Hello Aquila Families,
WE MISS YOU!
We hope all is well with each one of you and your loved ones during these trying times.
During the past week, our students have been engaged in a variety of learning activities. Here are some distance learning highlights:
Kindergarten:
-identifying shapes in their homes
-creating math mountains using interesting items
First Grade:
-having a blast completing Mrs. Ludens' science lessons for all of first grade
-developing skills to becoming independent distance learning students including journal writing
Second Grade:
-using flipgrid and other tools to see each other and share their ideas
-learning about states of matter
Third Grade:
-making inferences while reading The Paper Bag Princess
-exploring communication tools & creating communication tools that might be used fifty years from now
Fourth Grade:
-identifying the author's purpose when reading - persuading, informing, or entertaining
-acting as geologists, inquiring into rocks and minerals while using an online tool, MasterMines
Fifth Grade:
-creating
simple machines at home to solve engineering problems
-learning from Mrs. Mink's amazing math videos she creates for all of fifth grade
Our staff continues to learn alongside your children. We are learning about new technology platforms and creative online engagement tools. We are thinking outside the box to respond to a wide range of individual student and family needs. We are committed to working with you and your students.
We couldn’t do what we’re doing without your partnership. We are so grateful for your support, questions, and willingness to learn with us. The staff mentions repeatedly how much love they feel from our community and how you have played a huge role in providing daily support during distance learning. Thank you! We know your plates are full, so this help has meant so much to us and your student. Our hope is that students continue to check in daily with their teachers.
Please share your stories and pictures with us. We love to hear about what is going well and the challenges.
Take care,
Shelley Nielsen, Principal
Olivia Tolzin, Assistant Principal
