ACCESS is offering FREE Grab-and-Go meals for kids.
Pick up times are from 3-5 p.m. Monday- Friday.
Please call 313-203-3406 for more information.
FREE Grab-and-Go Dinners
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Trouble Logging In?
It’s come to my attention that some students cannot see the grade level on IXL.
— All students should work from Level C for math.
— All students should work from Level C for reading (ELA).
— The blue and purple reading groups can also work from Level D for reading (ELA).
I will be checking up this week on how many students are completing their assignments. Please let me know if you need help logging in to Raz Kids or Zearn! My assistant and I are happy to help.
This Week’s Assignments 3/23
Assignment Updates:
Spelling:
This week we have a new spelling pattern, the consonant digraph CK. Digraph is the word we use to describe two letters that represent only one sound. Other examples of digraphs are th, ch, and ph.
Spelling words: neck, deck, check, rack, back, sick, pick, brick, stick, clock
Rule: CK is used to represent the /k/ sound. It is only used after a single vowel which says its short sound.
Math:
Please do lessons 6-10 on Zearn.org this week. If your child finishes, please have them work on IXL math instead of moving on.
Writing:
One informational writing piece.
Reading:
Read and take at least 10 book quizzes on Raz Kids this week.
As a reminder, you can find descriptions of each of this weeks assignments under the Assignments tab in the menu.
- This Week’s Assignments has the assigned work for the week.
- Challenge Assignments has additional work for parents who would like to keep their kid a little busier
Last Chance for Chromebooks tomorrow morning 9 a.m.!
Chromebooks will be available for pick up at River Oaks Monday, March 23rd at 9 a.m. FINAL CHANCE!!!
- This is a drive through pick up. Stay in your car in the drop off lane and allow us to bring a Chromebook out to you.
- If you are walking to school, just keep your distance (6 feet) from others while you wait.
- The Chromebooks will need WiFi to work.
- You are responsible for any damages! Be careful!
- Please let me know if you have any questions!
Friday Updates
I have heard back from almost every parent and most students are caught up on their work. Great job! If your child is a little bit behind on Zearn assignments, they can double up and do two a day until they catch up. I usually assign two per day at school when there will be a substitute, so they are used to completing two.
If your child has already completed M4L5 (Module 4 Lesson 5) please do not allow them to move more than one or two lessons ahead. The first grade team has designed the Zearn lessons as a review before we get back to school; it is best for our class that we stay on the same track for these lessons.
If your child is done with the Zearn lessons and you would like to extend their learning, have them work on IXL math. I have highlighted first grade math tasks that will help them review and prepare for our future lessons. If they complete them all, they can work on any material that IXL suggests.
The following work was assigned this week:
– Complete 5 lessons on Zearn
– Complete 10 quizzes on Raz Kids
– Write one informational writing piece
– Practice the spelling words
If your child is behind, there is no need to stress about it! We are all dealing with a lot right now and this is first grade. It is absolutely fine for your child to work toward completing their assignments in a way that works for your family. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. My assistant and I are here to help!
FREE COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline
COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline
The Dearborn Public Schools is offering an emotional support hotline in order to provide support to students/families who are experiencing anxiety, fear and stress in this time of crisis.
Families contacting the hotline by phone or email will receive follow up contact by a school counselor, social worker or psychologist.
Families can contact the hotline at:
313-827-8500 or by email at: dss@dearbornschools.org
Always call 911 in the event of an emergency.
IXL: Challenge Assignment Update
IXL Update
I have highlighted new tasks for students to complete in IXL. These assignments are optional, but encouraged! Everyone should work from the 1st grade math and reading tabs. Students in the Purple or Blue Reading groups should also work on the 2nd grade reading skills.
Chromebook Update!
Chromebooks will be available for pick up at River Oaks tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
- This is a drive through pick up. Stay in your car in the drop off lane and allow us to bring a Chromebook out to you.
- If you are walking to school, just keep your distance (6 feet) from others while you wait.
- The Chromebooks will need WiFi to work.
- You are responsible for any damages! Be careful!
- Please let me know if you have any questions!
Mystery Science!
We made it to Wednesday! Every Wednesday I will post a fun, short informational science video. Today we will learn: Why do we get hiccups? Follow the link below to find out.
Why Do We Get Hiccups?
Then take a dance break!
Want to learn more about health and the human body?
Read about it on epic!
Update! You can borrow a Chromebook!
The District is now loaning Chromebooks to families in order to support their child’s remote learning. Please note that Chromebooks need a working internet connection. If you would like to borrow a Chromebook for your child to use, please contact me as soon as possible and I will put in a request.