Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Hello, BSS community! As May is now upon us, the word “closure” has been weighing heavily on our minds. How do we create some sort of closure for both our students and staff? How can we somehow replace end-of-the-year celebrations like field day, 8th grade graduation, teacher swap day, and our final Circle Song of the school year? In reality, nothing we do during this strange time will replace what would take place inside the church and school with all of us together. But, given the circumstances, what we can do is try to fill the voids quarantine has created the best we can. On May 20th starting at 4:00 p.m., BSS staff members will be lined (socially-distanced) in the parking lot behind the church and school to host a “reverse parade” for students and families. This is a safe way for students to see teachers and staff and gain some closure of the school year. Students can make signs/decorate their cars for the occasion! We would love to see our Eagles in BSS Spirit Wear for as well! Attached is the route for the parade. Follow the path of the regular car line, entering at the South end of the BSS property by the digital sign. In an effort to avoid the line backing up onto Dixie Highway, please don’t fully stop your car during the parade. Below are suggested times for families to come through the route to minimize congestion. Again, these times are suggested, so if that time window doesn’t work for your family, please still come anytime between 4:00-5:30. A-H: 4:00 - 4:30 J-R: 4:30 - 5:00 S-Z: 5:00 - 5:30 We are still coordinating a final supply drop-off/pick-up, but we are still awaiting protocols and dates from the Diocese. We will update you on a date and details once they are finalized. We thank you all for partnering with us during NTI. It really does take a village! Mr. Steffen and Mrs. Geiman Dear Parents, As we go to the homestretch of NTI, motivating your children to keep working to the end of the year can be challenging. Hopefully, your child has found success in the process as SUCCESS is the greatest motivator. If not, I hope you have reached out to teachers and staff to find support along the way. Do recognize and celebrate your child’s successes and progress – even the small victories. Compliment your children for good decisions about their efforts and time management. Remember not to tell a child that a task is easy to increase motivation, but it is better to say that the task is challenging and that you believe they can accomplish it! Celebrate risk taking behaviors, like speaking up during a zoom meeting or tackling a task where they might not be certain of success. Using a growth mindset with children explains that learning is a lifelong process, mistakes will happen and lets them know there is always room for growth and change! Hang in there and take care of yourselves during this stressful time! Mrs. Ankenbauer School Counselor Please know that all precautions are being taken with the health and safety of all of us in mind. Take time every day to pray with your family, and consider joining in prayer with others online. If your family would like to join in the celebration of mass from your home, please CLICK HERE for online mass options listed on our parish website. Please CLICK HERE for information about free resources offered to any K-12 student by the Kenton County School District during NTI. We want to see what Non-traditional Instruction looks like in your home. Family pics, workstations, selfies… we miss all of you and your smiling faces! Tag your photos on social media with the hashtag #BSSatHome To see everyone else’s posts, simply click on the hashtag in Facebook or Instagram. Please send pics to [email protected] to include in the NTI Newsletter. Everyone stay home and stay healthy! BSS Grade-Level & Specials Resources Kindergarten (KA): Parents should begin each day by referencing the lesson plans for that were emailed and provided when students’ materials were picked up. Kindergarten (KB): KB should look for their introductory video for the day from Mrs. Seiter. There you will find the format for each day and extra activities/videos to go along with each lesson. Kindergarten (KC): Parents should begin each day by referencing the lesson plans for that were emailed and provided when students’ materials were picked up. Grade 1: Each day, the first grade parents can review the typed plans that were both emailed and sent home as a hard copy for this round of NTI. Please remember to be working in each subject a little each day, add in breaks for the kids, and try and begin work at the same time each day for consistency and routine for the kids. Thank you for all your hard work at home! Spashlearn.com(please email your homeroom teacher with questions) Grade 2: Parents should begin each day by referencing our Class Dojo videos. Then, they can reference our NTI plans sent via email. It details all the assignments through March 27th. Spashlearn.com, Readworks.org, ClassDojo.com, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdGnfC6aZg4CI1HHldVT8A (Mrs. Wirtz’s YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCYQOMCTx3k&t=5s (Mrs. Cowles’ YouTube) Grade 3: Students should start by referencing the calendar that was sent home. All details regarding assignments can be found in the 3rd grade Math, Reading, and Writing Information emails. Religion, Science, and Social Studies information can be found in the emails sent home by the specific teachers. Wonders, Spashlearn.com, Brain Pop, and Think Central Grade 4: Parents should begin each day by checking the 'at home learning calendar' that was emailed. It includes a checklist of the assignments that need to be completed each day. See lesson plans from 4th grade teachers on specific directions for assignments, as needed. Students needing Mrs. Wood's math assignments should refer to Class Dojo. Zoom app (please download and create an account), ClassDojo.com, Google Docs, YouTube, Clever (for access to Quizlet and Thinkcentral) Websites for research: https://www.ducksters.com/, https://kids.kiddle.co/,https://mrnussbaum.com/ BSS Grade-Level & Specials Resources Grade 5: Parents should begin each day by referencing the Google Calendar. It details all assignments to be completed for the day in Google Classroom or on paper. Please download Zoom for students to use. Mrs. Lubbers is planning on using this more next week for book discussions with our novel. Mrs. Stall will be returning next week! :) Google Classroom- http://classroom.google.com, Membean- https://membean.com, IXL-https://www.ixl.com, Prodigy, NewsELA, Mathgames.com, Common Lit Grade 6: For core content classes, parents should begin each day by referencing our “6th Grade At Home Learning Calendar” and can expect to receive an updated “6th Grade At Home Learning Calendar” this Friday afternoon. All details related to each assignment can be found in the teachers’ corresponding Google Classroom. All work in each daily column should be completed by the end of that day. Spanish assignments will be posted to Mrs. Miller’s Google Classroom on Wednesdays and Fridays. Google Classroom, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlUz4F0OhKmcJuELURGImA/ (Ms. Schklar’s YouTube Channel), Zoom app (please download and create an account), Genius Scan Grades 7 and 8: Students should begin their day by checking the student calendar in Sycamore. That assignment will then direct them to either Google Classroom or Edmodo to complete the assignment. Google Classroom, Sycamore, Membean (Language Arts), Edmodo.com (Math and 7th grade Language Arts), https://www.noredink.com/ (7th grade Language Arts), NewsELA (7th grade Language Arts), https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/ (Science), Zoom app (please download and create an account) Spanish (grades 5-6): Google Classroom, Quizlet (grades 4, 7, 8): Spanish Work is posted on Sycamore and also is on the calendar. For next week I am working to post some work on Quizlet. Reading Specialist: www.nessy.com (this site is great for phonemic awareness, phonics, and reading and spelling help) www.scholastic.com/learnathome (this free site allows kids to continue to read and grow) www.readingiq.com (this site allows free 30 day access to thousands of digital books for ages 2-12) www.readworks.org (this site is free to sign up as a parent and work on reading comprehension) https://portal.flyleafpublishing.com/ (great resource for online decodable readers organized by phonics skills) Physical Education: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1 (YouTube) - P.E. With Joe Music: Please click HERE for a memo from Mrs. Weber Please CLICK HERE to go to our Blessed Sacrament School YouTube Channel where you will find lessons provided by our wonderful Specialists! MONDAY Music Mondays! K–8 Music class - Mrs. Weber Stretch Your Brain! K–8 Activities for Enrichment - Mrs. Bradley TUESDAY Tech Tuesday! K–8 Tech class – Mrs. Woodring Trivia Tuesday! Mr. Steffen & Mrs. Geiman WEDNESDAY Physical Education! K–8 PE class – Mr. Taylor THURSDAY Art! K–8 Art Class – Mrs. Miller Please CLICK HERE for information about using Artsonia during NTI FRIDAY Fun Fact Friday! Mr. Steffen & Mrs. Geiman During these uncertain times, it is appropriate that we remember the many businesses (and community friends) that surround Blessed Sacrament that have always been so supportive of our school and our fundraising efforts through the years. It is our time to support them not only by getting carry-outs and making purchases, but also by letting them know that we will pray for them and the continued success of their business and employees.