Accelerate Education

2nd and 3rd grade

Welcome to the 2020-2021 year at Fancher Creek Elementary!

My name is Maricela Calandra and I will be your child's teacher.

About Accelerate Education

Accelerate Education (for 2nd and 3rd grade students) provides an exciting, engaging experience that is designed to capture attention and draw students into the interactive world of online and blended learning. Using a combination of animations, simulations, video-led direct instruction, relevant websites, and a myriad of activities that support the lesson’s topic, students have a wealth of information at their fingertips that can be reviewed as many times as necessary to achieve mastery. AE strongly believes that each student is unique and acquires information in his or her own way. As a result of that belief, our courses are designed to provide students with activities that support the ways they learn best: seeing, hearing, and touching the course materials.

MRS. CALANDRA WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A DAILY BASIS TO SUPPORT AND GUIDE YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING THROUGH THEIR AE PLATFORM.

YOUR CHILD WILL BE EXPECTED TO CHECK IN WITH MRS. CALANDRA ON A DAILY BASIS THROUGH ZOOM AT 8:30-9:00 AM or 2:30-3:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ZOOM 12:30-1:00 PM

Zoom link can be accessed through Clever Teacher Page or Meeting ID and password on log in card.

MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD LOGS INTO ACCELERATED EDUCATION TO COMPLETE THEIR ASSIGNMENTS AT THEIR OWN PACE. STUDENTS AND PARENTS SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK THEIR PROGRESS TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE PACING AND TO ENSURE COMPLETION OF ALL ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME.

Curriculum and Pacing

Students will complete a series of assignments that are intended to cover the standards for their enrolled grade level. Although students can work at their own pace, the Accelerate Education platform will track student progress and will indicate whether they are working at an appropriate pace or are falling behind in their work. Just like in the classroom, students will need to make sure that they are "on track" by certain grading deadlines, so their grades are not negatively impacted.

Mrs. Foley's Virtual Library

tps://sites.google.com/clovisusd.k12.ca.us/mrsfoleylibrarian/home

Writing Resources

How to Write a Paragraph-Student Copy

transitional phrases anchor chart.docx

Weekly NewsletterSee the story

Daily Schedule

Falcons S.O.A.R

S - Be Safe

Organize your school space & materials
Use devices appropriately
Make sure your face is visible on the screen
Make sure your screen name matches your first & last name
Work away from distractions

O - Be Outstanding

Log-in on time every day
Follow instructions
Wait for your turn to speak
Raise your hand
Pay attention to your teacher

A - Be Accountable

Complete assignments and tasks on time
Be prepared to learn
Ask for help when needed
Prepare for tests and quizzes

R - Be Respectful

Use kind words
Respect classmates and teacher
Mute microphone when others are speaking
Speak and write in complete sentences

ClassDojoBuild wonderful classroom communities with parents and students

http://www.classdojo.com/invite/?c=CV6773W

Contact Mrs. Calandra

All parents and students are required to have access to Class Dojo as part of our ongoing communication commitments. Students should have access to their own student account on the device they will use to complete their learning. This will allow for the student to communicate with his/her teacher in a safe manner. Use the link below the ClassDojo image to join!