Wolfsville Elementary News
School Closure Updates for the Week of March 30th
Principal's Message
Dear Wolfsville Community,
It has been an unprecedented and unpredictable few weeks for our school community, county and nation. There is no guidebook how to handle a sudden world-wide pandemic, yet we have found ways to come together and support each other.
Due to social distancing measures schools have been closed through April 24th. While our building may be closed for students, learning is not! Wolfsville staff is committed to our students continued growth during this time through continuity of learning. Together we will embark on our distance learning journey beginning Monday, March 30, 2020.
What should you expect?
- We plan to start small and help families build continuity of learning routines at home. Primary students will be assigned no more than 90 minutes of daily work and intermediate will be assigned no more than 120 minutes. At first, assignments might take half of this time. Our goal is for everyone to feel success!
- You will hear from your child's teacher soon and they will upload school assignments on Schoology. Do not worry if you are not familiar with this platform. Many of our students have been using it throughout the school year and more information for you is below.
- Specials and Mr. Tresssler will include activities weekly through this newsletter that will be no more than 10 minutes per day. You can complete theses activities as a family and choose which days/times you will access them.
- At the start of each week during the school closure I will send a newsletter with information and helpful tips to ensure ongoing support through clear and consistent communication during this time.
Please join me and our entire staff as we embark upon this uncharted territory supporting each other. We will take things day by day and build on our successes. Please know, no one is in this alone and together we will rise !
Yours in Education,
Megan Stein, Principal
***Follow along our journey through distance learning and #thewolfsvilleway on Twitter @FCPS_WFES or linked on our school web page.
Video Check-Ins from our Staff!
Wolfsville Staff Contact Information
Resources for Talking with Children About Coronovirus
We recognize this school closure might be difficult for children to understand. We will continue to add to resources to support our families as they navigate these conversations with young children.
SEL: https://insidesel.com/2020/03/12/covid-19/
SAMHSA: Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource
FCPS Meal Sites
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is serving breakfasts, lunches and suppers to go at 22 sites throughout Frederick County. Participants must be age 18 or under unless they are adults enrolled in an educational program for persons with disabilities. They do not have to live in Frederick County, be FCPS students or be registered to attend the schools serving meals. They do not have to be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. From all locations and at all mealtimes, children’s meals are “to go.”
Schoology Parent Support
Our teachers will be using the Schoology communication platform to coordinate learning activities. We fully understand their may be a learning curve with this platform. You can log on through visiting lms.fcps.org or through our media center homepage on our schools website. Click the video below for a full tutorial on how to log in to your child's Schoology page.
Logging into Schoology at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dcY0XbH5dQ
Counseling Lesson for the week of 3/30
Subscribe to Mr. T's Channel to see all of his latest school counseling videos at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNLJciXxQjoHaI6O7Fd8Mw/featuredArt Lesson for the week of 3/30
Create, relax and enjoy!
Any questions? Email me at heidi.hench@fcps.org
Art Lesson Here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bztDAMc4RKb6g324TLFMfwQFLFyy09_DQqk_ZiaERPA/edit?ts=5e7dfdab#slide=id.g71f7adeec6_0_51
Media Lesson for the Week of 3/30
Creating a Culture for Reading
One important part of the Library Media Curriculum is Creating a Culture for Reading. Each week, I look forward to spending time in the library with students, as they select reading materials for personal interest and growth. We also spend time sharing and talking about our literature selections with each other to develop habits for lifelong reading. This week, I encourage you to apply these ideas at home.
Students will:
mindfully select and read from a variety of literature for personal interest and growth
engage with a community of readers using a variety of platforms
make connections from literature to real world experiences, reflect on the experience of others, and share new understandings
This week, use the following ideas to think about how you can create a culture of reading at home:
Talk about Books! Share your childhood favorites and listen to what books your child enjoys talking about
Do you have a special place at home for books or reading materials? Consider spring cleaning a bookshelf or creating a special place to store borrowed materials from the library
Bedtime Books - find a favorite story (or two) to keep on your nightstand or by your bed to read at the end of the day before sleep
Where else in the home do you engage in reading? Have you ever read food labels or a recipe with your child? What is the name of the toothpaste you use? Discuss other ways you are reading without even realizing you are doing it!
Lastly, spend time reading. Find online books on our Wolfsville Media Webpage or other great online resources from the Frederick County Public Library. (Their online storytimes are great!)
Here is a great online story from space that Penny and I really enjoyed! It’s called, Max goes to the International Space Station. It is read by an astronaut who is there in the video! Enjoy!
PE Lesson for the week of 3/30
If you have any questions contact michael.jarboe@fcps.org.
Enjoy!
Music Lessons for the week of 3/30
Hello Families!
As you go through the slides, lessons are divided into Primary (grades K-2) and Intermediate (grades 3-5). If you have any questions, please email me at melanie.raynor@fcps.org.
Slides: Music 3/30-4/3
Yearbooks are on Sale!
Wolfsville Elementary School
Email: megan.stein@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/wfes/
Phone: 240-236-2250
Twitter: @WolfsvilleES