WELCOME TO DISTANCE LEARNING FALL 2020 TO OUR

WELCOME TO DISTANCE LEARNING FALL 2020

TO OUR FIRST GRADE FAMILIES… Here is some information to help you with what to expect during our current distance learning model. We recognize and appreciate your willingness to help your child with online learning during this time. Thank you for all the support.

AUSD My. Locker Student online portal where you will find access to all learning apps and websites needed for distance learning. http: //mylocker. antiochschools. net MICROSOFT TEAMS Online platform we will be using for all live lessons and meetings with teacher and students. We will have 3 live meetings Tuesdays-Fridays at 9: 00 am, 10: 00 a. m. , and 1: 15 p. m. Each meeting will last 30 mins-1 hour, depending on the days’ lesson/skill/activity.

SEESAW **If you haven’t already connected to the See. Saw app on your phone as a Parent, please do so at your earliest convenience** Click here to connect! Our one-stop shop for all student assignments, and teacher/parent communication. New assignments will be posted daily. Students are required to complete and submit assignments on a daily basis for teacher review and feedback.

WEEKLY SCHOOL SCHEDULE

PREP SCHEDULES PE with Mr. Conn–Monday at 8: 15 am and Friday at 12: 15 pm Gary. Conn@antiochschools. net i. Ready/Computers with Ms. Keithley- Wednesday at 8: 15 am Carol. Keithley@antiochschools. net Music with Mr. Hernandez- Thursday at 8: 15 am Jose. LHernandez@antiochschools. net Please contact the Prep teachers directly for all questions and inquiries regarding meeting times and required activities

ATTENDANCE AND ASSIGNMENTS Attendance will be taken and submitted daily according to your child’s participation in live meetings and completion of the day’s assignments. Help your child be on time for live Teams meetings. (This includes getting lots of sleep the night before and eating breakfast prior to morning meetings. ) Check See. Saw daily for new assignments and important classroom updates/information Assist your child by explaining directions (not giving answers) and review work before submitting it to See. Saw. Read for 15/20 minutes nightly to help build reading fluency ****ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED DAILY, however they will be available until Sunday at 6 pm of that week. ****

MISSION ELEMENTARY‘S 3 SCHOOL RULES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING SCHOOL RULES AREA/SETTING BE SAFE *Sit Flat in Chair in a Online Class Meeting Time Quiet Place BE KIND *Be on Time *Look and Listen to Speaker *Turn on Video and Click Mute *Be Respectful *Use your Toolbox Tools BE RESPONSIBLE *Be Prepared *Raise your Hand to Participate *Do your Best *Leave Toys and Games for Later *Eat Before you Come to Class *Keep Pets Clear of Learning Zone Independent Work Time *Sit Flat in Chair in a *Be Confident *Turn Off TV and Music Quiet Place *Speak nicely to *Complete All yourself *Get up and stretch every 20 minutes *Respect Other Learners in Your Home Assignments *Turn in work on time *Do Your Best *Use Tools for Their Intended Purposes *Clean Up Your Work Area When Finished. *Ask for Help When you Need It

CREATING AN AT-HOME “LEARNING ZONE” *Temperature, lighting and noise level are all important to consider on a regular basis *Consider size of the chair or desk… -Do they fit your child’s size? -A cushion or booster on the chair to raise your child high enough and provide wiggle room? -Is there something to rest their feet on so they are not dangling (phone book, step stool, box, etc…)? Optimal is knees 90 degrees with feet on the floor or something under their feet -Is their lower back supported? Are they slouching? *Are materials in reach? (school supplies, water bottle, sweater) -Reduce reasons for child to leave the work area (unless to use the restroom of during a break). *Personalize the work area. Let your child decorate and refresh area during the week. -Pick flowers to have in a vase, draw or put stickers on folders. Have a family photo, put up schoolwork, etc. *Considerations: Space should be comfortable, but NOT too comfortable. (i. e. bed, couch) **Thank you to MDUSD for sharing these important suggestions

USING A SCHEDULE AT HOME 1. Personal Schedule a. Maintain school routine for going to bed and waking up b. Maintain hygiene routines (e. g. taking shower, brushing teeth, combing hair) c. Get child dressed for school. Make sure clothes still meet the dress code requirements d. Eat breakfast/lunch before live meetings or during breaks e. Check in with your child about live meetings and assignments (what they need to get completed, how are they feeling at the moment) f. Clean up: put learning materials away, plug in computer/tablet to recharge 2. Family Schedule. Please consider breaks, lunch and opportunities for regular exercise a. Breaks: have predetermined activities for breaks depending on all family member schedules -Quiet breaks: read a book, draw, play with legos -Movement breaks: Dance to music, run around, play video games with movement b. Build in “screen-free" hours throughout the day

1 ST GRADE READING GOALS Read grade-level text with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. End of year goal: your child is a confident, independent, and fluent reader WRITING GOALS Write opinion, informative, and narrative pieces with teacher guidance

1 ST GRADE MATH GOALS Understanding of addition and subtraction strategies for numbers within 20 (math facts fluency practice) Understanding of place value, including grouping in tens and ones Measuring lengths using non-standard units Identifying attributes of geometric shapes, and the composing and decomposing of these shapes.

SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES As fits with our language arts and math curriculum Videos, writing, magazine articles, and art activities involving our families, community, and national holidays

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (Twice a year, and as needed per teacher/parent request…) Trimester 1 report card: Third week of November Trimester 2 report Card: Second week of March GRADING 5 – Beyond grade level expectations 4 – Proficient (working at grade level) 3 - Approaching 2 - Emerging 1 - Needing Support

Contact Information Text or Call Mrs. Ezidro 925 -309 -5387 Email Mrs. Ezidro: katieezidro@antiochschools. net Send a message through