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Remote Griffin Learning Site

This page is updated with assignments, tasks, classroom links, and homework tips.
Dear Families,

This an unparalleled time that we are currently experiencing. Just know that we are in this together. We recognize how incredibly difficult this situation is for many families. The great team at SPES has been working hard to identify meaningful instructional activities for your child to do while he or she is at home for this extended period of time. Our goal in this work was to provide you with meaningful lessons and activities that are aligned with what your children typically do during the school day. There is nothing we can compare to being in the classroom with day-to-day learning experiences, but we have created plans and opportunities for engagement to make the best of this learning experience. We worked to provide enough materials for each child to be engaged in academic learning for approximately two hours each day.

This web page will serve as our remote "Griffin Learning Site" (GLS).  This page is for those parents who elected to use the Paper Assignments.  You will be able to access the instructional activities here. We will be updating the links in this Griffin Learning Site once a week or as needed. On the GLS page, you will find "Buttons" to your child's grade level and links with the daily instructional activities for each day. Classroom teachers will be sending out a weekly reminder with updates.

We certainly know there is a lot going on for families right now. If you are not able be able to complete all of the activities given in a day....that is completely fine! Try to complete as much as you can and stick to the daily schedule provided by your teacher. Our intention is just to provide you with resources to keep your children actively learning and prevent regression while they are not coming to school.

If your child experiences any frustration, please feel free to have them contact the Homework Help Line, discontinue the activity for the day or contact the teacher with any concerns. Please start the at-home remote instruction with ease and one lesson at a time. We do not want you or the student(s) to become overwhelmed. You will need to communicate with your child's teacher on a regular basis, by phone, by email and video for daily instructional contact. 

We appreciate your partnership as we work through this unknown territory together. Please feel free to reach out to any of our staff members through e-mail if you have any questions or concerns along the way. Your child's learning experience and success is our first priority. 

Respectfully,

Delores Jones-Bell
School Leader 
email: delores.jones-bell@leonagroup.com  ​

How to Talk With Your Child About COVID-19

 Please use the following resources to support conversations with your child about COVID-19 and help reduce any fears he or she may have.
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
How to Talk To Your Kids About Coronavirus
Washing Hands Video

COVID Remote Learning Expectations

COVID At-Home Grade Level Assignments

Week of 3/23/2020

Week of 3/30-4/10/2020

Week of 4/13/-4/24/2020​

SPES Teacher Web Pages

PBIS at Home

Here are some possible rewards you can give at home for those students who are actively engaging in there remote learning. ​
  • Read a story to your child or have your child read to you.
  • Stay up 10 minutes past bedtime. Cook his or her favorite dinner.
  • Provide computer time at home or at the public library.
  • Play a board game or complete a puzzle together.
  • Get out of having to do chores for a day.
  • Watch his or her favorite movie.
  • Help cook dinner.
  • Go for a walk outside together.
  • Color or draw with your child.
  • Send a positive note to your child’s teacher about the good job he or she is doing at home​
  • Choose a virtual field trip that the family can take
  • Dress as your favorite character; student can dress as their favorite book or movie character for the day
  • Positive Quote of the Day; Student can share a positive quote to the class with their family by uploading a video of themselves or a graphic picture of the quote
  • Make a scrapbook with your child
  • Have a Puzzle race! Put several puzzles (20+ piece puzzles) In a paper bag and shake it up. Pour pieces out and give each person the puzzle box they are to put together
  • Set up and have a treasure hunt! Hiding 10 to 20 items around the house 
  • Make a homemade pizza with your child

​Additional  Supports

Here you will find additional information
​and Support Needs 

       Important Dates 

Assessment are due every Friday.
  • 4/8: Contact office for device pick-up by Appointment Only
  • 4/10: Contact office for device pick-up by Appointment Only
  • 4/17: Contact office for device pick-up by Appointment Only
  • 4/10 9-11 am: Week 2 & 3 Packets available for Pick up​​
  • 4/13 9-11 am: Week 2 & 3 Packets available for Pick up​​
  • 4/13-4/17:  Sport Theme Spirit Week

Homework Helpline

If you need help with your paper or online assignments, please call one of your grade level tutors.

Do you need WiFi?

Are you in need of WiFi? The local libraries are opening their WiFi access to all community members. You can work from you car if needed. Please practice social distancing.  Click on the WiFi signal for more information. 
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