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    • iPad, technology and library/textbook needs over the summer

      Posted by CHRISTINE LINK on 6/29/2020 7:33:00 PM

      School is out! Below are options for library/textbook return and summer tech support.

      Summer Tech Support Flyer

       

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    • Middle and High School Grading

      Posted by NICOLE THOMPSON on 4/29/2020

      Middle and High School Grading 

      The guidelines for grading during the COVID 19 public health emergency at the middle and high school levels in the Bethel School District have been finalized and are listed below. These guidelines align with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI’s) guidance for grading during remote learning.

      Middle school students will earn an A, B, C, or Inc. (incomplete) for all courses they are enrolled in. Teachers will determine and inform students what constitutes an A, B, C, or Inc. For students who receive an Inc., teachers may allow the student extra time to demonstrate competency on the standards. As middle school students progress into the 2020-21 school year, grades from this trimester will be used by teachers to develop lessons designed to meet student learning needs. Students enrolled in high school Algebra will follow the high school grading practices.

      High school students will receive an A, B, C, or Inc. (incomplete), for all courses they are enrolled in. Teachers will determine and inform students what constitutes an A, B, C, or Inc. Grades students earn will be based on the student’s demonstration of competency of the standards that have been modified for remote learning. Students who receive an Inc. will need to demonstrate competence on the required standards to convert the Inc. to a grade. This could include re-enrolling in the course, making plans with the teacher to allow the student extra time to demonstrate competency on the standards or, in unique circumstances, creating an alternative plan with a counselor/administrator to demonstrate meeting standards for the course to move the Inc. to an A, B, or C. Accommodations/modifications for grading and/or credits outlined in a student’s IEP will be honored.

      High school students in Bethel are completing an entire trimester of courses in the remote learning setting. We understand that the circumstances of the pandemic and the remote learning setting are creating challenges for many students and families. We want to encourage all students to make every effort they can to engage in their courses. However, for students who are not able to engage in their course work, we will work with them to assure they continue to be “on track” for graduation. A benefit to the newly implemented trimester system is current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will have flexibility in their schedule to re-enroll in a course where an Inc. is issued.

      If you need additional assistance, please reach out to your counselor, teacher, advisor, or a building administrator.

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    • Teacher info for Students

      Posted by MEGAN BAKER on 3/26/2020

      Kindergarten: 

      Karry Harbert kharbert@bethelsd.org

      Amy Wellman awellman@bethelsd.org

      • Sent a demonstration videos on how to use number bonds
      • sent a plan for writing prompts and number stories for each day of the week
      • Sent collection for epic, sent a extra printable packet for each day this week
      • Set up and gave access to Zearn

       

      1st Grade:

      Julie Nash jnash@bethelsd.org

      Stephanie Ellison sellison@bethelsd.org

      Gina Epperson gabbottepp@bethelsd.org

      • Set up home accounts for access to Seesaw, Brainpop, EPIC, Prodigy, lunch doodles w/Mo Willems, technology survey, provided learning resources to take home 3/16
      • Families work on supplements sent out by the first grade team on Friday of the previous week and add in review work from Learning packets as needed.

       

      Week One March 23-27 FIRST GRADE FAMILY RESOURCES

       
      • ELA Adjective video Brainpop
      • EPIC book collection for ELA & Math goals this week
      • Adjective game/writing activity
      • Compound word video
      • Seesaw activity-compound words
      • EPIC family text collection
      • Writing topic "Family Interview"
      • Math: greater, less, equal with related Brainpop video, game, Prodigy & Seesaw activity
      • Science (Mrs, Park) - Moon Activity, reading & Epic Collection
       

      2nd Grade:

      Fran Cierley fcierley@bethelsd.org

      Marjorie Colyer mcolyer@bethelsd.org

      C2 set up EPIC accts for students for reading; offered suggestions for writing such as writing in response to reading; writing an alternate ending to a story read; in math encourage kids to memorize math facts; computation practice; sent home all addition math timings to practice; also encouraged families to access Eureka online for practice problems

      C2--continue reading different genres on Epic; use the site https://www.ducksters.com/ (we used this site in class); choose a favorite animal and write a report telling about unique features, habitats, food, etc. writing--write a letter to Grandma, Grandpa, or friend--edit carefully and use all the convention rules they know; math--while practicing, include money problems, both addition and subtraction; copy problems vertically on notebook paper, use standard algorithms; go to Freckle math (https://www.freckle.com/)--we used this in class, too; social studies--review continents, countries, states; https://www.education.com/worksheets/second-grade/social-studies/; additional art projects at crayola.com

      3rd Grade

      Bettencourt

      mbettencou@bethelsd.org 

      Math: multiplication practice, math games with playing cards (sent home a deck with each student), math worksheets posted for parents to either print up or just do the problems (google drive link), prodigy math, splashlearn, rocket spelling, mathplayground, coolmathgames. Social Studies: virtual field trip to the San Diego Zoo and activities that they can complete.

      Math: continue multiplication practice (prodigy, attached worksheets, sprints, deck of cards), fractions (module 5). Social Studies: "Nothing Can Stop Her" Other: Rocket Spelling

       

      Christianson

      jchristian@bethelsd.org

      Reading - Read 30 minutes with one question a day based on a reading standard. Writing - Daily journal prompts for writing one paragraph. Other - Provided students with access to EPIC online, ReadWorks, and ReadyGEN

      Reading - Read 30 minutes with one question a day based on a reading standard. Writing - Daily journal prompts for writing one paragraph. Other - Plant journal checkin, Provided students with access to EPIC online, ReadWorks, and ReadyGEN

       

      McIver

      kmciver@bethelsd.org

       

      https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-3-5.html

      New Prodigy Logins (Haven't used all Year, sts have been using Zearn but engaged more with Prodigy.

      EPIC logins

      ZEARN (CCSS) Logins

      Math and ELA workbooks

      TEACH TCI

      Brain Pop

      GenertationGenius.com

      Rocket Spelling

      Adventure Academy

      Assigning (optional) Kahoot quizzes homework from home. More of a resource for teachers first. Then to instruct families.

      https://youtu.be/M4FSHrRU83Y

      4th Grade

      Brenda Pattee   bpattee@bethelsd.org

      Bryan Case  bcase@bethelsd.org

      English/Language Arts 

      ELA: sent home packet with instructions. Set up reading and reading log for chapter book (30 min per day). Sent home spelling practice for two weeks.

      ELA: will continue with packets; start "character Story" writing assignment; week 2 spelling; continue with daily reading. Email will go home today (with follow ups throughout the week).

       

      Math 

      Sent home Module 5 problem set as well as various review pages. Emailed families with the weekly learning activities.

      1) Catch up on Zearn M5 L15.

      2) Practice math facts

      Created a new Page on Canvas titled "At-Home Learning". On this page, suggested math lessons and resources are posted for the week. We will send a 4th grade Family Email today with learning opportunities for families. We will also send follow-up messages as needed.

       

      5th Grade

      Daily emails following this format: 1. Math – https://www.ixl.com/

      IXL Section O: Mixed Operations

      Continue working on O.7, O.8, O.9, and O.10 (operations with fractions and decimals). I recommend spending no more than 15 minutes on IXL, taking a break and doing something active, then returning. Try to complete one section per day.

                             

      2. Social Studies – Seesaw

      Exploration Vocabulary activity on Seesaw

      Follow the instructions on the activity. Use a Google search to define the words, then write 5 sentences using one word each.

                             

      3. Reading – EasyBridge by ReadyGEN (PearsonRealize)

      George’s Secret Key to the Universe, Lesson 3

      Read chapters 7-9 and complete the Reader’s and Writer’s Journal activities in PearsonRealize.

                             

      4. Writing

      Science Fiction story

      Develop your main character: Add sensory detail. Write one paragraph using the descriptions you wrote yesterday about your character.

                             

      5. Science

      Check your email for instructions for an activity from Mrs. Park.

                             

      6. Physical Activity

      Find a workout on JustDance/workouts. Or just go for a walk outside!

      Monday Activities: 1. Math – https://www.ixl.com/

      IXL Section O: Mixed Operations

      Continue working on O.7, O.8, O.9, and O.10 (operations with fractions and decimals). I recommend spending no more than 15 minutes on IXL, taking a break and doing something active, then returning. Try to complete one section per day.

                             

      If you are ready for the next task Go to Section M and work on M.7, M.8, M.9, M.10 and M.11 (multiplying fractions and whole numbers)

                             

      2. Social Studies – Seesaw

      Explorer Trading Card activity on Seesaw

      Follow the instructions on the activity. Use a Google search to find an early explorer such as Balboa, Da Gama, Magellan, etc. then create a trading card using the template provided with at least 5 details about the explorer.

                             

      3. Reading – EasyBridge by ReadyGEN (PearsonRealize)

      George’s Secret Key to the Universe, Lesson 4

      Read chapters 10-11 and complete the Reader’s and Writer’s Journal activities in PearsonRealize.

                             

      4. Writing

      Science Fiction story

      Choose one of the descriptions of your character from the sensory details activity. Use “like” or “as” to create a description of one of their characteristics. Example: “Her hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.”

                             

      5. Science

      Continue working on the project from Mrs. Park OR

      Check Seesaw for the “Changes in Matter Diagram” and follow the directions on the activity.

                             

      6. Physical Activity

      Chalk your walk! Google a chalk art activity and create it on your driveway or sidewalk (some people have been doing this on their fences, too). Take a picture and email it to us!

      6th Grade

      Science

      missing work, answering many many emails, and working on, but not done yet with virtual conferences.

      check canvas daily for assignments, announcements and zoom meeting times

       

      English Language Arts 

      Created a Module on Canvas to list weekly activities and a page to answer commonly asked questions. Periods 2&3 working on Nile DBQ assignment. Period 4 working on Walk 2 Moons assignments in SpringBoard.

      Check weekly update from Mrs. D on Canvas. Periods 2&3 continue working on Nile DBQ assignment. Period 4 continue working on Walk 2 Moons assignments in SpringBoard. 


      Math

      Imagine Math, missing work make-up, and virtual conferences with my advisory kids.

      7th Grade 

      Math

      Students are directed to access Ms. Bodnar’s Clever page where they will find a list of resources and suggested activities. As well as the following...

       

      Science and ELA 

      Tangerine Book PDF

      Tangerine Audiobook

       

      Scholastic Magazines: The classroom password for ALL is: gorattlers19-20

      Scholastic Action

      Scholastic Choices

      Scholastic Scope

      Scholastic Science World

       

      Other websites:

      NewsELA code: NQKWRJ

      Readworks code: LG7BGB

      CommonLit code: W5EJ6K

      8th Grade

      English Language Arts 

      Resources on line, check Canvas page: History-Create a storyboard, ELA- Engage your Brain

      Check Canvas Page for Engaging Assignments using Springboard and History

       

      Science 

      Enrichment Activities, experiments

      Focused work on Ch1 of Natural Selection

       

      Math 

      2 video assignments and 1 notability assignment (canvas)

      3 video assignments and 2 notability assignments (canvas, big ideas for alg)

       

      The 8th grade team also publishes a weekly email message

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      Message for Families 4/2/2020

       

      Greetings Elk Plain Families,

       

      Before I go any further in this message there are two important things I want you to know:

       

      Thing 1:  This is just for fun.

       

      Thing 2:  You can, as always, hang up now if you like.

       

      For those of you still on the line, here’s hoping you’re managing during this down time, and particularly that you’re all finding a way to still keep spring break alive in your heart.  Like I said at the start, this is just for fun but I send it out to you during this week in case you’re looking for something different to try.

       

      Beginning tonight, April 2nd,  I’ll be posting recordings of some wonderful books.  I’m choosing stories that I loved very much from the time I was a little boy, all the way through to today.  For books, I’ll be posting a few chapters at a time depending on their length. Now and then I’ll try to add a short story in one full recording.

       

      Having a good story read to me is one of my favorite things.  If you care to try it, you can access these recordings on our own Elk Plain home page.  Once you’re there, go to the ‘Academics’ heading. When you click on that, look for the link called ‘Story Time With Mr. Mitchell’ .

       

      One last word:  The first book I’m attempting is the classic James and The Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.  I got hooked on Roald Dahl by my wonderful 3rd grade teacher Ms. Brittingham who read us this story about a young orphaned boy.  I want to caution parents of very young children that there are some scenes in this story that are a little scary. Every child is different and you know your child best - use your best judgment of if your child is ready for this story or not.  One more thing, I’m still trying to get this process figured out, so be patient with my errors in reading, as well as the low volume on the first 10 chapters. I’ll get these bugs worked out over time.

       

      Until next time, you take care.

       
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