Ericson Sea Kings Weekly Update
April 27-May 1 Week 6 Long Distance Learning Update
Principal's Message
Hello Sea King Families,
Last week we distributed over 500 laptops and tablets to students to support our long distance learning. Teachers will be checking in with your child at least once a week to give assignments, instruction and assistance with instructional content.
It is important that you monitor your child's online time and that you discuss with your child how to take care of their device. Laptops are student tools for learning content. Laptops will need to be returned to school with your child in working order in August. This laptop will go with your child to the next grade level. The laptops that were distributed to our 2nd through 6th grade students this week are school property and have been checked out to students just as we would check-out a library book to them.
We ask that all parents and students follow the following expectations for the care of any device they are provided:
- Parents need to maintain continuous open communication with your child about safe internet use and access.
- Know what your child is doing with technology and how her/his time is being spent
- Keep technology outside of the bedroom to prevent late night unmonitored use and sleep disruptions
- Keep all barcodes in place on the devices – DO NOT REMOVE BARCODES
- Additional stickers should not be attached to the device
- Never throw or slide a device
- Never place heavy objects on top of the device
- Never expose a device to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight
We expect that all of our 2nd through 6th grade laptops will be returned to our school in the same great condition they are being given to our students. In addition, we expect that our PreK-1st grade tablets are cared for and closely monitored by our families. Parents or guardians will be responsible for the cost of any damaged or lost devices per Fresno Unified School District. Please contact the LCD Help Line for any technical questions you may have at (559) 457-3939.
If your child still needs a device please call 253-6450 to make an appointment to pick up a device at Ericson. PK-1st grade students will receive an LCD Tablet and parents must register online to receive a device. Students in grades 2-6 will receive a laptop.
If your child has a broken, lost or stolen LCD Tablet please contact the LCD Help Desk at 457-3939 or email lcd@fresnounified.org to make an appointment for repair or replacement of your child's device.
This week your child will be connecting with their teachers for instructional content and learning support. Please contact the school at 253-6450 if you need assistance getting in touch with your child's teacher.
Several of our grade levels have created their own websites to support students accessing instructional content. Our TK teacher Mr. Hunter was one of the first teachers in the district to provide learning resources for his students. Watch his interview with Channel 30 News.
We hope that you are all doing well and we miss all of our students! Please share with your child this special message from 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Lor to our Sea King Families. For ongoing Ericson updates please like our Ericson Elementary School Sea Kings Facebook Page.
Go Sea Kings!
We miss you!
Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Wolf
Benjamin-Kindergarten, Mrs.Burke's Class
Jasmine-2nd Grade, Mrs. Vang's Class
Class Meeting-5th Grade, Mr. Von Bieberstein's Class
Technology Resources for Families
Accessing Online Digital Resources
When logging into a Curriculum site like Wonders or GoMath, students will need to use their full email address for the Username, including @fresnou.org.
For example: Abcd@fresnou.org Students utilize these links on a frequent basis in their classrooms. Student Usernames and Passwords are located on their report cards.
Parents use this link to assist in updating your contact information in ATLAS and for assistance locating your child's Student Portal Login Information. It is very important that your contact information is current and up to date.
Kids & Tech: Tips for Parents in the Digital Age
Ericson Grade Level Websites
Grade Level Web Pages
- TK web page www.FresnoTK.com
- Kinder web page https://www.ericsonkinders.com
- 3rd grade web page https://sites.google.com/view/ericson3rdgrade/home?authuser=1
- 4th grade web page http://ericson4thgrade.weebly.com/
Excercise Your Brain- Fresno Unified Resources
https://www.fresnounified.org/
This website offers a variety of ways for students to engage in exploration and learning academically and socially. We have provided every child (by grade level) with a recommended daily schedule of activities.
Assignments are optional and will not be required or graded. More daily resources will be added each week.
At-Home Instructional Opportunity
Dear Families,
Mrs. Stephenson here to bring you a new idea for at-home learning. Add some science into your day! Mystery Doug is a free online resource you can use. Students ask questions like "Why is the sky blue?" or "How is glass made?" Mystery Doug answers these questions with really cool science videos. There are videos on many topics for grades K-5.
https://mysteryscience.com/lessons/seasonal/earth-day
Hands-on — lead students in the doing of science and engineering.; NGSS-aligned and Common Core — make the transition to the Next Generation Science Standards and support Common Core.; Less prep, more learning — prep in minutes not hours. Captivate your students with short videos and discussion questions. Sign up now to try Mystery Science for free.
I'll have a new instructional idea for you to try next week.
Best regards,
Melissa Stephenson
TSA
Ericson Elementary
Social Emotional Supports For Families
Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety
Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety:
1.) Focus on what you can control.
2.) Avoid information overload.
3.) Remember ways you've stayed calm in the past.
4.) Create new routines with your family.
5.) Embrace stress and talk about it.
6.) Be present and take life one day at a time
Ericson Elementary School
Technology Help 457-3939
COVID Hotline 457-3395
Email: tina.rodriguez@fresnounified.org
Website: https://www.fresnounified.org/schools/ericson
Location: 4774 East Yale Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Phone: 559-253-6450
Facebook: facebook.com/FUSDEricson
School Closure Meal Locations
As of April 20, the designated meal sites include: Addams Elementary, Hamilton K-8, Ahwahnee MS, Kings Canyon MS, Birney Elementary (NEW), Lane Elementary, Bullard HS, Lincoln Elementary, Columbia Elementary, Scandinavian MS, Computech MS, Sequoia MS, Cooper MS Sunnyside HS, Duncan Poly HS, Terronez MS, Ewing Elementary, Tioga MS, Figarden Elementary,Wawona K-8, Fort Miller MS, Yosemite MS
Each Friday, learning packets are available for students needing an alternative to online learning.