Classroom Updates

Please follow links for our specials. Monday- P.E. Tuesday- Music Wednesday- Technology Thursday- P.E. Friday Art

If you looking for a sample schedule to have at home here is our daily schedule.

7:30 Arrival/Bellwork: Ideas are to read a library book, color a page, work on addition/subraction

7:35 – 7:55 Pledge, Calender, and Morning Crew

I have left the Pledge of Allegiance attached to this email for you to practice both in English and Spanish. 

Here are the months of year song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKznbHvPFwc

7:55 – 8:25 Reading in English 

Link to the phonemes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFswXxtqkuY

Practice reading books from Raz-Kids and then ask them questions about what they read and tell them to show you where they go the answer.

8:25 – 8:45 Writing

Ideas for writing: work on writing upper and lower case letters, write a short story, write the main topic of a book you read and write two details about the topic and draw a picture of main topic

8:45 – 9:00 Centers

Ideas for enters:

Math Center: add two numbers with a sum up to 20 using manipulatives (cookies, crackers, blocks, Lego blocks, anything they can use to count

Reading Center: read a book with your child you can read to them and then they read after you, you can read together at the same time, please give them some time to read independently  

Technology Center: They can go to www.ABCYA.com (free website to use), https://www.brainpop.com/  (this is a free site to use during school closure both in English and Spanish) http://literacycenter.net/play_learn/spanish-language-games.php to practice Spanish language skills

9:00 – 9:40 Specials

Monday: PE

Ideas: Play catch, Learn to dribble a basketball, push-ups, sit-ups, stretching, play soccer in the backyard

Tuesday: Music

Ideas: Learn to play a new instrument, research a composer, learn to write music, introduce your child to new music

Wednesday: Technology

Ideas: Learn how to use google docs, PowerPoint, learn how to send an email, learn how to create a word document

Thursday: PE

Ideas: Play catch, Learn to dribble a basketball, push-ups, sit-ups, stretching, play soccer in the backyard

Friday: Art

Ideas: Paint a picture, take a virtual tour of a museum, research an artist

9:40 – 10:00 Centers

Math Center: add two numbers with a sum up to 20 using manipulatives (cookies, crackers, blocks, Lego blocks, anything they can use to count

Reading Center: read a book with your child you can read to them and then they read after you, you can read together at the same time, please give them some time to read independently  

Technology Center: They can go to www.ABCYA.com (free website to use), https://www.brainpop.com/  (this is a free site to use during school closure both in English and Spanish) http://literacycenter.net/play_learn/spanish-language-games.php to practice Spanish language skills

10:00 – 10:15 Science

Ideas for science: Observe, describe, ask questions, and predict seasonal weather patterns; and how those patterns impact plants and animals (including humans).This would be a great time to start a garden and how the weather has an impact on your new garden.

10:15 — 10:30 Social Studies

Ideas for social studies:  Use, explore, and construct maps, graphs and other geographical representations to support content focus. ▪ Key concepts include but are not limited to graphing local weather and mapping the classroom. You could create a map of your home, your neighborhood, and local city. Go on to google maps and talk about the maps of Arizona (where things are, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, deserts, and the different forest ranges.

10:30 – 11:10 Lunch/Recess

11:10- 11:40 Math 

Start with this Spanish video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwnjyAC9uc8

Work on shapes and naming them, http://literacycenter.net/play_learn/shapes_es/shape_txt_es.php

Then talk about how 2 shapes are alike and different.

11:40 – 12:15 Math independent practice

Have them draw the shapes and name them, draw shapes that are alike together and draw shapes that are different together

12:15 –  1:00 Spanish Reading

Start with this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MJbHmgaeDM

Sonidos Iniciales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JARm2h_3gGE please make sure they do the hand movement with the sounds.

Spanish Syllables: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7Iaj8HvKgQ read only

Spanish book to read: https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/papa-mama-y-ana/34139936/?s=ZrtN7L

1:00 – 1:20 Writing

Spanish Syllables: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7Iaj8HvKgQ read and then write them

1:20 : 1::40 Snack and recess

1:40 – 2:00 Switch

You can use this time to work on any skill that they might need help in, it can be any subject and both in English and Spanish

2:00 – 2:15 Afternoon Crew; Ideas are to write a journal, positive self talk, create safe place 

2:15 – 2:30 Clean-up and Dismissal

Hello Families:

I am reaching out to all my students and their families to provide some information on what to expect throughout our closure. Schools are expected to be closed through March 27. Please take a moment to read the following information. Please respond that you have read it so I know that it reached you.

 

Academics and Educational Resources:

Teachers have been working to develop lessons and resources that you can work on at home with your children. In addition to all curriculum materials being available online, we have developed an Online Resources website, where you can find various resources to help your child keep up with academics. This can be found under the “Students” tab on our district website, www.LaveenSchools.org.

 

Please remember that your child will need to log in to our curriculum platforms in order to access the material. If you do not have your child’s login information, please contact me and I can provide it to you. One single sign-on through Google gives students access to all of our digital curriculum programs  Watch this video for details on logging in.

 

Please be aware that all Laveen schools have strict internet filtering when a student connects from our server. Once you use your personal device, this filter is not available. Please monitor your child’s internet usage as they will be able to explore whatever sites your home computer allows. Be sure to watch this informational video, also on the website, for parents on how to filter home internet, Internet Filters to Keep Kids Safe Online

 

Internet Connectivity

If you do not have wi-fi or are unable to access the internet at home, Cox Communications is offering one free month of internet access to qualifying low-income families through their Connect2Compete program. T-Mobile is also offering an EmpowerED data plan.

 

Free Meals for Children

Despite school closures, Laveen schools are providing free breakfast and lunch to all children. Families may visit any Laveen school (except Vista) for a grab & go bag. Breakfast is available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and lunch is available from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.

 

Children must be present to take a meal. Adult meals are not available. Families do not need to register for meals and there are no income requirements.  Children do not need to be Laveen students. The district plans to expand this service to off-site locations in the coming days.

 

Child Care:

We know that some parents cannot work without childcare. For families needing this service, Laveen’s Kids Club will operate a day camp program that provides structured activities in a safe, supervised environment for children in grades preschool – 6th. This will take place at two locations, Desert Meadows and Paseo Pointe. The cost is $35 a day or $120 per week (preschool is $125 per week). A three-day plan is also available. The hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Kids Club staff is cognizant of the importance of a clean environment and incorporates cleaning with a bleach solution as part of their regular protocol. Children and staff showing any signs of illness will be sent home. Please visit our Kids Club page for details.