Mathews Kindergarten
Remote Learning Edition
April 6-10
We made it through another busy week of Remote Learning! Thank you for your patience as we learn to navigate new apps and new learning technology. We miss being in the classroom, and seeing our Kindergarteners!
We know there has been a lot of information coming from us. As with anything new, there is a learning curve. But it will get easier! We are very happy to see our students doing the lessons and turning in their Assignments! Please contact us if you have any questions. We are here to help you and your child!
School Calendar Update
The last day of instruction will be May 22 regardless of whether campuses re-open to students this school year,
Mathews Book Fair
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https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mathewselementaryschool1%E2%80%8B
Phase 3 Instruction
We are excited to share a new online program for literacy instruction called Pathblazer as we move into Phase 3. It is available on Webdesk. Please use this week to become familiar with program.
To get started, look on Webdesk for the icon that looks like the one on the top right (red lantern with the word Pathblazer on it) and click on it. It will take your child to the lessons.
Some guidelines:
This week is about learning to access the program as it's new.
Recommended time is 15-20 minutes daily.
Please allow your child to do this on their own, as content is provided at their level.
There is a student video for your child to learn about this.
You can access the parent letter here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1az4XTKqikPg5vhDb7B2OBRnmRlL4GJyesRUt6OmMnaI/edit?usp=sharing
We know this is all new, so please allow your child and yourself grace and time.
We are here to help you. Please reach out if you have questions!
PISD Webdesk Directions
username: first.last.#1 (in some cases 2)
password: Asd=1234
My Backpack
Choose a Folder
Programs
Google Classroom
The Google Classroom App can be found in your child's backpack through webdesk. We have already set up each child in the classroom. However, should there be any problems we are providing the codes below for each teacher.
You will enter in the following code:
Ms. Shelton's Class: rxuolwd
Ms. Calaza's Class: an4xcjq
Ms. Mir's Class: a2isyo
*** Please note that the assignments or announcements to your google classroom may be posted by any of the Kindergarten teachers.
How To Upload Photos to Google Classroom
HMH Reading APP
Nearpod
Flipgrid
first.last.#@mypisd.net
password: Asd=1234
(example: charlie.cook.1@mypisd.net)
Weekly Learning Plan
Teacher Availability and Email Addresses
Deborah Shelton: deborah.shelton@pisd.edu
Teresa Calaza: teresa.calaza@pisd.edu
Silvy Mir: silvat.mir@pisd.edu
Mathews Kindergarten Team
Email: deborah.shelton@pisd.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/mathews
Location: 7500 Marchman Way, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469 752-2300