Update for families

Hello, wonderful families. Since the governor’s announcement closing schools for the rest of this school year, the district has been formulating a plan for how to best educate all of our students.

For our special education students, this plan may include sending home packets for students to complete. For my students, this process will begin next week. Your child will receive either an electronic or printed version of work that covers both the academic standards we are working on, as well as your child’s IEP goals. The first packet will be printed next Wednesday, April 22. I will be communicating with each family regarding completing the packets, as well as how to return and/or discuss them with me once they are completed.

In addition, each of my students will have a contingency plan. This is a plan to meet your student’s needs that have been outlined in their IEP. Obviously, since we are not physically at school, the IEP implementation will look different. The contingency plan addresses these differences. I will be reaching out to each family to complete their child’s plan, in coordination with all support staff.

Thank you for your support during these challenging times. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. Otherwise, please expect to hear from me within the next week, to finalize your child’s contingency plan and to address any concerns about the learning plan.

Stay safe! Mrs. Moorhaus

Adult and child yoga

Our yoga teacher has created some wonderful videos for both children and adults. Please consider using these for some relaxing family time.

 Adult yoga videos:

  1. Seated Yoga Sequence for a Healthy Back https://youtu.be/lKcF_xROWZI 
  2. Happy Hips – Hip-openers for Mobility, Strength and Flexibility https://youtu.be/EXk5y77lF6g 
  3. Parent Yoga for Positive Energy w/ Metta Meditation https://youtu.be/CVNIHahO30c 
  4. Gentle Yoga Sequence to Strengthen and Support Respiratory System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECMhR6Za0jU 

Student videos:

  1. Sun Salute Yoga Flow  https://youtu.be/Q1dfO58XIxE  – This Sun Salute yoga flow is a great physical activity designed to start each day in a positive way. Participate in this kid-friendly series of yoga poses to empower your body and mind.
  2. Ocean Breathing https://youtu.be/9jVVBMoazco – Stay calm and collected with deep Ocean Breaths
  3. Warrior Yoga Flow for Strength https://youtu.be/ZB_wp9yad-0 – Little Warriors, practice this strengthening yoga flow to feel brave and victorious!  Remember, when things get tough – use deep, ocean breathing to keep calm and carry on. 
  4. Lazy 8 Yoga Flow https://youtu.be/m-iGKkz-fRY – Combine this kid-friendly flow with deep abdominal breathing to improve immunity and calm the nervous system.
  5. Bodies in Balance https://youtu.be/BjB6-VhDcwI  – A kid-friendly yoga practice to increase confidence and focus 
  6. Get Grounded https://youtu.be/Zs19fdBZN1U  Tune into your body and breath with this grounding, kneeling yoga sequence 

Wheelchair yoga: