Ms. Kulikowsky / Ms. Takamura Distance Learning

Dear parents,

Tomorrow we will begin our distance learning program. This proves to be a unique experience for us all. Rest assured that we have been planning and preparing to ensure a quality learning experience for your child. We will be using our grade level blogs to post information about the curriculum overall as usual.  Please be sure to bookmark the blog if you haven’t already as information regarding Lower School is also posted here. This will make it easier to access.

Students will be using Google Classroom to receive all activities and assignments for their distance learning. They are aware of their login information (usernames and passwords are also pasted in student agendas). However, should you need assistance logging in, please let us know. We encourage you to ask your child about Google Classroom and have him/her show you the work he/she is doing. 

The student schedule below outlines what each day will look like. The times listed are the times that activities will be posted for each subject area. Please add movement and nutrition breaks throughout the day as needed. We encourage students to have breaks from screens, so please complete the activities when appropriate for your family.  We do however, need your child present for class live meetings which will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m.

In addition, if your child currently receives ELL or OLS support, you will receive a separate letter from your support services teacher that will detail their program and support schedule. Please be looking for this, as it will complement the work I am providing for your child. 

To prepare your child, please create a workspace in your home. This should be somewhere where your child is visible to you or other caregivers. Please also ensure your child has a device that has video and sound capabilities and has all recent updates. Here is the link for the Zoom meeting for Wednesday: Zoom link

We will also send a link for a Zoom call via Google Classroom. 

We will have two hours each day when we will be available online. This time is 10:30 to 12:30. Should you or your child like to connect with us, please send us an email to  priscilla.kulikowsky@graded.br and vanessa.takamura@graded.br Additionally, there will be individual check-in times for each child during the week. This schedule is posted below and in Google Classroom. 

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Alexia 1:45 Alejandro 2:00 Antonella 2:15 Raphael 2:30 Vitor

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Claire 1:45 Cordelia 2:00 Emilia 2:15 Federico

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Felipe 1:45 Guilherme 2:00 Isabel 2:15 João Guilherme 2:30  Seoyul

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Nina 1:45 Benjamin 2:00 Laura 2:15 Tarsila

1:30 -Individual student check-ins 1:30 Jeniffer 1:45 Brandon 2:00 Eduardo 2:15 Yasmin

Finally, regular attendance and completion of activities are important for your child’s success. Please ensure your child is available for all class meetings and completes activities (and submits assignments when due). Additionally, please ask your child questions about the work they are doing. Your interest in their learning is invaluable. 

We look forward to continuing to support your child through this transition.

Sincerely,

Priscilla Kulikowsky and Vanessa Takamura