WMS Counselor's Corner
Dear West Middle Parents, Guardians, and Students,
Welcome to week two of e-learning! Here are some ideas to help you make the most of this week:
FOR STUDENTS: Creating a Daily Routine
When you are in the school building, the schedule is already set. You attend the same classes each day for the same period of time, without much change.
One of the advantages of the e-learning model is the flexibility to complete schoolwork when it best fits with your schedule. Now you can take breaks when you need, or complete your work in the order you prefer.
Creating a daily routine is a great way to help you complete your school tasks, household responsibilities while still having plenty of free time. Below is an example schedule that you can customize to fit your needs:
Before 9 AM Wake Up Eat breakfast, get dressed, get ready for the day 9:00 - 10:00 AM Movement/Outdoor Time Take a walk, Climb the stairs, Yoga, Ride a bike 10:00 - 11:30 AM Academic Time Log into Schoology and do some classwork 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Creative Time Draw, craft, listen to music, practice your instrument, bake 12:30 - 1:00 PM Lunch With your family or Google Meet with a friend 1:00 - 2:00 PM Household Chores Help around your home 2:00 - 3:00 PM Self-Care Journal, read, text or call a friend, visit the “Zen Den” 3:00 - 4:30 PM Academic Time Log into Schoology and do some classwork 4:30 - 5:30 PM Movement/Outdoor Time Take a walk, Climb the stairs, Yoga, Ride a bike 5:30 - 6:30 PM Dinner With Family 6:30 - 9:30 PM TV/Screen Time Watch a movie or TV show, play video games, video chat with a friend 9:00 PM Bedtime Read, get ready for bed
FOR PARENTS: Tips for Managing E-learning at Home
Supporting your student with e-Learning is a new challenge for most parents and guardians. Here are some tips to get you started: 6 Tips for Homeschooling. Additionally, it is a good idea to still monitor your student’s technology use, including reviewing your family rules for keeping them safe online.
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
The West Middle Counseling Department
Counselor Contacts
Mrs. Melissa Welker
Sixth Grade Counselor
Mrs. Chris White
Seventh Grade Counselor
Mrs. Leigh Klawiter
Eighth Grade Counselor
Mrs. Lindsay Hoff
Support Counselor
(Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays)