Hi Everyone,

Happy Friday! Hopefully our gorgeous weather will continue into the weekend.

Epic Books for Kids Success

The children have earned another badge! Keep up the excellent reading throughout July and August. Congratulations!

Home Learning — Thank you!

Today is the final day of home learning! I am tremendously grateful for the hard work of 2A during at home learning. Bravo! Pat yourselves on the back! Thank you for your dedicated efforts.

A Goodbye Poem

I'm glad I was your child's teacher
I've come to love them so
I can't believe the end is here
I hate to see them go

I've watched them learn and grow
And change from day to day
I hope that all the things we've done
Have helped in some small way

So it's with happy memories that
I send them off to enjoy the summer
With great hope and expectations
That they will never lose their sense of wonder

I'll remember all the fun we had
In all the things we did,
But most of all I'll remember...
They're very special kids!

“In Summer” Song

I look forward to seeing students at our End of Year Celebration gatherings on Tuesday afternoon.

This is my final blog post for the 2019-2020 school year.

All the best to everyone as we enjoy a beautiful PEI summer!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

Although I’ve posted some Father’s Day craft suggestions within Google Classroom, I thought some children might enjoy completing this activity.

Father’s Day Drawing Project

A Cute Father’s Day Song

Father’s Day Read Aloud

Until tomorrow,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

Happy Birthday to our sweet Joeil! 2A wishes her a fantastic special day. Joeil is always friendly, kind and ambitious. She is adored by her teacher and classmates. We are lucky to have such a wonderful girl in our class.

Joeil, click on this link for a special song meant just for you…

IXL Success!

2A continues to amaze me! 20 000 questions answered! Wow!

A Song About Gratitude

Until tomorrow,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

Happy Tuesday! Only 4 more days of home learning to go. Let’s finish strong!

If you would like your child to attend an in-school learning session this week, please let me know no later than this evening. The times are Wednesday (8:30a.m.-9:30a.m) or Friday (10:00a.m.-11:00a.m)

End of Year Celebration Gatherings

• Gatherings will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 23rd.
• Students have been asked to participate in either the 12:00p.m or the 2:00pm session.
• Each gathering lasts 60 minutes.
• Please reference this week’s parent message in Google Classroom for the time your child is to attend. The students have been divided equally into two groups of 12.
• Parents are encouraged to have conversations with their children about the importance of social distancing. Students need to maintain a distance of 2 meters or 6 feet from one another.
• Students may wear masks but they are not required to.
• Grade 2 children are asked to enter and exit the building using the main doors.
• Mrs. Dodds will greet parents/children at the door and then students will proceed to 2A. I will greet them in our classroom.
• Since the water fountains at the school are closed, students are encouraged to take water bottles from home.
• Attendance is optional. Although I would love to see every child, I understand that some may not be able to come. If this is the case, please contact with me as soon as possible.
• If a child can not attend, his/her learning report can be picked up in the office during the week of June 22-26.

Movement Breaks

Please check out Ms. Whalen’s blog on our school’s website for new activity break ideas.

Mrs. Zinck’s Latest Video

Until Wednesday,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

We have reached the final week of home learning! This week’s lessons have been posted in Google Classroom. A million thanks for your diligent efforts since March. I want to express my deepest respect and admiration for the tremendous educational support you have given your children. I know that there have been many days when it hasn’t been easy.

Please look in this week’s Google Classroom note for the time your child is to attend an end of year celebration on Tuesday, June 23rd.

If you would like your child to attend either this Wednesday (8:30a.m. to 9:30a.m) or Friday (10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.) in-school support session, please let me know by Tuesday morning.

More Epic Books for Kids Success!

The class has earned another badge. A reminder that if you would like your child to access Epic throughout the summer, you must enable/accept “Remote Reading” through the email that was sent to you.

A Cute Song to Start Off The Week

Have a wonderful day.

Until Tuesday,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Friday! If you ordered a yearbook for your child, it will be handed out during our class celebration on June 23rd.

Next week’s assignments will be posted in Google Classroom tomorrow evening. Thank you for supporting your child throughout home learning.

An Important Birthday Shoutout!

Today is Oliver’s birthday! His entire class wishes him a fun-filled terrific day. Happy Birthday to a fabulous student who is always kind, funny and easy-going. Here are 3 pictures of this spectacular boy…

Oliver, click on the link below to hear a special song meant just for you!

https://youtu.be/_z-1fTlSDF0

Have a wonderful weekend.

Until Monday,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

A few reminders…

• Your child’s School Supply Fee is due by next Friday. After June 19th, parents will be expected to purchase the supplies that are needed for next year.
• 2A’s End of Year Class Celebration will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 23rd. Your child will be invited to attend either the 12:00p.m. or the 2:00p.m. gathering. Each session will last 60 minutes and will take place in our classroom. Student attendance is voluntary.
• If your child doesn’t attend a celebration gathering, his/her 3rd Term Learning Report can be picked up at the office during the week of June 22nd. Reports will not be mailed.
• Next week is the last week for at home learning assignments.
• If you’d like your child to use Epic Books for Kids during the summer break, please enable/accept the email invitation sent to you. If the remote reading option is not linked to your child’s current profile, he/she will not be able to access books after June 30, 2020.

Participate in the TD Summer Reading Club!

The PEI Public Library Service is preparing to launch online versions of its free annual summer reading programs for children and teens. If interested in more information, please click on the download button.

A Kidz Bop Video For Some Movement Fun!

Until tomorrow,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

I am delighted that 14 students are attending learning sessions this week. Not only is this a great way to reinforce some academic skills but, it is also an excellent chance for them to connect with peers.

News From Epic Books For Kids: Free Summer Reading Access

I want to share a reply email I received. As this is a fantastic summer reading opportunity, I’ve sent an email invitation to every parent who hasn’t already signed up for remote access.

Hello Carla,

Thank you for reaching out and for your kind patience during this unprecedented busy time for us.

We have great news! Starting July 1st, all families who have signed up for Remote Student Access through an email invitation from you will be able to enjoy a brand-new service, Epic Free, which includes 2 hours of free reading per week in a limited library of high-quality, educational books.

There is nothing more that you or your families need to do — RSA family accounts will automatically transition to Epic Free on July 1, allowing them to keep reading on Epic through the summer and beyond. 

Thank you again for your dedication to your students. Enjoy a well-deserved summer break!

Best Regards,
James
Epic – Books for Kids

Two Silly Crazy Frog Music Videos To Kick Off Your Wacky Wednesday

Have a great day.

Until tomorrow,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

I hope that you had a great start to the week. Hopefully the rest of the week will have nicer weather!

Fall Education Survey From DELL

We were recently emailed a survey about home learning. In case you didn’t have time to complete it, please read the following:

With the appearance of COVID-19 in PEI, our school system was forced to act quickly to provide online, home-based learning. Many people worked diligently to meet the challenge to deliver education online to an entire K to 12 system.

Now that we have had three months experience in this new world of education, it is appropriate to reflect on what has worked well and what has not, to help us prepare for the future.

Through this survey, we are seeking input from parents, teachers and administrators on key issues such as student access to technology and the internet; student comfort and confidence levels with home learning; communication among teachers, students and parents; and concerns about child care.

Your participation in the survey is important and very much appreciated. Results will be used only to identify the strengths and challenges of the home learning experience.

• The survey takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
• Your responses are anonymous and confidential. There is no way to see your name or email address.
• Results go directly to survey coordinators at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning and are recorded on a secure site.
• The survey will close at 4 PM on Friday, June 12, 2020.  

 https://forms.gle/Aq7CWZr74nzS8mfXA

In-School Support

So far I have 10 students signed up to attend learning sessions this week. If you would like your child to participate, please text me as soon as possible as I need to arrange staggered drop off/pick up times.

Social Distancing Rules

As children come back together inside our school, please continue to remind them that we must social distance by 2 meters/6 feet. Understandably, in the excitement of seeing classmates, they often forget that they have to stay apart. I have uploaded 2 song videos for students to watch.

Until tomorrow,

Mrs. Callaghan

Hi Everyone,

This week’s learning assignments have been uploaded into our Google Classroom.

In-School Support

If you would like for your child to attend one of this week’s learning sessions please text or email me by Monday evening. 3 one-hour sessions will be offered. Please note that attendance is completely voluntary. The focus will continue to be on math.

The schedule is:

Wednesday: 8:30a.m. to 9:30a.m.

Friday: 8:30a.m. to 9:30a.m OR 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.

Movement/Brain Break Suggestions

Ms. Whalen has uploaded new activity breaks to her blog. The suggestions can be accessed through the following link:

https://westroyaltyphys.wordpress.com/

Mrs. Zinck’s Music Video

If your child didn’t get a chance to view Mrs. Zinck’s latest video, enjoy watching and singing along!

Another IXL.com Certificate!

I am thrilled with how well students are doing! I am one PROUD teacher! The class is making teriffic progress.

All the best,

Mrs. Callaghan