The Hardy Herald Week 25
March 20, 2020
Dates to Remember
- All schools are closed and will remain closed until further notice. We are following the guidance of the Governor, Virginia Department of Education, and our state and local health departments with regards to school closure. We are sharing information frequently with parents and will keep them updated on this ever changing situation. We appreciate everything our families are doing to support their children and the school division's efforts during this challenging time.
FREE ACCESS to ABC Mouse, Adventure Academy and Reading IQ
Learning Packets
Coronavirus Update: Connect 5 Message sent to Parents on March 18, 2020
Information for Parents on Instructional Plans During School Closure
We understand that this unprecedented situation has left many families stuck between their roles as employees and the need to assist students with ongoing learning, and we sincerely appreciate your efforts.
The purpose of the assignments is to provide opportunities to keep students engaged while reinforcing information previously covered in class. We hope to keep students’ brains active to maintain communication between students and teachers. Teachers will not be grading the assignments but they may provide feedback on the work. It also provides the teacher an opportunity to see areas where students may need additional reinforcement.
The assignments should not create anxiety or stress for students or families. If your child is having trouble with a particular problem or concept, have them move on to another section. We recognize this situation is highly unusual and we must remain flexible and fluid in our expectations of students. Our teachers are monitoring their email daily and you can reach out to them if you have questions. If you do not have access to email, you can call your child’s school and leave a message for Mrs. Denson at 757-357-3204
Thank you.
Virtual School Counseling
During this time of change, our children can become anxious about what lies ahead. Your child's school counselor, Mrs. Gilchrist, has customized a resource that focuses on social and emotional learning.
Course Description: This particular module will educate elementary students on the importance of eating well, staying fit, and making healthy decisions through fun, interactive games.
- Have students go to platform.everfi.net/login,
- Click Register, enter code 2aa012cc
- Click Next.
In addition, here is a link to a free social emotional learning curriculum for grades kindergarten - 5th: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Emotional-Learning-at-Home-5331452
In this two-week curriculum you will find the following for each day:
- YouTube video (embedded in the Google Slides)
Questions/prompts for students to think about
- An activity that aligns with the video
Course Description: This particular module will focus on compassion in a child friendly way for students in grades 2nd - 4th. Simply follow the directions below to access the information.
- Have students go to platform.everfi.net/login,
- Click Register, enter code 63137ebd
- Click Next.
As always, you are welcome to submit a counseling referral form by clicking on the link. School counseling services can be provided via email or through a video conferencing platform with the permission of parents. I look forward to hearing from you."
For questions, email Mrs. Gilchrist (tgilchrist@iwcs.k12.va.us).
FREE Online Educational Resources for Students
Readworks; https://www.readworks.org/
GoNoodle: https://www.gonoodle.com/good-energy-at-home-kids-games-and-videos/
Scholastic (special COVID 19 edition): https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/coronavirus.html?eml=TSO/e/20200317////20Q4TSO_CrnvsFrRscs/ADMIN//////&mi_u=-1385083507////////&ET_CID=20200317_TSO_LearnAtHome_ADMIN_RET_28381&ET_RID=1131124536
Scholastic Learn at Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?eml=TSO/e/20200317////20Q4TSO_CrnvsFrRscs/ADMIN//////&mi_u=-1385083507////////&ET_CID=20200317_TSO_LearnAtHome_ADMIN_RET_28381&ET_RID=1131124536
BrainPop: https://www.brainpop.com/
Vooks (free 1-month trial) https://www.vooks.com/
Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
Reading is Fundamental (Free 1-month trial): https://www.rif.org/skybrary
Newsela: https://newsela.com/
Sheppard Software games: http://sheppardsoftware.com/
ABCya (learning games): https://www.abcya.com/
Meal Distribution Update
Isle of Wight County Schools has modified several meal distribution locations throughout the county. Meals are available for ALL students regardless of the household income.
Meals will now be distributed at the following locations:
- Zuni Presbyterian Church instead of the Zuni Citgo
- Windsor Manor instead of the Windsor Ruritan Club
- The Nest apartments in Carrollton will have their own distribution site.
The full list can be found below:
Meals will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at Smithfield High School, Georgie Tyler Middle School, and Carrsville Elementary School. In addition, our school buses will be delivering meals to the following areas throughout the county daily, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In the northern areas of the county:
- Jersey Park
- Jersey Park Apartments
- Bradford Mews Apartments
- Smithfield Apartments (Hardy teachers will distribute meals)
- Church Manor Apartments
- Cedar Street Apartments
- Rushmere Fire Department (Hardy teachers will distribute meals)
- Eagle Harbor
- The Nest Apartments
In the southern areas of the county:
- Camptown Park
- Twin Ponds Mobile Community
- Clydesdale Mobile Community
- Georgie Tyler Apartments
- Zuni Citgo (changed to Zuni Presbyterian Church)
- Windsor Ruritan Club (changed to Windsor Manor)
Toothpaste Millionaire Mystery Reader
Chapter 18- https://youtu.be/CC72wD43NSM
March 24- Chapter 19- https://youtu.be/2DkLocMSmYY
March 25- Chapter 20 and 21 - https://youtu.be/-izDoRaQesk
March 26- Chapter 22- https://youtu.be/EEPnNBqo0as
Sample Daily Schedule
Governor Northam Orders All Virginia K-12 Schools Closed for Minimum of Two Weeks Statewide
Congratulations HES Archery Team!!
Our Hardy Mustang Archery Team was recognized at the IOW School Board meeting. Great job Mustangs!!
Dance Ticket Refund Letter- REVISED 3/15
IWCS Elementary Teacher of the Year
Preschool Registration
Early Childhood Preschool
Program Overview- The program addresses their physical, academic, social, and emotional needs. The Learning Center operates on a full day schedule and follows the Isle of Wight County School calendar. Transportation is provided by the school division. You may also click on the link below to be directed to the IWCS website for full details and the online application for registration. For additional details please contact Mr. Clint Walters at (757) 357-4393 or email at cwalters@iwcs.k12.va.us
Building Readers- March Edition
- Every student is REQUIRED to read at least 30 minutes every night. Hardy elementary currently has a homework practice in place that only consist of nightly reading. This is the homework assignment on most nights from teachers. Please click on the link below for research based information. https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2017/feb/07/homework-is-it-worth-the-hassle It is imperative for ALL students to read independently for 30 minutes at home.
- Reading every day is very important for your child’s continued growth. Children that read for at least 1 hour a day will grow more than 2 years during the school year. Please encourage your child to read for at least 30 minutes (2 steps) a day.
General School Information
School hours are 8:55 AM -3:45 PM. Students can arrive starting at 8:35 AM. Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:35 AM. If you bring your child to school after 8:55 AM, you must escort them inside to the office and complete a tardy slip.
Please see nurse Nancy Cowan for prescription medicine intake. All medicine must be accompanied by a parent and include a physician’s prescription. Students are not allowed to transport medicine to school.
Please refer to the school district website for information on bus routes and times. Click on the following link for the most updated bus route information: https://iwcs.edliotest.com/apps/pages/busroutes
Breakfast is served in the classroom starting at 8:35 AM each morning. You may upload money onto your child’s account at https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ or send in cash or a check.
Please don’t forget to complete and turn in the school lunch form. The class with the most forms submitted will receive a special treat from the cafeteria.
Behavior Expectations
Parents, as we enter the 2nd quarter of the school year, please review the following behavior expectations with your child. Our goal is to help build life long relationships with our students by modeling GREAT citizenship on a daily basis. We are continuing our behavior expectations of Growth, Respect, Empathy, Accountability and Trustworthiness; however, we are specifically defining how these characteristics look in each location within the building (such as hallways, restrooms, offices, cafeteria, playground/school grounds, bus etc.).
- The G.R.E.A.T expectations document is based on a proactive behavior model approach which teaches the behaviors, reinforces and recognizes students who are able to model these behaviors and has systems in place to support students who have a difficult time or may present with more challenging behaviors.
- Behavioral expectations are clearly defined- GREAT- Growth, Respect, Empathy, Accountability and Trustworthiness- for various settings and taught to all students in the school.
- Once appropriate behaviors have been defined and taught, they are acknowledged in various ways on a regular basis. Specifically, the stable to purchase items or house points.
- Every person who works in the school is aware of the behavioral expectations and works to ensure students are consistently getting the same message, regardless of the setting they are in or the adult they come in contact with.
- Individual support is provided for students not responding to the school- wide system. Our school has a system for developing plans for individual students who may have a difficult time and need more support in a school setting. Parents will be notified if their child is in need of the above support(s)
Active support by all stakeholders is imperative. The entire school community is needed in order to make this system successful. Our new behavior system is a building-wide behavior program for establishing a positive school culture.
PickUp Patrol Updates
Hardy Elementary School
Website: http://hes.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 9311 Hardy Circle, Smithfield, VA, United States
Phone: 757-357-3204
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsleofWighCountySchools/
Twitter: @HardyElementary