Blair Oaks Elementary
~March 24, 2020~
Chromebook/Paper Pick Up
Online Library Books
Grades PK-8: https://abdodigital.com/?tk=414F33301B8E136DEE3F0A93BF1795E1
Grades 5-12: https://abdodigital.com/?tk=840BC558E6676AB1F4C9FA29D8EC6D69
Please be patient during download as some books take a bit longer than others.
Big Timber Media is offering free access to a variety of eBooks through June 30. These
bundles are web-hosted, which means accessing your eBooks requires an internet connection.
GRADES PREK-2 COLLECTION
https://my.bigtimbermedia.com/?tk=764CAFB23B5E2F759164CFA5A61EC33D
GRADES 3-5 COLLECTION
https://my.bigtimbermedia.com/?tk=39F6831AC8E38087D5FC01BB0FE89577
GRADES 6-8 COLLECTION
https://my.bigtimbermedia.com/?tk=0265D768A27CF38F4E2EB56A4E3FB91A
GRADES 9-12 COLLECTION
https://my.bigtimbermedia.com/?tk=3DC5ED690D5FD5C9C5218B36F871131F
Tumblebooks:
https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Login: blairoaks
Password: books
This subscription is one that students are familiar with.
Office Hours
If you should need assistance, Mrs. Bishop will be in the office from 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday of this week. Please feel free to call at 573-634-2808. Families are also encouraged to email if you have any questions.
Tara Bishop- tbishop@blairoaks.org
Meal Requests
Extended Closure- Home Learning Plan
*PLEASE NOTE ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW IS THE SAME INFORMATION ON THE NEWSLETTER SENT LAST WEEK, JUST INCLUDING FOR YOUR REFERENCE.*
AR/Amath will be accessible from home. A link is provided on each grade level's learning plan. Here is the link for your reference.
All teachers will be available daily from 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. for communication. This could include e-mail, phone, google hangouts, zoom, etc. Students and parents are welcome to reach out to teachers at anytime during the day. Please allow some grace and patience with responses. Some may be available to answer immediately, while others may be delayed. Teachers have been instructed to respond within 24 hours. If you still have a situation that hasn't been answered/resolved, please email me directly and I will help coordinate efforts to provide the support needed.
Learning specialists (special education) will be contacting individual students/parents directly to explain instruction and activities.
Please be sure to read over the Home Learning Plans (linked below) in order to see which assignments will be graded. Those assignments are indicated on the plan.
During this extended closure time Mrs. Hentges would like to be available to her students as needed. Please feel free to email Mrs. Hentges (jhentges@blairoaks.org) at any time. Please know that she will respond to her emails as quickly as possible (if it is after 8pm she may not respond until the following morning). She will be checking emails regularly throughout the day. If your child needs to speak with Mrs. Hentges please email her to set up a time and method for communication.You will also find many resources on Mrs. Hentges’ school webpage. Mrs. Hentges loves her students and wants to be a resource for them during this time.
Read ALoud - Take Time to Relax!!
Our district nurse, Julia Harrison, will be checking her email during our days away from school. If you have school related health needs, please email her at jharrison@blairoaks.org.
Below you will find a link to all grade levels Home Learning Plan. The Home Learning Plan will include all subjects, specials, and reading support. There is also valuable information included at the top of each of the plans that may be useful when accessing certain websites.
Having these links all in one spot will help parents with those of multiple students in the building. If you save this email/link you can directly access all of their information. If you have any specific questions regarding instructions, expectations, or work please contact your child's teacher.
Answers to Parent Questions
FOR YOUR REFERENCE
Blair Oaks Elementary Mission
PARTNER
with staff, students, parents, and community;
EDUCATE
all students to become self-sufficient, life-long learners;
EMPOWER
all students to be competent, productive, responsible, and caring citizens in an ever changing world; and
PROVIDE
a safe and nurturing educational environment with high academic standards.
Blair Oaks Vision
Vision: We envision soaring to new heights through:
- Academic Excellence
- Character Development
- Community Involvement
- Leadership and Service
Tara Bishop, Elementary Principal
Email: tbishop@blairoaks.org
Website: blairoaks.k12.mo.us/elementaryschool
Location: 6124 Falcon Lane, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Phone: 573-634-2808