ALOHA Class of 2020
5th Grade at Mathews Elementary, Plano, Texas
ALOHA
We all listened to Governor Abbott's announcement on Friday that our schools would not re-open this school year. As you can imagine, the 5th grade team and Mathews' staff were all very saddened to hear the news but understand the health concerns and science behind the decision.
That being said, we will continue to work tirelessly to meet the needs of our 5th grade students in all subject areas as well as through our Circle Time homeroom meetings. We are dedicated to making this online learning experience the best it can possibly be. If you ever have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us and let us know.
Regarding the end of the school year events (including 5th grade graduation), we are certain we will receive guidance on this from the district. We are also certain there are some creative ways to help make this 'unique' end to the 5th grade year special and meaningful for our students and their families. At this point, all we can say is we are truly devastated for all our Mathews' Mavericks - especially our 5th graders.
Thank you for your continued support and strength as we all navigate this remote learning experience together in order to support the learning of our students in the best possible way. We firmly believe that we have the best students, parents, administration, and team working together as we make this an amazing ALOHA year!
Sincerely, The 5th Grade Team
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FROM TECHNOLOGY - Help with Webdesk
Webdesk (Classlink) is available by accessing https://launchpad.classlink.com/pisd
Ø Once there, log in using the top option for PISD Network Login
Ø At the next screen use the information below:
Username: firstname.lastname.1 ß Sometimes this can be 2 (ask your child)
Password: (Varies depending on grade level – Ask your child)
· Now you are in the student’s “webdesk”. They can access all their apps from this environment.
(If it prompts you to install an extension, it is safe to do so. Please install that extension and once finished, proceed to website)
· You are done J
5th Grade Schedule - Morning
7:30 - 7:50 Announcements and Warm Up Work
7:50 - 8:40 Specials (PE, Fitness, Music, Art rotations)
8:40 - 10:15 Block One - includes Circle Time and instruction
for one subject - reading/language arts, math,
science, or social studies
10:15 - 10:40 Recess
10:40 - 12:00 Block Two - second block of instruction
5th Grade Schedule - Afternoon
12:00 - 12:30 Mon - Dreambox; Tues, Wed, & Thurs - independent reading time (with some differentiated activities), Fri - Freckle.com spelling work/lessons. During this time, students will meet with teachers for additional small group
instruction.
12:30 - 1:00 5th Grade Lunch
1:00 - 2:35 Block Three - third block of instruction
2:40 Planners updated/visit lockers