Overton Ray
Overton Ray Elementary
Instructional Plan for Closure
Parents & Students:
Teachers will design assignments that are meaningfully connected to the course curriculum and can be completed in 15-20 minutes (PK-5) or 20-30 minutes (6-12). All instruction, student work and assignments will be delivered via Google Classroom. Google Classroom can be accessed by logging into BISD’s Classlink single sign-on page at https://launchpad.classlink.com/. Information on logging to Classlink can be found at this link: BISD Logins Information.
Student Learning Guidance
Student Roles and Responsibilities
Establish daily routines for engaging in the learning experiences
Identify a space in your home where you can work effectively and successfully
Regularly monitor online platforms
Engage in all learning with academic honesty
Communicate proactively with your teachers if you need support or have questions
Comply with School Internet Safety policies including expectations for online etiquette
Access live assistance from your teacher at times posted in your Google Classrooms
For questions about...
a course, assignment, or resource, please contact the relevant teacher
a technology related problem or issue, please contact helpdesk@burkburnettisd.org or call 940-569-0445
a personal, academic or social-emotional concern please contact Kristen.Taylor@burkburnettisd.org
other issues related to distance learning, please contact Kendy.Johnston@burkburnettisd.org or Jennifer.Steinbacher@burkburnettisd.org
Parent Guidance
Parent Roles and Responsibilities
Provide support for your children by:
Establishing routines and expectations
Defining the physical space for your child to study
Monitoring communications from your child’s teachers
Taking an active role in helping your child process his/her learning
Encouraging physical activity and/or exercise
Remaining mindful of your child’s stress or worry
Monitoring how much time your child is spending online
Keeping your child social, but set rules around their social media interactions
For questions about...
a course, assignment, or resource, please contact the relevant teacher
a technology related problem or issue, please contact helpdesk@burkburnettisd.org or call 940-569-0445
a personal, academic or social-emotional concern please contact Kristen.Taylor@burkburnettisd.org
other issues related to distance learning, please contact Kendy.Johnston@burkburnettisd.org or Jennifer.Steinbacher@burkburnettisd.org
Special Education or section 504 supports/meetings, please contact Kendy.Johnston@burkburnettisd.org
Learning Priorities: Grades 3 - 5
Priorities
Learning will be mainly focused around literacy, math, science, and social studies. Students will also have access to enrichment activities.
The primary tools for communication between teachers and families will be Google Classroom
All learning activities will be posted in Google Classroom
Teachers will provide lessons that will be recorded and made available to students to watch at any time.
Recommended Time Frames for Learning: 3rd-5th
Reading and Language Arts: 15-20 minutes per day
Math: 15-20 minutes per day
Social Studies and Science: 15 minutes per day
Flex Learning (optional):
Art, Music, PE and Library teachers will provide a range of activities that continue to support the current program
Reading aloud and independent reading
Board games and challenges with math/strategy/critical thinking
Puzzles
Designing and building structures with blocks or other available materials