Walton Ferry Elementary
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Dear Families,
We want to close this first week of distance learning by honoring the tremendous work that is in place to support each of our students. We hope that you have accessed our Sumner Connect site as it serves as a unifying location for all weekly curriculum and communication. Our K-5 students are actively engaged in ELA and math learning (up to 3 hours per day) through the Great Minds On the Go Website.
For this coming week, students will:
● Continue with their designated progression of lessons in math
● Finish their Wit & Wisdom Welcome Lessons for ELA, and dive into more engaging work around a Core Interactive Text in Module 4
● Begin exploring extracurricular activities in music, art, and STEM
● Engage in daily physical fitness activities
Your child’s teacher will soon be sharing daily Office Hours, during which you can work directly with them via phone or video. You can also contact your child’s teacher by email with any questions or needs, and they will respond within 24 hours.
If you have any other needs or questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or our administrative team. We appreciate your continued patience and partnership as we figure out the best ways to support your child’s learning in this new virtual environment.
Be Well,
Mrs. Alligood, Principal
2019-20 School Year:
ON BEHALF OF THE DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS:
Sumner County Schools will be closed thru April 24. We are following the governor’s recommendation that schools remain closed through that date. We are taking this proactive step to help keep our school community healthy and safe. We will continue to monitor this rapidly changing situation closely using the information provided by the governor’s office and the Tennessee Department of Health.
ON BEHALF OF MRS. ALLIGOOD
WFE PRINCIPAL:
Dear Parents and Families,
This is an incredibly difficult time for our community, and we are so proud of all the ways we have come together already. With schools on an extended closure through April 24, our teachers and school leaders are putting together resources to support continued learning for students while school remains closed. In the spirit of getting started and learning together, our first phase of distance learning activities will start district-wide on Wednesday, April 1. This week, families can expect:
1. Opportunities to Connect
○ Teachers will connect with students online or by phone each week.
○ Teachers will send weekly updates with instructional priorities for the week.
○ Parents are encouraged to reach out to teachers and principals with questions or requests for additional support.
2. Opportunities to Learn
○ Teachers will email recommendations for independent reading, as well as direct links to ELA and math lessons for the day. Additionally, physical fitness and mindfulness activities are encouraged each day to ensure health and wellness.
○ School leaders will identify and enact plans with families who have limited access to technology.
○ Families review the attached schedules recommendations for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 to help guide you in developing learning routines that best support the individual needs of your family.
We recognize that each family is navigating unique challenges, so we hope that this guidance will support you and your family as we figure out distance learning together.
In partnership,
Walton Ferry Elementary
Bertie Alligood, Principal
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Your child's teacher will be reaching out to you with information on instructional materials. Here are a few other resources that you may find helpful for fun and enrichment!
Literacy/Reading
Other Enrichment Opportunities
STEM
Online Math Games - CoolMath4Kids
National Geographic Science Lab
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