Week of 4/13/2020

Hello Parents and friends!!

I hope you all were able to enjoy time together during our Spring Break.  I know I enjoyed the break from work, but here we go for our 4th week of remote learning.   Please know that I will be tracking all the students who are doing the work and the ones who are not.

Here is a schedule of what is expected of you each day.  For example, you look at Monday and scroll down. You will see activities that need to be done for  ELA, Math, Brain Break, Social Studies and Science. You are only expected to finish those listed for Monday. You do not need to continue on to Tuesday or any other day.  When it is Tuesday, you are expected to do the work listed under Tuesday and so on. 

Thursdays and Fridays are Make up days– which means any work that wasn’t finished can be done that day.  I will be checking your work daily. I know I have the best third graders in the world and you will get your work done. 

Also, you need to keep up with Gym, Music, Science Enrichment, and Art.  Check out their blogs.

You can reach me on classdojo for any questions or concerns.

Remember to read everyday even on Saturdays and Sundays!!  I’m adding some readworks in google classroom and books in Benchmark in case you need new reading material.

Spelling Words
carriedintroducedtaking
changedreliedusing
creatingsharing

Choose 3 activities below. One activity a day. Do your work on paper, take a picture or video and send on classdojo.

  1. Rainbow words
  2. Choose 6 words and put them in sentences
  3. 3 times each
  4. ABC Order
4/13/2020MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
ELA- Reading: Readworks  in google classroom:“All in a Week”Answer questions.  You should try to score 70% or higher.
Writing: Write on paper what you did on your spring break.  Then, send a picture on classdojo.
Reading:Read a book of your choice and write about it. Then, send a picture on classdojo.
Writing: log into Study Island. Your assignment is Task, Purpose and Audience.  You should try to score 70% or higher.
Reading:Send a video of you reading a book or article demonstrating fluency and voice, just as if you were the characters.  Can’t wait to see and hear you reading!!
Writing: Write a letter to your random dojo partner.  You will need to go to google classroom to find out who is your pen pal.
Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Mathathon;Practice for 10 minutes.  That means do it 3 times unless you get 100%.Zearn module 5 (You should be on Lesson 23 , if not you need to catch up)Mathathon;Practice for 10 minutes.  That means do it 3 times unless you get 100%.Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Make up Day 
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
BrainbreakSend a video of you on classdojo doing stretching for one minuteSend a video of you on classdojo doing 20 jumping jacks.Send a video of you on classdojo being active outside in the yard for one minute.Make up Day Any work not done, can be turned in this day.Make up Day 
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Social StudiesRead Open Book page 82-84 in google classroom.  Write 3 things you learned on paper, take a picture and share on classdojo.  
Make up Day 
Any work not done, can be turned in this day.
Make up Day 
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Science:Click on the link below and then write the answers on a paper to the 3 discussion questions. You don’t have to make a field journal in the activity.  You can just discuss with someone.  Once you have finished the video, take a picture of your discussion questions and send it to me on classdojo.https://mysteryscience.com/animals/mystery-6/animal-groups-survival/265?code=OTc0NTE4OQ&t=studentLook outside for any animal and think about how it is surviving. This means where does it live, how and what does it eat, and is it a prey or predator. Draw a picture and include the information on the paper. Take a picture and send it on classdojo.Make up Day
 Any work not done, can be turned in this day.
Make up Day Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 

Letter from Dr. Maleyko

April 2, 2020

Greetings, 

Today, Governor Whitmer announced that schools in Michigan will be closed for the reminder of the 2019-20 school year.  We applaud the decision by the Governor to ensure the safety of all Michigan students as we continue to work toward slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  On behalf of the Board of Education and our entire staff, I want to take a moment to thank and express our appreciation to all of the health care professionals and first responders who have been working on the front lines to treat those affected by this virus.   

To summarize the Governor’s official, seventeen page order, here are a few key points: 

  • All public school buildings will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
  • All school districts must develop a plan for continued on-line/distance learning.
  • Seniors will be allowed to graduate and students will move to the next grade assuming they are on track to graduate, have met standards, and/or will show they have met standards over the next several weeks via online learning or other methods. 
  • Assessments are waived (SAT, PSAT, M-Step). Students who were scheduled to take the SAT this spring will have an opportunity to take the SAT which may occur in the fall. 
  • Food distribution programs will continue.
  • The state will continue to provide school aid payments allowing districts to pay staff regular wages/salary and benefits for the remainder of the school year.

We are still reviewing all of the details in the Governor’s order and awaiting further direction from the Michigan Department of Education.  However, our administrative team has already started developing a distance learning plan that will be submitted to our local Intermediate School District (ISD) as required by the Governor’s order.  Approval by the ISD will ensure the remainder of the school year will count for the District and that we will continue to receive our school aid budgetary payments. A key component in the Governor’s order is that students need to participate in distance learning or other forms of continued learning that is provided by the district.  Items related to specific students or a specific grade level will be addressed at the school level in coordination with the direction taken by central office leadership. Principals and teachers will provide that information as it becomes available.

We understand that this order has created many more questions, especially for our seniors. We will continue to have discussions with regard to how we will honor our graduation class of 2020. I have a meeting scheduled with the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council on Friday and this will be part of the discussion. In addition, the Board of Education will provide direction and will appoint a committee to acquire student, parent, and community input. 

We were hopeful that students would be able to return to the classroom, at least for a short time, to bring closure to the school year. Unfortunately, the number of COVID-19 cases is predicted to increase over the next few weeks which has eliminated that option in accordance with the Governor’s order. We will continue to be optimistic for the future while we make plans that address the realistic conditions we are currently facing. 

Our state is still under a mandatory Shelter in Place order by the Governor. This means that in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and support the efforts of those who are on the front lines dealing with this serious situation, we must all do our part and remain in our homes. Our short-term sacrifices now will help to prevent an even longer shut down later; “Stay Home Stay Safe”. 

I have witnessed the great work by our staff, parents, students, and community members as we deal with the COVID-19 crisis.  I want to especially thank our outstanding Teachers and Administrators for the great work they are doing to support our students. In addition, I want to recognize the heroic effort of our Food Service staff, the PTA volunteers, and Operations staff for the distribution of thousands of meals over the past several weeks. We are a strong and resourceful community and I am so very proud to see how we have come together to support each other through this very difficult time.  I want to close by saying that we all need to remain hopeful and know that we will get through this. Take care of your family and take care of yourself. 

Please be safe and stay healthy,

Glenn Maleyko, Ph.D.

Superintendent 

Week of 3/30/2020

Hello Parents and friends!!

Here is a schedule of what is expected of you each day. For example, you look at Monday and scroll down. You will see activities that need to be done for  ELA, Math, Brain Break, Social Studies and Science. You are only expected to finish those listed for Monday. You do not need to continue on to Tuesday or any other day. When it is Tuesday, you are expected to do the work listed under Tuesday and so on. 

Thursdays and Fridays are Make up days– which means any work that wasn’t finished can be done that day. I will be checking your work daily.I know I have the best third graders in the world and you will get your work done. 

Also, you need to keep up with Gym, Music, Science Enrichment, and Art.  Check out their blogs.

Mrs. Faryniarz asked you to check out her blog:

You can reach me on classdojo for any questions or concerns.

Remember to read everyday even on Saturdays and Sundays!! 

SPELLING WORDS:

Choose any activity. One activity a day. Take a picture or video and send on classdojo.

  1. Rainbow words
  2. Choose 6 words and put them in a sentence. Record and send on classdojo
  3. 3 times each.

after
although
because
before
if
once
since
unless
until
when
while

3/30/2020MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
ELARead a book of your  choice and write about it. Then, send a picture on classdojo.Writing: log into study island. Your assignment is there.Send a video of you reading a book of your choice demonstrating fluency. Just as if you were the characters in the book.  Can’t wait to see you reading!!Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
MathMathathon;Practice for 10 minutesZearn module 5 (You should be on Lesson21 , if not you need to catch up)Zearn module 5 (You should be on Lesson 22 , if not you need to catch up)
Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Make up Day 
BrainbreakSend a video of you on classdojo doing 20 jumping jacks.Send a video of you on classdojo doing stretching for one minuteSend a video of you on classdojo running outside in the yard for one minute.Make up Day Any work not done, can be turned in this day.Make up Day 
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Social Studies
Go on study Island -Social Studies. There has been an assignment added for both classes Elward and Logel. Complete Human EnvironmentInteractionread Open Book page 81. Think about the economy of Michigan 100 years from now. Write what is one thing that you think will be different from Michigan’s economy today?  

Make up Day 
Any work not done, can be turned in this day.
Make up Day 
Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 
Science:Go on study Island -Science. There has been an assignment added for both classes Elward and Logel. Complete Life Cycle. 

Make up Day
 Any work not done, can be turned in this day.
Make up Day Any work not done, can be turned in this day. 

PBS

Detroit Public TV Programming for Kids
Starting Monday, March 30, Detroit Public TV is responding to the learning needs of families with children at home as a result of Michigan schools being closed because of the COVID-19 crisis by adjusting its entire daytime programming schedule.

From 7am until 6pm Monday through Friday, DPTV will offer blocks of programming geared to specific age groups – early childhood, middle school and high school – on its main broadcast channel (56.1), as part of a collaboration with Michigan’s public television stations and the national PBS system.

DPTV’s schedule during those hours will be filled with PBS programming that aligns to curriculum goals, with online learning activities associated with each show.

The new daytime schedule draws on many popular PBS programs, like “Masterpiece,” “NOVA,” “American Experience,” and recent specials, we know our adult viewers who also find themselves at home will find it appealing.

While Michigan schools are closed this school year, weekday programming will be as follows:

7am to 9am — Current PBS KIDS programming (Ages 2-8 years old)
9am to 1pm — Grades 4th-8th
1pm to 6pm — Grades 9th-12th
Parents and caregivers seeking traditional PBS KIDS programming after 9am will find it on the 24/7 Detroit PBS KIDS Channel (56.2). Programming will go back to our original schedule once the need is over.

In this challenging time, Detroit Public TV remains committed to creating content and resources that lead to positive outcomes for all in our community.

3/23/2020 work

Hello Parents and Friends,
Here we are in our 2nd week of remote learning. Thank you for all being patient and working hard. Here is a schedule of what is expected of you each day. For example, you look at Monday and scroll down. You will see activities that need to be done for ELA, Math, Brain Break, Social Studies and Science. You are only expected to finish those listed for Monday. You do not need to continue on to Tuesday or any other day. When it is Tuesday, you are expected to do the work listed under Tuesday and so on.
Thursday and Fridays are ​Make up days​- which means any work that wasn’t finished can be done those days. I will be checking your work daily. I know I have the best third graders in the world and you will get your work done.
Also, you need to keep up with Gym, Music, Science Enrichment, and Art. Check out their blogs.
Mrs. ​Faryniarz asked you to check out her blog: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/oakmanmusicroom/3rd-grade-lessons/
You can reach me on classdojo for any questions or concerns. Remember to read everyday even on Saturdays and Sundays!!
Spelling​ ​words:
clerk
over
smaller
coworkers
performed
various
mother
simpler
Go on classdojo and send work. One activity a day.
Here are some sites that have been shared in case you want to explore them:
https://rangerrick.org/stuck-indoors/?fbclid=IwAR12C3XwFIM0MQmcNsxXhmK2nJrIKqbsWcZMe81cIJiDj4lgfSlURixg J20

www.MobyMax.com
https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/easy-indoor-activities-for-kids/?fbclid=IwAR3PF27TUH7MCp LBrEnn6wR7feiNaPacggDqt9LAgz6h2UDtec4Yxr6KXX0
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w /mobilebasic
https://earthsky.org/earth/penguins-explore-closed-aquarium-video https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photos-waning-moon-4-planets-earthsky https://www.instagram.com/p/B9uu-jcFix3/
3/23/2010 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
ELA-follow week 2 from activity
After reading, write why curiosity is a helpful trait
After reading, write out your names
After reading, write to explain how recording voices and music with a
Writing: ​In classdojo you will see an activity:
Make up Day
Any work

 calendar above

for an inventor, take a picture and send in portfolio on classdojo.
using the morse code, take a picture and send in portfolio on classdojo.
phonograph changed people’s daily lives, take a picture and send in portfolio on classdojo.
Tell me about your week
What did you love about being at home this week? What do you miss about school?
not done, can be turned in this day.
Math
Mathathon: Practice for 10 minutes
Zearn module 5 ( You should be on Lesson 18, if not you need to catch up)
Zearn module 5 ( You should be on Lesson 19, if not you need to catch up)
Make up Day
Make up Day
Brainbreak
Send a video of you on classdojo doing 10 sit ups.
Send a video of you on classdojo doing 20 jumping jacks.
Send a video of you on classdojo running in place for one minute.
Send a video of you stretching for 1 minute.
Send a video of you being active for 1 minute.
Social Studies
Open Book page 80: Create an ad or commercial to encourage people from around the world to buy one of the products that is made in Michigan. Make sure to include the
Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day.
Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day.
🤗

product name, a slogan, a visual, and a good reason to buy the Michigan-ma de product. Take a picture or video and send to class dojo.
        Science:
  Click on the link below and then write the answers on a paper to the discussion questions only. Once you have answered the discussion questions, take a picture and send it to me on classdojo.

https://myste ryscience.co m/animals/m ystery-5/trait- variation-nat ural-selectio n-survival/12 0?code=OTc 0NTE4OQ&t =student
Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day.
Make up Day
Any work not done, can be turned in this day.

3/20/2020

Dear Parents:
In this challenging situation , we, the staff at Oakman, are working hard to assist our students in mitigating any learning loss, and doing our best to keep things in their normal pace as if school days are on! We understand that everyone is under some kind of pressure and have a different way of dealing with this challenge . We will continue to offer our students the best possible opportunities to learn and stay mentally connected . We also understand the huge role you play as a parent/ Guardian. Without your guidance , most of these learning opportunities will serve as a time filler only . We encourage you to stay positive and to help your child/ children do the best they can when it comes to digital learning. Remember that your children will look up to you as the sound of reason in these confusing times! Let’s work together to help our students , your children, stay ahead of the game and if not ahead, let’s keep them as close as possible . This only works if we did this as a team – one part is school (digitally) and the other part is home (you guiding and assisting your children through remote learning). Please know that we’ll post start and end time for the digital work to motivate students to complete not to stress you. We also will give our students a chance to catch up with the work twice a week. May God help us all in navigating through this challenging and difficult time. And please remember that we can overcome this by practicing safe measures and by helping each other!
Best regards,
Oakman Staff