Mrs. Holmes

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the 2020 – 2021 school year! It is hard to believe that summer has passed so quickly, and it is time for your child to go back to school now, as a 5^th grader. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you in person once that time comes. For now, all classes will be held on Zoom.

Your child will have two classroom teachers:

Mrs. Williams teaches math and science.

Mrs. Holmes teaches ELA and social studies

Our first distance learning class will start at 8:30AM on Monday, August 10, 2020. Here is the Zoom meeting information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89375781065?pwd=aTRtWkNKd2I5SmZicXo1R3VIeTQwZz09

Meeting ID: 893 7578 1065

Passcode: 1bA5i8

We sent out Remind invitations yesterday. This is a communication tool to help us keep you informed. If you did not receive an invitation, please email me, and I will help you set it up.

Starting on Monday, to make the Distance Learning experience more enjoyable please help your 5th grader to join our google classroom.

1. Go to classroom.google.com

2. Use your child’s school ID email to login. (9800…@gcccharters.org) Password: Capital Initials and Birthday (SK030386) Initials, Month, Day, Year last two digits) No spaces.

3. Find the + sign on the upper left corner, click on “Join a class”.

4. Type in the class code, which will be given in the first zoom meeting.

5. You did it! Welcome to our google classroom!

If you are having difficulty joining the google classroom, email me with your child’s first and last name, and I will assist you.

Most of you have already purchased helpful school supplies for your child. The following are items that would be particularly helpful for our 5^th graders:

• Computer, tablet, or laptop (a phone is not sufficient)

• Internet access

• A working webcam (most laptops have a built-in camera)

• Paper/notebook

• Pencils & pens

• Computer mouse

• Computer-compatible headphones with a microphone

• Quiet workspace

It will be a fun, exciting, and challenging year. Your support and guidance at home is critical for your child’s success. Please establish a time and an area at home for your child where he/she can study. We will work to teach students how to be respectful, responsible, have good study skills, and increase their motivation to learn. With your support, we can achieve great results in your child’s education.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Williams & Mrs. Holmes