News from the Nest
Rozelle CAPA Elementary
School is closed again... Now what?
The days can be long when school is closed. We wanted to put together some suggested schedules and resources for you to help the days pass more productively.
Our school district is providing school work for your children. Here is the link: http://www.scsk12.org/instructionalresources/grades
You may pick up packets at the following locations: http://www.scsk12.org/coronavirusfacts/studentmeals?PID=1632
The YMCA will provide meals at these locations from 11 am - 1 pm. The child must be present to receive a meal.
We hope that you and your children stay safe and healthy, and wish you the best of luck during this stressful time.
Sincerely,
Your Rozelle Family
Sample Daily Schedule (to fill the day)
*disclaimer: what follows is a pretty packed day with a lot of transitions. The purpose here is not to impose a structure but to offer ideas for how to break up the time. Think of it as a menu of options; pick and choose what works for your children and your family. Students need 20 minutes of reading books everyday and 20 minutes of Math facts practice.
8:00 Make breakfast together
9:00 An hour of schoolwork using any of the following:
- SCS learning packet
- Scholastic Learn at Home (see link/info below)
- i-ready lesson: Student Login: https:/clever.com/in/scs
Student Password: Date of Birth (MMDDYYYY)
Recommended Usage: Complete 45 minutes of daily instruction for both reading & math
10:00 Reading and Writing: https://www.storylineonline.net/
(see information below)
11:00 Exercise! Here are some indoor activities: https://family.gonoodle.com/
11:30 Science lessons at home! https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Second session of schoolwork
- SCS learning packet
- Scholastic Learn at Home (see link/info below)
- i-ready lesson: Student Login: https:/clever.com/in/scs
Student Password: Date of Birth (MMDDYYYY)
Recommended Usage: Complete 45 minutes of daily instruction for both reading & math
2:00 Round 2 of https://family.gonoodle.com/ - we all need it...
3:00 Healthy snack
4:00 CAPA Time (Art, Music, Dance, Drama)
5:00 Movie or TV break
6:00 Prepare, eat, and clean up dinner; everyone helps.
8:00 Board Games/showers/read aloud before bed
Scholastic - Learn At Home: Resources for each grade level
Scholastic has created a learn at home site. This free resource provides your children with 20* days of exciting articles and stories, videos, and fun learning challenges. Children can complete them anytime, in any order. They can work on their own or together with you and your family.
www.scholastic.com/learnathome
Their active learning journeys are available on any device and will provide your child with up to three hours’ worth of exciting learning experiences per day. They can go on virtual field trips, meet best-selling authors, or dig deep into a topic they love.
With best wishes from all of us at Scholastic,
Reading and Writing Corner
Guided Reading questions:
Literature -
- What happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the story?
- How did the characters actions contribute to the story?
- What was the problem and solution in the story with evidence from the story to support answer?
- Summarize the story in your own words including the problem and how the problem was solved.
- What is the story's message or theme?
Informational Text -
- What is the topic?
- What was the Central Idea/Main Idea of the story and explain with evidence from the text to support your answer with at least 3 key details?
- Write a 3 - 5 sentence or 5 - 7 sentence summary of the text.
Math Matters
Khan Academy has set up a link with schedules and instructions for online math lessons during this time at home. Please visit this link and read the entire newsletter for help with free online accounts and resources.
Math Facts
Practice your math facts with these flashcards. Find addition, subtraction, multiplication and division flashcards, from basic math facts to 3-digit problems.
3rd Grade Commitment Resources
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
This website offers a collection of phonics games.
Sight Words
Vocabulary
Great vocabulary resources are offered at this website. PBS Kids is a great website for all subject areas. Take time to explore.