Spring Has Sprung!
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" Daffy-down-dilly. Has come to town. With a yellow petticoat. And a pretty green gown."
Every Spring since the beginning of my memory when I see the first daffodils of Spring that short poem comes to my mind. It has become a tradition in my family and just this morning I texted it (communication these days) to my four daughters. It brings us all fond memories and signals the hope of new life, color and the beauty of a new season.
We have all weathered the storm from the past 12 months of a new way of life, and we are all hopeful that this Spring continues to move in a positive direction! Our school community has certainly proven their resilience, and we are gaining back lost time and doing our best to support one another through what is now a year-long Pandemic. We are proud of all that the students have accomplished and a hopeful for a productive Spring!
Here are some great suggestions for parents to try at home if you are searching for support for your children if they are showing frustration and duress with learning. Having a positive and healthy growth mindset can make all the difference in the world!
Every Spring since the beginning of my memory when I see the first daffodils of Spring that short poem comes to my mind. It has become a tradition in my family and just this morning I texted it (communication these days) to my four daughters. It brings us all fond memories and signals the hope of new life, color and the beauty of a new season.
We have all weathered the storm from the past 12 months of a new way of life, and we are all hopeful that this Spring continues to move in a positive direction! Our school community has certainly proven their resilience, and we are gaining back lost time and doing our best to support one another through what is now a year-long Pandemic. We are proud of all that the students have accomplished and a hopeful for a productive Spring!
Here are some great suggestions for parents to try at home if you are searching for support for your children if they are showing frustration and duress with learning. Having a positive and healthy growth mindset can make all the difference in the world!
- Try saying something else (ctfassets.net)
- 15 growth mindet questions (ctfassets.net)
- Why I can do this (ctfassets.net)
- Growth mindset action plan (ctfassets.net)
- mod5_activities.pdf (vanderbilt.edu)
Just for Parents!
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! The opening of the 2020-2021 school year is beginning to enter phase 3 in a gradual process. Our reopening plan, which can be found on the Little Silver Website, has provided you with an overview of how we have prepared for a safe and healthy return to school. No one could have predicted that we would still be faced with altering the structure of school due to the COVID19 pandemic, but we continue to make the health and safety of the students our priority as we move forward with a continuity of learning. The following information will hopefully provide you with a stream of support as you partner with us to educate the students in the Little Silver School District. Regardless of whether your student is in the building or learning remotely from home- school is in session!
Happy New Year! The opening of the 2020-2021 school year is beginning to enter phase 3 in a gradual process. Our reopening plan, which can be found on the Little Silver Website, has provided you with an overview of how we have prepared for a safe and healthy return to school. No one could have predicted that we would still be faced with altering the structure of school due to the COVID19 pandemic, but we continue to make the health and safety of the students our priority as we move forward with a continuity of learning. The following information will hopefully provide you with a stream of support as you partner with us to educate the students in the Little Silver School District. Regardless of whether your student is in the building or learning remotely from home- school is in session!
Parent training!
Many parents have requested training on technology that our students are using. Ms. Whittle and I created a virtual training room with a plethora of tutorials for parents to support you when your students are home. Visit our virtual Parent Training Academy and learn more about Google Apps and our district subscriptions to help students learn! Click on the images below to access the virtual training room!
Welcome to Point Road Elementary: Kindergarten Parents
Ms. Whittle has prepared short video clips to assist parents as they support their new Kindergarten students into Point Road Elementary. We know this is a challenging time for parents of kindergarten aged students during typical years, but this year is perhaps more stressful. These short clips and examples will be a great help to you and your child(ren) as they become familiar with remote learning strategies and the Point Road systems. Click on the speaker for directions on how to navigate this page.
Workshop to support you as you support your children at home!
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Join expert Teachers College Reading and Writing Project staff at our upcoming workshop day for parents and caregivers of students in grades K-8. Learn more about ways to support your child’s literacy education at home, what or how they are learning in school, how to best engage in home literacy projects, and more.
These days are typically 2-3 hours long, composed of a series of 15-minute small-group presentations. Parents and caregivers can choose the workshops that match their needs and are free to come for one workshop or many. The schedule of workshops will be made available prior to the event. These sessions are offered live and are not recorded for later viewing. Click the link below to register. https://tcrwp.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudu-orzMrGdUN0IyGUGksRGCvS2Sjp9E5 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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Little Silver Podcasts for Parents
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BRING JOY AND PLAY INTO CHILDREN'S LIVES THROUGH BOOKS. Click on the quote above for Growing Book by Book for various resources to use with your children.
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Children's Books read by authors Lunch Doodle With Mo
The award-winning author is hosting a workshop for kids every single day beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Children can draw, doodle, and experiment with story-telling — don't forget the pen and paper! |
Scavenger Hunts for kids of all ages!
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Free Art Lessons by Illustrators! |
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Other illustrators will be using Instagram Live to read their books aloud during a daily story time. Times are posted on their Instagram feeds should you and your kids want to participate:
Oliver Jeffers Frequency: Daily; 2 p.m. ET/11a.m. PT Where to find it: @oliverjeffers Jeffers will be reading his popular books like How to Catch a Star, Lost and Found, and more every day on Instagram Live. The posts will be up for 24 hours, and then the recording will be available on his website, according to his post. Sophie Blackall Frequency: Every few days Where to find it: @sophieblackall Children’s book author and illustrator Sophie Blackall is reading from some of her favorite books too, including Ivy and Bean and Hello Lighthouse. Each video is about 10 minutes long. She hasn’t announced a set schedule, but the videos so far have been posted two days apart. Mac Barnett Frequency: Daily; 9 a.m. ET/12 p.m. PT Where to find it: @macbarnett Children’s book author Mac Barnett is starting his own daily book club and will be reading one of his books everyday for about a month, according to his announcement post. The video will be available on Barnett’s Instagram story for 24 hours after it’s posted. So grab a hat, join in, and start reading. ABOUT THE AUTHORLilly Smith is an associate editor of Co.Design. She was previously the editor of Design Observer, and a contributing writer to AIGA Eye on Design. More |
Eric Carle
A compilation of the best Eric Carle books read aloud for your children: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (By Bill Martin Jr & Eric Carle) The Very Hungry Caterpillar (By Eric Carle)
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Physical Education website to help everyone stay active!Point Road PE teachers have created a website to help all students stay active while learning remotely. Click the title above to access great movement ideas and send pictures of your exercise sessions to the teachers!
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Big List of Children's Authors doing Read Alouds
