Hello Families,
Into week 3 we go!
Thank you to everyone who has been connecting with me in one way, shape or form over the last week! I had one family decide to send me some pictures and videos of what they have been up to for their 1:1 check-in this past week (in lieu of a 1:1 online conference) and I loved being able to check out what they were doing and have a back and forth that way. Please don't feel like you have to sign up for a 1:1 meeting each week; if you'd like to connect with me by sending photos and/or videos that would be amazing! Your student would even have a ton of fun putting together a little WeVideo or Google Slideshow to share with me.
Thank you to everyone who has been connecting with me in one way, shape or form over the last week! I had one family decide to send me some pictures and videos of what they have been up to for their 1:1 check-in this past week (in lieu of a 1:1 online conference) and I loved being able to check out what they were doing and have a back and forth that way. Please don't feel like you have to sign up for a 1:1 meeting each week; if you'd like to connect with me by sending photos and/or videos that would be amazing! Your student would even have a ton of fun putting together a little WeVideo or Google Slideshow to share with me.
The building administrators have informed us of a new change for this week:
-Bryant
-Evan T.
-Nadia
Update from the Media Center
Please visit our SJPS Elementary Library/Media website to access numerous ebooks, online storytimes, choice board enrichment activities, and more. Visit the site to also find these recent updates...
- Are you up for an adventure about pirates, wizards, sea creatures, and magic? Listen as Mrs. Berry, Brown Elementary's Media Assistant, reads aloud from one of her favorite books, "Voyage to Magical North" by Claire Fayers.
- Ready for a new book? Check out the recommended reads, which contains eBooks & audiobooks you can find for free. Check back regularly as this will be updated often.
- Stop in to see Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Braley, Mrs. Gruchot, and Mrs. Bacolor on Wednesdays from 1:00-1:30 for the Ask a Librarian chat. We would love to help you with any book-related questions you may have as well as answer your questions about the Ren Baldwin Virtual Technology Festival.
- Have you tried out a Live Breakout game yet? Check the website for details about Live BreakoutEDU games happening every weekday at 2:00.
Emergency Remote Learning: I wanted to remind families that lessons we plan are based on 60-90 minutes of learning per day. We know that some of the Moby Max, IXL, or Khan activities will not be finished in one sitting, or even one day. We recommend students work for the scheduled amount of time, and then take breaks to do other things...play outside or inside, some of the "choice board" activities, etc...If assignments aren't fully completed on one of the online learning programs (IXL, Moby, etc...) we are often able to get scores based on partial completion to see how students are doing with that particular skill. Your judgment is best for your student, but we don't want anyone feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. Remote learning activities are not "graded", though feedback will be given, when we are able, on certain assignments.
Don't forget!! Class Google Meet on Monday at 11:00 a.m.!!! The link will be posted on Google Classroom a few minutes before the meeting time. "See" you there!!
Talk to Me Tuesdays/Thursdays: I'm including a sign-up sheet for individual conferences in order to answer learning questions for your student.This week, online Google Meets will be on Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon (please note there will not be slots on Tuesday afternoon or Thursday morning).
Please note that a reminder e-mail should be sent to the email used during sign-up 1 day before the conference (this is a new site I'm using and hope that it works). If he/she forgets to connect during their appointment time, you can see if there are any available times left on the sign up. If not, I'll look forward to connecting with them the following week.
**An adult MUST be present for the one-to-one meeting.
**An adult MUST be present for the one-to-one meeting.
Click here for "Talk to Me Tuesdays/Thursdays" Sign up for 5/4-5/8 (Use the access code: HASSENGER)
Computer/Tech Help: Computer issues may pop up from time to time. One hint: Please make sure your students are logging off and SHUTTING DOWN their computers each night! Our IT Dept. is continually working on pushing out updates to the Chromebooks. The ONLY way these updates will work is if the Chromebooks have been shut down and restarted (I just learned that this week!). Also, if your student continues to experience connectivity or tech problems, please keep this information handy. I'm happy to help as best I can but may not be of much help since I can't see your student's laptop. This is the most efficient way to get answers.
If you have connectivity or laptop issues, please email Helpdesk@stjoebears.com or call the district office at 269. 926. 3100
All best wishes and much love are sent to you and your families.
Take care,
Mrs. Hassenger
If you need social, emotional or mental health support please email Guidance@stjoebears.com; Call 911 for emergencies.
Food Distribution continues on the south side of the SJHS on Mondays and Thursdays from 11AM -12:30PM.
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