From the Desk of Principal Hasberry Signal
We are off to a GREAT START of Week 5 of Our Digital Learning Experience. We are constantly learning new material and updating our information daily! We are so PROUD of every member of our learning community! We started this experience together and will continue to learn together. Please Remember there are not any mistakes! We complete these communications with the purpose of keeping everyone informed! Can you believe that many of our parents are still working! We want to thank you for being an Essential Employee! You are the lifelines to all of us! With that understanding, we want to remind you to always continue to communicate with us. We send weekly emails, from our classroom teachers and from administration. Do Not forget the Special Teachers, ART, Technology, Music, Dance and Physical Education. Visit their Google Classrooms! Many of us have called you directly just to see how we can support you better! When I call many parents, say"Mrs. Hasberry, YOU are calling us????" and I reply, "ABSOLUTELY!" Please know this is my service to ensure that all students are being given the opportunity to engage with live teacher-driven lessons as well as pre-recorded sessions. We all understand the task of teaching from home. Please continue to attempt all assignments. We are continuously monitoring engagement. This data will provide support for us to appropriately place students in classes next school and provide the needed support based on student's individual strengths and weaknesses. If you are experiencing challenges please contact us! This is why we are here! To continue supporting our school community members. If you still require a REMOTE DEVICE. PLEASE APPLY. Or inform one of us and we can apply on your behalf! Do NOT miss the Talent Show it was AMAZING! seeing parents and students participate was AWESOME! If you missed or want to view it again click https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4fJe-bAgXGDCjHTKoq2a-8tMFRJp2581 Once again Everyone is doing a Wonderful Job. Keep up the Spirit Up of Moving Forward and Pushing Thru! We are going to make It! It makes it better when we are TOGETHER!
Precious Pre-K
This week our Pre-K will be learning about plants through stories such as The Tiny Seed and Jack and the Beanstalk. Using technology they will investigate the questions: What are plants and what do plants need? They will even use a drawing to plant a virtual garden. Students will also be able to create beautiful collages with the art teacher using materials found around their home as well as learn a song about protecting living things.
We look forward to seeing you for live instruction on Google Meets. Remember, the children must be engaged daily in order to be marked present.
Keen Kindergarten
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Kindergarten is AWESOME
Now watch us BLOSSOM!
This week students will be introduced to Poetry, as April is poetry month. Students will be exposed to different types of poems and create their own acrostic poem. Students will also learn about 2D shapes, and about the human life cycle. Lastly, we will begin our third PBL Unit by taking a quiz about plants and animals. As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns, as we are here to help!
*Please remember to read with your child for 10-20 minutes everyday.
Fabulous First Grade
Welcome to Week 5! Thank you to all who sent in photos from Spirit Week. It was a lot of fun seeing all of you in your crazy hats and pajamas. This week we will be back to our regular academic schedule of assignments Keep an eye out for pre-recorded and live teaching sessions.
Remember to look at the Instructional Plan and create a schedule each day for your child. The students should be completing assignments each day in Google Classroom. We are using a new engagement tracker to list students who are completing the work. Therefore, work must be completed by the following day by 12:00 pm. Example: Work assigned on Monday must be completed and turned in by Tuesday at 12pm.
We want to thank all the parents for their hard work and patience!
Sensational Second Grade
This week, students will listen and read along to the folk tale: Anansi Goes Fishing.
Students will compare and contrast the two main characters in the story. In addition,
we will focus on compound words and writing narrative poetry.
Students have been subtracting 2-digit numbers with regrouping. This week we will use this skill when analyzing and solving multistep word problems.
Our PBL, (Project-based learning) asks, how can we as city developers plan for future changes in New York City? We will learn about New York City over time and think about the needs for the future of New York City. By the end of this unit, students will present their 21st century designs and inventions.
On Friday, students will watch a video and complete a Science Pre-assessment. This pre-assessment helps us understand what our students already know about a topic. It helps guide our instruction.
Over the next several weeks, Students will learn about interdependent relationships in ecosystems. We will look at how animals and plants depend on their surroundings and on each other to grow and thrive.
Don’t forget to have your child join for live instruction at our Google Meets at 1:00 pm daily. More information and the link will be posted on our Google Class Stream.
Please have your children follow the day-by-day instructions for each subject.
Students must log into: Google Classroom- google.com daily.
Thrilling Third Grade
Dear Third Grade Families,
Welcome to Week 5 of remote learning! Last week was an exciting week full of school spirt. Thank you for all that participated. Make sure to watch the videos on our school website to see our school spirt. This week we will resume our weekly schedule which is listed below:
Mondays – ELA
Tuesdays – Writing
Wednesdays – Math
Thursday – Social Studies
Fridays - Science
Google Meet – 11:30 AM every day!
To help you plan your week, please use the instructional plan to help guide your work. All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom with due dates. Though we understand that situations may arise, we ask that you please make sure your child adheres to the required due dates, as all assignments will be graded. Therefore, it is important that they check their work and make any necessary revisions before submitting.
Each day students should be completing the daily attendance form in Google Classroom and actively participate by attending the Google Meets and completing the assigned work.
Furthermore, please continue to encourage your child to attend our Daily Live Digital Sessions via Google Meet at 11:30 AM each morning. These sessions will provide the students the opportunity to interact with each other and gain valuable information to help them complete their assignments. These sessions also provide the students the opportunity to ask any questions they may have.
The third-grade team thanks you for all your hard work. Please remember that we are in this together and support you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Best regards,
Mrs. Outten: coutten@schools.nyc.gov
Mrs. Rosner: jrosner@schools.nyc.gov
Mrs. Farrell: sfarrell2@schools.nyc.gov
Fantastic Fourth Grade
Dear Fourth Grade Families,
We are now entering week 5 of our remote learning! Students continue doing a great job on assignments and showing a strong work ethic. We encourage students to keep setting goals for themselves as we work through these unique times.
Next week will be our regular instruction as Spring Break will be over.
Please be aware that we meet with students at 11am daily for our LIVE meeting. During this time, we go over the schedule for the day and provide an explanation of assignments that will be assigned. If students are to miss the LIVE meeting, the recording of the meeting will be posted on Google Classroom. We want to maintain a positive and welcoming learning environment and we recommend students to ask questions if they are unclear about anything. Their teachers are there for them. Feel free to reach out if there are any questions.
Thank you for all of your help!
The Fourth Grade Team
Fearless Fifth Grade
Dear Grade 5 Parents and Families,
Last Monday, we received a letter from the mayor and chancellor confirming that schools will be closed through the end of this school year. This is sad news for all of us. We miss the students terribly and we miss collaborating with each other in person.
However, we will work hard to finish this school year with the same energy, positivity, and hope that we would express if we were still in the building.
We are now in our fifth of what will be fourteen weeks of remote learning. We have come to believe that what matters most, and what will make us most successful, is maintaining as much direct communication with students and families as possible. So please, if you have not completed the Remote Learning Feedback form, please do so.
As always, feel free to reach out to us via email with any questions or concerns.
Stay safe,
The Fifth-Grade Team
From the Coaches; Johnson & Keppel
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
The Physical Education Department hopes that everyone is staying safe and well. Remember to keep practicing our social distancing.
We have a couple friendly reminders for the week:
1. Please remember to check google classroom and the check the under the cluster teacher that you have for that day.
2. Don’t forget to submit and upload all work to us through google docs or any of the attached documents.
3. We are now LIVE, please don’t forget to check out your PE teacher’s stream for when you can catch Mr. Keppel and Mr. Johnson discussing the lessons.
All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom and they are designed to provide physical activity while in a home setting. On Google Classroom, please go to the your Physical Education Teachers Section, Click on classwork and scroll down your grade level.. These activities are meant to be fun. It would be great if parents or guardians participated (not mandatory) with their child. We also are having weekly challenges. Please look for postings about challenges and we would love to see your child upload a video of themselves performing the challenge.
Please stay safe. Have a happy and healthy day.
Physical Education Staff
Mr. Johnson & Mr. Keppel
PS 140
Art
Dear Students and Families,
Hello everyone, welcome to week 5 of remote learning. Please accept the new invite for special area teachers; art, music, physical education, technology, and dance. We separated our classes to ease the organization of subjects and cause less confusion for students. If there are any concerns feel free to email me at pkennedy@ps140Q.org. I hope everyone is doing well and safe!
Thank you,
Ms. Harris
From the Music Man
As we begin our fifth week of remote learning I want to highlight the amazing work our students have done over the past weeks. Their resilience and incredible courage and tenacity for excellence has been shown in the work they submit. This week we continue to push our students’ critical thinking by looking at music from different perspectives and evolution from the past, to present and future. I ask that you continue to work with your child to experience music through various forms of disciplines. Thank you for all your hard work and on going support. Know that we’re here to support you and your love ones through this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mr. Rustrian
Music Teacher
From the Desk of Mrs. Brown, Dance Teacher
Hello Dancing SCHOLARS:
Welcome to Week #5 of Remote Learning! For the next few weeks, we will be incorporating several disciplines per grade into our Dance Curriculum. So, put on your seatbelt as we go on a Creative Journey through Space, New York City, The Life of a Plant, Various Climates, and Environmental Changes.
I cannot wait to see how you will use your IMAGINATION and CREATIVITY!!! Remember to complete your assignments and submit in Google Classroom. Have a Happy Safe and Enjoyable Week?
Magnet News
Join us for a 💻 VIRTUAL Open House! Learn all about our school through a 👨🏾💻👩🏻💻LIVE Google Meet, 📞 video web-conference call! 🗯 Ask all of your questions! We have open seats available for 🍁 Fall 2020!
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MONDAYS 10:00 am - 10:30 am
(April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, June 1st, June 15th)
Join Hangouts Meet
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Join by phone
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Watch our new playground video: https://youtu.be/HH19yHorSTw
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Take a look at our website for resourceful information: www.theedwardkellingtonschool.org
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If you have any questions, please email us at tlewis20@schools.nyc.gov or dgoldenberg@schools.nyc.gov
Guidance
Grade 5 News: Last week we held a video conference to outline the next steps in the Middle School Admissions process. By now, Fifth Grade Parents should be aware of their child’s middle school match for September. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (516) 885-8327. I will gladly review the expectations for the remainder of this school year. Please be aware that there are some deadlines involved with the process that you need to keep in mind.
Former First Lady Michele Obama have a read aloud every Monday at 12:00 from April 20th until May 11th. We encourage parents to join with their children.
While social distancing is important to avoid spreading of the virus, there is an impact on our emotional wellbeing. Feelings of anxiety and overwhelm, worry are common but talking about them can help alleviate some of those feelings. Below are three additional resources in the Queens area:
Sheltering Arms - https://shelteringarmsny.org/
(718) 206-3440
Mental Health Providers of Western Queens - tp://mhpwq.org/contact/
Time for Bed Yet?
From now through the end of the month, parents can call the Bedtime Hotline (877-7-MICKEY) so their kids can hear a special goodnight message from their favorite Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy. Disney hopes the call will give kids something to look forward to at bedtime, according to Fox 35 Orlando. This is the third consecutive year that Disney has activated this hotline, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
Disney Bedtime Hotline also launched a variety of free sleep activity cards including Adventures with Mickey & Donald and Bow Much Fun with Minnie & Daisy.
Disney is bringing magic into your home in variety of other ways through the Disney Magic Moments series. Free downloads, videos, activities, and games are available for your family to enjoy and new things are constantly being added. Some fun things you can do on the Disney Magic Moments portal include:
- Take a virtual ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad or a virtual ride of "It's a Small World" at Walt Disney World
- Make Disney-themed recipes like Mickey Pretzels and Cheesy Dip and Blue Bayou's Monte Cristo
- Watch Disney Cruise Line's "Beauty and the Beast"
- Download Pixar's Onward e-book, free coloring pages, and activities
- Download a free Epcot Wallpaper for your phone, desktop, or tablet
- Watch At Home with Olaf new short series
- Listen to Disney Storytimes with your favorite Disney actors
- Learn to Draw with Disney Animation
- Download Pixar video call backgrounds
- Watch Disneyland's "Magic Happens" Parade
The Disney Family Singalong, which debuted on ABC on April 16, is now available to stream on abc.com.
Hungry
The City of New York is offering fresh and prepared food a 2 days supply for families. The food is delivered to families. You can request the service every time you need more food. The application can be accessed using the link below.
https://cv19engagementportal.cityofnewyork.us/?r=1585276356232#/display/5e768cb0ab1386020d3f9143
We're Still Available
Email: bbaptiste@schools.nyc.gov
Website: www.theedwardkellintonschool.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ps140TheMagnetSchoolOfScienceTechnologyandtheArts
