Dear CFIS Families,
As we adjust to remote learning at CFIS, I am sure that many of you have questions about what this will look like for your child. Your involvement will be key to his/her success during this unprecedented time. Please read through the following important information so that you know how to best support your child’s learning via a digital classroom.
Make sure that your child is able to log in to Google Classroom. This will be your child’s starting point each day. Here they will receive messages from teachers, access and submit assignments, find resources, and participate in virtual classrooms.
Make sure that your child is able to access email. All students in grades 4-6 have had their Chagrin gmail accounts activated. Many have not done this before and will need help finding, opening, and composing email for the first time. Gmail can be accessed through the google apps bar on their Chromebook. Students will be automatically logged in. Email will be one of the best ways to quickly seek teacher help when needed!
Institute and maintain a school-like routine. Set a regular location for your child to do their work, and make sure that all supplies are within reach. Limit distractions - including music, television and other screens.
Make sure that your child does his/her own work. Children will not learn if they cannot think for themselves and make their own mistakes. You may make suggestions and help with directions, but it is your child’s job to do the learning.
Contact your child’s teacher if you or your child need help. Staff will be checking and responding to email daily every hour between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. Additional support for technology issues can be found
here
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Digital learning will begin Wednesday, March 18th. All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom. On average, assignments and activities should total about 3.5 hours per day. Below is a schedule that outlines what will be assigned and when:
Monday:
Math/Science/Music/Health (P.E.): complete
ASSIGNMENTS
posted in Google Classroom
ELA/Social Studies/Spanish-Art-PLTW: complete
ASSESSMENTS
posted in Google Classroom
Tuesday:
ELA/Social Studies/Spanish-Art-PLTW: complete
ASSIGNMENTS
posted in Google Classroom
Wednesday:
Math/Science/Music/Health (P.E): complete
ASSIGNMENTS
posted in Google Classroom
Thursday:
ELA/Social Studies/Spanish-Art-PLTW: complete
ASSIGNMENTS
posted in Google Classroom
Friday:
Math/Science/Music/Health (P.E): complete
ASSESSMENTS
posted in Google Classroom
Teachers will be holding office hours regularly throughout the week. See the schedule below so that you and your child both know when to check in.
ELA - Tuesdays and Thursdays (12:00 - 2:00 pm), Wednesdays and Fridays (8:00 - 9:00 am)
Math - Mondays and Wednesdays (12:00 - 2:00 pm), Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:00 - 9:00 am)
Science - Mondays and Wednesdays (12:00 - 2:00 pm), Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:00 - 10:00 am)
Social Studies - Tuesdays and Thursdays (12:00 - 2:00 pm), Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00 - 10:00 am)
Gym - Mondays and Wednesdays (12:00 - 2:00 pm), Tuesdays and Thursdays (10:00 - 11:00 am)
Music - Mondays and Wednesdays (12:00 - 2:00 pm), Tuesdays and Thursdays (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Spanish / Art / PLTW - Tuesdays and Thursdays (12:00 - 2:00 pm), Wednesdays and Fridays (10:00 - 11:00 am)
A letter was sent home on Friday that outlined what materials your child needs to be able to work from home. The school will be open later today so that you may come in and get whatever things your child may have left at school.
Families with the last names between A-M: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Families with last names between N-Z: 11:30 am - 12:30pm
If you are unable to come today, please contact our main office, and we can arrange another time later this week.
Intervention specialists, reading and math interventionists, and therapists will be reaching out to the parents of their students with details regarding their service plan and/or options as well as online resources they’ve gathered to support their students’ learning while schools are closed.
I am proud of our teachers and staff who have been working diligently to prepare thoughtful lessons and activities, ensuring that our students continue to have meaningful learning experiences. I am thankful to you, as well, for your continued support and understanding.
Sincerely,
Sarah Read, Principal
