 video, homework, and problem set.

ELA

• 1- ReadWorks assignments for each grade level.
• 2- Each student has an assignment for their small reading group titled “Finish by Sunday – then the title and chapters of their specific book“. Students will watch the set of videos I filmed to prepare them for the reading, then will complete the assigned chapters and worksheets. If students do not have  access to a copy of their assigned book, please let me know and I will get them access to an e-book. Students should read the chapters and do the worksheets at their own pace with the goal of finishing by Sunday.
• 3- Live read aloud lesson of chapter 34 of Holes at 12:30 on Zoom, or students can listen to the read aloud and YouTube and use that to complete the assignment. 
• 4- Read a chapter book for 30 minutes (they could combine this with their small group reading assignment!!!)

Social Studies

4th:

1. A short social social studies assignment about checks and balances.
2. Fourth graders should continue working on their writing assignment for the week: a descriptive paragraph about the branch of the federal government they were assigned. Students will find this assignment under the writing section under “classwork.” Students should work on the writing a little bit each day with the goal of turning it in Friday. I filmed videos for them to watch so they can complete each step of the process along with me.

5th: Fifth graders will write a descriptive paragraph about the colony they took notes on for Monday and Tuesday’s assignment. There is an assignment on Google classroom under “writing” on the classwork tab. Students should work on this assignment a bit each day with the goal of turning it in Friday.

Science

There is one assignment for students this week in science that students can complete whenever convenient (due Friday, ideally). They will be applying their knowledge from our last science unit to come up with a plan to protect an imaginary farm in Kansas. The directions are in the “science” section under “classwork.”

Need Help?

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)

-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.

Virtual Spirit Day!!!

Take a picture of your family completing today’s challenge and put it on social media.

PE, Music, Art, and Science Enrichment

Each specials teacher now has their own section under “classwork” and has posted an assignment for the week. Please check for each assignment on Google Classroom under the correct section.

Math

4th: Complete Lesson 12 of Module 4 on Zearn.

5th: Complete Lesson 4 of Module 5 on Zearn.

ELA

1- Each student has an assignment for their small reading group titled “Finish by Sunday – then the title and chapters of their specific book“. Students will watch the set of videos I filmed to prepare them for the reading, then will complete the assigned chapters and worksheets. If students do not have access to a copy of their assigned book, please let me know and I will get them access to an e-book. Students should read the chapters and do the worksheets at their own pace with the goal of finishing by Sunday.

2- Live read aloud lesson of chapter 34 of Holes at 12:30 on Zoom, or students can listen to the read aloud and YouTube and use that to complete the assignment.

3- Read a chapter book for 30 minutes (they could combine this with their small group reading assignment!!!)

Social Studies

4th: Fourth graders should continue working on their writing assignment for the week: a descriptive paragraph about the branch of the federal government they were assigned. Students will find this assignment under the writing section under “classwork.” Students should work on the writing a little bit each day with the goal of turning it in Friday. I filmed videos for them to watch so they can complete each step of the process along with me.

 5th: Yesterday and today, 5th graders will do research and take notes on a colony of their choice. They should use the several websites I have linked to find information about their colony, then record it in the note-taking document I have provided them. Students will use this document in the writing project they will start Wednesday, so it is best for them to finish it today. They can find this assignment in the “social studies” section.

Science

There is one assignment for students this week in science that students can complete whenever convenient (due Friday, ideally). They will be applying their knowledge from our last science unit to come up with a plan to protect an imaginary farm in Kansas. The directions are in the “science” section under “classwork.”

Sharpen the Saw: Eat a Healthy Snack!!

Need Help?

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)

-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.

Happy Monday!

Virtual Spirit Day: Play a Game with Your Family!

Take a picture and share it on social media!

Math

4th: Mod. 4 Lesson 12 videos, homework, and problem set.

5th: Mod. 5. Lesson 4 video, homework, and problem set.

ELA

1- Read 30 Minutes of a Chapter Book.

2- Complete the assignment on Readworks related to social studies.

3- Live read aloud lesson of chapter 33 of Holes at 12:30 on Zoom, OR listen to the YouTube video on Google Classroom and answer the questions.

Social Studies

4th: Fourth graders should start working on their writing assignment for the week: a descriptive paragraph about the branch of the federal government they were assigned. Students will find this assignment under the writing section under “classwork.” Students should work on the writing a little bit each day with the goal of turning it in Friday. I filmed videos for them to watch so they can complete each step of the process along with me.

5th: Today and tomorrow, 5th graders will do research and take notes on a colony of their choice. They should use the several websites I have linked to find information about their colony, then record it in the note-taking document I have provided them. Students will use this document in the writing project they will start Wednesday, so it is best for them to finish it by then. They can find this assignment in the “social studies” section.

Science

There is one assignment for students this week in science that students can complete whenever convenient (due Friday, ideally). They will be applying their knowledge from our last science unit to come up with a plan to protect an imaginary farm in Kansas. The directions are in the “science” section under “classwork.”

PE, Music, and Art

Our special area teachers will be posting assignments to complete this week. Keep an eye out for them!

Sharpen the Saw Challenge: Organize Your Room or Another Part of Your Home

Need Help?

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)

-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 everyone! Here is a brief layout of what assignments to expect for the coming week. Here are a few announcements before we get into assignments:

Virtual Spirit Week!!!

Students can participate in the Spirit Week Challenges listed in the flyer below. Parents, you can post student’s photos on your own social media feed for your friends and families to see.  On Thursday, you can share your picture with Ms. Tiba at tibaz@dearbornschools.org

Announcements Specific to Our Class

• Assignments have a suggested due date in their title (“Monday math,” “Thursday ReadWorks,” “Due Friday – Writing Prompt”) but will no longer have a listed due date on the assignment. I will leave it up to families to decide the pace at which they complete assignments. It would be wonderful if the week’s assignments could be completed by Sunday . Again, I recommend that students be working on their academic skills every day, which is why I suggest completing the daily assignments when possible.
• Students will receive 10 points for effort on each assignment, but please remember that this grade does not factor into report cards. The ten points I give are to help students feel a sense of progress as they work from home.
• I am going to be working on report cards this week. Students’ report card grades will only reflect the work they did before the temporary school closure. The district has not released information to teachers about how report cards will be distributed. You likely can expect the report cards next week via mail or email, but I will update you when I know more.

Without further ado, here is a quick summary of the assignments for this week. Remember that all assignments for a given day will be listed in a blog post at 8 am each day, and that all assignments for the day go live at 8 am on Google Classroom.

Math

4th: Fourth graders will complete work for lessons 12, 13, and 14 of Module 4. They will be supported by videos, the homework answers, and feedback from me on the problem set. Also, students will do these lessons on Zearn. These lessons are on the topic of symmetry. Students should be able to succeed on this work at home fairly well.

5th: Fifth graders will complete work on lessons 4, 5, and 6 of Module 5 this week. They will be supported by videos, the homework answers, and feedback from me on the problem set. Also, students will do these lessons on Zearn. These lessons are on the topic of solving for volume using multiplication. Students should be able to succeed on this work at home fairly well.

ELA

• Daily read aloud assignments, to be completed either live on Zoom at 12:30 (link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/267730219; Meeting ID 267-730-219) OR by listening to the YouTube video
• On Tuesday, students will receive an assignment for their individual reading group. It will include videos from me to support the understanding of the chapters they are about to read, and well as a worksheet they should complete by the end of the week.
• Each grade will have a writing assignment due Friday related to their work in social studies. Each will be writing a paragraph about a specified topic. The writing assignment will be available tomorrow. Students should watch the video of me explaining the assignment, fill out the graphic organizer, then write their paragraph.
• There will be three ReadWorks assignments this week related to what we are studying in other subjects or current events. Students will answer comprehension questions.

Social Studies

This week, students will receive multiple social studies assignments (I am aiming for four, but it will more likely be three). Students will watch videos, visit interesting websites, or complete short readings, then answer questions via Google Quizzes or worksheets.

These assignments connect to the social studies curriculum and are intended to enhance students’ understanding of what they have learned or prepare them to learn new material when we return to school.

Science

There is only one assignment for this week in science. It will be made available Monday and should be completed this week. It is an activity that we were to complete in class as an enrichment opportunity. Students will follow each step in a Mystery Science lesson and complete a set of worksheets as the instructions tell them to. The assignments asks them to apply about what they learned about the Dust Bowl to prevent future dust storms.

Need to Reach Out to Me?

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)

-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.

We’ve almost made it through our first week of remote learning! Here are today’s assignments:

Math

4th Grade: Do lessons 10 and 11 on Zearn.

5th Grade: Do lessons 2 and 3 on Zearn.

ELA

1. Read a chapter book for 45 minutes.
2. Live read aloud at 12:30 on Zoom, or catch up on your own time using the YouTube video on the Google Classroom assignment.
3. Catch up on any ReadWorks assignment that is not submitted.

Science

There is an assignment called “Final Dust Bowl Conceptual Model.” This is an extension of the learning we did in school. Students need only to complete the two worksheets, and they have access to all the lessons in order to do so accurately.

Please make sure students hold onto the worksheets because they will use them next week.

Sharpen the Saw Challenge: Stretch your legs.

It’s easy for our muscles to get tight when we are home all day!

Homework for the Weekend

There will be no homework for the weekend besides reading 30 minutes each day. This will give students time to catch up assignments, and me time to evaluate how this week has gone and figure out what to do going forward.

Need Help?

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)

-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.

Viewing Feedback

I have returned feedback on Monday’s work! Work from Tuesday will be returned to you tonight with feedback. My goal is always to return work to you within two days of when it was turned in (Monday work back on Wednesday, Tuesday work back on Thursday…)

Here is a video about how to view feedback:

Here are some things I want you to know about my feedback on assignments:

• These assignments do not count toward points in each subject. They will not count toward report cards. They are to make sure students continue using academic skills.
• My assignments are each 10 points. If students complete the work, they get the 10 points. This is to help students feel a sense of accomplishment and progress.
• My feedback is meant to encourage students. I am frustrated that I cannot help my students as directly as I can in class. I will ask them questions and point out things that may help them, but may also sometimes be limited to a “nice work!”
• Students can use the comments to write back to me about their feedback! Many are already doing this. They can also email me: juntuna@dearbornschool.org
• There are not going to be any tests or quizzes until we return to in-person school and review content.

Norms and Expectations Around Completion of Work During Remote Learning

I want us to all be on the same page about why daily assignments are happening. Here are some responses to questions I have been asked by several different people:

• My first priority is student well-being. If a student is feeling overwhelmed or unsafe, I understand a family needs to focus on the child’s well-being, not on completing assignments.
• I also know many of you are sharing internet services and devices among many family members. If this means students cannot turn in assignments on a given day, I am flexible. We need to make this work for each family.
• The assignments I post daily are intended as resources for you. They for you to provide your child structure and opportunities to work on academic skills, if that is what you are looking for.
• Students can always turn in work after the due date. Please have your students work at a pace that works for them and your family schedule. The reasons the due dates are there is that I want students to keep their skills going, but I realize it has caused to much pressure. Next week, assignments will still be suggested for certain days (“Monday Math,” “Tuesday Reading,” etc.) but there will be no due dates. Assignments will still be posted daily as resources for you, but set up a schedule that works for your family.
• Looking for more educational resources beyond what I am assigning? Check your “Remote Learning Document” sent by email. I have suggested resources for you, and I have others upon request.

Online Learning So Far

Below is a snapshot of the best part of my day each day. I have LOVED doing these online lessons through Zoom. Yesterday’s lesson had over half the class participating!!! I hope students will continue to participate. I am working on more opportunities for us to be face to face during this time of remote learning.

Art

Mr. Goecke has posted as art assignment on the Google Classroom stream. You can find it on the top of the stream. Here is his message to you:

Hello Ms. Juntenen’s class! Here is your art objective for the week.

A Mechanimal is a hybrid (combination) of an animal and a machine. Choose at least one animal to combine with mechanical parts to create an original Mechanimal. Start with pencil, then use any materials you have at home to darken the outline and add color. You may add a background to show the environment where your Mechanimal lives. Take inspiration, but don’t copy from, the examples below.

If you send Ms. Juntunen pictures of your Mechanimal, I will share them with the class!

Math

4th:

Module 4 Lesson 11. You can find the assignment under “Classwork.”

Parents, here is a document you can use to help your students. It gives some guidance to teaching this math if you are assisting your student with the assignment:

5th:

Module 5 Lesson 3. You can find the assignment under “Classwork.”

Parents, here is a document you can use to help your students. It gives some guidance to teaching this math if you are assisting your student with the assignment:

ELA

1- Each grade has two Readworks on the theme of Women’s History Month.

2- Live lesson on Chapter 31 of Holes at 12:30, or completing the assignment under “reading” on the “classwork” tab on your own time.

3. Read 30 minutes, of course!

Science

We are learning about hand sanitizer! Watching the lesson about hand sanitizer, then take the quiz on the assignment. Students can take the quiz as many times as they need to get the answer all correct.

Social Studies

I won’t be able to include social studies this week. I will development some over the weekend for next week!

Sharpen the Saw Challenge: Choose to be Kind by Helping a Family Member Out During this Difficult Time.

Music

Ms. Baloga has an assignment for each grade. Please see the post from Ms. Baloga in the Google Classroom stream or see the instructions on my post from yesterday.

PE

Do Mr. Harvey’s assignment at the top of the “Classwork” tab if you have not already!!!

Need Help?

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)

-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.

Families can come get these devices from 4 to 5:30 today at Lindbergh. Please contact me if you need details.