Does this story remind you of something?

Here is a great holiday story on Storyline Online.

Hour of Code 2020

 Hour of Code is an initiative to get kids coding. Each year in December, there are lots of special events and activities from various apps and websites to encourage students to learn about computer programming. Our students use a variety of programs depending on their grade level:

Kodable 

Code Spark Academy

Tynker

Lightbot

Swift Playgrounds

Dash Robots-Blockly

Most of these have free activities that you can do. Coding is an interactive activity that requires students to come up with solutions and solve problems. It is an excellent way for them to learn new skills and follow directions. To learn more about Hour of Code you can watch these videos. Click on the links below to learn more about Hour of Code.

Kodable

Scratch Jr. from PBS

All Ages

Hour of Code

Balloons Over Broadway

 

Celebrate the holidays by learning about how the Macy's Parade started.

Then do one of these fun activities from Melissa Sweet, LINK

Authors of the Week

 This week we are learning about Chris Van Dusen and Ryan Higgins, two author/illustrators from Maine. 

We love MO!

Visit with Mo at home and at school and learn how to make some great doodles!

You can find more great stuff at Wide Open School. Click on the link below.

https://wideopenschool.org/#grades-k-2/

Fiction or Nonfiction?

Which of these things is Fiction and which ones are Nonfiction?

 

The Chickadee Award winner is...

For more information about the votes click on this LINK.

Take a look at next year's nominees here, LINK

Chicks for Kids

Hello Friends! If you weren't able to vote for your favorite Chickadee nominee or listen to all of the books, today is your lucky day. Watch this video to learn more. Email Mrs. Tibbetts if you have any questions.

Communicating with Your Teachers

Hello Students!

You may have questions you want to ask your teachers and they WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! There are many ways you can reach out. You can email them using the directory at the top left of this screen. You can also request a video meeting. Some teachers are using Google Classroom and SeeSaw. Make sure you are checking into those resources if you have been using them in class.

Please make sure you are communicating with your teacher so they know you have the resources that you need to continue learning at home. If you haven't reached out to your classroom teacher, please do so soon! They are waiting to hear from you to see how you are doing. 

You can also email your "specials" teachers for help or just to touch base. Remember that you have information online that will help you to complete your work at home. Look for the icon that says "Instructional Plans" that was pushed to your iPad. When you click on that you will see the schools in RSU13. Choose yours. Then click on your grade level and your teacher's folders to find learning materials for the first two weeks of home learning. 

Here is the link to the Instructional Plans if you do not have your iPad. LINK

There is a tech hotline you can call if you are having problems getting your device to work, 207-466-8000. You can also email me, Mrs. Tibbetts at dtibbetts@rsu13.org. If you are at Cushing, Ash Point, or TGS email Mrs. Walsh (lwalsh@rsu13.org) or Mrs. Gould (kgould@rsu13.org). We look forward to helping you!

Octopi or Octopuses

Is more than one octopus, octopi or octopuses?

Watch these cool videos about octopuses and see what amazing creatures they are! Learn more at Pebble Go, National Geographic for Kids, San Diego Zoo, and World Book. 

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Our 10th and final Chickadee nominee is Inky's Amazing Escape. Watch for our Spark Video reading coming soon!

Safari!

Webcams are a great way to have a variety of experiences without leaving home! Check out some of these for a glimpse of animals in Africa.

Central Park!

Our Chickadee nominee this week is set in Central Park and is based on the real life story of Bob Redman. Redman is an arborist but when he was a young man he built secret tree houses in Central Park. This video is a glimpse into New York City's Central Park.

We've Gone to the Dogs!

February 28, 2020
Join us at the South School Learning Commons between 2:30 and 4:00 to learn more about helping homeless animals. 

At South School, our kindergarten through fourth grade students have been reading the Chickadee nominees. The last three books have been about homeless dogs. 

There are lots of things we can do to help dogs and other pets find forever homes.

1. Adopt a shelter animal instead of buying a pet.
2. Volunteer at an animal shelter.
3. Spay or neuter your dog or cat.
4. Donate to your local animal shelter.

Chickadee Nominees:

Resources that help you to learn about caring for pets:

1. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) LINK
2. Hope Memorial Humane Society LINK
3. Rockland Animal Hospital LINK

Family Game Time at South School Learning Commons

This Friday, January 31st, is our Final Friday event in the South School Learning Commons. Our theme this month is Family Game Time. Please join us from 2:30 to 4:00 and pick out a game to play with your family. We'll have popcorn and hot chocolate for everyone and lots of free give aways including, of course, games and books. When it's time to go home, check out a game to take home for the weekend. We also have adventure packs, family read alouds, and parenting books. We hope to see you there!

Mrs. Tibbetts and the Title 1 Team

Benefits of Family Game Time:

How Games Can Help Kids Get Better at Math LINK

The Surprising Benefits Your Kids Get From Playing Board Games LINK

8 Reasons Why You Should Play Board Games Regularly LINK

Benefits of Board Games LINK

Free Printable Games!

Moms and Munchkins LINK

Trip Savvy Travel Games LINK

Mr. P LINK

DIY Games:

Wonder Mom Wanna Be LINK

Chaos and Clutter LINK

What's your favorite family game night activity?

DOOR PRIZES!!!