K-2 Instructional Updates
K-2 Instructional Updates
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Greetings K-2 Families
Greetings K-2 Families
We are entering Term 4! My how time has flown by! As we enter the last term of the year, we reflect on the growth that our scholars have made so far. We are excited for those who have been able to enter Hybrid Learning and look forward to finishing the school year strong. 😊 Remember We Will RISE!!!
April 26 - May 14 :: mClass Assessment Round 3
April 26 - May 14 :: mClass Assessment Round 3
— mCLASS provides proven early literacy diagnostic and progress-monitoring assessments for our students in Kindergarten through Second Grades. We utilize this assessment to target skill gaps and provide the most aligned instructions in small groups for students.
April 19 - May 28 :: NYSESLAT Assessment
April 19 - May 28 :: NYSESLAT Assessment
The purpose of the NYSESLAT is to annually assess the English language proficiency level of ELLs/MLLs enrolled in Grades K–12 in New York State schools. The test gives the state, schools, parents, and teachers important information about the English language development of ELLs/MLLs. These tests will be administered by our ELL teacher Ms. Juliana Griego.
May 10 - June 3 :: F&P EOY Assessment (Second Grade only)
May 10 - June 3 :: F&P EOY Assessment (Second Grade only)
The Fountas and Pinnell (F&P) assessment is used to identify the instructional and independent reading levels of scholars. This allows educators to create targeted instruction to improve scholar reading achievement. The independent reading level allows scholars to have access to books they can read independently to improve their reading achievement.
May 10 - May 20 :: Math Interim Assessment
May 10 - May 20 :: Math Interim Assessment
Math IAs are a form of assessment used to track the progress of foundational math skills in each respective grade. This allows teachers to hone in on conceptual misunderstandings and craft differentiated lessons. All Math IAs are Common Core-aligned and focus on the most important conceptual understandings needed to be successful in the next grade.
Kindergarten: Practice identifying shapes, adding and subtracting within 20, and math stories.
First Grade: Practice adding and subtracting within 100, compare problems, math stories, time, and measurement with centimeters and inches.
Second Grade: Practice adding and subtracting within 1,000, comparing numbers, math stories, measurement with centimeters and inches, time, and charts and graphs.
Resources for K-2 Scholars
Resources for K-2 Scholars
Supporting at home with Literacy
Supporting at home with Literacy
Kindergarten: Writing and identifying uppercase and lowercase letters
First Grade: Reading with an adult 10 minutes a day
Second Grade: Reading with an adult 20 minutes a day
Book Resources:
Supporting at home with Mathematics
Supporting at home with Mathematics
Kindergarten: Practice adding and subtracting numbers 1-20 using ten frames.
First Grade: Practice adding and subtracting numbers 1-100 using sticks and dots.
Second Grade: Practice adding and subtracting numbers 1- 1,000 using expanded notation.
Math Resources:
Contact Information
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Ms. Rouse
Ms. Rouse
3-5 Instructional Updates
3-5 Instructional Updates
Greetings 3-5 Families
Greetings 3-5 Families
Welcome to Term 4!!! We are excited to continue collaborating with you to ensure that scholars are learning and growing. Last Month our scholars took an ELA IA which measured where they are performing with Reading and Writing standards. This month they will have an opportunity to take a Math IA, to assess where they are performing with Math standards. It is important that scholars are present in school each day to ensure that they are learning important skills and standards. Please continue to check Google Classroom to ensure that your scholar is completing all independent work. It is important that they complete all assignments as this work reinforces what they have learned in class. We are excited to continue learning and growing this term. Thank you for your continued partnership.
Important Dates
Math Interim Assessment (Math IA) - Monday and Tuesday, May 17th and May 18th
Resources
Timestables.com is an online resource that you can share with your scholar to practice Multiplication facts and fluency. This can support scholars as they develop and improve their knowledge of multiplication.
https://www.timestables.com/speed-test/
The New York Public Library has a resource page that is designated to Remote Learning Resources for scholars and families.
Classroom Focus
Classroom Focus
Term 4
Teachers will work on maximizing learning time with all students by using technology, small group break-out rooms and learning stations that meet the needs of all students.
Teachers will align learning in class to Field Trip explorations. Please check your scholar's Virtual Classroom which contains important announcements and Field Trip information.
We have launched ST Math which we've added to our current Math program. It gives students an opportunity to build on their conceptual understanding of Math content.
Supporting at Home
Supporting at Home
Check Google Classroom to ensure that classwork is completed and submitted.
Practice multiplication facts with your scholar using flashcards or https://www.timestables.com/speed-test/
Contact Information
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
Ms. Hill Ms. Lubin
Academic Director Academic Manager
(347) 782-9224 (347) 335-1935
vhill@explorenetwork.org alubin@explorenetwork.org
Ms. Hill Ms. Lubin
Academic Director Academic Manager
(347) 782-9224 (347) 335-1935
vhill@explorenetwork.org alubin@explorenetwork.org
Special Population Updates
Special Population Updates
Special Populations Updates
Special Populations Updates
Testing has began for MLL students (Multi-Language Learners)
NYSESLAT-
The speaking section will be administered between 4/19-6/9
The listening/reading sections will be administered between 5/17-6/19
NYSITELL- All NYSITELL assessments have been completed!
Contact Information
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
Ms. Davis Ms. Rouse
Director of Special Populations K-2 Special Education Manager
(917) 617-4511 (646) 248-8413
adavis@explorenetwork.org jrouse@explorenetwork.org
Ms. Davis Ms. Rouse
Director of Special Populations K-2 Special Education Manager
(917) 617-4511 (646) 248-8413
adavis@explorenetwork.org jrouse@explorenetwork.org
Free Websites, Resources, and Academic Calendar
Free Websites, Resources, and Academic Calendar
Students can work on math fluency and problem solving through interactive games and work.
PBS KIDS is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment with positive role models and content designed to nurture a child’s total well-being.
The Open Library is a San Francisco–based nonprofit digital library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, and just-for-fun logic games
Students can apply for an Ecard, which gives them access to read thousands of books.
Coolmath.com offers "math for ages 13-100" - explanations that are easy to grasp on topics like algebra, pre-calculus and more.
The DOE, in partnership with the WNET Group, launched new episodes of the public television program Let’s Learn, which features lessons for children in pre-K—grade 2, that will continue to serve as a supplemental resource for remote and blended learning. The programming schedule for Let’s Learn is now available.
Amplify Reading, a K–5 digital literacy program, helps accelerate reading growth during this pandemic. Amplify Reading engages students with captivating SEL-based learning and provides families at home with insight into the most critical area of their child’s education–early reading.
Students can read books online for free. The site also includes text-based questions with some of the texts.
On the Starfall website and in Starfall classrooms, children have fun while learning in an environment of collaboration, wonderment, and play. We teach through positive reinforcement to ensure children become confident, intrinsically motivated, and successful.
Free reading activities and digital
tools for at-home learning.
Lightbot: Code Hour introduces kids of all ages to the basic concepts of coding and the logic that computer programmers use to write code.
K-5 Academic Calendar
K-5 Academic Calendar
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