Kindergarten Connection
December 15, 2020
Welcome to Our School!
From Mrs. Healey
I truly hope that you and your family have a wonderful and enjoyable holiday break. As we begin a new calendar year, I look forward to working with you as we continue to provide a quality education to your child while keeping health and safety at the forefront.
What are the highlights of the full remote/weather model?
How will attendance be taken on full remote learning days?
In order for a student to be marked “Present” for the class during synchronous experiences, he/she must:
● Attend the synchronous learning experience AND
● Demonstrate evidence of engagement in the learning activities assigned and connected to the learning
If there are any barriers to participating in any activities, please let the teacher or Mrs. Hiddemen, school counselor, know. We are here to help!How can I support my child with Kid Writing during our full remote model?
Should I still let the school know if my child has been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case?
If your child is quarantined due to being exposed to a positive case, yet is symptom free, we invite your child to rejoin his/her class remotely.
What are some other helpful hints for making the most of a remote learning experience for my child?
You have already done so much to support our students this year. As we move to the full remote model, there are just a few tips I'd like to share with you that will help foster the growth mindset we have instilled in our students at school. Our culture embraces ideas such as: we learn from mistakes, we use the “power of yet” ( I can’t do it, yet!), and we take on challenges to help our brains grow. Allow your child to make mistakes during class discussions. This helps the teacher adjust their lessons by hearing your child's thinking. Chances are, if your child is thinking the incorrect way, then others are too. We all learn from our mistakes! For the same reasons, it's ok for them to submit inaccurate work so that they may learn through feedback from the teacher. Remind your child of the “Power of Yet” if your child gets discouraged or frustrated. Encourage risk-taking while your child is engaging in challenging work. Through hard work and putting forth great effort, our students will be best prepared for the return to school.
Students need a consistent routine and quiet place to view virtual lessons. Once they have signed in, feel free to let them have some independence with participation. I have attached a loom that illustrates what we teach the students about virtual learning. Feel free to take a few minutes to review it.
Mark Your Calendars! (Attached is the District Calendar for December and January)
December 16
- Remote Learning Day (no cycle day)
December 17 (Cycle Day 5a)
- Full Remote Learning Day
December 18 (Cycle Day 5B)
- Full Remote Learning Day
December 21 (Cycle Day 6a)
- Full Remote Learning Day
December 22 (Cycle Day 6b)
- Full Remote Learning Day
January 4 (Cycle Day 1a)
- Full Remote Learning Day
January 5 (Cycle Day 1b)
- Full Remote Learning Day
January 6 (No Cycle Day)
- Wednesday Remote Learning Day
January 7 (Cycle Day 2a)
- Full Remote Learning Day
January 8 (Cycle Day 2b)
- Full Remote Learning Day
January 11 (Cycle Day 3a)
- Return to Increased Face-to-Face Model
Contact Us
Email: kaoffice@mbgsd.org
Website: https://kindergartenacademy.mbgsd.org
Location: 600 S. Norway Street
Phone: (717) 506-0852
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kindergarten-Academy-at-MASD-112617443429712/?ref=page_internal