Distance Learning Academy K-5
Weekly Update - January 8
Dear DLA Families
Calendar Adjustment
K-5 Reading and Math Assessments - Mark your calendars
Kindergarten and First Grade Reading and Math
- Date: January 5 and 6
- What: FAST aReading and aMath
- Times: Three options to choose from; 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M, 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M., and 4:00 P.M - 5:30 P.M.
- Where: at home
Second and Third Grade Reading and Math
- Date: January 7 and 8
- What: FAST aReading and aMath
- Times: Three options to choose from; 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M, 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M., and 4:00 P.M - 5:30 P.M.
- Where: at home
Fourth and Fifth Grade Reading and Math
- Date: January 11 and 12
- What: FAST aReading and aMath
- Times: Three options to choose from; 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M, 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M., and 4:00 P.M - 5:30 P.M.
- Where: at home
How to sign up?
Mrs. Wille will be sending out calendar invitations to families next week. Please accept the calendar invitation that best works for you child and family.
How to take the assessment?
Mrs. Wille will begin each session with directions on how to take the assessment.
Additional Assessments will be conducted in January.
- Early Reading and Early Math assessments will be given to students in Kindergarten and First grades. Mrs. Izzo will be communicating this information with families. These assessments will take place on campus.
- Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) assessments will be given to students in First, Second, and Third Grades. We will schedule each student for this assessment starting on January 19th-22nd.
Remember your teachers are here for you!
Mrs. Izzo, Grade K - 1
Google Meet Fridays!
Friday Kindergarten Google Meet link
Friday 1st grade Google Meet link
Tuesday and Thursdays - Short math, reading, and book reading video lessons posted
and always available by appointment
Mrs. Leaf, Grade 2-3
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Google Meet Office hours
and always available by appointment
Mrs. Christensen - Grade 4-5
Tuesday and Thursday
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Google Meet Office Hours
and always available by appointment
Additional Friendly Reminders
- Focus on Reading and Math
- Ritual and Routines - Stay to your daily schedule
- Remember that your teacher continues to be available during school hours (7:00-3:00) for help (call, text, email)!
Technology help:
- North Branch Devices: parentsupport@isd138.org
- Calvert Learning help: 1-800-447-5386
Attendance line for DLA: 651-674-1062
- to be counted present for the day, you must submit at least one assignment in one subject. If this isn’t possible please contact your teacher.
- If you are ahead with lessons and plan to take a day off, please communicate with your teacher. We don’t want to mark you absent.
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend,
David S Treichel
Principal, Distance Learning Academy
Principal, Norse Area Learning Center
Director of Teaching and Learning