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After clicking Primary Theme Park, Click on the links for some fun activities to do at home to compare numbers.
**Primary Theme Park**
Then, check out these Khan Academy resources for more Place Value and Number comparison practice.
*Khan Academy Greater Than and Less Than Symbols*

*Khan Academy Intro To Place Value*

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RCS offers free meals at every school building (8:30-9:30a.m) daily.

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RCS is also delivering free meals to the bus stops below!

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How to use Zoom for Remote and Online learning

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https://sites.google.com/ja.org/ja-k5-vol-videos/ja-of-videos?authuser=0

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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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En caso de cualquier pregunta acerca de la escuela y que planes vamos a tener, por favor llamar a la interprete Johnnie Daniels at 765-419-1523.  

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En caso de cualquier pregunta acerca de la escuela y que planes vamos a tener, por favor llamar a la interprete Johnnie Daniels at 765-419-1523.  

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Is your teacher a member of EPIC? If so, find out your class code. You can read and listen to books for free at home until June 30, 2020!

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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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Additional Getting Ready for Second Grade Math/Time  Resources

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Additional Getting Ready for Second Grade Math/Time  Resources

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Telling Time to the Hour and Half Hour Song
Sing and learn about reading clocks to the hour and half hour

Let's Learn About Clocks!
Learn about analog clocks

Hip Hop Around the Clock
Practice telling time to the hour

Learn to Tell Time Game
Travel through time to practice reading analog AND digital clocks

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Practice addition and subtraction facts with this free 60 day Rocket Math subscription. Enter the coupon code VMXVKZVA.

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https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-1-2.html

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View Mrs. Lovett’s video to listen and respond to the story.

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Hands On Mindfulness Activity: Wheel of Choices

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Hands On Mindfulness Activity: Wheel of Choices

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Think about things that help you calm down when you are upset. Use art supplies to make a Wheel of Choices. When you feel upset you can spin your wheel and do the activity to help yourself calm down.

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Listen to the read aloud and write down at least one way that Molly Lou Melon stood up for herself in the story. Draw a picture to match.

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Listen to the read aloud and then watch Miss King’s video to reflect on the story.
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Let’s practice some sight words! Grab a pencil and scrap piece of paper and see how many times you can Beat the Teacher!
Round 1: https://youtu.be/9yYzX9gj-cs

Round 2: https://youtu.be/lKCmrjhn53w

Round 3: https://youtu.be/0SwSq8oRSPM

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First Video
Listen to the first video on how to make a word plural. Then write this list of words plural on a piece of paper:

1. boy

2. kite

3. game

4. bird

5. girl

Second Video
Listen to the second video. Now, write this list of words plural on a piece of paper. Remember these words are different than the first list of words..

1. box

2. wish

3. bunch

4. glass

5. match

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1. Watch the first video

2. Make a list of five ways you can stand up for yourself if someone is bullying you.

3. As you write, please remember to begin each sentence with a capital letter and end each sentence with an end mark.

4. Reread your sentences to make sure each sentence sounds good.

5. Do you think you could add anything to your sentences to make them sound better?

6. End the lesson by watching the second  video on writing a sentence.

7. How do you think you did on today’s lesson?

VIDEO #1
VIDEO #2

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Additional Getting Ready for 2nd Grade - Money Resources

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Additional Getting Ready for 2nd Grade - Money Resources

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Song - "Coins!"
https://safeYouTube.net/w/Xjo7

Coin Poems

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Choose one of the following websites and spend 20 mintues working on reading skills.  If you need your login info, please message your teacher.

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Choose one of the following websites and spend 20 mintues working on reading skills.  If you need your login info, please message your teacher.

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Moby Max

Raz-Kids

Epic

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Listen and sing along with Mrs. Arndt and her daughter!  Make sure you are using your singing voices!

Part 1 click here
Now listen and sing along with Mr. and Mrs. Arndt to the songtale, I Met a Bear!

Click here for part 2

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Click on the link to enjoy a variety of place value games!

Primary Theme Park Place Value Games

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Addition & Subtraction, Place Value, Comparing Numbers 

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Addition & Subtraction, Place Value, Comparing Numbers 

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Please watch the video below for an explanation of this week’s math focus!

Then, click on the links to enjoy videos and songs to review skills such as place value and comparing numbers.

Learn the tens and ones song with your family! Sing it while you work on place value activities throughout the week.

Learn how to play Place Value Uno with Mr. & Mrs. Murphy by watching the video below! Enjoy this game at home with family!

Watch both of the BrainPop Jr. videos below to review this week’s math focus! You may need to request a free access code to view these resources.
*BrainPop Place Value*
*Brain Pop Comparing Numbers*

Sing along with the place value song to review ones, tens, and hundreds!

Place Value Song by Number Rock

Review greater than and less than by comparing numbers in the song below!
The Less Than, Greater Than Song

Learn How To Play Place Value Uno With Mr. and Mrs. Murphy

Learn and chant the tens and ones song with your family!

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Did I just see a tiger?  Check out this tiger or is it one of your librarians?
Introduction click here
The View at the Zoo click here

Questions to think about after the story:
1.  Were some of your favorite things to see at the zoo in the story?
2.  What is your very favorite thing to see at the zoo and why?

To learn more about animals at the Lincoln Children's Zoo through their Keeper Corner page, click here.

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Click the pink links below to view printable worksheets for comparing numbers.
Sheet 1

Sheet 2

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Click the pink links below to view place value worksheets.
Sheet 1

Sheet 2

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Place Value/Comparing Numbers/Additional Review Activities as Printables

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Place Value/Comparing Numbers/Additional Review Activities as Printables

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Click the link below and print the pages or complete the problems on paper. Have an adult check your answers. Use a number chart if you need help.

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Follow the Path- Addition and Subtraction

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Follow the Path- Addition and Subtraction

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Click on the link to play a math and subtraction game. This game will review addition and subtraction facts! Have fun!
Follow the Path Game

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Curated conversation starters and activities to stay calm and focused in troubling times, or anytime!
Click the link to the loom video for directions on how to access tools and resources, providing you with techniques to use with your child, no matter where you are.
Hey-Kiddo Link

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Toy Theater is a collection of interactive games and tools for elementary aged children.  Each activity should work on all types of devices.
Check out the fun math manipulatives including clocks, coins, pattern blocks and geoboards by clicking the link  below.

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Online manipulatives bring all of the learning and fun without the mess. Our math virtual manipulatives help students grasp abstract concepts through modeling. Literacy virtual manipulatives create a fun space for practicing spelling, rhyming, and more!

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Virtual Manipulatives | Mathematical Modelling | Toy Theater

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Original teaching tools aimed at supporting teachers in the elementary school classroom. Two color counters, 3D dice, probability spinners, graph builders, fraction bars, base ten blocks, and more!

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Read Aloud Breathe with Me: Using breath to feel strong, calm, and happy

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Read Aloud Breathe with Me: Using breath to feel strong, calm, and happy

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Enjoy this read aloud. You’ll learn different ways to breathe. Practice these breathing strategies when you need to feel strong, calm, and happy.

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Listen to this read aloud and learn about being humble.  You may use this resource to play a game with your family or simply do a written response.  If you do a written response, please write about the following:

What is something you have or have done that you are most proud of? Or I feel proud that...
Humble Pie Video

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Watch Ms. Vance's directions and follow the link below to access Starfall, TypeTastic, or Hour of Code.
CLICK HERE FOR STARFALL
CLICK HERE FOR TYPETASTIC
CLICK HERE FOR HOUR OF CODE

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Check out Mr. Higgins as he leads you through some ways to explore body movements.  See if you can keep up!
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Video #2
Video #3

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Watch the videos and discuss topics with someone at home or choose a written response.

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Start classroom discussions about brain-expanding topics like growth mindset, empathy, and more.

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Watch this presentation of hope and hearts and learn about a new artist!  After watching, create your own heart using textures, color, and recycled materials around your house.
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Facebook World of Hearts

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Search for things that bring up certain emotions. Search around your house and draw a picture of what you found.  Discuss what you drew with your parents.

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Click the link below for two weeks worth of daily videos and activities for your social and emotional well-being.

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Choose one of the following websites and spend 20 mintues working on math skills.  If you need your login info, please message your teacher.

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Choose one of the following websites and spend 20 mintues working on math skills.  If you need your login info, please message your teacher.

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Moby Max

Prodigy