![]() Okay, here goes! First let me say... I am available via remind text at any point that you need me regardless of the subject area you have questions about... even if it isn't school. I want to help any way that I can. Do your best stick to a schedule, but allow for mental health breaks. There is absolutely going to be days that need to spent doing other things and we understand that. This is not something we can predict the effects of nor can we predict the end. Middle Schoolers are NOT the best at talking about their feelings... and they have big ones. So, give them grace and ask for grace in return when you need it... we are all unsure about how to manage right now. These things are more important than academics. Facts:
The Plan for Reading:During this time I want you to do 3 things... continue learning vocabulary words, keep reading, and be an informed and discerning listener. The vocabulary will be the same as we've done so keep up the good work there. The reading is self-explanatory, reading makes you smarter and happier... and I've heard more good looking, so test that theory. ;) Lastly, "Tuesday Newsday"... I want you to pay attention to what is happening around you. There are such great things to learn from this. We are seeing medical research groups in critical mode finding a cure. We see governments reacting and working together. We see companies being inventive and helpful. We see individuals being creative and innovative. PAY ATTENTION. Learn from it. Write it down. Think about what we've learned about biased facts and how easily word choice can sway what we think. Form opinions about what's going on. You have a historic even unfolding around you... don't miss it while you are TicToc-ing and Fortnighting! Lastly...Let me know if you have any questions or concerns anytime. My official office hours are Monday-Friday from 10-12.... but as stated before I'm available anytime and will be glad to help. I will also be posting a link to a zoom meeting every Monday at 10:00 just so we can see each other and check in. It is not required, but I thought it might be nice. I'm missing you guys. Hang in there!
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AuthorI have been teaching now for 18 years. After being in Kinder, Pre-K, First, and Third Grades, this will be my 6th year in 6th Grade Reading. My husband, Bruce, teaches high school Algebra and is the head football coach here at Perkins-Tryon. Go Demons! We have three really great boys, Caden (19), Conner (17), and Callen (8), a chocolate lab named Zuzu, and a cat named Wally. Archives
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