Mrs. Baker's Grade 5 Blog

April 17th We hope that everyone is staying safe, healthy and adjusting to our new normal.  The switch to on-line teaching has had its challenges but it also has given us an opportunity to learn new ways of reaching our students while learning new computer programs.  We have now been on-line for 3 weeks and have been assigning daily assignments in all subjects.  We have had lots of kids checking the Google classroom on a daily basis and completing all assigned work.  But we have noticed that many students are not checking the Stream on a daily basis or turning in work on a regular basis.  We understand that all families are faced with their own challenges around computer sharing, parents working from home and support with assignments.  The teachers are available during the day for emails and we have bi-weekly open chat times that the kids can log on and access us for help.  Please ask your child on a daily basis what assignments they are working on or what was assigned this week an

Dear Grade 5 Parents, The GREAT PICK UP Just a reminder to check the Simons Valley School website for designated times of when you can pick up your child’s belongings.  Student last name (A-L) ONLY pick up on Thursday and Student last name (M-Z) Tuesday only. Please only come during your time. Wednesday April 15th is an alternate date only to be used if you are unable to come in this Thursday or upcoming Tuesday. LIBRARY BOOKS and HOME READING BOOKS All SVS library books/home reading books can be returned the day of your pick up. FOOD DRIVE In addition, to the ‘Great Pick Up’, we will also have boxes available for food donations. The Salvation Army Berkshire Citadel Community Church has been at the forefront of supporting many of our SVS families and this is one way we can help replenish their supplies.  They are in need of canned fruit and vegetables but are grateful for any non-perishable items. Be Brave, Be Kind, Stay Positive.

April 3rd Dear Simons Valley Parents/Guardians, Thank you for being the amazing parent group that you are! Your patience and support as we navigate through these uncertain times is so appreciated. Our school mantra has been ‘We are all in this together!’ and truly what matters the most right now, is how we stay connected in uncertain times. Many of you have asked about when you are able to come by the school and gather your child’s belongings as well as returning library books. We would like to offer you the opportunity to come to SVS on Thursday April 9th AM (only) for student last names starting with A-L Tuesday April 14th AM (only) for student last names starting beginning with M-Z ALTERNATE ONLY: Wednesday April 15th Please see the schedule below: IMPORTANT: In accordance with Alberta Health Services and social distancing: · If anyone in your family is ill, please do not come to the school. Student belongings will not leave the school and we can make arr

Hello Parents, Thank-You for being patient with us as we navigate through this new way of learning and teaching. Please refer to the information below about how we will be moving forward.  For the remainder of the week, we will be working towards getting all of our families connected to Google Classroom.  Curriculum based learning will resume on April 6th. About Google Classroom Google Classroom is a free online platform that allows students, teachers and parents access to classroom lessons, assignments, assessment, resources and more.  Students in grade 5 have been working with Google Drive (docs, slides, forms) for a few years and will continue to use these tools. Google Classroom takes all of these applications and puts them into one place.  Students and parents will have access to their teacher’s Google Classroom either today or tomorrow and all lessons will be distributed through this platform going forward. The video below is a brief overview of Google Classroom for parent