Mrs. Hull's 4th grade

*I have posted a survey for students on Google Classroom. They should fill these out today so I know they can access Google Classroom at home and turn it in to me. Thank you!*

Hi Parents and Students!

I know this has been a very hard time for all and I thank you for being very supportive and flexible during this time. This is all still very new for teachers as well. Below is an introduction and the expectations for what the next couple of weeks will look like. As always, requirements could change at any time and I will do my best to keep you updated along the way. With that being said, feel free to reach me through email, Remind, Google Classroom, or the blog if you have any questions or concerns along the way. We are in this together! I will be available Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to talk/answer questions/ help students and communicate with parents.

Introduction:

This blog will be the platform of communication for the next couple of weeks. I will also be using Google Classroom to post information and assignments that need to be turned in. The instructions on how to join my Google Classroom is on the post below. If your child is already apart of Google Classroom and needs help logging on at home, please click the link below. 🙂

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q17nvpy7i7zXnd8uzlJ3s2ECvU8UeGmX5TOYc9BnRQs/edit?usp=sharing

Your child will also need to be able to get on Clever.com They use this at school, but it may be new for them at home. They can find Clever on the Dearborn website in the student portal. They may need to find our school the first time logging in and type in their email, but after that one time it should login automatically. Please let me know if you need help accessing Clever.

I have also sent each of you your child’s own remote learning plan with access to links and login information that is their own personal logins. Please let me know if you did not receive that from me.

Expectations:

Please make sure to check the blog daily for assignments or updates. Every Sunday, I will post a “Week at a Glance” to let you know the general outline of the week and provide you with any links that you may need. (This week, I will post it on Monday) The plan is as followed:

Writing: There will be one prompt a week with that piece of writing due the following Sunday. This can be worked on over the course of a week.

Reading/ELA: There will be a reading assignment posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This assignment will typically be a story to read with questions to answer or an article from Readworks. The assignments will be posted on Google Classroom.

Math: There will also be assignments posted on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There will be videos and/or slides regarding the math lesson. Followed by that, there will be homework to work on and check and also a problem set based upon the lesson. The plan is to still follow Eureka math like we would be at school.

Science and Social Studies: Will be bi-weekly. I will rotate and have Science one week and Social Studies the next. The assignments/due dates will be posted and communicated.

Spelling: I will still have words to practice for spelling and assignments to go along with that as well.

It is very important to keep up on all of these assignments, this will be critical to keeping your child on point over this break. There is no specific times students have to be working on these assignments. It is flexible with your schedules. There are just days to follow when items are due. I will contact you if these assignments are not being turned in on time.

Lastly, do not forget to “Sharpen the Saw” with your family during this time. Here are some helpful tips to remember during this time: 

1. Talk to your child and acknowledge that unexpected change is hard and that you are there for them. 
2. Keep a daily routine, including bedtimes and time to dance/exercise. 
3. Eat healthy and drink water. 
4. Create tasks that show productivity and completion (art, puzzles, cleaning, etc.). Make a to-do list and have them check it off daily. 
5. Educate them about what is going on and answer their questions. Firmly tell them they are safe and there is no danger. 
6. Tell them what to do to feel in control, such as hand-washing, self-care, etc. 
7. Parents—- take care of yourselves!!!! They are watching and learning from you how to navigate all of this (no pressure haha).

I have also attached a schedule that I found very helpful and will try to follow as well!

Remember that we all must work together as a team to make sure that community health is made a priority and ensure that students continue on with critical learning. **Please check the blog tomorrow for the first Week at a Glance message**

Just as a reminder again- I have posted a survey for students to do today just to answer quick questions to see if they can access Google Classroom at home. Have them turn that in by tonight or Monday morning. Thank you!

-Mrs. Hull