eLEARNING INFORMATION
If the weather doesn’t cooperate or we have to close school, we will complete an eLearning day from home and therefore will not need to make up the day at a later time.
If a snow day is called or school is closed, you will be notified several ways: Jupiter message, social media (FB, Twitter, Instagram), and TV/radio stations. **This message will contain an alert that we are participating in an eLearning day.
What is eLearning?
eLearning gives us the option for continuing an instructional day away from traditional time limits and a brick and mortar setting. This innovative program has evolved into an engaging instructional model used in many Indiana schools to keep the sequence of learning going in spite of the weather and other global challenges.
What does an eLearning day look like?
Students will have a BLUE FOLDER that is to be kept in their backpack that includes a checklist with where to access their school work. Students are responsible for checking off each subject completed on the checklist and then signed off by parents at the bottom of the checklist. In order for students to receive attendance for the eLearning day, the checklist and homework must be turned in and completed within two days of the eLearning day. If they are not returned within 2 days, your child will receive an unexcused absence which could impact their grade. *Teachers will be available for questions during an eLearning day through Jupiter Message from 10 AM to 2 PM. Students are able to work at any time during an eLearning day.
*eLearning days will NOT take place on a two-hour delay schedule.
How do students access and turn in their school work?
Kindergarten to 5th grade students will utilize their grade level Google Site. This will list their activities, assignments, and virtual meeting times. Students in grades 6th to 8th will need to refer to their checklist to know where to access their online assignments and also locate times for their virtual meetings.
What to do if I have no internet access or power?
We understand that not everyone has internet access at home. We are including a list of places within Bloomington that offer free Wifi. Teachers recognize that difficulties may arise. Please notify your child’s homeroom teacher if these problems occur and they will be flexible and help come up with a plan to complete the work in a timely manner.
What to do if you have questions during the eLearning day:
•For questions about your assignments, contact your specific subject area teacher via Jupiter during the hours of 10am - 2pm.
•For questions or password information for Gmail and/or Google Classroom, contact Mrs. Arther at [email protected] or through Jupiter.
•For questions about Jupiter or password information, contact Mrs. Arther at [email protected] or through Jupiter.
•If your classroom teacher is not responding in a timely manner, contact Mrs. Paskash at [email protected] or through Jupiter.
•Please note that teachers will work with families if there is an emergency or unforeseen circumstances during your eLearning day in which work cannot be fully completed.
•How long should my child be working during an eLearning day?
Students in 1st through 5th grade should spend 5 hours involved in academic activities. This includes meetings, small groups, and classwork. Students in grades 4-8th grade should spend 6 hours involved in academic activities. This includes meetings, small groups, and classwork.
If the weather doesn’t cooperate or we have to close school, we will complete an eLearning day from home and therefore will not need to make up the day at a later time.
If a snow day is called or school is closed, you will be notified several ways: Jupiter message, social media (FB, Twitter, Instagram), and TV/radio stations. **This message will contain an alert that we are participating in an eLearning day.
What is eLearning?
eLearning gives us the option for continuing an instructional day away from traditional time limits and a brick and mortar setting. This innovative program has evolved into an engaging instructional model used in many Indiana schools to keep the sequence of learning going in spite of the weather and other global challenges.
What does an eLearning day look like?
Students will have a BLUE FOLDER that is to be kept in their backpack that includes a checklist with where to access their school work. Students are responsible for checking off each subject completed on the checklist and then signed off by parents at the bottom of the checklist. In order for students to receive attendance for the eLearning day, the checklist and homework must be turned in and completed within two days of the eLearning day. If they are not returned within 2 days, your child will receive an unexcused absence which could impact their grade. *Teachers will be available for questions during an eLearning day through Jupiter Message from 10 AM to 2 PM. Students are able to work at any time during an eLearning day.
*eLearning days will NOT take place on a two-hour delay schedule.
How do students access and turn in their school work?
Kindergarten to 5th grade students will utilize their grade level Google Site. This will list their activities, assignments, and virtual meeting times. Students in grades 6th to 8th will need to refer to their checklist to know where to access their online assignments and also locate times for their virtual meetings.
What to do if I have no internet access or power?
We understand that not everyone has internet access at home. We are including a list of places within Bloomington that offer free Wifi. Teachers recognize that difficulties may arise. Please notify your child’s homeroom teacher if these problems occur and they will be flexible and help come up with a plan to complete the work in a timely manner.
What to do if you have questions during the eLearning day:
•For questions about your assignments, contact your specific subject area teacher via Jupiter during the hours of 10am - 2pm.
•For questions or password information for Gmail and/or Google Classroom, contact Mrs. Arther at [email protected] or through Jupiter.
•For questions about Jupiter or password information, contact Mrs. Arther at [email protected] or through Jupiter.
•If your classroom teacher is not responding in a timely manner, contact Mrs. Paskash at [email protected] or through Jupiter.
•Please note that teachers will work with families if there is an emergency or unforeseen circumstances during your eLearning day in which work cannot be fully completed.
•How long should my child be working during an eLearning day?
Students in 1st through 5th grade should spend 5 hours involved in academic activities. This includes meetings, small groups, and classwork. Students in grades 4-8th grade should spend 6 hours involved in academic activities. This includes meetings, small groups, and classwork.
Learning Websites
ABCYA- Provides educational games for students.
Common Sense Media- Source of Digital Citizenship curriculum & activities.
Epic- Digital library for kids 12 and under.
Go Math!- Online portal for our Go Math curriculum.
Hour of Code- Promotes student learning of computer programming.
Jupiter Ed- Login in to your Jupiter account.
Khan Academy- Offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard. (Math, science, computer programming, etc.)
IXL- Comprehensive K-12 curriculum.
Monroe County Public Library- Digital resources for students from the MCPL specifically designed for Monroe County schools.
Read Theory- Reading and writing, improved!
Reading Eggs- Leveled reading program that incorporates spelling and allows teacher to assign lessons to specific students.
Social Studies- Social Studies login portal.
Starfall- Website with a focus on basic reading & writing skills.
Wonders- Our Wonders reading program login portal.
FREE WiFI Spots
Monroe County Public Library… 303 E. Kirkwood Ave.
The Pourhouse Cafe… 314 E. Kirkwood Ave.
BloomingTea… 615 W. Kirkwood Ave.
Poindexter Coffee...210 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Soma Coffee House… 322 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Hopscotch Coffee… 235 W. Dodds St.
The Inkwell… 105 N. College Ave.
Needmore Coffee Roasters… 104 N. Pete Ellis Drive
Cup & Kettle Tea… 208 N. Walnut
Starbucks… (all locations) 284 N. Jacob Drive; 1921 S. Walnut; 110 S. Indiana Ave.;
Starbucks… (continued) 2966 E. 3rd Street (in Target); 115 S. State Rd 46;
Starbucks… (continued) 900 E. 7th Street (in IU Memorial Union)
Yogi’s Grill & Bar… 519 E. 10th Street
Japanee… 320 N. Walnut Street
Hampton Inn… 2100 N. Walnut Street
Arby’s… 2713 E. 3rd Street
Hilton Garden Inn… 245 N. College Ave.
Panera… 2748 E. 3rd Street
Hartzell’s Ice Cream… 107 N. Dunn
Nick’s English Hut… 423 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Panda Express… 425 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Campus Candy Store… 518 E. Kirkwood Ave.
DeAngelo’s… 2620 E. 3rd Street
Which Which? Superior Sandwiches… 422 E. Kirkwood Ave.
McAllister’s Deli… 2510 E. 3rd Street
BLU Boy Chocolate Cafe & Cakery… 112 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Qdoba Mexican Grill… 116 S. Indiana Ave.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott… 105 S. Franklin Road
McDonald’s … 1919 S. Walnut Street
