Macek's Memo
August 14, 2020
Weekly Report
This week we are trying to get into sites and apps. An email was sent from Xtra Math to parents about signing up for Xtra math. Please check your junk/spam folder in case. Mrs. Davis has us using a new program for Reading and Math called eSpark. It is individualized for each child. Miss Mendoza posted a Google Meet video in Google Classroom for help on joining meets. Sometimes you may need to refresh your screen to see new items/message from me.
If things aren't working, please look to see that you are logged into your google account. Mrs. Konyar did text replacement so that you don't have to type in the whole email. The password is the 8 digit birthdate....Example for me with a birthday of June 3, 1976 would be 06031976.
Our first Google Meet went alright on my end. It did seem to lag quite a bit though. Mrs. Davis suggested turning the video off and only to have audio. Perhaps we can do video for awhile to see each other and then turn it off. Also, if we have a smaller group, maybe it will work better. We are all learning through this.
Specials schedules got mixed up. This is totally new this year. This is the best way I can explain it. This week counted as week 1. On odd numbered weeks we have Art on Monday, Library on Tuesday, Gym on Wednesday, Gym on Thursday, and Music on Friday. On even numbered weeks we have Art on Monday, Library on Tuesday, Gym on Wednesday, Tech on Thursday, and Music on Friday. Please have your child look in their Music and Gym classrooms and complete anything they need to do. The teachers know of the mixup and are giving extra time.
Reading
The kids will need to go to hmhco.com/one
Their email address is their username. (use text replacement)
Their password is abc123
Math
Spelling
Social Studies and Science
English
Reminders/Odds & Ends
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*The best way to get in touch with me is by a phone call (219-922-5660) or email. I don't have texting available on remind. I promise to give you my best attention during the school day. I am here in the building from 7:45-3:15. When I get home, I really try to stay off technology and focus on family. If you email me in the evening, I will respond the next school day. Thank you!