Welcome to First Grade 2020 2021 Ms Bollinger

Welcome to First Grade! 2020 -2021

Ms. Bollinger Email Address: jennifer. bollinger@dvusd. org Classroom Phone: 602 -467 -5551 Virtual Office Hour: Fridays at 3: 00 -3: 30

Student Materials Every student will be provided a tote bag on distribution day with the following materials. • Chromebook (Please have your child use this for the best access to our Canvas classes. ) • Module 1 Math worksheets • Math Tool Kit • Into Reading My Book • Folder with ELA materials (language arts) • District Back to School packet

Expectations for Before Zoom Meetings

Expectations for During Zoom Meetings

Daily Schedule for First Grade Canvas courses will be available to access on Monday August 3 rd. Schedule for Zoom meetings will be sent by email before Monday.

Tech Support For Families The District has provided technology support for parents. Access here: https: //www. dvusd. org/edtech There are links for directions for Canvas and Zoom. Please use the Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers. The videos included in this link are very helpful. Please view them first. If you are having trouble, you can submit a helpdesk ticket to our DVUSD tech support.

Canvas Access

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Sanford Harmony is our District adopted and required Social Emotional Curriculum. Our campus also uses Love and Logic. • • • Diversity and Inclusion Empathy and Critical Thinking Communication Problem Solving Peer Relationships This is the link to District SEL resources: https: //www. dvusd. org/Page/72119

1 st Quarter Learning • • This is NEW learning. Student work will be graded. Late work will be accepted until end of quarter. Teachers are empathetic to family/student situation and are willing to be flexible to assist your child to access learning & complete assignments. Please stay in touch with your child’s teacher and communicate your concerns as early as possible.

Special Programs • This includes students with an IEP or 504 Plan. • Special Education, Speech and EL teachers will be working with classroom teachers to provide educational services.

Assessments • More information to come. • May require additional Zoom time for individual assessments.

Special Area Classes P. E. = Coach Chance Music = Ronda Clark Art = Students will receive instruction with each of these teachers.

Food Distribution During the first week of school, breakfast and lunch will be prepared for curbside service according to this schedule. Monday (food for 1 day) Tuesday (food for 2 days) Thursday (food for 3 days: Thurs. , Fri. , and Monday. The regular schedule will begin on the 2 nd week of school. Meals will be available for curbside service on the south side of the campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Breakfast is $1. 50 and Reduced price is 30 cents. Lunch is $2. 95 and Reduced price is 40 cents.

Additional Questions? ? ? • Zoom Office Hour on Friday, July 31 st from 3: 30 -4: 30 p. m. with your classroom teacher (Link will be sent by email. ) • Email your child’s teacher with additional questions. • Click link to district FAQ page. https: //www. dvusd. org/Page/72475

Reminders • Virtual Curriculum Night will be scheduled some time in the next few weeks. More information to come. • Distribution Day (Chromebooks & materials) scheduled for Friday, July 31 st. • Be sure to save important emails for future reference.