COVID Resources As we all continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, from school closure and travel restrictions to vaccinations and mask fatigue, the following resources can help as we transition back into in-person learning opportunities.As always, feel free to reach out with questions or concerns. Orange Elementary Reopening Plan We are thrilled to welcome students back into the classroom! Though learning looks a little different than we’re used to, this baby step toward normalcy is good news.Students participating in our in-person learning model attend school in small cohorts four days a week. Students remain in one classroom throughout the day, social-distancing and wearing masks, while receiving face-to-face instruction. Those students for whom this model does not work may opt to continue learning virtually.To learn more, please see our In-Person Model Parent Guide.Guide To Google ClassroomMost of our students’ work and communication with teachers happens on Google Classroom. To access your child’s account, you will need their school email address and password. If you need help with either, contact your child’s teacher. Email addresses follow this pattern (please note, there is a [dot] between the first and last name of the address).firstname.lastname@students.orange-elem.orgOnce you have successfully logged in, a pictorial menu of your child’s classes will be visible. Simply click on the appropriate class to access assignments. This tutorial may help.Additional Online Learning ResourcesCheck out these online resources for more learning fun!PreK–Grade 2PBS Kids Games and videos featuring your favorite PBS characters.Age of LearningBoost literacy skills with ABCmouse and Reading IQ. Use the code provided by your child’s teacher to access for free.GoNoodleOnline movement resources and activities.SeussvilleCrafts and activities featuring your child’s favorite Dr. Seuss characters.BookFlixThematically-paired fiction and nonfiction titles that bridge the learning-to-read and reading-to-learn gap with animated storybooks. Offered free from Scholastic with the username “Learning20” and password “Clifford.”Grades 3–6Age of LearningBoost literacy skills and core content knowledge with Reading IQ and Adventure Academy. This literacy platform provides access to thousands of high-quality books, many of which are offered in Spanish, and games in an offline mode that does not require continuous Internet connectivity.Hour of CodeLearn basic coding skills with this free program.National Geographic KidsExplore geography, cartography, and nature without leaving your living room.Cool Math GamesDevelop number sense and basic math skills through gaming.Fun BrainLots of fun games covering all core subjects.
