Dear EAMS Students and Families,
We are all excited for an eventful, upcoming week at EAMS! The Student Council has some wonderful dress-up days planned, and WEB has lunch activities planned to continue our Wish Week celebration that was postponed. On Friday, we will be having our annual Holiday Assembly in a virtual format.
At this point remote learning isn’t entirely new. We have however gained a better understanding of what works for kids and what doesn't when learning remotely. We wanted to share those tips to help you guide your student during the time(s) they may not be able to attend class in person:
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Find spaces with minimal distractions. The space doesn’t necessarily need to be a room. Be sure to ask for your student’s input about whether a space is conducive to their learning. Ask them, “Can you focus here?” It may take a little trial and error to find the best spot.
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If possible, keep organized by placing all the supplies the child needs in a bin or basket, or on one shelf.
- Print off or write down the times of each class and place it next to the computer in the learning space for easy reference throughout the day. This can help students attend remote class on time and maintain a schedule for the day.
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Locate the Learning Maps for each of your student’s classes and pin them so they are easily accessible as a tab in the search engine. The learning maps include the directions for the lessons each day and where to find the google meet link to attend class. They will also indicate any assignments that are assigned and where to turn them in.
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You may need to help your student communicate with teachers especially if they are needing academic assistance. Help them craft an email asking to set up a time for 1-1 support.
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Sometimes we just need to move our bodies and give our brain a break. Physical activity can lift our spirits and get our minds refreshed for learning. Try a lunchtime block walk or a 5-minute dance party to help everyone reset and bring new energy to the day.
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Continue to keep us in the loop about your student’s response to remote learning. We want to partner with you to make this a successful learning experience. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to support you.
With a new trimester starting, we want to check in with families that may be considering a shift to 100% virtual instruction with our Options 4K-8 program. Ideally, this shift would occur on January 4th when students return from Winter Break. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please complete the survey so that all schools are prepared in the event any transitions occur. If you plan to continue with your child's placement at his/her school, you do not need to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/rs2qdoeyiRHYWBN69.
As items come up that you have questions or concerns about, please do not hesitate to contact me, and have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Ryan McBurney
Principal
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