Virtual Learning Newsletter
October 8, 2020
Attendance
Missed Virtual Picture Day?
1. You can set up an appointment time directly at School Sport & Pic studio in New Berlin by calling 262-780-2901
2. You can use the picture re-take day at the home building. Please coordinate with the home building office accordingly.
a. BLE - Nov 5th
b. LV - Nov 12th
c. MV - Oct 14th
3. You can submit a photo of your child(ren) using these directions. Please submit to:
a. BLE (5k-4th) - BayLanePTO@gmail.com
b. BLE (4k only) Cshimeta@hotmail.com
c. LV - karen.torbeck@muskegonorway.org
d. MV - kim.stollberg@muskegonorway.org
Mindfulness for Virtual Learners
Each week we will be sharing an idea of how to help your virtual students practice mindfulness at home and encourage focus during this unique time to be a student.
#1 - Just Listen
A simple and short activity that you can do every day is to ask students to relax, sit in a comfortable position of their choice (legs crossed, laying down) and just have them listen to the sounds in the room for a minimum of 30 seconds.
The trick here is to get them to stay still, not make a sound, and become aware of their surroundings. It’s a great exercise to do before a lesson to bring their minds and brains reset back to the present and ready to learn.
Library Book Checkout
Library book requests can be submitted weekly and books can be returned when picking up new requests. There will be a book return bin near the books ready for pick up.
You can pick up books at your home school. You will continue to fill out the book request form and check the school you would like to pick up from.
2nd-4th Grade Book request form
We would also like to offer virtual students an opportunity to come into the library and browse for their own books. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Toni Heinowski at toni.heinowski@muskegonorway.org
In-person Recess (optional)
Wednesday, October 14th, 10:15am-10:35am, Bay Lane Elementary Playground, Mrs. Matera(2nd) will be supervising!
- Students will be able to use our playground and meet others in the elementary virtual classrooms
- All will be expected to stay 6' apart while playing -OR- wear a mask if activities are closer contact. This aligns with our elementary buildings' recess safety measure. Please send a mask with your child.
- If you are a registered volunteer, you can be present on the blacktop/playground. If you are not a registered volunteer with the district, and would like to join, please register using this form: REGISTERED VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM.
Wonderful Wednesday Events
Wednesday, October 14th, 11:15-11:45 am, Google Meet
Please note the time change to allow families enough travel time after recess.
- 4K & 5K- Robin Schrot (Mill Valley Principal) will be doing a read aloud activity this week. Please use this google meet link to join at that time.
- 1st & 2nd - Allyce Harris (Mill Valley Associate Principal) will be doing a read aloud activity this week. Please use this google meet link to join at that time.
- 3rd & 4th - Mrs. Dupler, Mr. Hoff, & Mrs. Drobot (Teaching & Learning Coaches) will be doing a math inquiry activity. Please use this google meet link to join at that time.