A Message from James Sales
Some important reminders for families.
Online Learning and Work Packets
Hello James Sales Families.
As a district, we are working hard to ensure that students are learning each day while, at the same time, not overwhelming families. The following is a recommendation on how many minutes your child should be engaged in learning activities per day:
- Kindergarten and 1st graders - 45 minutes per day
- 2nd and 3rd graders - 60 minutes per day
- 4th and 5th graders - 90 minutes per day
This time may consist of zoom meetings, reviewing teaching videos, and independent work assignments.
The district will mail home paper packets to all kindergarten and 1st grade families this coming week. If your child has access to technology and internet to participate in our online learning, that would be our preference to complete school work, but paper packets are being supplied as work if needed.
2nd through 5th grade paper packets will be available for parent pick up this Tuesday, April 21st from 11 to noon at James Sales. We will have a table outside for you to take what you need so we can maintain social distancing. While there, you can also pick up a school lunch. If your child is actively participating with the online schooling and assignments, you do not need to pick up a paper packet. Again, these are in place of online learning if your child is not able to access the online components.
District plans to have another set of paper packets available to families around May 4th.
Parent Information Zoom Meeting
If you are interested in joining this Zoom meeting, you must email Mrs. Nelson at bnelson@fpschools.org or your child's teacher by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd. You will then receive an email with the Zoom code and password.
Again, this meeting is optional, but we hope it will clarify what the remainder of the school year will look like. We're excited to Zoom with you!
iPad Pick-up and Problem Solving
IT has a very busy office right now! If they are not able to answer your call, please leave a message including the phone number on which you wish to receive their call back. They may need to leave you a message, so make sure your voice-mail box is set up and has room for messages!
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Ways to Stay Healthy at Home
Sleeping Soundly - Sleep is essential for our bodies to repair cells, clear toxins, improve our memories and process information. There's good evidence that not enough sleep can have major impacts on our health. Going to bed and waking up at a similar time each day can help maintain a sense of normalcy and help you follow through with plans.
Exercising Enough - Exercise releases chemicals in the body that make us feel good, and it's also been linked to better sleep, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved memory. Going for a walk, playing outside, riding your bike, or doing an online exercise routine are good ways to stay active.
Social Connection - Not all social interactions have to be face-to-face to be meaningful. Try recreating them through video calls, or just connecting with family and friends through phone calls. Take a friend on a virtual walk or do a housebound activity together, like crafting or drawing.