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Paddock Road Monthly Newsletter
April 3, 2020
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April 6 - 10th - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Paddock Road Families,
Paddock Road Families,
We have all received the unfortunate news that students will not be returning this school year. I know there is likely to be several questions regarding these circumstances. I will continue to work with Dr. Lucas and district leadership to provide you as much detail and information as I can as we continue to plan going forward.
We have a lot to be proud of as a district and school as we have all come together to continue to have a student-centered focus and want the best learning opportunities to be available for our Paddock Road students. We continue to refine and redesign our approach as our Extended Learning Campus continues to evolve. As a District and school, we have taken multiple learning scenarios into consideration in designing student learning that will continue until May 13th.
We are confident we have designed an effective plan that creates consistency across all buildings and grade levels. This decision was made to make it as simple as possible for students to successfully/independently complete within about a 2-hour timeframe with minimal new content. Each grade level across the district will have a consistent Monday-Friday schedule for each week where only a few assignments differ. Math and reading/writing will have instruction Tuesday- Friday. Science will occur on Tuesday/Wednesday and Social Studies on Thursday/Friday. The specials schedule will continue in the current rotation. Second Step lessons are provided to families once a week and taught at a time that best meets the needs of each family.
Monday - General Student Learning Day. Students will have a learning plan that will not require teacher or parent instruction (e.g. read for 30 minutes). Teachers will communicate a suggested plan for students and families. Families also have the flexibility to design their own Monday learning schedule. The goal is for the Monday routine to be consistent and learning to still occur.
Tuesday - PE, Math, Reading/Writing, Science
Wednesday - Art, Math, Reading/Writing, Science
Thursday - Library, Math, Reading/Writing, Social Studies
Friday - Music, Math, Reading/Writing, Social Studies
Extended Campus Parent Feedback
Our District Teaching and Learning team is requesting your help in providing feedback for our Extending Learning Campus. This survey should take but a few minutes and will provide us with valuable information. I appreciate your participation and feedback.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe04pylweMHxwUdH9KWXM7FY_xXcqtVan0SrCQi3-aCD_YELw/viewform
Want to Help Out Some Senior Citizens?
The Neighborhood Parade Was So Good for Our Hearts!
Kids welcoming us!
Students getting creative to welcome teachers!
So many nice touches!
A Note from Sarah Lieske
Hello everyone!
I want you to know that even though our school building is not open, I am here to support your student during this time. I will be reaching out to students via email to check in with them periodically and provide needed support. I will also be available to talk with students on the phone or via GoogleVideo.
It is a stressful time for families and students but know I am here to provide support. I have set up a google phone number that you can reach me at. It is 402-515-1556. Please feel free to call or text me at this number. I will be available from 9-4 daily.
Attached you will find some tips for parents from the Nebraska Schools Counselor Association.
Tips for Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic (Final) (1).pdf
Please note that I am here for you and your students during this very challenging time. Please let us know if there is anything I can do to support your students.
Sarah Lieske, NCC, LMHP
Elementary School Counselor
Paddock Road
402-408-8836
Westside Gallup Strengths Coach
Developer/Harmony/Learner/Responsibility/Input
Thank You Community Club for the Wonderful Gift of Eileen's Cookie Dough! #socialdistancing
Need a brain break from all the learning/work you are doing? At home learning can be challenging, for both students and their family members. These brain breaks from BoysTown are short activities that can break up the monotony of doing school at home while also helping students maintain focus. Enjoy!
e-Learning connections to follow:
From Mr. Wrice for PE
From Mrs. Gollehon for Art
From Mrs. Essen for Library
From Mrs. Olynyk for Music
Kindergarteners Doing e-Learning at Home
Trying out PBiS at HOME
Just like at school, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBiS) can help parents create and maintain a safe, structured, consistent home environment where adult-to-child relationships are strengthened. Using PBiS at home during times where your child is doing school work at home may help to bring consistency, familiarity, and also help your child to be motivated to get school work done at home. The steps for establishing a positive, consistent home environment include:
- Defining the behavior routines
- Teaching the expected behavior
- Practicing the expected behavior
- Rewarding or recognizing success
- Interrupting or redirecting unwanted behavior
- How to respond to behavior