Just Checking In to Let You Know I am Thinking of You!

Hi Kindergarten Families,    

               

I just wanted to make sure you all got the new links that were added to the Tri-Town School Union K-2 Resources! Please click on the links below to look at all of the wonderful resources! I kept the original choice board that was offered on March 23rd, as well as the Optional TTU Resources for Families, which I posted last week.  I have added a link to the New Resources that were posted this morning, along with a link to the K-5 Resources from WGBH.

I am thrilled to see so many children posting on our two class Padlets! I love the photos and hearing about what the children are doing while they are at home! It's so nice to see their smiling faces! I miss them so much! If your child hasn't had a chance to post on our Padlets, it's not too late! Children can post several times if they would like!!!

I am so happy to see so many children logging on to Raz-Kids and reading while they are at home! I can also see that some children have gone into IXL and completed some sections! Just a reminder, if your child goes into IXL, please look at the top right-hand corner of the screen and make sure it is on Kindergarten.  If it is not in the Kindergarten section, you can click and scroll to Kindergarten. 

Exciting News:  

IXL has now given us access to ELA, Social Studies, and Science!
When students log into their Tri-Town IXL they will see all these options are available!

Also, ABC Mouse has been activated for our school!  
Please see the attached flyer.

 ParentLetter_AofL_SCHOOL4374.pdf

Reminder:  There are several hands-on items that I have provided in the last couple of weeks for you to print at home (if you have a printer).  I am trying to provide a balance between the amazing screen time activities that have been offered, while also offering some additional hands-on activities for children to use at home.  I usually buy cardstock to print games for the children, as that works best, but copy paper will do if you don't have cardstock at home.  I noticed Staples is still open! That's where I usually buy the cardstock for all of my games and activities, or you can order some on Amazon if you want the games to last! The following hands-on activities have been posted recently.  You just need to scroll down to previous blog postings and you will find them:

*  New sight words (fish-theme)

*  Slides and Ladders Sight Word Games

* New video from Mrs. Gouzie with a story 
* New Padlet activity




Grades PreK-2-week of March 23rd

New Primary Learning Resources-week of March 30th

K-5 Resources from WGBH https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/ilcoll-k5/


Optional TTU Resources for Families
https://sites.google.com/tritownschoolunion.com/ttustudentfamilyresources/ttu-parentguardian-resources

These resources have been collected, created, and submitted by Tri-Town educators and are designed to provide parents and guardians with ideas and resources for keeping children engaged during the school closure.  These optional activities may require parent/guardian support to help navigate websites or monitor activities. Some resources may require online registration. Please select activities that you feel will be most appropriate for your family.

Please note: Per mandatory state guidelines, any resources provided are optional, and there is no expectation of completion during this extended school closure time.

I hope this email finds you and your family well! You are all in my thoughts at this time!

Take Care,   
Kathleen Gouzie