NTI Daily Newsletter for EES
Daily Updates and Announcements
Update for March 23th
Message from a Mustang
A Message from Mrs. Neace
Access Code for Counseling Google Classroom : syei3ub
Parents/guardians,
We understand that the Non-Traditional Instructional (NTI) days are new and different. New and different can be exciting, but it can also lead to frustration and/or worry. Your students may experience feelings of sadness over missing their friends and teachers. They may experience worry about getting their school work completed or having a new routine and schedule. If your child experiences any of these feelings it is important to let them express themselves without judgment. Let them know that their feelings are normal and ok. Sometimes just listening is the best thing we can do. Attached is a one sheet guide on handling worry. You can gently remind the kids to use some of the strategies that we have learned at school that are outlined in this handout.Have a question? Ask your teacher!
Feel free to email with questions throughout the evening or in the morning. Those questions will be answered during school hours as soon as the teacher is able to get to them.
How do I join my child's Google Classroom?
Mustang Shout-outs
We are so proud of ALL of our Mustangs and their parents! You have risen to the challenges that have faced you. We appreciate your patience as we all figure out this process together. We are better together!
From Mrs. Baker:
I am so lucky! My students are Rock Stars! Also, we have so many students that are showing Mustang Pride while in our Hangout! Several have earned clip-ups on the list below. We are awesome!
I just have to acknowledge two children who have given me such sweet encouragement this week. They have let me know when assignments were not posted correctly and wrote supportive comments when I have had to regroup and unload and reload videos time and time again.
When I hit the google meet- they waved with a smile and gave incredible grace!
These two ladies are:
Elizabeth Kelly
Joannah Hibbett
From Mrs. Niemi:
My class read 50 books on EPIC just this week! Great reading first graders. Keep it up!! I am so proud of you working hard at home!
Mustangs who leveled up in Lexia!
Griffin Williams
Lillian Carroll
Braydon Watson
Claire Nordman
Emma Fisher
Carson Kemper
Emily Buchwald
Greyson Murphy
Cameron Schneider
Nash Williams
Carter Oldendick
Israel Brown
Jacob Holthaus
Isabella Bertagna
Justus Stefanopolous
August Kane
Kate Paulin
Jenna Stec
Masen Kuhlman
Silas Shutts
Sophie Horne
Cace Burgess
Maylee Neal
Declan Suttle
Jocelyn Pimental
Layla Whittaker
Mustangs who clipped up to the Principal!
Liam Boswell
Lucy Clayton
Lila Hager
Moise Smith
Jase Saltsman
Titus Stefanopoulos
Addison Glass
Kylee Benke
Conner Kramer
Hannah Bennett
Kate Hummel
Jackson Francis
Aubrey Weaver
Paislee Behymer
Ashley Lezcano
Joseph Pidgeon
Jude Morin
Blake Tibbs
Emily Aulick
Liam Raikes
Ben Buchwald
McKenzie Warren
Addy Evans
Natalie Hodorowski
Maddox Koch
Reid Burgess
Masen Kuhlman
Lawson Baird
Gabe Moore
Jackson Stricker
Maylee Neal
Ian Boswell
Trinity Parr
Brendan Boswell
Henry Reed
Malakye Abbott
Emma Rickenbaugh
Adam Hill
Silas Shutts
Sarah Blundy
Declan Suttle
Addyson Wambaja
Emerson Walker
Gabriella Hamblen
Layla Whittaker
JoJo Hibbett
Arya Winkle
Jackson Francis
Jocelyn Pimental
Chaylin Dell
Weston Aylor
Magnolia Blackburn
Kaylee Carlisle
Macie Clark
Joseph Daugherty
Marti Jo Goodenough
Olivia Graham
Jude Marshall
Caden Morris
Chloe Pifer
Everett Reed
Manda Schwartz
Cooper Stephenson
Lennard Winter
JB Zeller
Camilia Parsons
Caleb Gardella,
Kat Bryan
Owen Pike
Lindsay Amon
Kodie Baker
Jayden Fletcher
Reagan Schnieder
Chase Zuckerman
Justus Stefanopoulos
Join Mrs. Hook to get your day started!!
Students, feel free to join "Mental Healthy and Happy with Mrs. Hook" Google Hangout Monday-Friday at 9:30 for 15 minutes of calming and mindful activities to get your day started!
From Your Assistant Principal, Mr. S
Student Behavior Norms & Procedures for Google Hangouts
The same behavioral expectations of the classroom apply to online learning.
When in a Google Hangout you are in a classroom.
Unmuting and talking is like calling out and interrupting in class.
Having side conversations in the chat bar is like talking to a friend while the teacher is teaching.
Unnecessary comments (not related to the topic or side conversations) in the chat can distract your peers and also prevent your teacher from seeing helpful questions or comments related to the discussion
Expected Behaviors In Google Hangouts
-Students will mute upon entering and only unmute when directed to by teacher
-Students will stay on topic and participate
-Student will only use the chat feature to contribute to the class conversation. No side conversations or off topic posts.
-Students will be respectful to all other participants (teachers and students)
Consequences
-Redirection from teacher/reminder of procedure not being followed.
-Removal from chat for that day
-Parent contact
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship is showing your Mustang Pride online - making sure we are safe, respectful, and responsible while online and working at home.
See Mrs. Pass talk more about this on the link below:
Daily Google Hangout Times
PM Classes 2 PM
First Grade: 2 PM
Second Grade: 2 PM
Third Grade: 1 PM
Fourth Grade: 1-1:30 and 2-2:30
Fifth Grade: 2-2:45
Kindergarten: AM Classes 10 AM
PM Classes 2 PM
First Grade: 2 PM
Second Grade: 2 PM
Third Grade: 1 PM
Fourth Grade: 1-1:30 and 2-2:30
Fifth Grade: 2-2:45
Mrs. K STEAM Hangout 11:00 AM (Link on your child's Google Classroom)
Specials Google Hangouts Schedules
Special Areas classes will be doing hangouts from 11:30-12:00 each day if you would like to join. They will post their link to their Google Classroom.
Monday- Music Hangout
Tuesday- PE Hangout
Wednesday- WL Hangout
Thursday- Art Hangout
Friday- SEL Hangout
How to access Google Hangouts
District Food Delivery
Families will no longer be able to pick up food at their schools beginning Wednesday 3/18/20. Families will still need to call ahead to help us know how many meals to prepare for each location. Our buses will be delivering food to the locations and times are listed on the links below. Phone numbers to call and reserve a meal are also available via the links.
Please remember, ALL students that come to a location will be served a meal. This is not for just students that are on free and reduced lunch programs. A child can be served at any location in the district.
*** Erpenbeck Elementary 384-5375 is District 3 ***
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A Message from Nurse Aimee
I hope everyone is staying healthy and washing their hands. If I can help you in anyway or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me at aimee.lind@boone.kyschools.us.
Here are some links with some good information. The youtube video is a good one and answers a lot of questions that our kids might be asking. Try staying off social media, it is overwhelming and not always the most up to date and accurate information.
CDC-https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
WHO-https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
❤️❤️Kids questions answered https://youtu.be/vSsKQPqpS7A
Yearbook Order Form
Parent Pickups
To return packets, there will be a box below the pick up box labeled with the teacher's name and RETURNS. Please put your student's work in the return box. PLEASE make sure your child's name is on the work.
Optional First Grade packets are also in the front lobby.
Because Of Winn-Dixie books for third grade can also be picked up in the front lobby.
Other things that need to be picked up can be picked up in the vestibule by the front office. Just ring the buzzer and tell us what you need! We are working hard to find solutions to drop offs and pickups while eliminating the spread of germs!
From the Library
Need something to read? Try e-books! Tumble Books can be processed from our school website. The link is listed under the “Library Media Center” tab. It includes activities, quizzes, and videos. If you are unable to access it, email Mrs. Taylor at Belinda.taylor@boone.kyschools.us. You can also take AR quizzes when you come back to school.
Favorite books for kindergartners! https://www.greatschools.org/gk/book-lists/favorite-books-for-kindergartners/
No Tech Required Reading Activity
Character Analysis: Choose a character from a story and draw a picture of the character in the center of a piece of drawing paper. Around the character write/draw about the character's personality traits, actions, special words, thoughts and feelings, problems and challenges, and accomplishments. What do you have in common with this particular character?
Non-Traditional Instructional Plans for Each Grade Level
Quick Links
Erpenbeck Elementary
Email: ees.mustangs@boone.kyschools.us
Website: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/13/Home
Location: 9001 Wetherington Boulevard, Florence, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 384-7200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErpenbeckElementarySchool/
Twitter: @EES_Mustangs