March 31, 2020

Well~we made it to the end of March! It came in like a lamb and is going out like a lamb, but I am feeling like there was a lot of lion in between!

I cancelled my trip to Arizona and that makes me sad. I know that is a pretty silly thing to be upset about and that staying put is important...but I'm still sad about it!

Our amaryllis from the classroom flowered today~I'm so thankful I brought it home when I left.

Do you have anything blooming, sprouting, or growing at your house? I planted a bunch of seeds inside and they are starting to pop through! I am looking forward to getting into my garden and digging.

I hope to have this be a calm and quiet kind of week. I have another math link I will add to the class Padlet in a week or two. I am hoping all of you have found a routine and a rhythm that is working for your individual families. Don't try to do this like somebody else. I want you to do what you are comfortable with and that is all.

https://padlet.com/ssample4/ktidk3xnlxjr

See you in April! Sarah

March 27, 2020

Happy Friday, Folks!

The Padlet for our class is up and running. If you have any questions please send them my way! Enjoy your weekend~ Sarah

https://padlet.com/ssample4/ktidk3xnlxjr

March 26, 2020

Hello Everyone~

Today's Zoom play date was so fun~ My internet wasn't working quite right but I think overall the students were happy to see each other! I am going to attempt to have one Zoom play date each week and vary the day and times as we go along. Many of our Moms and Dads are still working and it makes it hard for their children to participate. Again, it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces!

I am in the process of creating a "Daily Schedule" for you all in an attempt to clarify all that I am trying to share with you and give this time we are currently in, some structure. I believe Principal Libby outlined that in his letter yesterday.

Again, I am here if you have any questions!

Take Care~Sarah

March 25, 2020

Happy Wednesday, My Friends~~~

I went for a wonderful walk with my mom today! The sunshine on my face was just right! What did you do today? Do you have snow left on your lawn? The greenhouse Mr. Sample and I put up on Sunday didn't handle the snow very well at all...back to the drawing board!

I hope you have had some time to play around with some of the online resources I have shared with you. I would like to do a practice Zoom Classroom tomorrow morning. I will send a link for you to join in and see what you think! Fingers Crossed~


This is a great tutorial for getting started with Flipgrid! A few of you have posted and I am enjoying watching your videos! I hope to start asking some questions for you to respond to next week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tfoCgQuqcw



Sid and his friends are being scientists and discover why we need to wash our hands all the time! You can do their investigation and make your own observations!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjWhDynv-SQ

I miss each and every one of you~~~~~~XO
Mrs. Sample (Sarah)

March 24, 2020

HELLO, EVERYONE!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!

I took Slothy out and measured him this morning!  Pictures and results are below~

I woke up this morning to a winter wonderland. Did you? Mr. Libby said he didn't have power or internet and Mrs. Plummer said she had about 10 inches of snow at her house! Wow! How much snow did you get? Give me a thumbs down if you lost power and internet like Mr. Libby did. We only got (maybe) two inches and didn't lose either. I am thankful for that because I was able to set up two new online learning opportunities for you! You will find the direct link to each on our Google Classroom~ https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NzU4NTc0ODU2OFpa

The first is the home extension for our Everyday Math program: https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/pictorialLoginSchool.do?code=m1k3and the second is a keyboarding program that is connected to our Handwriting Without Tears books: it is Keyboarding Without Tears: https://www.plusliveinsights.com/index.html#/setup-kwt I will be sending an email to you each with a picture of both your code for math as well as keyboarding. I will keep my fingers crossed these both are going to work!  Please be on the lookout for your special code and give them a try. I think you will like them both!

SLOTHY!

I am 5 1/2 inches tall now!!!

My CIRCUMFERENCE is 9 inches!

What do you thing the word "circumference" means? Hmmm...I wonder! Slothy is getting VERY big. I am just able to get him out of the jar! Looking for something a little bigger so he can keep growing! How big do you think he will get?

I will set up our first "face-to-face" online class soon and you will get an invitation via email for this. I'm going to attempt a Zoom Class Meeting on Thursday at 10:00 am. We will see how that goes!

I will talk with you soon and remember if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!

~Sarah

March 23, 2020

Hello and Happy Monday, My Friends!!!!

Did you have a wonderful weekend like I did? My Mom and I have gone on 3 outdoor adventures and I found some awesome stuff! These ice sticks (that's what I call them) were all over the ground on today's journey and I just had to pick some up and touch them. They were so interesting!

Have you been doing any adventuring outside? Have you found any treasures? I would love to see them~

Mrs. Luchies wants to read to you!!! A book that ALWAYS makes my hungry~ Grab a snack and have a listen!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7lr25Cqzr0&feature=youtu.be

Below is a 40 second clip of a beautiful running stream I came across in the woods. One of my favorite sounds is running water!

I will be measuring Slothy in the morning! He is growing like you can't believe!!!

Have a great night~

March 20, 2020

I just got the news that schools are closed now through at least April 26th. I don't have any further directive but will keep you up on any latest news...


THANK YOU, Mya for letting me know that there is a new video up at the Cincinnati Zoo website...SLOTHS!!!!! Oh my goodness, what a lovely gift for us on this dreary day! Go and check this video out when you get a chance~I have watched it twice so far!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE1RW1xwCh4#action=share

Some of you have had questions about the online resources and how much your student is actually expected to do. Well...none of the work is expected but instead it is offered for enrichment and fun. I have become frustrated with the technology but I am still going to try and make this a relevant and connective place for us all.

I posted a new video on Flipgrid- The Flip code is 73caed1e.

https://flipgrid.com/73caed1e

I was missing our friend, Miss Jamie and went over to do some yoga with her...I chose a warm, tropical, sunny journey today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y3gCrL_XIM

I'm going to take a mental break this weekend but reach out if you need to. My email and phone will be checked throughout the weekend so I will get back to you as soon as I can. Be safe-I am thinking of you all.