Wildcats Roar & Titans Soar
March 22, 2020
"Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care."
John Maxwell
Staff Google Meeting
TJ- March 23 @ 9:45
You Rock!
Good morning Mrs. Frazzano!
Hapy weekend...we all survived the 1st week!!
I just wanted to take a minute to commend the teachers of TJ and Woodland. I am truly grateful to have such wonderful , passionate and talented teachers for my children. They have been in constant communication, offering support and feedback where needed. I totally recognize the amount of work and effort that they are putting forth.
My TJ boys have shown me what independent learners and students they are. They were well prepared for this. They have needed little or no assistance from me. They feel comfortable and confident to communicate with their teachers. Their teachers are so invested in their success and the boys truly feel it. They are dynamic, passionate and talented educators. Vince and Michael's time at TJ has been nothing short of amazing. 🥰
My Woodland boys are loving any face time they have with their teachers . They miss them terribly and can't wait to see them again. They reminded me all week how their REAL teachers are much nicer than their homeschool teacher.
And a TREMENDOUS thank you to YOU for being at the helm of not 1 but 2 ships (wow!), navigating this new and uncharted path seamlessly. Amazing!
Hope you enjoy a well deserved weekend. Please stay safe and healthy!
Best,
Antoinette DellaCroce
Free Resources
Self guided video introducing Flipgrid. Resources available in Spanish
https://blog.flipgrid.com/flipgridpd
Iready Printable grade level packs
Virtual Field Trips
This is a great website with tools and resources to supplement lessons. This is a running list of Education Companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings.
Hot Topics
MSD recognizes the benefits of teachers being able to connect live with their students as we do through Google Meet. We are working on establishing guidelines to be implemented soon. Stay tuned.
Attendance
Our priority is to ensure the safety and well being of our students. Therefore, our greater focus is on student participation verse the quantity of work completed. If students are logging in or responding to questions they are marked present.
Instructional Requirements
Continue to provide students opportunities to practice and review previously taught skills. Remember, this new way of learning is a transition for everyone involved: parents, students, teachers and principals:-) We are easing into this adventure together! There are no set timed requirements for the amount of work to be completed.
Chromebooks
Between WD/TJ we distributed over 50 chromebooks to our families. MSD had a drive on Friday for FMS and MHS students and ran out of devices. We currently don't have another distribution date scheduled.
Helping Hands
Many of you have gone above and beyond to support our families and have offered to drop off materials to students. This is greatly appreciated. However, for your safety, we are asking you NOT to make home visits. Your health is a top priority.