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Student /Parent Orientation

August 31-September 3

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Virtual Learning

Your child will be participating in virtual learning at Becker Elementary

August 31-October 1st
At this time the district will reassess with direction from the State of Michigan

What does this mean?

Lessons taught by Becker Teacher
Live lessons and assignments provided by Becker Teachers

Dearborn Public Schools Reopening Plan

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About Me!

My name is Maggie Salame and I will be your child’s teacher for this school year! I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. This is my 4th year teaching at Becker. I am married and have an infant daughter who is 5 months old. I am excited to start this school year and look forward to working with you!

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Daily Schedule

8:55-10:25 - Reading and Writing

10:30-11:45 - Math

11:45-12:25 - Lunch

12:25-1:00 pm - Writing/Science/Social Studies (Writing aligned to Science and Social Studies)

1:00-1:54-Teacher Planning (students working independently and attend a special)

1:55-3:50- Learning Labs (Beginning Sept. 21)

By invitation

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Morning learning (8:55 to 11:45)

They will not be working online the entire school day. Teachers will post more detailed schedules for students on Schoology once class begins.

In broad terms, elementary students will spend the time before lunch (8:55 to 11:45) working on reading, writing and math with their teacher. This will include a mix of lessons from the teacher, small group work with the teacher, and independent work at home.

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Afternoon Learning (1:55 to 3:50)

The afternoons will vary by day. The last part of the day (1:55 to 3:50) will be used for asynchronous work for most students while teachers reach out for more one-on-one or small groups with students for interventions and monitoring. This is also the time where some students will be invited to come to their school in person to participate in learning labs.

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Supplies

You are being provided with:

Math materials (Eureka Math materials)
Reading Materials (Benchmark Reading materials)
Notebook
Pencils
Crayons
Whiteboards & expo marker

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Suggested Materials (Supplies)

In addition to what you have received from me, you might consider having these materials at home during the virtual learning.

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Student Expectations

Students are expected to log on everyday at 8:55am for attendance and their first live lesson of the day.
Students will be expected to be available during the school day for live lessons as well as small group virtual lessons.
Students are expected to participate during the lessons.
Students are expected to be respectful of teacher and other students during lessons.
Students are expected to be prepared with materials as directed by teacher.
Students are expected to communicate with the teacher if they have any problems with technology, lessons or homework.

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Parent Expectations

Parents are expected to make sure their child(ren) are available for virtual school each day.
Parents are expected to encourage students to participate during lessons respectfully.
Parents are encouraged to provide their child(ren) a quiet spot for the live lessons as well as a quiet spot to complete any assignments.
Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher with any problems or concerns.

Teachers will be available during the normal school day (8:55-3:50pm).
Teacher will be available for appointments during the normal school day.

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Teacher Expectations

Teachers will be available during the school day.

8:55-3:50 (during virtual school)

Teacher will provide live lessons during the day

Teachers will provide digital assignments

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Digital communication tools

Schoology - the new district method of providing online learning

Zoom - teachers will use Zoom for live lessons

Teacher Blog - https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/maggiesalame/

Class Dojo - until all are oriented with schoology, will use dojo to deliver important information

Teacher email- salamem2@dearbornschools.org

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Learning Labs (Beginning September 21st)

Small groups that will offer additional in-person assistance to students for academic and social-emotional needs.
Learning labs are intended to support and supplement online learning.
By invitation only

Parents will provide timely drop off and pick up
If child is not picked up on time they will not be invited back

Will follow social distancing guidelines (6 feet apart)
Students need to wear a mask the entire time
Students will bring all necessary materials to school including their chromebook

(the material that students should bring will be the materials that were provided from the teacher during this orientation.)