Dear Families,
Thank you all for your continued support in this uncertain time. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we transition to remote online learning.
Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, all students will begin Remote Learning. This means that students must log on to Google Classroom to complete their online lessons. All children are expected to attend Remote Learning sessions daily. The students are already set up with Google Classroom accounts. Teachers will be tracking attendance on an ongoing basis. Many families have more than one school age child who will need access to devices for remote learning. Taking this into consideration, we as a school community will be flexible as to when your child will be able to log in. All assignments and lessons will be saved in the daily assignments to be retrieved as needed.
While many things are still not confirmed, we wanted to reach out and share some information we do have. We, your child’s teacher(s) are hard at work getting lessons ready to begin on Monday, and have set up a schedule for our Daily Routines. We are including some information below. Please continue to be patient as we make this transition, and understand we are doing everything in our power to keep your child learning and growing throughout this year.
Our daily schedule will be based on our everyday routines.
Reading: Reading instruction will continue through watching videos, reading assigned texts, and answering questions based on the text. Students will need to continue reading at least 30 minutes per day. Students can access RazKids, and should complete at least one iReady lesson per week.
Writing: Students will be writing Response to Literature short pieces. They will also be participating in creative writing through various writing prompts.
Math: Lessons in Math will continue as students work on topics such as volume and measurement conversion. Assessments will continue the best they can through Google Classroom, and teachers will send out updates on Remind.
Movement Break: In the middle of the day, we will have a 15 minute Snack/Movement Break. Students can do any physical activity; YouTube and GoNoodle are good resources for this.
Social Studies/Science: Social Studies and Science Instruction will continue with modifications as needed. Each week different activities for your child to engage in will be posted on Google Classroom.
Word Study: Students can work on the Quill website and/or other grammar resources.
Prep: 5th Grade prep is from 8:30-9:15. Please check Google Classroom for activities from your cluster teacher.
Lunch: While lunch is schedule each day from 11:10-12:00, please use your best judgment when it comes to your child’s meal needs.
Again, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you all online, March 23rd.
Fifth Grade Team
Kristen Alesia
Alexa D’Alora
Erin Duffy
Marina Ilnickis
Samantha Mayra
Albana Mujaj
Anne Orenstein
Keri Radioli
Stefanie Zappulla
ATTENTION:
ANY PARENT THAT NEEDS A LAPTOP FOR THEIR CHILD TO
COMPLETE WORK, PLEASE COME TO THE SCHOOL TODAY AT 12:30 ON THE 68TH STREET DOOR. BRING ID YOU WILL BE ASKED TO FILL OUT A FORM
3/17/2020
Please join our Class Dojo app to stay in communication, a link was texted to all parents
If any student needs technology at home please contact me
We are working hard to set up a meaningful program
3/16/2020
Good morning!
As schools prepare for 'Remote Learning', please be patient.
Students will continue to learn and be challenged each day.
This week, teachers will be working on a new on-line program to make sure students stay on path.
For this week, please have students Log into I-Ready each day, 30 minutes for each subject.
Continue to check the website for updates. Safe Stay & Stay Positive during these times :)
ATTENTION:
Please continue to check the website for homework and announcements
Any students who are staying home should log onto I-Ready each day for 20-30 minutes for EACH subject for practice
Work will be put onto Google Classroom for students to keep up
If there are any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me or the school
Thank you
ATTENTION:
Ballroom Recital is Cancelled for Thursday 3/12/20 at 8:45am
As a precaution, and for all students and families to avoid large public gatherings, the PS205 Grade 5 Ballroom Recital is postponed until further notice.
Welcome to the Fifth Grade! I am excited to work with your children for the 2019-2020 school year.
Please be sure to check your child's HOMEWORK NOTEBOOK each night for assignments and notes.
Students will be required to read for 30 minutes each night and study math facts.
**PLEASE SEND IN $5.00 FOR "TIME FOR KIDS" MAGAZINE**
It is a one time fee for the entire year.
Please be sure to return any forms in a timely manner.
You can find HOMEWORK in the "ABOUT" section
PS 205 Middle School Process Informational Sessions on
Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 at 2:45pm OR Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 5:00pm.
These will take place in the Auditorium.
**MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION**
Zoned elementary and middle schools: If your school is a zoned elementary or middle school, new students can register at your school. To find a student's zoned school, you and your staff should use the online PLEASE CLICK THE LINK -> Find a School tool or call 311.
Unzoned elementary, middle, and all high schools: If your school is not zoned, or is a high school, your staff should direct families to a (PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ->) Family Welcome Center for registration and placement information.
*Dancing Classrooms*
Dear Parents and Guardians: We’re excited to tell you that Dancing Classrooms will be coming to your child’s school. Our goal is to inspire confidence, teamwork, and a sense of personal achievement in all of our students by turning advanced ballroom dance lessons into a fun and creative group activity. Our lessons are part of the school day, and led by a Dancing Classrooms teaching artist alongside your child’s teacher. During our 10-week program, your child will learn the steps and cultural histories of the Merengue, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, Swing and Waltz. To celebrate our achievements together, your child will perform in a showcase at their school, where you will be able to watch them show off their new moves and hear them talk about their experience. If you have any questions about your child’s participation, please feel free to reach out to us at 212-244-9442 or speak with your school’s principal. We look forward to dancing with your student’s classroom, and we’re happy to welcome you to our community.
Warm wishes, Dancing Classrooms