Happy Earth Day!

What Mrs. Bagby did for Earth Day 2020!

Energy Drink Bird Feeder

(my dogs LOVE peanut butter) 

  

Can Wind Chime

 Enjoy the day and get creative KB families! 

Message from Mrs. Sleeba

Dear Families

First, let me say I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. 

I hope that your first few weeks with Google classroom has been good. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding through it all. I wanted to inform you about three things as we move on to next week.

1. Google Classroom

Our fellow Kindergarten teacher, who is also a parent, found an easier way to submit her son's work on Google Classroom.

Steps to submit work:

You can download the app Google Classroom on your phone.

First scroll to the correct day and open the assignment you need.

It will open and give the option to attach an image. If you click this it will connect to your phone camera and allow you to take a picture and it will give you the option to move forward or try again. Then it takes a second but automatically loads to the assignment.

The last step is to click the button turn in and you are all set.

This way, you can submit work right after your child is done with it.

 

2. KidsA-Z.com

Remember to continue having your child read each assigned book twice.

Also note, there is another tab called Flight Check. This can be used at any time your child feels ready to move up to the next level. Please have them do a "cold reading." This means that it should be their first attempt and complete it free from parent assistance. Avoid giving them a word, but instead encourage them to sound it out and move on to the next word. 

We will be listening to their reading and if they read with 95% accuracy, they will move to the next level.

We are so excited to hear them read and proud of their achievements!

3. Zoom Connect

Thank you for signing up to Zoom this week. We enjoyed connecting with our students on Zoom and hearing them share with us and their fellow classmates about their pets, stuffed animals, and all the new things they have been learning.

We would like to connect again next week! I have emailed a signup link and there are 4 spots for each Zoom meeting.

Please remember, I will only send an invite out to specific emails and never publicly post a zoom meeting link. The link is not to be shared by anyone. Upon logging in you will be asked to sit in a virtual “waiting room” until I accept you into the meeting so that only those I know will be accepted in. Parents are always welcome to sit in on the meeting. It will be suggested they sit with their back to the wall so that nothing may come across the screen unwanted. The zoom meeting can be locked upon everyone joining so that no others may join in. 

Also I wanted to take this opportunity to thank our parents who are doctors, nurses, hospital employees, and first responders for all they are doing to keep us safe and healthy. 

Have a safe weekend!

Google Classroom & Resources

Thank you for the surprisingly smooth transition from packets to Google Classroom.  I hope that you are enjoying the new platform and it's helping to better keep your child organized.  
I appreciate your patience and care as we continue to social distance and learn remotely.  I know each family, teachers included, has their own set of challenges at this time and by working together and showing grace we can finish the school year strong for our little scholars.  
Moving forward, whether you choose to request packets, print worksheets, use your own paper, or are getting creative with drawing on the screen, your child's work should be uploaded into its corresponding Assignment tab on Google Classroom.  We will use this method of submitting work for the remainder of the school year. Please do not email completed work.

Week of April 6- End of School Year
Log in to our Google Classroom using your specific Archway Lincoln login (sent in email from Admin)
Class code is mmjmfsk



Please take some time and look through the blog, especially the Remote Learning tab, to see resources and directions to serve your family in completing schoolwork.

As always, reach out if you have any questions or concerns.  We are available to help or connect you to additional resources.

100 Sight Words and MORE *Updated*

I've added the list of 100 Sight Words to the blog.  It has it's own tab to read from or you may wish to print.
Remember, your child can play FREE games at Spelling City using these required words.

Access free & premium games using:
Student Username: bagby
Student Password: kb

For students that had already completed the skinny list of 100 sight words, and had the big book of 600, here you go!  Please remember that this list is not required and is for enrichment purposes only. Students that haven't completed the first 100 list by sight, without sounding out, should focus solely on those.

Loaned Laptop Support

On Tuesday, Archway Lincoln loaned out laptops to families that noted a need in our technology survey a few weeks back. 

 For anyone requiring assistance accessing applications from a school laptop, please use the following website. 

https://theveeya.com/GreatHeartsFamilyHelp/

Happy April Fools' Day

Being silly is just what little people need right now AND maybe even some big people. 

Find joy today and share this wacky holiday with your child. We always have Wacky Wednesdays in class so they're ready! 

Gov. Ducey Issues Executive Order 3/30/20

New Executive Order: “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected”

News Release

March 30, 2020

PHOENIX⁠ — “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The latest Executive Order issued today by Governor Doug Ducey follows new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and comes at the recommendation of public health officials who are tracking data specific to Arizona. The Governor’s order promotes increased physical distancing, while encouraging social connectedness among citizens. It takes place at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 31, 2020.

“Keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 remains our top priority,” said Governor Ducey. “Arizona citizens and businesses are already responsibly responding to this crisis. This order builds on the state’s efforts to protect public health by reminding Arizonans to maintain healthy habits and find alternative ways to stay connected with friends and loved ones while spending time at home. Slowing the spread of COVID-19 will ensure we build capacity in our healthcare system, and help protect the lives of those we love most. It’s important to emphasize that there are no plans to shut down grocery stores. People should continue to buy what you need for a week’s worth of groceries. I’m grateful to everyone making adjustments to fight this virus and protect others. Arizona will get through this, and we’ll do it together.”

Under the Executive Order, Arizonans shall limit their time away from their place of residence or property, except:

• To conduct or participate in essential activities, and/or;
• For employment, to volunteer or participate in essential functions; or
• To utilize any services or products provided by essential business services;
• And for employment if as a sole proprietor or family owned business, work is conducted in a separate office space from your home and the business is not open to serve the public.

On March 23, Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order clarifying businesses and operations deemed “essential” and providing certainty to business owners, employees and families.

Under today’s order, Arizonans are also encouraged to improve social connectedness by:

• Maintaining ongoing connections and communication with current social supports and structures such as family, friends, neighbors and other social groups;
• Educating fellow Arizonans on the negative health impacts of social isolation;
• And developing habits and activities that increase resilience, such as physical activity, virtual social gatherings, assisting neighbors, implementing or participating in connection campaigns for at risk populations, and participating in volunteer activities.

Under this policy, essential activities include:

• Obtaining necessary supplies and services for family, household members and pets, such as groceries, food and supplies for household consumption and use, supplies and equipment needed to work from home, assignments for completion of distance learning and products necessary to maintain safety, sanitation and essential maintenance of the home, residence. 
• Engaging in activities essential for health and safety, including things such as seeking medical, behavioral health or emergency services and obtaining medical supplies or medication. 
• Caring for a family member, friend, or pet in another household or residence, which includes but is not limited to transportation for essential health and safety activities and to obtain necessary supplies and services for the other household. 
• Engaging in outdoor exercise activities, such as walking, hiking, running, biking or golfing, but only if appropriate physical distancing practices are used.
• Attending work in or conducting essential services which includes but is not limited to transporting children to child care services for attending work in an essential service.
• Engaging in constitutionally protected activities such as speech and religion, the democratic process to include voting any legal or court process provided that such is conducted in a manner that provides appropriate physical distancing to the extent feasible.

Already, Arizona has taken proactive steps to slow the spread of COVID-19.

On March 11, Governor Ducey issued a declaration of a Public Health State of Emergency to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and mitigate the spread of the disease.

On March 15, a statewide school closure was issued in coordination with Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman. Today, it was extended through the end of the school year, following CDC guidance.

Many businesses have already greatly reduced their hours and operations as directed by health officials and in an effort to protect the public health and slow the spread of COVID-19.

On March 17th, following updated guidance from the CDC, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) issued updated guidance that included canceling or postponing gatherings of 10 or more people, recommending telework and other alternatives, restricting access to nursing homes, retirement homes and long-term care facilities to provide critical assistance, and providing recommendations to restaurants and eating establishments to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

On March 19th, Governor Ducey required restaurants in Arizona counties with confirmed COVID-19 cases to provide dine-out options only and required all bars, gyms and movie theaters in those counties to close. That same day, Governor Duey halted all elective surgeries in the state of Arizona to free up medical resources and maintain the capacity for hospitals and providers to continue offering vital services.

View a full list of actions HERE.

Last week, Governor Ducey launched the Arizona Together initiative to support Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak, connecting individuals and businesses to resources, raising money for community organizations and providing information on volunteer opportunities. The website, ArizonaTogether.org, also features tools for mental health support for individuals and families facing changes and stress as a result of COVID-19.

View the Executive Order encouraging Arizonans to stay home, stay healthy and stay connected HERE.

View daily Arizona COVID-19 updates from ADHS HERE.