EEM - we look forward to seeing your child tomorrow for NWEA MAP Growth Science testing. Please begin dropping off at 8:00 a.m. - the test will begin at 8:15 a.m. Please have your child bring a charged device, pencil, and their charger.
EEM - Good evening virtual families:
Make-up opportunities for NWEA MAP Growth
- Math: Tues, Sept. 29 (8:15 - 10:15 a.m.) in the gym
- English: Wed, Sept. 30 (8:15 - 10:15 a.m.) in the gym
The Science assessment will be Fri., Oct. 2 (8:15 - 10:15 a.m.) in the cafeteria - please confirm your registration for the Science assessment here: https://bit.ly/347ZcjT
(no need to confirm for Math or English make-up sessions)
Curious about NWEA MAP Growth? Watch this brief introduction: https://vimeo.com/230226438
Reminder for SSD Families:
Sept. 28
We will have EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades 6 - 12.
Oct. 2
We will have a VIRTUAL DAY for all students. Students will be given assignments for remote learning, but there will be no LIVE instruction (online or onsite).
Oct. 5
We will have EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades PK - 5.
EEM - Reminder: Today is a virtual day for all EEM students. We look forward to seeing our onsite/blended learners back on campus tomorrow morning. (EEE and EEI are open for on-site instruction)
EEM - Thank you to those who have confirmed your child's participation in tomorrow's NWEA MAP testing. Fortunately, we were able to honor all requested times (8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.). You may begin dropping off your child 15 minutes prior to the planned start time (7:45 a.m. or 12:45 a.m.). Students are scheduled to take the Reading and Math assessments. Today, we learned we will also be administering the Science assessment next week. If time permits, we will give your child the opportunity to complete the Science assessment tomorrow. These assessments are a baseline for your students academic growth this year, the results will be used by teachers to determine areas of support for your child.
LOGISTICS: Pick-up and drop-off will be in the parking lot along Arch Street. Students will enter and exit through the glass doors leading into the cafeteria. In the event a student does not finish, the assessment can be paused and resumed at a later date. We anticipate completing test sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - please plan to pick up your child at the end of their respective testing time.
Please ensure your child brings their fully charged Chromebook.
Meant to register but didn't get a chance? It's not too late! Confirm your child's seat here: https://bit.ly/3iOGGD6.
EEM: Tomorrow (Tues., Sept. 22) students will take the Math portion of our new NWEA MAP Growth Standardized Assessment (takes the place of ACT Aspire Interim). Please help us remind student to get a good nights rest, eat a good breakfast, and report to their Jacket Time class. We look forward to seeing Virtual learners Wed. Sept. 23 (register here https://bit.ly/3iOGGD6 to confirm your seat). Wed. Sept. 23 will be a Virtual Day for all "Blended Learners".
EEM - "Teaching is a wonderful way to learn" - Dr. Carol S. Dweck. Students blew Ms. Pitts away as they taught her (and their peers) about a standard they have learned so far. Students chose if they would rather teach about noun types, verb types, or subjects and predicates.
EEM - This week students in Mrs. Davis's class created melodies with their name using Chrome Music Lab. Check out the musical designs!
EEM Virtual Families: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 our virtual learners will participate in the new NWEA MAP Growth Assessment (Math & Reading). This assessment replaces the ACT Aspire Interim and will allow us to assess your child's current academic progress. Please complete the NWEA Growth Assessment Survey (https://bit.ly/3iOGGD6) to let us know when your student will be at EEM to take the assessments.
In consideration of your selection of the SSD Virtual Academy, please note: this assessment will be on a day when other students will not be in the building. Safety is our number one priority, the cafeteria will be sanitized between the morning and afternoon sessions and your child will be physically distanced from other learners. Students will take both the Reading and Math portion of the test to minimize the number of days they will come on-site. If you have any questions about this assessment please e-mail or call Mr. Westfall (Assistant Principal/Test Coordinator) [alanwestfall@sheridanschools.org or 501.261.6565]
EEM - Thursday, September 17 students will take the Reading portion of our new NWEA MAP Growth Standardized Assessment (takes the place of ACT Aspire Interim). Please help us remind student to get a good nights rest, eat a good breakfast, and report to their Jacket Time class. We are working on a day for our Virtual learners to come on site to take the assessment (details will be forthcoming).
EEM - 7th graders showcased their knowledge of lab safety in a digital escape room in Mrs. Teague's science class! Check out some of the sample puzzles - are you smarter than a 7th grader?
EEM - Students in Mrs. Threet's 6th grade reading classes are practicing direct characterization while playing an old favorite game of Guess Who! They're able to virtually work together, and guess other students characters in their groups by using the Canvas discussion board.
EEM - A message from Nurse Courtney https://bit.ly/3bC9Fr0
Also, no need to pre-order breakfast this week (or until further notice). Breakfast will be Grab and Go and provided at no cost to all students through December.
EEM Families:
Now that both our virtual and onsite students have begun using the Canvas Learning Management System, it's time for parents to create an Observer account in Canvas. With an Observer account, you can track your student's learning progress and receive messages from his/her teachers. To get started, you will first need to log into your student's account. If your student does not know his/her account information, please call our front office. Tap on the parent video below for step-by-step instructions.
Parent Video - https://youtu.be/o9_8Pcu5QGg
Also, the Sheridan School District is now accepting applications for Verizon Internet hotspots from households within the district that do not have access to the Internet. Access the application below.
English - https://forms.gle/XpVwnJSRxk25BCoQ9
Español - https://forms.gle/djVejS3M5kYzq4x9A
EEM - This evening your child(ren) received a message through our school-wide Google Classroom (class code: ksk5iz). Our blended learners may submit their breakfast orders for the week at https://bit.ly/3gEDMPz (they will need to be logged in to their SSD account to submit their order).
Canvas - last week was a week of a lot of learning for all of us! Next week will be better. However, if you or your learner needs assistance or has questions do not hesitate to e-mail teachers directly.
Have a great evening!
EEM - There's a lot going on, but one thing is for sure! EEM's 7th - grade teachers can't mask their love for their new students! It's great to have our students back, virtually and in person.
EEM families - Your children just received a detailed message in our school-wide Google Classroom [Class Code: kskf5iz]. Here are the Cliff Notes for you: Tomorrow, all students log into Canvas http://sheridanschools.instructure.com/login/saml Blended Learners: 1. Pre-order breakfast for the week here: https://bit.ly/2YsMdHw 2 (they will need to log in with their district e-mail to submit). Tomorrow morning students report as follows: - 6th grade: Cafeteria - 7th grade: Gym - 8th grade: Library 3. We walk to the right, we watch our distance, and we wear our mask. Safety is our top priority, but we are READY to teach your children. Thank you for entrusting them to us.
EEM Families: We wanted to take a moment to say a few things about the Canvas Learning Management System. Students will access their online work through the Canvas LMS. For Virtual (online) students, all of their announcements, assignments, teacher communications, etc. will happen through this platform. For Blended (onsite) students, teachers will provide face-to-face instruction and activities, as well as online assignments and communications through Canvas. Students can access Canvas at http://sheridanschools.instructure.com/login/saml and log in with their school Google account username and password from the previous school year.
Virtual Students: If your virtual student is new to the district or you don't know your Google username and password, please complete this form https://bit.ly/3gMvIge.
Blended Students: If your student is new to the district or you don't know your Google username and password, please complete this form https://bit.ly/3gMvIge.
For helpful Canvas tutorial videos, go to https://bit.ly/32h9ooX.
EEM families, welcome to our 2020 Virtual Open House https://bit.ly/3aCj4yc, also enjoy a tour of our building https://bit.ly/3iTi7EJ. Now visit each of your classes in the following
videos and resources https://bit.ly/2Q1HcRx. Look forward to seeing you Monday, August 24th.
A message from Nurse Courtney, EEM Nurse: If your child has a medical condition (such as: asthma inhalers, epipens, food allergies) which requires any intervention or will be receiving medication while at school, we recommend scheduling an appointment for this week by calling 501.261.6565 between 7:30 - 3:30. Scheduling an appointment will avoid unnecessary crowding or long waits during the first day of school. Also, please review this life-saving information https://bit.ly/3iOovwT (Peanut Free Campus).