Whitney Wolves Weekly Update
Do your best, always! 6/4/2021
Upcoming Events
6/11 Field Day (students and staff only)
6/14 Early Release
6/15 Early Release, Report Cards go home
6/16 Early Release (remote), last day of school
Field Day
Remote students will have activities posted that they can complete during the day.
iPad Collection
Remote learner's iPads can be turned in at the following times:
Monday, June 14th: 9am-2pm
Tuesday, June 15th: 9am-2pm
Wednesday, June 16th: 9am-2pm
Thursday, June 17th: 9am-12pm
Friday, June 18th: 9am-12pm
Please note, your students will have live lessons through Tuesday, June 15th and will be expected to log-in to these lessons. Please plan your iPad drop-off accordingly. Please make sure your child's iPad has been cleared using the above directions prior to returning.
Supply Drop-Off
Virtual Art Festival
Join us in celebrating original student work at this year’s Virtual Arts Festival.
Festival includes:
- Original student artwork spanning grades K-12
- Film and Animation Festival
- 5th Annual Empty Bowls Community Fundraiser
- EHS Senior Showcase
Example Activities:
Art Appreciation
· Have students explore the show from their iPads or project part of the show for the class
· Have students select a “best in show”, “strongest sculpture”, “favorite video”, etc. and justify their selection
· Students could write a letter to the artist of a selected work
Interdisciplinary Connections
· Provide students an interdisciplinary prompt connected to one of the student artworks in the show
· Writing prompts could be provided around the theme of poetry, creative writing, etc.
· There are numerous works that address contemporary issues if you wanted to make a connection to something currently happening in our world
Dive Into Diversity
Grandpa Doug is back! Today he’s reading a book that celebrates his background and culture entitled, “Caribbean Dream” by Rachel Isadora. https://youtu.be/VQ7wcHYZsn4
Mrs. Flanaghan, Principal
Email: KFlanaghan@enfieldschools.org
Website: eliwhitney.sharpschool.com
Location: 94 Middle Road, Enfield, CT, USA
Phone: 8607637540