Ms. Karen's Blog

Hello dear families!

I hope that you enjoyed Spring break!  My family and I started a new tradition of making Easter houses (like gingerbread houses).  Here is my springtime farm: 

We also planted flowers and cleaned out the garage!  

As the threat of the coronavirus comes closer to our community, my thoughts and prayers and with my students and their families.  There are also so many families who are experiencing difficult circumstances in addition to our shelter in place order. As a classroom community and family, please join me in sending them thoughts of peace and love.  

Items of business: 

1. Heggerty– Videos made by the teachers are available on the lower el blog: http://blogs.mariamontessoriacademy.org/lowerel/ There is a video for each day of the week.  Students have been doing these exercises since the beginning of the year and are capable of following the teacher independently.
2. Packets and student items- Packets for students are in a file box outside our classroom door.  There are also bags with each child’s name on them full of student belongings. Please check the lost and found basket for any items that may belong to your child.
3. Phone calls- Please sign up on https://www.trackitforward.com/user for a phone call.  I can answer questions, check in, and even chat with your child!
4. Work charts- students are not expected to turn in work.  Instead, please take a picture of their workchart and email it to me or turn it into the school.
5. Zoom meetings- We will hold a zoom meeting on Thursdays at 2pm.  This is a chance to check in, say hello to friends, and reconnect with our community.  I will send out further details through Remind.
6. Remind- If you have not gotten into Remind, please contact me.  Remind is an app that allows us to communicate through text.  

Finally, please take good care of yourselves!  I am eager to help in any way I can. Our school counselor is also available.  There is a section of the most recent MMA Montessori Moments with directions on how to contact her and how she can help you and your family. She is an amazing resource!

Thank you for your support!

Ms. Karen