Weekly Update for November 4th-6th, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  The students and I worked hard this week to finish strong in our last week of virtual instruction. Beginning Wednesday, November 4th,  phase 2 of our district's Covid plan will begin with face to face instruction for our class.  I have very important information so please read this post in it's entirety.  

Students will need to bring several important items when they return on Wednesday.   

Each student will need their bookbag and in it should be a fully charged chromebook. Students will be taking chromebooks to and from school.  I would also encourage students to bring their charger daily to ensure they have enough charge throughout the day.  Chromebooks will remain with students at school and home in the event that he/she needs to quaratine, virtual learning can still occur.  

Students will also  need to bring their Big Ideas Math Workbooks. These will stay at school, as I will not be giving homework. 

Students will also need to bring the school supplies listed in the email that I sent out on Monday.  I will be storing these with safety for the students to use throughout the year.  

Students will need a good pair of headphones that can stay at school. We will be using different currilculum platforms where students can work independently and headphones will be a must.  

Students will also need to bring their interactive notebooks that we have been taking notes in. They should have a blue math, red ELA, yellow social studies and a green science one.  

And lastly, Students may bring in a towel to sit upon when we can eat outside, whether permitting.  This towel will remain in the student's cubby when not in use and will be sent home frequently for washing. 

I am most definitely looking forward to next Wednesday, If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me. I am always here to help. 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for October 26th-30th, 2020

 Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Thursday!  The blog update comes a day early this week due to the fact, that tomorrow after lunch I will be working with my school admin and peers to prepare for the return of students into our building. I sent out an email earlier explaining how the students will be working independently on their Google Classroom pathway from 12:15 until 2.  They will still go to PE for their related arts and the Meet Link for PE will be on the pathway as well. 

The countdown is definitely on! Only 6 more school days (Nov. 2nd and 3rd are school holidays) the students will finally be in my classroom, and our district's phase 2 of face to face learning will begin. I am excited to finally have students back in the classroom with me, and I promise you that I will be most dilligent with cleaning and making sure we are all socially distanced as required by the CDC guidlines. 

Have a great weekend and I look forward to another great week at LCEU!

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for October 12th-16th, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday,  I hope you all had a wonderful week! Our class had a great week, we are moving along nicely with our content and curriculum. I am so very proud of how hard the students are working and I am only an email or phone call away if needed, I am here to support both you and your student. The district announced this week that November 4th will be our first day of face to face instruction. I, along with our administration team will be working diligentlty in the coming days to prepare for students being back in the classroom. You will be receiving communication from our school shortly on the details of dropping off and picking up, and other important procedures for returning.  

We just completed our first week of Boosterthon and our class is rocking!  We are up to $29 per minute on our dance athon minutes and today our class won a mini virtual dance break with the Boosterthon Team! Our class got the most pledges overnight and started off our day with an awesome dance break. Our class has definitely got some moves! 

Our class incentive for reaching $20 per minute was bring a stuffed animal to class and we reached our goal. So Monday, October 19th students may bring their favorite stuffed animal to class. 

Have a great weekend and I look forward to another great week at LCEU!

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for October 12th-16th, 2020

 Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Thursday!  This blog update will come to you a day early due to the fact that Friday, October 9th is a school holiday.  School will resume for us on Monday, October 12th. Monday, October 12th will begin our school kick-off for our fundraiser this year. Our school will be particpating in Boosterthon, a program that incorporates stregntheing fitness skills and positive core values.  It will be virtual this year and instead of a fun run, there will be a dance off instead. Though it will look a bit different this year, I promise it will still be a fun experience and a great opportunity for our school to raise additional funds needed to help our school and students be successful.  More details will come Monday!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the extra day off from school with your families!

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for October 5th-9th, 2020

 Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  What a great week our class had, we are making excellent progress and I am eagerly awating the time when we are all face to face in our classroom. Looking ahead to next week, I wanted to remind everyone that Friday, October 9th is a school holiday. So next week will be a short week with only 4 days, but we will make it a productive one!  I hope you all have a great weekend and I look forward to another great week at LCEU!