Virtual Learning Newsletter
December 3, 2020
Welcome to Trimester 2!
All the best,
Mrs. Michelle Plaushines
michelle.plaushines@muskegonorway.org
262.971.1864
Virtual Field Trips
This week: Kohl’s Wild Theater - Welcome to the Zoo! @ 12:30pm - 1:20pm
- Performance link - Use this youtube link to watch the live-streamed performance starting at 12:30pm
- Q&A sessions link - After the performance is over, there will will be a live Q&A session with the performers.
If you are having trouble accessing the links, please reach out to Mrs.Besler at 414-339-2087 who can try to assist via phone.
Performance on Youtube:
• KWT will begin the performance at the designated start time. It is recommended that the
audience accesses the performance URL at least 5 minutes prior to the start time to avoid
missing any of the performance.
• Welcome to the Zoo! runs approximately 40 minutes.
Q&A on Zoom:
• At the end of the performance, the actors will instruct the viewers to head over to access the
Zoom URL to participate in the Q&A.
- We will allow a few moments for everyone to transition over to the Q&A chat.
- Moderator can elect to have students type their questions in the Zoom chat feature and the teacher can read them aloud.
- We ask that all viewers remain muted during the Q&A portion unless they are asking a question.
- The KWT actors will let the moderator know how many questions they will be able to answer (we typically will be able to answer three questions).
In-Person Recess (Optional)
Wednesday, December 9, 10:15am-10:35am, Bay Lane Elementary Playground, Mrs. Dupler (BLE Teaching & Learning Coach) will be supervising!
- Students will be able to use our playground and meet others in the elementary virtual classrooms
- All will be expected to stay 6' apart while playing -OR- wear a mask if activities are closer contact. This aligns with our elementary buildings' recess safety measure. Please send a mask with your child.
- If you are a registered volunteer, you can be present on the blacktop/playground. If you are not a registered volunteer with the district, and would like to join, please register using this form: REGISTERED VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM.
Wonderful Wednesday Events (Optional)
Wednesday, December 9th, Google Meet
- 4K & 5K- 11:15-11:45 Ms. Hauser & Ms. Haut (School Psychologists) will be doing a social-emotional lesson. Please use this google meet link to join at that time.
- 1st & 2nd - 11:15-11:45 - Mrs. Drobot (Teaching & Learning Coach) will be doing a math inquiry activity. Please use this google meet link to join at that time.
- 3rd & 4th - See weekly class schedule for time and link - Mrs. Isaacson (Teaching & Learning Coach) will be doing a social-emotional lesson.
Library Book Checkout
Library book requests can be submitted weekly and books can be returned when picking up new requests. There will be a book return bin near the books ready for pick up.
You can pick up books at your home school. You will continue to fill out the book request form and check the school you would like to pick up from.
2nd-4th Grade Book request form
We would also like to offer virtual students an opportunity to come into the library and browse for their own books. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Toni Heinowski at toni.heinowski@muskegonorway.org