THE PAW PRINT Brookview Elementary
January 8th, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON'S YOUNGEST GRAD EARNS TWO DEGREES!
CALIFORNIA TEEN STARTS NONPROFIT TO HELP KIDS LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED TO STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Key Updates
Materials Pick Up
Families of students remaining Virtual for the remainder of the school year will need to pick up 3rd quarter learning materials. These can be picked up at Door #1 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For questions regarding textbooks, contact Beth Stevens at 317-532-3052.
WIDA Testing
WIDA testing will begin on January 11, 2021 for all identified English Learner students. Kindergarten families will be contacted to bring their students into school for testing during the week of January 11, 2021. 1st - 4th students will begin testing the week of January 18th when they return to in-person instruction. If your child’s learning environment is virtual, you will be contacted to arrange a date for testing. You can bring your child to school on their designated testing date or your school can arrange transportation. Please complete this form if your child will require transportation. Please note that if your child will be using bus transportation, they will remain at school for the entire day. If you have questions, please contact Kristi Hill at 317-532-3057.
Transition Message
As we prepare for receiving students back to in-person instruction and transitioning students to 100% virtual, you may see changes appear in your ParentVue (Synergy) and your student’s Canvas account. Some possible changes might be seeing a new teacher’s name appear on your student’s schedule or a new classroom dashboard tile in Canvas. Do not be alarmed by these changes. Once your student begins their new schedule on January 19th, you will see their accurate placement and correct teacher connections with Canvas and digital curriculum.
Saturday Program Opportunity
The following is the information for an online learning enrichment program for PreK-12 students at Purdue -West Lafayette. Would you mind sharing the following information with your students or anyone who might be interested?
The registration to enroll for the Purdue Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute’s (GER2I) Spring Super Saturday program held in February 2021 is now open! At these GER2I camps, students take challenging classes related to their area(s) of interest. We offer hands-on classes in a wide range of subjects, including STEM and the humanities, all designed to be one to two grade levels above traditional classroom content. These classes are taught by esteemed professors, graduate students, and teachers from Lafayette and surrounding areas.
GER2I's Virtual Super Saturday program provides learning experiences that explore advanced material and develop critical and creative thinking. We offer a caregiver-child format for children in PreK - 5th grades so caregivers can spend quality time and gain experience working with their children. This is required. The participation of caregivers of students in 6th - 12th grades is not required, but parents are invited to our parent interest sessions.
2021 virtual spring Super Saturday program will fall on February 6, 13, 20, 27 in 2021. REGISTER ONLINE at: https://cvent.me/2PdBln The registration fee per student is $145. All the students are eligible to enroll, with no prerequisites.
Our 2020 Spring Super Saturday courses are:
PreK-K:
Icky, Sticky, and Fun
Gr.1-2:
Kitchen Chemistry
STEM at Home: Forces & Motion
Gr.3-5:
Colonizing Mars
Fun Filmmaking
The Magical World of Harry Potter
Gr.6-8:
Games with Python®
Get Protected from COVID-19: A Biomimetic Engineering Challenge
Psychobabble: Let’s Talk Neuroscience!
Gr.9-12:
Python® Programming for the Future Brainiacs! Neuroscience Highlights
Please visit our Facebook or email Yao Yang at yang1707@purdue.edu for more information!
For more information about Spring Super Saturday program, please visit our website https://www.education.purdue.edu/geri/youth-programs/super-saturday/
Counselor's Chat
Dear Brookview Family,
We are offering Open Counselor daily! This is a time for any & all students to join me via Zoom for social emotional learning, mindfulness activities, movement, and social interaction with peers.
To join, click the MISS H. course on Canvas and then the Zoom link at your designated time. (K-2nd @ 2:00-2:20 & 3rd-4th @ 2:25-2:45).
See you soon Bulldogs!
Lexi Jo Heitkamp, School Counselor
Lexi Jo Heitkamp
School Counselor
Brookview Elementary School
Phone: 317-532-3050 ext. 3079
Email: lheitkam@warren.k12.in.us
Virtual Learning Support
Parent Information to Support Virtual Learning (reminders)
If you have any technology needs, you can access one of the following supports:
Technology Help Desk at Moorhead Community Resource Center from 10:00 - 2:00, Monday - Friday. iPad concerns should be directed here.
Submit a help ticket through IncidentIQ by clicking on Technology under the Explore Tab and then select Parent Tech Info.
And always please feel free to call us and we will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
If you have any academic needs, you can access the following supports:
Contact your child's teacher(s) for support. Teacher contact information is available on our website under the Explore Tab, then select STAFF. You can also find the information on our Warren App.
Contact Ms. Heitkamp, school counselor, or Mrs. Henley, school dean, or Mr. Coleman.
Visit our district website's transition to virtual learning page for more information and resources.
If you have other needs beyond what is being provided, you can access of the following resources:
Once again contact our school counselor or our administrative team.
Share your request through our outreach hotline at 317-608-0545 or email at MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us.
Visit our Moorhead Community Resource Center. Monday / Wednesday / Friday - 8:00 - 4:00 or Tuesday / Thursday - 8:00 - 8:00.
How will my child be counted present/absent
Your child will need to login to Zoom sessions at the scheduled times to be counted present (please refer to schedule on Canvas app).
What if my child is sick or will be absent?
Call your child’s home school to report an absence.
How do I get on the apps?
You many need to sign out your old Apple ID before you begin.
Launch the "Settings" App and tap "Sign in to your iPad":
Troubleshooting:
What if I have a problem with technology?
Broken or damaged ipad?
Morehead Elementary school from 10-2 daily
Visit a Middle School (Creston, Stonybrook, Raymond Park) from 10-2 daily
Youtube Videos won’t play
follow these short steps to fix the problem
Where on the www.warren.k12.in.us do I find the Virtual School information?
Go to www.warren.k12.in.us
Click on Explore
Click on Virtual Instruction Program
Información Importante para los Padres del Aprendizaje Virtual
¿Cómo se va a tomar la asistencia ya sea que esté presente ó ausente?
Su niño(a) deberá unirse/conectarse en Zoom para sus sesiones de clase según su horario así se le considerará- como presente (por favor vaya al app de Canvas para verificar el horario de clases de su estudiante).
¿Qué hago si mi hijo(a) está enfermo(a) ó va a estar ausente?
Llame a la escuela a la que pertenece su hijo(a) para reportar la ausencia .
¿Cómo me uno a las aplicaciones (apps)?
How to log into Canvas Video (Video de cómo ingresar a Canvas)
Student Canvas login~Spanish (Ingreso a Canvas del Estudiante - Español)
How to find my Schedule on Canvas (¿Cómo encontrar mi horario en Canvas?
How to log into Clever ¿Cómo conectarse en Clever?
How to complete an assignment on Seesaw ¿Cómo completar una asignación en SeeSaw?
Bilingual Seesaw Parent Tutorial (Guía para Padres SeeSaw Bilingüe)
Sign into the iCloud on iPad Registrarse en iCloud usando el iPad
Muy probablemente tendrá que desconectar su Apple ID antiguo antes de empezar.
Empiece en “Settings” App y presione “sign in en su iPad":
List of apps on all student ipads (Lista de apps en los iPads de los estudiante)
Página de Canvas para los Padres:
How to Login to my Canvas Parent Portal (¿Cómo ingresar al Portal para Padres en Canvas?
How to Login to My Canvas Parent Portal~Spanish (¿Cómo ingresar a mi Portal para Padres en Canvas? - Español
Bilingual Canvas Parent Tutorial (Guía para Padres Canvas Bilingüe)
Warren Parent/Caregiver Information (Información para los Padres/Guardianes del Condado de Warren)
Mobile Hotspot Request Form
Helpful Information - Read Carefully
IS YOUR CHILD CURRENLTY VIRTUAL
How does this impact my child?
Student experiences will remain the same.
Technology
Helpdesk
If you need support with your device because it is not working or has been damaged, you can visit the helpdesk at Moorhead Community Resource Center at 8400 E. 10th Street, in back of building, from 10:00 - 2:00 Monday through Friday or submit a request here.
IS YOUR CHILD CURRENLTY IN-PERSON
How does this impact my child?
Students will receive their instruction through zoom and Canvas with their current teacher.
Technology
Student iPads were sent home today with chargers and cords. Please send your child to school the week of November 16th - 20th with this device charged each day. Chargers remain at home.
Technology
Helpdesk
If you need support with your device because it is not working or has been damaged, you can visit the helpdesk at Moorhead Community Resource Center at 8400 E. 10th Street, in back of building, from 10:00 - 2:00 Monday through Friday or submit a request here.
Internet Access
To request a T-Mobile hotspot for your student please completely fill out this form. Once your request is processed the hotspot will be delivered to your student's home school where you may pick it up.
School Schedule
Students will follow the same schedule as they did previously. Students will login to their Canvas accounts to get specific information from their classroom teacher. Teachers will send home a more detailed schedule with students by November 20th.
Supplies/Books
Supplies and books will be coming home by November 20th.
Attendance
Student attendance will continue to be taken by their teacher by participation in zoom meetings on instruction days.
Food
We will offer food distribution locations for families to access lunch and breakfast for students during this closure as we did in the spring. We are working out details and will communicate by November 20th.
YMCA / Childcare
We are working with the YMCA so they can offer childcare to families in Warren. We are still working on this and will communicate with families and caregivers by November 20th.
2nd Semester Transition Request Window
The 2nd semester learning option change request for moving to in-person from virtual or vice versa was supposed to open today, it has been postponed. We will communicate with families and caregivers when this request window will open to communicate placement changes.
Community Outreach Hotline
If you have a hardship or need that you would like support with, please reach out to us at our Community Outreach Hotline.
317-608-0545
Brookview Families,
Readers and Leaders at Brookview - We believe that reading is critical to our students success. We want our students reading as much as possible. Our goal is to reach 10,000 books read! We are currently at 3,704 books! Please continue to encourage your children to read, read, read!
Readers and Leaders Board
Mrs. Fitzpatrick's Class Kindness Project
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Phonological awareness is a broad skill that includes identifying and manipulating units of oral language – parts such as words, syllables, and onsets and rimes. Children who have phonological awareness are able to identify and make oral rhymes, can clap out the number of syllables in a word, and can recognize words with the same initial sounds like 'money' and 'mother.'
Phonemic awareness refers to the specific ability to focus on and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. Phonemes are the smallest units comprising spoken language. Phonemes combine to form syllables and words. For example, the word 'mat' has three phonemes: /m/ /a/ /t/. There are 44 phonemes in the English language, including sounds represented by letter combinations such as /th/. Acquiring phonemic awareness is important because it is the foundation for spelling and word recognition skills. Phonemic awareness is one of the best predictors of how well children will learn to read during the first two years of school instruction.
Students at risk for reading difficulty often have lower levels of phonological awareness and phonemic awareness than do their classmates. The good news is that phonemic awareness and phonological awareness can be developed through a number of activities.
Textbook Rental Information
FYI. I received FY21 Textbook Rental data on Friday, October 2nd. All full pay student amounts have been loaded to parent accounts, on their Textbook Rental parent portal. The portal website is www.k12paymentcenter.com. Once these were loaded, I followed up with an email to these parents about the portal and amounts. With that said, you may begin seeing parents bring in payment for TBR or ask to complete a TBR application for assistance. If payment is made, please send me your receipt books so I can update their portal. If they wish to complete an application for assistance, they can also do this at www.lunchapplication.com.
As for paper invoices, Technology Dept is still working on these to be generated and mailed out asap. TBR due date is 11/30/2020. If parents wish to request for an extension, please have them email me this request, so I can have this in writing.
If you can include any of this information on your school newsletter, that would be greatly appreciated.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Warren’s mission is to connect tradition with innovation, in a safe and caring environment, that provides exceptional learning experiences and fosters meaningful relationships for ALL Warren students, families and employees.
MSD Warren will graduate students who exhibit the skills and dispositions of the Journey of a Graduate.
Citizenship - Contributing to our community in a meaningful way
Collaboration - Working with others to achieve better results
Communication - Expressing ideas through listening, discussion, and awareness of impact
Content Knowledge - Developing a strong foundation to support future learning opportunities
Critical Thinking - Engaging in analysis and reasoning to arrive at a conclusion
Resilience - Using skills and strategies to thrive, adapt and overcome challenging situations
MSD Warren Values...Academic Excellence, Commitment to Community, Respect for Diversity, Personal Learning Experiences, Equitable Access to Opportunities, Strong and Supportive Relationships
Car Rider Information
We have made a slight change to the car rider procedure for this year. For both Pick up and Drop off, the car rider line will utilize two lanes to reduce congestion. See map below for details.
WHO ARE WE?
At Brookview Elementary school, we strive to develop and enrich students to their full potential. One of the ways that we do this is by focusing on critical thinking, content knowledge, collaboration, citizenship, creativity, and resilience.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning Emphasis
At Brookview Elementary, we want our students to be strong readers! There are 5 major components to reading. I will be sharing information on each of the 5 components of reading over the next several weeks. Let's start with fluency.
What Is Fluency?
Fluency is the ability to read "like you speak." Hudson, Lane, and Pullen define fluency this way: "Reading fluency is made up of at least three key elements: accurate reading of connected text at a conversational rate with appropriate prosody or expression." Non-fluent readers suffer in at least one of these aspects of reading: they make many mistakes, they read slowly, or they don't read with appropriate expression and phrasing.
Many researchers have found that fluency is highly correlated with reading comprehension—that is, when a student reads fluently, that student is likely to comprehend what he or she is reading.
So how do we teach it?
Teacher Modeling
Examples of teacher modeling include:
- Teacher-assisted reading
- Peer-assisted reading
- Audio-assisted reading
Key point: Teacher modeling involves more than just listening to someone else read. Students must be actively involved 100 percent of the time and in a multi-sensory way.
Parents, you play a major role here as well. Allowing your children consistent opportunities to read to you is key. Every night, have your children read to you. This helps your child become a strong reader!
NEW WARREN APP AND WEBSITE
Warren Township School District has a new app and website! The purpose of the app and website is to provide regular updates through the live feed, district news, and
district events sections as well as other important district information. The app includes easy access to the weekly breakfast and lunch menu, staff contacts, district documents, bullying and safety reporting form, and much much more. The Warren app can be downloaded at the Apple and Android App Store. Stay informed and download the app today. The district website is www.warren.k12.in.us.
BROOKVIEW ELEMENTARY
Email: jcoleman3@warren.k12.in.us
Website: brookview.warren.k12.in.us
Location: 1550 North Cumberland Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-532-3050
SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLICATIONS/NEWS MEDIA USE
SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLICATIONS/NEWS MEDIA USE
The occasion may arise when the school district wants to recognize your child or your child's school. This may include your child's photo, your child's name or your child's work in district publications, newsletters, on school district websites, and in electronic/social media or in staff training videos. We may also want to tell the media (including newspapers, television, and radio) about your child's achievements. We never knowingly release information about a student to anyone who wants to use it for commercial/political purposes. However, we will honor your request to not include your child in these types of recognitions if you notify Mr. Coleman by email that you do not want this type of information released.