Cortez, Natalie

Week of 6/15/2020-6/19/2020

 ncortez@jacksonsd.org 

I will be on-line during regular school hours 

Summer Reading:  

Check it Out 2020! (Reading for Kinders entering into First Grade)

Check it Out 2020! (Reading)

Please go onto Mrs. Konopack class page and check out all the Summer Reading Information. (skonopack@jacksonsd.org)

 The below are some  free reading resources that can be use during the summer:

Free Books

Magic Blox

Tumble Books ( username: Jackson2020  password: trial)

Summer Math Resources: 

Math Resources from Pearson

Math Resources

 

 

Virtual Field Day!
Mr.D. our gym teacher would like everyone to know that he will be posting a virtual field day on his class page. This is an optional event that can be done on a nice day any time during the week. There will be directions on his class page and a link to the activities and a link to the activities. Any questions please reach out to Mr. D.
Have fun!

 

 

 

 

 Click here for Today's Morning Meeting with Ms. Clark

 

   Please refer to our Google Classroom for this week's Remote Learning Plans and other important information. 

                            Ms.Cortez's Google Classroom                                 

             Link to Lesson Plans: Remote learning plans for 2 weeks 6/1/2020-6/12/2020

 

Letters taught to date: 

A-Z  both lowercase and uppercase. The students brought home their Fundations workbook a few weeks ago. Please use the below link for practice writing letters with your child.

Letter Writing  

Lowercase letter formation guide

Uppercase letter formation guide

  Reading: 

Pick 2 of  your favorite fiction books you read on Raz-Kids.Write the title, author, and 1 or 2 sentences about the beginning, middle, and end of the story on a piece of paper. 

Phonics: Digraph Hunt :Go on a digraph word hunt.  Draw or cut out pictures for “ch”, “sh”, “wh”, “th”, “ck” digraphs.  Label the pictures.  Have 2 drawings or pictures for each digraph. 

Writing:  Opinion Writing: " What is your favorite thing  about Kindergarten?" and " Why your dad the best dad in the World?"  ( remember to give 3 reasons why and iclude illustrations)

Math:  Topic 12: Identify and describe shapes

Please send me all your completed math. 

Math Project: Design your own creation (example: robot or house) out of shapes.  It can be as large as you want.  Include 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.  You can draw the shapes, use legos, or recycled materials. 

  Science: 

Animal Project :  Read 1 or more nonfiction books about an animal.  You may read books on Raz-Kids and use Scholastic Let’s Find Out. Create a poster/diorama/structure that represents the animal’s environment.  You may draw or cut out pictures.  Use materials from around your home or nature.  Any type of materials you wish to use is fine.  However large or small your creation is, it's fine too.  Include the name of the animal, where they live, what they eat and a WOW fact.

 

 The special area teachers are encouraging students to connect to their class page to continue to learn in these areas during our remote learning. The following is a list of special area teacher's names so that you can join their google classrom or connect to their class page : Art- Mr.Bryan, Music- Ms.Clark, Gym- Mr. D'ambrosio, Computers- Mrs. Sendecki, Library- Mrs. Konopack  

 

 

 I set up a Happy Numbers account for our class so that your child can get additional practice with math. Once you are on the site please click on “I’m a Student” and enter our Class Number:448 373 Then enter your child’s password. If you log on just 10 minutes per day, that is great. I will be reviewing your student activity on the website. If you have any questions please let me know. This should be fun math practice! https://happynumbers.com/?redirect=no

 

 I have posted a few links below that can be used as additional resources during Remote Learning.                

  https://www.raz-kids.com/

http://www.mathblaster.com/

https://www.funbrain.com/

Below, please find a few resources you and your child and  family can refer to regarding managing stress and anxiety.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/helping-kids-cope-with-the-covid-19-pandemic/

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19

https://blog.chocchildrens.org/7-ways-to-help-kids-cope-with-coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety/

https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/knowledge-areas/environment-curriculum/activities/all-activities/stress-busting-activities-for-young-children

https://gozen.com/50-calm-down-ideas-to-try-with-kids-of-all-ages/

http://www.unm.edu/~unmvclib/gamification/cards/mindfulgamescards. 

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