The school year has certainly taken an interesting turn; but our staff and students are up for the challenge. Our classes have used some form of online format throughout the year already. Now, it will shift to distance learning with the online format. Don’t worry, things will be fine. Teachers will be laying out objectives and activities for each week with pacing suggestions. Not everything is “graded.” The activities are designed to practice needed skills and target objectives that will be assessed approximately once a week. If students are having difficulty with assignments, teachers are available everyday to meet live online through the Google Meets conferencing format during office hours (0900-1130 and 1230-1430). Teachers are also available through email, Dojo, and Google Classroom messaging.
Please keep in mind, the online learning format is different from the face-to-face classroom. Here are a few suggestions to make the experience more successful.
Please keep in mind, the online learning format is different from the face-to-face classroom. Here are a few suggestions to make the experience more successful.
- Make a schedule. Just like when going to “traditional” school (or going to work), you have a routine - get up, eat breakfast, get dressed, and leave for school by _____. Develop your routine and times when things are to be done according to what works for you and your family. Don’t expect lessons to last all day long. In the classroom, teachers are working with a large number of students at a variety of different leveling levels. At home, this is a very different situation.
- Take breaks. Students don’t need to sit in front of their computers for hours on end. Some activities take about 30 minutes (online programs like iStation, Fast ForWord, Imagine Math). However, your total time each day shouldn’t be more than two hours. Once you have completed a task, take a break - maybe do something active and away from the computer. Come back later to complete another (then take another break.)
- Not everything is a “must do” activity. Your teacher will be providing you activities and resources. These materials may be at different ability levels. Consult with your teacher if you have questions on what is required to be completed.
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Dates to remember: April
April is the month of the military child (MOMC). There will be daily messages posted on Facebook to honor the challenges and celebrate the awesomeness of our military children. Our Spirit Day will still take place, but online. Students will “Purple Up” during the morning office hours (0900-1130) to be counted toward participation and the classrooms with the highest participation percentage will win a merit badge. More details regarding Spirit Day will be sent out later. Our Science Fair was abruptly halted due to the school closure situation; however, we are working on conducting the science fair online toward the end of April. This will allow students the opportunity to share the projects they were working on previously, as well as allow students who were not ready for the initial science fair to participate. More details to come. |
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New Students: Go to the Stephensen office. Please have birth certificates and shot records available.
New Students: Go to the Stephensen office. Please have birth certificates and shot records available.
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