What is Mrs. Stortini Doing?

I’m doing the same things you are! This morning we went for a walk, and after school time we played Monopoly: Star Wars Edition. JJ was the banker and was helping Luke add together the dots on the dice and make change with the bank.

Later on Rhett and I had a snack and watched HGTV (my favorite channel!) together.

How Are You Doing?

Our school social worker and I are here to help if you or your family need anything. If you like you can fill out this survey so we know better how to help you. Click the link below to fill out the survey.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BoiAG4YOep8pN8VCPK_i_8dzQW9voA5aSciRZw1W71w/viewform?edit_requested=true

Letter of the Week

We are working on the letter G this week, yesterday you practiced writing a capital G. Today let’s practice the lowercase g. Write the lowercase g five times and send me a picture!

When you’re done, dance and sing along to this fun letter G song.

Assignment

Today we’re going to work on some science. We’re going to make predictions (a guess) about what we think will happen, and then test our prediction. We’ll record our test in a graph so we can remember what happened!

Our science experiment today will be float or sink.

Float means to stay on top of the water.

Sink means to fall to the bottom of the water.

Step 1. Collect a few things from around your house that you don’t mind getting wet. This is what I found at my house.

Step 2. Draw a table like this on a piece of paper.

Step 3. Make your predictions (guesses) about if you think that item will sink or float. Write the word or draw a picture of the item in the column.

Step 4. Fill up a container with water. I used a flower vase, but you can use anything you have at your house like a bucket, water glass, or the bath tub!

Step 5. Test your predictions! Put each item in the water and see if they sink or float. Were your predictions correct? Were you surprised by any of the tests?

Step 6. Send me pictures so I can see your experiment!

Odds and Ends

As always, make sure you’re reading together for at least 20 minutes and get outside and go for a walk. It’s supposed to warm up and I am excited to see some sun after all of the clouds on Tuesday.

I will be sending out individual lessons for each child again on Thursday through Remind, so be on the look out for those messages as well.

Dearborn Public Schools is still doing grab and go meals for families in need. This is considered an essential service and is exempt from the Governor’s order.

Have a great day!

Mrs. Stortini

Letter of the Week

Remember our letter of the week? It’s the letter Gg! Today we’re going to practice writing a capital G five times. When you’re done, dance and sing about the letter G with Jack Hartman!

Assignment

1. Today we’re going to work on spelling names while getting some exercise! Use the picture below to spell out the following names: your first name, your last name, Stortini, Thabet.

2. Read together for 20 minutes.

3. Play a board game or work on a puzzle.

Have a great day!

It’s the second week of remote learning for our class and hopefully everyone is feeling a little more comfortable with the new schedule and routine. Starting this week I will begin posting whole group lessons on the blog, as well as sending individual lessons through remind based on your child’s learning goals.

Letter of the Week

Our letter of the week is G, let’s sing about it together!

Assignment

Today we are going to focus on counting and recognizing numbers.

1. Click the link to play number bingo. https://www.abcya.com/games/number_bingo
2. Go on a number hunt around your house and find the numbers 0-10. They could be in a book, on a cereal box, on a toy, anywhere! Send me pictures of the numbers you find.
3. Individual lesson: I’ll send this through the Reming app.
4. Practice counting from 1-20 with this video link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By2hmo323xM

Have a great day!

We survived week one!

Everyone give yourself a pat on the back and a big virtual hug from me! We made it through this first week of remote learning, and I am so proud of everyone.

Assignment

It’s friday so today is FIELD TRIP DAY! Click the link below to take a virtual field trip of the Georgia Aquarium. Just because we’re stuck at home right now doesn’t mean we can’t discover some new things!

1. Draw a pitcure and write about the animal or fish you liked the most at the aquarium.

2. See how many fish you can count in the tanks!

Have a great weekend everyone,

Mrs. Stortini

Letter of the Week

The letter we were looking at last week was the letter J. We’ll review that letter today by writing it in the air! Put your hand up high, make a big line down and a little curve. Now frog jump back up to the top and make a little line across!

Words that begin with the letter J

Can you think of any words that begin with the letter J?

• jet
• juice
• jelly
• Jaifar
• ?
• ?
• ?

Let’s sing about it!

ABCya.com

ABCya.com is another free webiste with great learning games for children. Click the link below to try out the Monster Mash letter game

https://www.abcya.com/games/alphabet_matching_game

Assignment

1. Read together for 20 minutes.
2. Draw a picture of something that begins with the letter J. Try to write the word on your picture. Don’t forget to write your name and send me a picture so I know whose it is!
3. Choose a book in your house and find all of capital J’s and lowercase j’s. Make a tally graph to count how many capital J’s and lowercase J’s you found. Which one had more? (you can use the graph below as an example)

Have a great evening!

~Mrs. Stortini

Free Breakfast and Lunch

If you or someone you know is in need of food during this time please make sure to take advantage of the breakfast and lunch distribution Dearborn is providing. More information can be found on the district’s website.

https://firstbell.dearbornschools.org/2020/03/16/dearborn-schools-offering-free-breakfast-and-lunch-pickup-for-students-at-six-sites/

Attendance while school is closed

Please make sure to send me pictures of your child completing the daily activities. This is how I will be counting “attendace” while school is closed. Pictures/messages sent to me through the remind app or emailed to stortij@dearbornschools.org

Assignment

1. Let’s get some fresh air! Take a walk around your block or back yard and look for the following things: Something hard, something soft, something green, something squishy, something shiney, and something furry. Make a list of the items you find and send me a picture!
2. Read together for 20 minutes.
3. Watch this video together, sing and dance along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AzGCJzlAEw

Have a great day!

Free ABC Mouse!

To help our families during the next month, ABCmouse has offered schools free home access. This is a program that reinforces the skills taught in the classroom and is enjoyable for students.

When in-school learning isn’t possible, using research-based learning resources at home can help children stay engaged, provide them valuable learning experiences, and maintain some continuity in their lives.

By visiting this link www.ABCmouse.com/redeem and redeem your access code The code is: SCHOOL4638

If you need assistance redeeming this code or have questions, please contact the Age of Learning Customer Support team at support@aofl.com and they will be happy to help.

Routines

Thank you to everyone who sent me their routines! I loved looking through them and seeing your plans for working school time into your daily schedule. Everyone’s is different and that is great! It means you really took time to think about how you could modify what you do everyday to include academic time.

Assignment

1. Use the link above and explore ABCmouse.com. Make sure you can log in and have access to the materials. If you are having difficulties please feel free to message me and I will do my best to help.
2. Practice writing your name using “rainbow writing.” Write your first and last name once using each color (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, brown). When you are done take a picture and send it to me through remind so I can count your attendance for the day.
3. Read together for 20 minutes.

Have a great day!

Tomorrow we begin the first day of our remote learning experience! I am going to be sending you these activities the night before in order to help parents prepare and contact me through remind or email (stortij@dearbornschools.org) if you need alternative options or suggestions. I am here to help! These are also great activity ideas for all of your learners at home.

Please make sure you are sending me pictures of your child completing the activities (consider this your “attendance”)

Reminder of Suggested Schedule

While our children are at home, the most important thing we can do is to keep them in a routine. This helps comfort the child as well as provides some peace for you <3 . Here are some ideas of daily schedules you can use in your home:

Chores

Chores are an important and normal part of daily life, boys and girls as young as 2 years can begin to help around the house by picking up their toys, wiping the table after eating, etc. If your children do not already have assigned chores in your home I encourage you to sit down together and make a list of what each child is responsible for. Here is the chore chart I use at home with my 8 and 5 year old if you would like some examples.

Assignment

1. Sit down together as a family and make a daily schedule that will work for you. Feel free to use the examples I posted above or make up something different. Once your schedule is compete, send me a picture through remind. This will be your child’s attendance for Monday.
2. Read together for 20 minutes.

I can’t wait to see everyone’s schedules! I miss you all, stay healthy!

~Mrs. Stortini

Hello Families, its important to know how to talk to our children about what is going on.

Here are suggestions: 

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

A Message from the Principal regarding COVID-19

MARCH 12, 2020AMY MODICA | EDIT

Dear Dearborn GSRP Families,

With the latest COVID-19 pandemic now infiltrating Michigan it is best we stick to the facts and don’t pay attention to all of the “false” news on social media, but instead educate ourselves and parents regarding the science behind the virus.  Please access the Wayne County Health Department at the following URL for the most up to date information:

https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/hhvs/wellness/novel-coronavirus-information.aspx

I also want to share the steps that we are continuing to take in each GSRP classroom to support a healthy environment for our students.

1. Our custodians will continue to clean and disinfect all surface areas including desks, tables, door handles, and other classroom items.
2. We will have teachers serving the food to students during breakfast, lunch and snack. All food will be served by the teacher directly to the student for the time being.
3. Students and staff continue to wash hands regularly throughout the day.
   

Good hygiene practices will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. Please follow these recommendations and encourage all family members to do the same.

1. Stay home if you are sick, and advise others to do the same.
2. Always cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue or sleeve.
3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
5. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and warm water are not available.
6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

The following resources were shared by the district administration team to support parents in discussing COVID-19 with their children. Please click on the links below to review these documents.

Talking to Children about COVID-19

Helping Children Cope with Stress due to the COVID-19 Outbreak

The health and safety of our students is always our first priority. We will continue to share information on the school blog as it becomes available. Additional information is also available on the district’s website.

Mrs. Modica