Bryant Blizzard News
April 2, 2020
Stay Connected & Informed
A MESSAGE FROM MR. AMERSON
As we transition into at-home-learning, we are relying more than ever on our devices and online tools to interact with our teachers and classmates. We want our Superior students to recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world. (From WI Information & Technology Literacy Standards) It is very important that we all practice Digital Citizenship and Online Safety. Here are a few reminders:
School devices and school accounts (i.e., student Google accounts) are to be used for school assignments only. Students should only access and utilize sites, tools and sources that contain content that is appropriate for school. Production and communication tools should be used for school appropriate purposes only. With parent permission, students should use personal devices and personal accounts to communicate with friends and family beyond school assignments.
Practice Digital Citizenship. Be polite to others online. Use appropriate language when speaking and writing online. Report instances of cyber-bullying to your teacher.
Stay safe online. Do not enter personally identifiable information (your name, address, phone number, email address) onto any website. Tell a trusted adult if anything makes you feel sad, scared, or confused.
More information can be found in the Student Handbook and School Board Policies linked on our district website at www.superior.k12.wi.us.
Also, A student will be considered “present” for the week if they are responding to teacher communication, whether that is by phone, email, or another method the teacher is utilizing, throughout the past week. Teachers will mark a student present for all school days in the prior week if the student meets the requirement
Thank you!
Mr. Amerson
A Note From Mrs. Hennessey
Hello from my home to yours!
I hope that everyone is finding ways to stay physically and emotionally healthy during this very different time. It is possible that we are through the initial challenges and even excitement of the newness that comes with this shift. Now that we are settling into a new routine, I hope that you are able to find more of a balance. This includes our feelings. Maybe the peaks and valleys aren't as dramatic. Remember Blizzards, taking time to stop and recognize how you (and your family) are feeling is the first step to managing the feelings. Start by noticing those clues that let you know you are having a big feeling. During Counselor we learn to Stop, Name Your Feelings, Calm Down. Please see the image below.
We know many, many "Cool Tools" -aka calming strategies. Work together (when everyone is calm) to choose your favorites and what works best at home! Many of us - especially children under the age of 8 NEED someone to help them work through these steps. The more we practice, the stronger our brains get - and the better we can calm down!
If your kiddo is up for it, check out the Youtube video below.
Also, our district counselors got to work together this week to add to the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) tab on the District site. There will be more for kids to learn starting on April 6th.
If you need more support or have questions, feel free to reach out! carrie.hennessey@superior.k12.wi.us
Sending Virtual Hugs!
Mrs. Hennessey
Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals.
Follow these five steps every time.
- Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
- Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Here is some more helpful information on hand washing, especially during these times.
Stay Busy
Going on a Bear Hunt
FREE Educational Websites
At-Home Projects
Mrs. Winkle and her family want to share this easy and fun science experiment they did for MAGIC MILK. Follow these directions.
Gather materials:
*Milk
*Food Coloring
*Dish soap
*Q-tips or cotton balls
*Dish or container
*Optional - Cookie cutters
Pour milk into container
Add drops of food coloring
Dip q-tip (or cotton ball) into dish soap
Touch the milk and see what happens
Post pictures or videos of you trying this experiment to our School Facebook Page. Have you done another project at home? Create a video tutorial to share with other families and post it to our Facebook Page, or email it to LeAnn.Egnash@superior.k12.wi.us. You could go viral....in a good way! ;)
Virtual Talent Show
Bryant Elementary School
School Secretary - Anne Schultz, ext 20100
Counselor - Carrie Hennessey, ext 20228
School Nurse - Carrie Gallagher, ext 20103
Email: LeAnn.Egnash@superior.k12.wi.us
Website: www.superior.k12.wi.us
Location: 1423 Central Ave, Superior, WI, United States
Phone: 715-394-8785
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Bryant-Elementary
All events are cancelled while school is closed for COVID-19.