During the extended school closure many internet providers are offering free or discounted service to support families that currently do not have internet. Presently, there are two options for families available in our area.
Service Electric is offering 90 days free service with no modem fee for new customers. Please call service electric at (800) 232-9100 for more information on this offer.
everyoneon.org is partnered with PCsForPeople and does offer discounted service rates on hotspots for economically disadvantaged families. You can find out more about this offer by calling (651) 354-2552.
We believe the continuation of learning is very important and will assist in keeping students in learning mode while at home.
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1. What kind of pet do you think a teacher should get for their classroom?
2. Tell about your most favorite book.
3. What is something you love about yourself?
4. What would you do if there was a dragon stuck under your bed?
5. If you could go on a vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?
1. Students go to http://www.readworks.org/student
2. Enter class code HWNJFB
3. Your Password is 1234
You may Cite as many examples as you want, but must have AT LEAST 2!
Below are several writing prompt that you can use to write a creative story. Remember to include a strong beginning. Hook your reader. Include details to keep your readers' interest. Remember to write a strong conclusion as well, to neatly wrap up your story. Have fun!
1. Pretend that there is no such thing as television. What do you do with all of your time?
2. What dangers would you face if you were a chipmunk? How would you overcome them?
3. If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? How would you use it?
4. How does it feel to be a snowflake?
1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student
2. Students enter class code GLKFHU
3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234
Use the following to complete any questions that go along with these stories. The below is called a TDA response:
You may Cite as many examples as you want, but must have AT LEAST 2!
Describe how “changing classes” in middle school with different teachers and classrooms for each class will differ from the way you experience an average school day now.
With more students and more classrooms, you may or may not have classes with your friends when you enter middle school. Explain some things you can do when most of your friends are in classes other than yours.
Describe some things that you can do if you don’t like one of your middle school teachers.
Define “peer pressure” and explain ways it can be both a positive and negative influence in your life.