Willett Whaler
Week of January 10, 2021
Principal's Corner - Mr. Jeffrey Cateon
There are many updates/opportunities in this week's edition. Please be sure to read about them and consider participating.
In a continued effort to ensure communication with our families, specialists (Art, Music, PE, and PE/Health) have set up REMIND classes for each of the classrooms they serve. Please click on the links found in the PDF document below to join.
The next PTO meeting will take place Wednesday, January 13th at 6 PM. You will find the Zoom invitation below.
If you haven't already, please join us on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter , Instagram) and on our Website.
January PTO Meeting
Topic: January PTO Meeting
Time: Jan 13, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71375712619?pwd=Q2kvS0FIbU91TkZ6bE9kQzJkWVdxQT09
Meeting ID: 713 7571 2619
Passcode: WESPTO
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021, 06:00 PM
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Message from the Assistant Principal- Mrs. Christine Brierly
Tough Stuff
Happy New Year to all! It has been an incredibly challenging year for many but we, at Willett, will continue to strive to make this school year as calm and positive as possible for the students. Their daily smiles, laughs and continued growth are certainly bright spots in all of our lives. Despite everyone's best efforts to maintain "normalcy", we recognize that it can be very difficult when our children become aware of news that may scare them. Families often want to help them to process and cope with emotions that arise. Below are some suggestions and resources that might be helpful as we all persevere at keeping the children's social and emotional well being as our first priority.
Children's Books to Help Kids Deal With Trauma, Grief and Fear — Happily Ever Elephants
10 Ways to Help Your Kids When the World Seems Scary - A Fine Parent
When Something Scary Happens | PBS KIDS
READ ALOUD - Story Time with Miss Best - What Was I Scared Of? - Bing video
Be Kind. Be Well. Be Happy.
REMIND Information
Cohort A - https://www.remind.com/join/ab44878
Cohort B - https://www.remind.com/join/cohortbf
AVA - https://www.remind.com/join/avafam
We are unable to make changes in existing REMIND accounts. Please refer to the document below that provides directions to make any changes to your account.
A Message from the Health Office
LIfetouch
Lifetouch has provided a special offer to ensure each family at our school gets the opportunity to preserve this school years’ memories. To order school pictures and take advantage of this offer, visit mylifetouch.com.
Clever Family Information
Norms and Tips for Remote Learning.
Norms:
- Be on time for the daily morning check-in. Attendance will be taken, and your child will be marked absent if they are not present for the check-in.
- Select an appropriate learning space to allow your child to be present in the lesson and ready to learn.
- Ensure that your child's device is charged for daily use.
- During a live learning session, your child should be visible to the teacher with the camera on. Virtual backgrounds included in the Google environment can be used.
- Complete and submit work assignments on time through Google Classroom.
- Use all applications in the Google Suite appropriately.
- Adhere to all Attleboro Public Schools policies.
Google Meet Tips:
GOOGLE MEET TIPS
Before the meeting:
- Find a comfortable spot to sit. It is best to keep your device on a steady surface if possible.
- Make sure your background is school-friendly.
- Try your best to be on time.
- Enjoy a snack before the meeting begins.
When the meeting starts:
- Mute your device by clicking the microphone button.
- Be sure that your camera is on.
During the meeting:
- Be patient, this is a learning experience for everyone.
- Be engaged - looking, listening, and thinking.
- Unmute your microphone when your teacher asks you to talk. Mute your device again when you are finished speaking.
- Even though we are not in our school building, our school rules and expectations still apply.
- Families please be considerate and allow the children the opportunity to work with the teacher.