MIss You Monday

Greetings Team 201 and 202 Families!

Today we began our third week of "Remote Learning." It is hard to believe!

Here is some GTK information

• I have posted this week's Activity schedule in Google Classroom. I also sent it via email last night.
• Assignments will be posted each morning, early.
• Please "turn in" work within the Assignment on Google Classroom. Otherwise, it will be marked late or missing. When you "turn in" work, I know you are ready for feedback.
• 201 Google Meets: Monday and Wednesday from 9:30- 10:30 
• 202 Google Meets: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30
• Themed  Fun Friday Google Meets: 202 9:30-10:00 and  20110:00- 10:30
• My office hours are from 10:30-12:30 each day. If you contact me during the school day, you will get a quick response. I am online, ready to help and "chat." 
• Students are encouraged to turn in work by the end of the school day. 

Book Buffet Projects

-Several kids have completed the project.

-I will repost the directions on Google Classroom under "Assignments."

-Let's shoot for getting projects done by May 8. 

 Please post photos of finished projects in the Assignment, not to my email or on the "stream." This will help me keep track of the great work you are doing.

I know that you can't go to the store to buy materials. Work with what you have got at home. Let's reuse materials, in honor of Earth Day!

Check out these AMAZING projects done by Cassidy and Jaylee!

Thoughtful Thursday

Can a robot think and feel? Can a robot be annoyed or curious? 

These are just some of the questions that we are discussing in our daily Zoom sessions. I LOVE seeing Team 201 and 202 Fantasticos face to face.  I hope to see more students tuned on April 13, when we will continue our discussions of The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown.  I am really enjoying sharing this book with 201 and 202.

Google Classroom is our new "go-to" spot to find out about Remote Learning assignments and news. New assignments are posted by 8:00 a.m. each morning. 

Remote Learning Tips

• Students should log in to Google and check emails each morning. Note the times for today's Zoom/Hangout sessions.
• Next, log on to Google Classroom. Say hello!
• Click on "Classwork"
• Look under Reading and find today's date. Click on it and click "view assignment,"
• Read the directions and open the attachment.
• Ask questions! I am online early and ready to help. Posting in the "stream" is the fastest way to get help from me or a peer.
• Make a schedule/daily agenda. Develop a plan to get the work done before dinner! You can do it! Your teachers are here to help. Get in touch with us early to get help with assignments or planning.
• Don't miss our Zoom/ Hangout sessions. This is a great way to talk to your teachers and classmates "face to face."

FRIDAY SHOW AND TELL

• Tomorrow, April 3, I will host a "show and tell" session with both 201 and 202. You will have 1 minute to share.
• 202 will meet at 10:30
• 201 will meet at 11:30
• I will email sign in codes Friday morning.

Time to Shine Thursday

201 and 202's work is glittering today!

 I LOVE all of the creative projects that are coming our way.


Here is just a bit of our awesomeness...
* Many kids elected to create a "final project" Percy Jackson Kahoot. I love them. We will play tomorrow.
*Percy Jackson Wanted Posters, both hand-crafted and digital, are pouring in.
*Design A Demi-God Cabin is another project option. Thank you, Chris and Heaven!
*Book Talk Videos? We have got them!  Audrey and Kayla started a trend.  Their video book talks are now joined by Videos created by Ava, Eliana, Jeremiah, and Cassidy. Keep 'em coming!
*Book Talk Blurbs? Yup. We've got those too. Special thanks to Manasseh, Kaleem, and Maddox for sharing your favs.

I am so happy to see so many of our students actively engaged.
Keep those photos coming. I am sending them to our Social Media and Newsletter team.  I will also work on getting these pics posted in our own gallery- right here.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, parents. I am here to help you navigate the E-Learning assignments. I can help you prioritize the work if you are feeling overwhelmed, as many of us are right now. I am actively online during school hours and would love to hear from you!

WaitformeWednesay

Today is Ketchup, Mustard Mayo Day

Kids in 201 and 202 have time to CATCHUP and get all of those Percy Jackson reading responses done.
Kids who are on Mayo....

....May select two of the Flocabulary activities posted in Classroom

.....May read ahead in Percy Jackson

......May work ahead in Social Studies

Kids who are done with everything....

...Must feel great about their accomplishments!

Tomorrow is Thumb Through A Book Day. Please check Google Classroom to look for....

•  directions to take us through the final two chapters of Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief.
• the final Percy Jackson response activity. It will involve a choice, and it will be due on Friday.
• reminders about the Social Studies Postcards, which are due next week.
• Please send my pictures of your child "thumbing through a book." Let's get some 201 representation on the Disney Newsletter.

TeamworkTuesday

Hello 201 and 202 Families,

Today's title reflects Disney's Tuesday Spirit Week theme: Helpful Tuesday. Kids, do something around the house today to lend a hand. Make your bed without being asked, do the dishes, put your shoes away, pick up that towel, play peacefully with a sibling....you get the idea!

Today's assignment is posted on Google Classroom. I encourage all to look at the sample before reading the Percy Jackson chapter. This will save you time. You can work as you read and listen!

Parents, you may notice that I am sending out emails at about 5 p.m. every few days. I am not trying to bother you, and I know that you are busy! For some, working on school work in the evenings is the only option. I understand! The emails are my way of giving a quick heads up as I wrap up my workday.

Many kids are getting feedback on their work early in the day, and are able to make corrections or get one on one coaching. Today, Elizabeth and I worked on her Google Doc simultaneously. It was so cool! As she wrote,  I was able to comment and give suggestions.

Google Hangouts and Zoom: I am still waiting for approval to hold hangouts and zoom. CPS has asked us not to use our cell phones to contact students.

Fantasticos Friday

Hello, Teams 201 and 202!

Well, we got through our first week of e-learning and the "distance" is difficult. As you know, we are in it for the long haul. We will work together to keep brains active and engaged.

Kudos to all of the parents and kids who have learned a zillion new tech skills this week, and are finding a way to get the work done! Hey kids, I used a literary device! Which one is it? Post your response to Google Classroom.

I was especially impressed with some of the Google Slide Show presentations I received today. Kudos to all of the students who got this project done:
Elizabeth (original artwork- WOW)

Congratulations to our E-learning Leaders!

Chris
Jaylee
Leila
Khai
Ava
Eliana
Chloe
Ezabella
Justin
Gabriel
Heaven
Boston
Cassidy
Audrey (early bird award! :-)
Makynzie
Aina
Bauer




What's to come.....

• Having trouble balancing it all? Use the weekend to catch up on missed work. All work is posted in Google Classroom.
• There will be no new assignments posted this weekend. Ahhhhh....
• Need tech help? Today, I posted some Google Slides tutorials.  Googling any "help" topic will get you results. There are plenty of Google Classroom tutorials out there. I think that once you play around on the platform, you will get it.
• Zoom Chats or hangouts: as soon as I get approval, I will post information about meeting times.
• Parents, please email me to if you give your consent for your child to join a Zoom hangout. I need your permission.
• Spirit Week: Look for information about our E-Learning Spirit Week. We have lots planned: dress-up days, Drop Everything and Read Days,  Math Madness Days, Book Cafe Days and MUCH, MUCH, MORE!
• Next week, I hope that we can finish Percy Jackson. I have a new novel ready to go! 
• Check out Disney's newly updated Facebook page. I think you may see some familiar art work up there soon.

Have a great weekend, everyone. Stay safe and enjoy your time together!

Three Things Thursday

Good Morning Teams 201 and 202,


Today on Google Classroom, Team 201 and 202 will be asked to share three things: one hope, one point of gratitude, and one "I -bet- you- don't- know- about- me."

Assignments for Thursday can be found on Google Classroom. Click Classwork. Click Reading. Click "Three Things Thursday."  You will see the work and the directions.

Don't forget to share your artwork with the entire group by posting it on Classroom.  I hope to see more Presidential Posters and App art coming in soon. Some of your work will be highlighted on Disney's new FB page.

I am working out the details so that we can hold a Zoom meeting. Stay tuned!

Let's keep those brains working! I will be available to answer questions on Google Classroom.