Virtual
OPEN HOUSE
With Miss Nakamura
August 13, 2020
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Virtual
OPEN HOUSE
About Me &
Contact Info
August 17-20
Behavior Expectations
Curriculum
Parent Survey
Schedule & Dates
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iReady Assessments
Meals & Devices
Websites & Apps
At Home Learning
Student Expectations
Parent Expectations
ABOUT ME & CONTACT INFO
Contact Info:
Email: krnakamura@nes.k12.hi.us
Address: 2655 Woodlawn Dr. Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
School Website: nes.k12.hi.us �**Please check the school website regularly for the most current announcements.
Grade 1 Website: bit.ly/nesgrade1�**Daily assignments, weekly schedules and resources will be available here.
Ohana Help Desk information�**Tech support
About Me:
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS & PHILOSOPHY
CURRICULUM
Our grade level focus is on reading and phonics. We will spend a lot of time doing read alouds and practicing comprehension skills like author's message and problem/solution. Students also learn fluency & decoding skills. In math, we will focus on base 10 concepts as well as addition and subtraction of two digit numbers. We introduce time, data analysis and 2D and 3D shapes. In science, we cover concepts like moon phases, animal adaptations and plant parts. In social studies, students learn about famous Americans, American symbols and community members. While our curriculum will be different than before, we know that students will still get a great educational experience.
Throughout the day, students will have time to complete assignments, receive teacher feedback and make corrections if needed. I encourage students to be self-directed learners (GLO #1) and take responsibility for their learning by asking for help when needed. I also expect consistent, quality work and push students to always do their personal best (GLO #4).
iREADY ASSESSMENTS & LESSONS
This year our school will be using the iReady as a diagnostic assessment for reading and math. iReady will provide teachers with specific information about your child for the different reading and math domains and skills. It will tell us your child’s areas of strengths and improvements. iReady also creates a customized plan of lessons based on their assessment data and gives teachers lessons to support the areas they are struggling with.
Because of this, we are asking that when your child takes the assessment or completes lessons, please DO NOT HELP THEM read or answer questions. This will give me accurate information on what your child needs so I can support their learning.
SCHEDULE & IMPORTANT DATES
The weekly schedule for distance learning will be emailed every Thursday for the following week. The schedule for the following week will also be posted on the Assignments page of our Grade 1 Website.
As we begin at home learning, we will slowly increase the number and length of daily WebEx meetings your child will need to attend. This is to ease the transition back to school and to help students adjust to working online.
Aug 17-20: At Home Training via WebEx
Aug 21: No School (Admissions Day)
Aug 24-Sept 11: At Home Learning
Aug 28: No School for students
Sept 7: No School (Labor Day)
Sept 8: DOE announcement if we will continue with at home learning
Sept 14: TENTATIVE Return to school in person
MEALS & DEVICES
MEALS
Meals are still available daily on a grab and go basis starting Monday August 17th.
DEVICES
If you do not have a device at home for your child to use (ie. laptop, desktop, iPad, tablet) or have any WiFi at home, please let me know as soon as possible.
If you borrowed a Chromebook from Noelani, please make sure to pick it up at the front office by tomorrow. All borrowed Chromebooks need to be brought back on the first day of in-person learning.
WEBSITES & APPS
I have linked the websites we will be using throughout the school year. Please help your child bookmark these websites on your Internet browser and/or download the apps on their device PRIOR to their scheduled at home training.
Google Classroom
Epic
Kids A-Z
iReady
Clever
Sora
AUGUST 17-20
All students will log in to their teacher’s WebEx meeting at 8am for attendance and to say hi to their classmates. Your child will be asked to stay on the WebEx meeting on their scheduled in-person training day. All the in-person training has been moved online. Your child WILL NOT be coming to school next week.
There will be a scheduled distribution of supplies that your child will need for Quarter 1 at home learning next week. Please refer to Mr. Gusman’s email for that information. During the scheduled distribution, we will also be passing out the Opening School Year Packet at this time. With your forms, you will also receive a pre-stamped envelope to mail in the forms that need to be turned in.
If you haven’t already please CLICK HERE to confirm if your child can stay on the WebEx meeting on their assigned in-person training date that was emailed to you.
AT HOME LEARNING
Our class will be using WebEx for all virtual meetings just like in Kindergarten. Please make sure you have downloaded and updated the WebEx app on your computer or device so that your child can enter our virtual meetings easily. Directions for downloading WebEx and using WebEx can be found HERE.
All assignments, expectations and resources will be shared on our Grade 1 Website: bit.ly/nesgrade1. You can find all the necessary information for your child here. If there are any additional questions you have, feel free to email me.
Please keep in mind that attendance will be taken daily at all virtual meetings and daily assignments will be viewed, just like if we were in person. Students are expected to complete assignments and turn them in by the due date. As a heads up, I am responsible for reviewing and assessing student work and giving formative and summative assessments that drive instruction throughout the school year regardless if we are doing at home learning or in person.
AT HOME LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS
Google Classroom will be used to assign daily work. Students will be given time to complete assignments and then submit work using this platform. We will be introducing and guiding the students through Google Classroom and supporting them through the process to gain confidence to use the program independently. One of the features in Google Classroom that we will be using frequently is Google Slides. The students will be utilizing Google Slides to drag and drop their answers and type in their answers as needed.
As we start using Google Classroom, I will be sharing directions so that you can assist your child at home. I will also be available via email and office hours to help walk you through any technical difficulties that you may have. You may also contact the DOE Ohana Help Desk for any tech issues as well. If you are having any issues or have any questions, please email me.
AT HOME STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
AT HOME PARENT EXPECTATIONS
PARENT SURVEY
Please complete the survey linked below to help us get insightful information about your child. There is also a section on the survey to ask any questions. The grade 1 teachers will read through the questions and create an FAQ to address concerns.
Link to Parent Survey