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Enjoy this Art lesson with Mrs. Peters (Starr/Vaile) Art teacher

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4th Grade Extended Learning Week of 4/13-4/17

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Use materials you have at home to build a Brick Brain and a Bubble Gum Brain.  Tell someone at home about the two types of brains.

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Practice using your Power of Yet by creating your own statements.  Be sure to share your statements with someone at home!

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Metaphors and Similes with Mrs. Stevenson

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Metaphors and Similes with Mrs. Stevenson and Arianna

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Similes and Metaphors

Focus: Understand the difference between similes and metaphors.

I can: I can correctly identify between similes and metaphors.

Watch below to better understand similes and metaphors. Complete the task in part 2.

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Need ideas to extend reading/writing?

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1. Read the story about Jordan and how she is challenging the world.

Science/Social Studies Extension:

After reading about Jordan, you can watch a video starring her and complete the first task.

Task 1:
Watch the video "What's Good, Jordan Reeves?" (at the bottom of the story). When you're done, imagine that you have the opportunity to interview Jordan. What would you ask her? Write down 5-10 interview questions. Be sure to include questions about Jordan's activism!

Task 2:
Think Jordan's 3-D printed arm is awesome? We do too! To see 3-D printing in action, watch the video (at the bottom of the story) "Dream It, Print It". In your notebook or on your paper, sketch out a design of what you would make on a 3-D printer.

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Jordan Reeves' disability doesn't hold her back. It makes her amazing!

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Follow along with Mrs. Sayne and then practice some rainbow breathing below!

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Store photos and docs online. Access them from any PC, Mac or phone. Create and work together on Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents.

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The video below describes how to use Zoom (video conferencing) on a phone, tablet, or computer.

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How to Set Up a Zoom Account, Zoom Desktop Application and Use Zoom on iPad

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Listen to the reading of the story "Owl Moon".

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On a piece of paper write about
why the Dad in the story, The Dam,  was sad? Next, write about a time that you were sad. Then, share what you wrote with an adult.

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2020-2021 Richmond Community Schools Reopening Plan.pdf

Updated April 17, 2020 (3:30 p.m.)
Tips on how to keep kids physically and mentally healthy during this time. SYMPTOMS SIGNAGE Meridian Health Services Kids Stay At Home Tips from Meridian Health Services STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS POSTER from Meridian Health Services SPANISH General Brochure from Meridian Health Services COVID Parents Generic Flyer from Meridian Health Services
Updated April 14, 2020 (4:30 p.m.)
Frequently Asked Questions about RCS Extended Learning Plan
Updated April 2, 2020 (5:30 p.m.)

Dr. McCormick, our State Superintendent, issued a statement this afternoon that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. We know this announcement creates many questions and we are working on a plan with our administrators and teachers to find the best solutions.

In the next few days, the Indiana Department of Education will be providing additional guidance and we will formulate our plan based on this information. Next week we will announce our plan that will include :

Educational Plans

Plan to pay our employees

Future Opportunities (For example, Summer Plans and 2020/2021 school year plans)

We ask that our families continue to check for district messages and visit weRrichmond.com for updates.

Please take care of yourselves and stay positive! We will make it through this. We R Richmond!

Thank you,

Dr. Todd Terrill
Superintendent

Updated March 19, 2020 (2:30 p.m.) - This afternoon, Governor Holcomb and Superintendent McCormick announced schools will be closed until May 1 st and all state mandated testing has been cancelled for the 2019/2020 school year. As Dr. McCormick mentioned, there will be more information coming from the Indiana Department of Education, from the Governor, and from the health department.

I understand this creates multiple questions in many areas. We have a plan in place and we will continue with our current plan through April 10 th. Next week is Spring Break. When we return from break, we will work with our board members, administrators, staff members, and community partners to create a plan for moving forward.

This continues to be a fluid situation and I appreciate your patience and support during this time. Stay positive and control what you can. We R Richmond and we will make it through this together!

Sincerely,

Dr. Todd Terrill

Superintendent of Schools

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Updated March 16, 2020 (12:00 P.M.) - Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the RCS Administration Building will be closed until further notice.

As a reminder, Grab-N-Go Meal Packs are available for all children18 years old and younger from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Just pull up or walk to any RCS school.
(Charles, Crestdale, Fairview, Starr, Vaile, Westview, Dennis, Hibberd, Test, CYS-Baxter, Richmond High)

If you have any questions or comments, please email bhazelbaker@rcs.k12.in.us

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UPDATED March 15, 2020 7:30 P.M.

At this time , all those employees who are considered essential personnel have been contacted. As a reminder, all food service workers that signed up to work will report as instructed by Maggie Larue.

Updated March 15, 2020 5:00 P.M. -

Essential Personnel Statement

As of Monday, 3/16/20, all Richmond Community Schools buildings will be closed until Monday morning, 4/13/20. We will compensate all employees for the three weeks that our buildings will be closed. Only essential personnel will report to work. Essential personnel will be determined by Dr. Terrill and will be the only ones permitted in our buildings. All essential personnel will be contacted today, Sunday 3/15/20, and will report as instructed. We are working, with the board, on a plan to provide additional compensation to those essential personnel who must work, and more information will be provided to them.

Parents should plan to pick up medications Monday, 3/16/20. Meals, for students, will be distributed from 8:30-9:30 weekday mornings at all buildings.

This is a continually changing process and we will continue to make adjustments as they are needed.

We thank you for your patience and support. We R Richmond!

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Updated March 14, 2020 8:15 P.M.
Richmond Community Schools will be further restricting the employees in our buildings. I will be presenting the school board with a resolution that will pay everyone the usual pay during the 3 weeks in which we have canceled school. We will send an email tomorrow to RCS employees with a full explanation of who will need to report to work and when they should report to work. We will also update our COVID-19 Plan on our website (weRrichmond.com) with additional information for our stakeholders. We will provide meals for our students as was described yesterday.
This is a continually changing process and we will continue to make adjustments as they are needed.
We thank you for your patience and support. We R Richmond!

- RCS Superintendent Dr. Todd Terrill

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(UPDATED 3/13/2020 11:45 a.m.)
Richmond Community Schools COVID-19 School Closure Plan March 16 - April 13
The Wayne County Health Department has recommended schools close until April 13, 2020. Richmond Community Schools has decided to close at the end of the school day on March 13, 2020. Governor Holcomb has approved waiver days for schools. At this time, RCS will be utilizing waiver days.

Circumstances may change and we are in close contact with state and local professionals. Any schedule changes, including the addition of eLearning days, will be communicated as information becomes available.
Students
The last student day is Friday, March 13, 2020. Students will return to school on Monday, April 13, 2020. Students need to bring all items, including laptop, home during the closure.
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
Athletics will be suspended beginning Saturday, March 14 th and will begin again on April 13 th.
Meals
A student daily grab and go food option will be available at each school, Monday - Friday, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Meals will not be served over the scheduled spring break, March 23, 2020 to March 27, 2020.
Grab N Go Meal Locations (pdf) Assignments
The state has issued a waiver for missed instructional days. We will be closed and will not be utilizing eLearning during this closure period. Students are still responsible for work assigned prior to the closure.
Medication
Medication can be picked-up from the school clinic until the end of the school day Friday, March 13, 2020 and on Monday, March 16 th and Tuesday, March 17 th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Staff
Employees will follow the calendar. Please note hours and schedules are subject to change.
Certified Staff
Certified staff, excluding teachers, will continue to report to work.Teachers are not required to report. Please check email and Canvas for updated information.
Classified staff
Contractual: Employees will continue to report.

Non-contractual: Employees will have the option to report.

There will be a dress code waiver during the closure.

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There are many questions surrounding the COVID-19 virus and its impact on Richmond Community Schools.

This dedicated area provides related communications, including answers to several common questions. Please know that we are actively monitoring the situation on a daily, and even hourly, basis and will continue to share information and update content regularly.

How are the schools being cleaned?

Our staff is dedicated to taking steps to keep students and staff healthy. We have activated enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures in our schools. We are putting special focus on cleaning frequently touched areas, such as hard surfaces, door knobs, stair rails, etc.

Can I Disinfect my School Device? How?

We encourage regular cleaning of your iPad/laptop.

Ensure the device is turned off and unplug all cables.

Clean the iPad/laptop screen using a small amount of alcohol on a microfiber cloth.

Do not use disinfecting liquids directly on the screen, including but not limited to Clorox or alcohol wipes.

Clean the keyboard, including laptop keyboard, using alcohol on a cotton ball.

Do not use window cleaners, household cleaners, or abrasives to clean technology.

Where can I get more information on COVID-19?
For more information on COVID-19 visit the CDC's site https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus and the Indiana State Department of Health https://www.in.gov/isdh/28470.htm.

Richmond Community Schools is continuously reviewing and updating emergency preparedness plans in response to emerging updates and information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Wayne County Community Health Department regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In the event of a pandemic outbreak, updates will be provided by the superintendent's office, through email, and by postings on the RCS website. Observe the following procedures:

Best Practices

Encourage everyone to practice the three C's:

Clean - properly wash your hands frequently

Cover - cover your cough and sneeze

Contain - contain your germs by staying home if you are sick

The following procedures should be followed:

Environmental Services personnel will begin deep cleaning processes.

Students exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms(click HERE for symptoms) should be instructed to see the school nurse.

Designate an area where students with COVID-19 symptoms can be isolated from other students until they can be sent home.

Advise parents to keep ill students at home until at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved.

Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources

As always, we thank our families for their support in educating our students about preventive measures and helping our students feel cared for by our community.

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2020-2021 Richmond Community Schools Reopening Plan.pdf Updated April 17, 2020 (3:30 p.m.) Tips on how to keep kids physically and mentally healthy during this time. SYMPTOMS SIGNAGE Meridian Health Services Kids Stay At Home Tips from Meridian Health Services STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS POSTER from Meridian Health Services SPANISH General Brochure from Meridian Health Services COVID Parents Generic Flyer from Meridian Health Services Updated April 14, 2020 (4:30 p.m.)

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1. Listen to the story. Then compete the comprehension questions. You can write your answers or tell an adult.

Thinking within the text:

-Why does the girl and her father go into each house to sing, dance and play her fiddle before the dam was built?

-What happens to the houses when the dam is finished?

-Where is the dam being built?

Thinking beyond the text:

-How does the father and his daughter feel about the dam being built?

-How does music play an important part in this story?

-What is the authors message in the story?

Thinking about the text:

-What is the genre of the story? Why do you think that?

-How do the illustrations help you understand the story?

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Let's learn how to code cartoon animation. Watch the tutorial and see what you can do!

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What can you do to live your life like Mason? Share with someone at home.

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'As Fast As Words Could Fly' read by Dulé Hill

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Young Mason Steele takes pride in turning his father's excited ramblings about the latest civil rights incidents into handwritten business letters. One day Pa comes home with a gift from his civil rights group: a typewriter. Thrilled with the present, Mason spends all his spare time teaching himself to type.

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Have you heard of Beethoven? Well, check this out! Which of his songs is your favorite?

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Discover some rhythm of your own, and check this out. Are you the next future DJ?

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How fun is this? You can learn to draw Sonic the Hedgehog - check it out!

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How To Draw Sonic From Sonic The Hedgehog Movie

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Try some of these activities!

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Si utsed necesita mas informacion o ayuda para completer  estos trabajos. Favor de comunicarse con Mrs. Rosie (Vaile) al telefono.
(765) 993-9099. Gracias.

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For support call
(765) 239-9171

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Read the vocabulary cartoon below to learn the word for the day. Then complete the tasks below.

1. Number your paper 1-6.
2. Using your word, complete the 6 blanks by simply writing them on your own paper.

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Trolls: Can't Stop The Feeling | GoNoodle

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Impulse Control, or self-control, is the ability to control your behaviors and feelings. This impulse control printable asks students to think through both the impulsive and thoughtful responses to different situations.

Children who struggle with impulse control may have issues with school rules. For example they may call out in class instead of raising their hands, run in the hallway, or hit, kick or push as an impulsive angry reaction. These children may also have other troubles at home or in friendships like constantly interrupting in conversations or not being able to patiently wait for a parent’s attention.

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Find a good spot for some YOGA! Have fun!

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Yoga for kids with animals - Smile and Learn

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2. Worry Scale with Mrs. Stevenson Part 1

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2. Worry Scale with Mrs. Stevenson Part 1

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1. Watch the video
2. Complete the activity.

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Respond to the following question.

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4. How to use CUBES to solve a story problem. (part 2)

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4. How to use CUBES to solve a story problem. (part 2)

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Copy the problem. Use CUBES (watch video below) to solve the problem below.

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Write out the problems and solve.

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Follow the link to play an online fact fluency game. Choose your operation and level. Good luck!

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Practice your math facts with these flashcards. Find addition, subtraction, multiplication and division flashcards, from basic math facts to 3-digit problems.

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1. Draw the shapes, Shade the Equivalent Fraction (part 2)

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1. Draw the shapes, Shade the Equivalent Fraction (part 2)

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1. Watch the video.
2. Grab a piece of paper and a pencil.
3. Draw and shade the fractions that are equivalent to the examples below the video.

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Equivalent Fractions Song For Kids | 3rd Grade - 4th Grade

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Follow along and focus on your breathing!

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Rainbow Breath - Learn To Raise Your Energy | Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodle