LES

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Hello LES Families,

We are in some unexpected times going to remote learning and a longer closure for sure. Remote learning does not necessarily mean complete online learning for all. For our families at the elementary school, we have varied access to the internet and possession of devices that students can use for online learning. Therefore, our approach will be largely paper-based with many opportunities to enhance this basic work with known online resources which will vary depending on the grade level. Your child’s teacher will be your lifeline to customizing the enhancing online work to your child’s skills.

You will be receiving a packet of grade appropriate work for your child in the US Mail. Teachers have spent time finding materials that are doable for families and represent concepts that students should recognize and be able to do with minimal guidance. We suspect this is approximately enough work for a month with the families understanding the option to access additional online features as have been shared by a child’s teachers. We will be contacting families about halfway through the month for feedback on how work is going. Please, I urge you to do as much as you can handle as a family. Be kind to yourselves. It is NOT our intention to overwhelm families. Teachers are always available for questions, support and sharing of struggles as we attempt to expose students to reinforcing learning activities while we survive and stay healthy. Our #1 priority is to be there for our families not just educationally, but in whatever way we are needed. I am available day or night. If you email at klretzel@leepublicschools.net or call 243-0336 ext 1003, I will get the message right away. I am on Twitter and Facebook as well. Do not hesitate to reach out for anything.

Yours in this unexpected journey,

Kate Retzel, LES Principal

In addition to the packets sent home, your teachers may recommend that you use one or more of the following online resources: