I hope all of you had a relaxing March Break! I just wanted to touch base with all students and their families given the situation we find ourselves in with schools currently being closed. Please know that we are all doing our best to provide whatever support we can during this difficult time. The Ottawa Catholic School Board has asked us to remind you that the health and well-being of our students and their families is our primary focus right now. We are aware that everyone is dealing with their own unique situation and doing the best they can.
In terms of academics and “distance learning” at the present time, I will be making homework available to students through my blog as well as their folders in Google Drive. For those that have access to some learning resources, you can follow the directions given in order to continue learning the curriculum from home.
For Language, students can begin or continue reading a fiction novel of their choice that fits their individual reading level. I will be sharing independent novel study activities soon. The class has also been working on writing creative stories in Google Docs. They may finish these stories so we can share them with one another upon returning to school. The topic site is Scholastic Story Starters for anyone who has yet to choose a topic. These stories can be placed in the Language folders in Google Drive so I can have access to them.
For Mathematics, this week’s focus will be fractions and next week’s will be decimals. Mathletics will be assigned each week. I have already assigned the fraction tasks for this week and placed a work booklet in everyone’s math folder in Google Drive. Please go at your own pace. If you do not have a printer, do not worry about the practice sheets, focus on the posted videos and online practice. Students can also go on mPower and Mathagon (linked to the right) for extra practice. Khan Academy is also a very useful site which has great videos and practice questions that can be answered online.
The Ministry of Education has created a website to support students and parents - Learn at home. The link to this site is being provided to parents directly via School Messenger as one possible means of continuing learning during school closures. During the next two weeks, these resources can serve as useful websites.
If students or parents have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me through class dojo or email: jennifer.desrochers@ocsb.ca. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this difficult time as we work through this together.
Mrs. DesRochers
For Mathematics, this week’s focus will be fractions and next week’s will be decimals. Mathletics will be assigned each week. I have already assigned the fraction tasks for this week and placed a work booklet in everyone’s math folder in Google Drive. Please go at your own pace. If you do not have a printer, do not worry about the practice sheets, focus on the posted videos and online practice. Students can also go on mPower and Mathagon (linked to the right) for extra practice. Khan Academy is also a very useful site which has great videos and practice questions that can be answered online.
The Ministry of Education has created a website to support students and parents - Learn at home. The link to this site is being provided to parents directly via School Messenger as one possible means of continuing learning during school closures. During the next two weeks, these resources can serve as useful websites.
If students or parents have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me through class dojo or email: jennifer.desrochers@ocsb.ca. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this difficult time as we work through this together.
Mrs. DesRochers
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