Wittstruck e-News! April 3, 2020

Families, as we adjust to our new normal, please email me with any questions, comments or concerns. I know we are all figuring out what online learning looks like. I’ve planned more than you may be able to manage right now. Feel free to take it slow. Try to complete 1 math, 1 reading and 1 extra activity each day. Students will use also Dreambox daily. Some families may not have technology provided by the district before Monday. Do not worry - I will connect with you.

I understand how you must be feeling right now: balancing home schooling your student, working from home or outside of home, keeping kids busy, staying healthy, learning new boundaries/norms…it’s a lot. I am doing the same with my 7-year old. I’ll try to make things manageable. Please keep an open communication with me and we will work through this as a team.

Familias, mientras nos adaptamos a la nueva norma, favor de mandarme un correo electrónico con cualquier pregunta o preocupación. Se que todos estamos descubriendo como es el aprendizaje en línea. He planeado más de lo que puede administrar en este momento. Siéntase libre de tomarlo con calma. Intente completar 1 matematica, 1 lectura y 1 actividad extra cada dia. Los estudiantes usarán también Dreambox diariamente. Algunas familias pueden no tener tecnología provista por el distrito antes del lunes. No te preocupes, me conectaré contigo.

Entiendo cómo debe sentirse en este momento: equilibrar la educación en el hogar de su estudiante, trabajar desde casa o fuera de casa, mantener a los niños ocupados, mantenerse saludables, aprender nuevos límites / normas ... es mucho. Estoy haciendo lo mismo con mi hijo de 7 años. Trataré de hacer las cosas manejables. Por favor mantén una comunicación abierta conmigo y trabajaremos a través de esto como un equipo.

**Por favor, disculpe mis traducciones al español. Estoy usando Google Traductor.

Prepare for Online Learning!: Seesaw App

I will be using the Seesaw App for the online distance learning platform. This weekend, I will be sending a code for you to access my classroom on Seesaw. Watch the video to learn how to set up and login to the Seesaw Class app. How to Get Started on Seesaw with Home Learning (Video)

Mira el video para aprender cómo configurar la aplicación Seesaw Class. Este fin de semana, te enviaré un código para que puedas acceder a mi clase en Seesaw. Este fin de semana, te enviaré un código para que puedas acceder a mi clase en Seesaw. Direcciones de Seesaw en español (video)

For families: Who should we contact if we have trouble connecting to the internet or have other technology issues?

Students with technology concerns should contact the MPS Service Desk by phone at 612.668.0088 or email ehelpdesk@mpls.k12.mn.us; staff are available Monday through Friday, between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm.

If students are having difficulty with an app that is part of a lesson their teacher assigned, please reach out to the teacher first. If the teacher is unable to solve the issue, then please reach out to the help desk noted above.

Para las familias: ¿a quién debemos contactar si tenemos problemas para conectarnos a Internet o tenemos otros problemas tecnológicos?

Los estudiantes con inquietudes tecnológicas deben comunicarse con la mesa de servicio de MPS por teléfono al 612.668.0088 o por correo electrónico ehelpdesk@mpls.k12.mn.us; El personal está disponible de lunes a viernes, de 7:30 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.

Si los estudiantes tienen dificultades con una aplicación que es parte de una lección que su maestro asignó, comuníquese primero con el maestro. Si el maestro no puede resolver el problema, comuníquese con la mesa de ayuda mencionada anteriormente.

MPS Communication

Family emails are important! It’s more important than ever that families make sure they have an email registered with MPS. Email and phone calls are the best way for schools and MPS to get important information to families while school buildings are closed. If you have not been receiving regular updates from your school or the district, please call 612.668.0221 or email SISupdate@mpls.k12.mn.us to submit or update your email.

De MPS: ¡Los correos electrónicos familiares son importantes! Es más importante que nunca que las familias se aseguren de tener un correo electrónico registrado con MPS. El correo electrónico y las llamadas telefónicas son la mejor manera para que las escuelas y MPS brinden información importante a las familias mientras los edificios escolares están cerrados. Si no ha recibido actualizaciones periódicas de su escuela o del distrito, llame al 612.668.0221 o envíe un correo electrónico a SISupdate@mpls.k12.mn.us para enviar o actualizar su correo electrónico.

Hello Families,

I miss my kindergarteners!! I know this is a weird time. This past week, I have been working with kindergarten teachers and staff, creating a plan for online learning.

Please check out Folwell’s webpage: https://folwell.mpls.k12.mn.us/

and my teacher webpage: https://sites.google.com/mpls.k12.mn.us/wittstruckkdgn/home

for current information.

Right now, for learning at home, please refer to the district’s link:

https://sites.google.com/mpls.k12.mn.us/folwellkindergarten/learning-at-home

I hope you are all healthy and safe!!

If I do not have your preferred contact information, please let me know.

The school year seems upset, but learning is not done yet!

Best,

Heather (Mrs. W.)

Wittstruck NEWS! March 2020

Calendar:

March 25 – Fine Arts Family Day

March 27-April 3 – No SCHOOL: Spring Break

Questions to ask your child:

Math: What is a shape? How can I sort shapes? How are shapes alike and different? What shapes are in my world?

Literacy: How are stories similar? Different? Compare 2 stories.

Social Emotional: How can we take turns? How can we share?

E3 (Education, Excellence and Equity) Skill: What is adaptability?

(https://www.e3educate.org/educational-excellence)

Sight Words to REVIEW at home:

has can she he the me play little

we am like play I go see big

with and boy girl

Wittstruck NEWS! February 2020

Calendar:

· African American Family Involvement Day – Feb.10

· Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day – NO CANDY, please!

· NO School – President’s Day – Feb. 17

· NO School – Conferences -Feb. 18

· Conferences – Feb. 18., 8am-4pm

This Friday is Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14. We will be counting with hearts, making a heart craft and reading a heartfelt story. PLEASE, NO CANDY OR FOOD THAT DOES NOT FOLLOW THE DISTRICT FOOD POLICY ALLOWED FOR CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS.

Questions to ask your child:

Math: Why and how do we use measurement? We are exploring comparing and ordering objects by size, length and weight. Practice measuring at home with nonstandard measurement.

Literacy: What is technology? Why do we use it?

Social Emotional: How can we express feelings with words?

E3 (Education, Excellence and Equity) Skill: What is innovation?

(https://www.e3educate.org/educational-excellence)

Sight Words to REVIEW at home:

has can she he the me play little

we am like play I go see big

with and

Wittstruck NEWS! January 2020

Calendar:

· African American Family Involvement Day – Feb.10

· NO School – President’s Day – Feb. 17

· NO School – Conferences -Feb. 18

· Conferences – Feb. 18., 8am-4pm

Questions to ask your child:

Math: Why and how do we use measurement? We are exploring comparing and ordering objects by size, length and weight. Practice measuring at home with nonstandard measurement.

Literacy: Read a story and talk about major events in a story. What happens in the beginning, middle and the end?

Social Emotional: How can we show empathy for others?

Sight Words to REVIEW at home:

has can she he the me

we am like play I go see

Wittstruck NEWS! WINTER BREAK 2019

Have a great break everyone! See you next year!

Calendar:

· NO SCHOOL -- Dec. 23-Jan.5

· School resumes -- Jan. 6

· Fine Arts Family Day (during specialist class) -- Jan. 15

Things to work on over break:

EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES:

· Zipping coat without help

· Tying own scarf

· Tying own shoes

· Putting on snow pants

MATH:

· What is one more than ______ one less than _____?

· How many more to make 10?

· Putting numbers from 1-10 in order from least to greatest

WORD WORK:

· Writing sight words: can, see, I, go, is, the, we, like

· Writing own name

· Writing numbers

TESTING:

Students are being assessed this week and last week. Both assessments are one on one tests; for reading it is the FAST and for math it is KCom. KCom stands for Kindergarten Concepts of Math. KCoM is the required math screener for Kindergarten and serves as both a screener and diagnostic assessment. The (FAST) Formative Assessment System for is an assessment used quickly identify and group students by risk and provide timely supports to accelerate student achievement.

Wittstruck NEWS! December 2019

Calendar:

· Elementary Musical: The Lion King -- Dec. 12-13 -- 6 pm

· NO SCHOOL -- Dec. 23-Jan.5

· School resumes -- Jan. 6

· Fine Arts Family Day (during specialist class)-- Jan. 15

Check out Folwell’s Twitter photos….Mrs. Wittstruck’s Classroom is pictured!: View pictures from the MN Twins: Reading is Powerful Reading Program visit on Nov. 26, Tuesday. Look at the super listeners!

Mrs. Wittstruck’s Class website: Check out Folwell’s website and Mrs. Wittstruck’s teacher page. I will update the web page with new newsletters.

https://sites.google.com/mpls.k12.mn.us/wittstruckkdgn/home

Homework Folders: Look for new GREEN homework folders. I am sending home GREEN homework folders in addition to the maroon Friday folders. I know it is hard for some students to find their homework packets when they are mixed with everyday papers that go home. Reminder: homework goes home on Fridays or the last day of the week and due by the next Friday. Homework is for practice only—it is not graded.

Please send your student to school with a warm coat, gloves, hat and snow pants. We have 30 minutes of outside recess daily unless decided by the school.