Distance Learning Winter 2020

The school day will follow the same schedule and routine as what your child experienced during their time at school for the in-person/hybrid days. 

Synchronous learning will be delivered through daily lesson launches for each subject. This will occur at the beginning of each subject area. This time will also be used to engage as a full class and answer any questions students may have. Additionally, small group instruction and conferring will occur synchronously. Your child’s teacher will provide a daily schedule for this synchronous learning. 

Students in hybrid learning will be familiar with accessing curriculum materials through Schoology or Seesaw.

Students should have the following materials (and should bring them home from school) to support learning.

• iPad and headphones
• Pencils, crayons, markers, scissors, glue
• Notebooks/folders
• Collaborative Literacy Reader’s Journal, Writing Notebooks, Handwriting book
• Math workbook
• PE, Music, Art supply kits

Yes, students access the specialist learning through the specialist Schoology course. This is linked to their homeroom course. Students will meet with their specialist teacher daily at their classes assigned time, the meeting time will be found on the daily schedule. 

• Call the Helpline: Live technical support during normal business hours for all Eden Prairie students and families

  • 952-975-7094

  • helpline@edenpr.org

• For in-person technical support, please contact the Helpline first to schedule an appointment

• iLearn Website: Go here to find student login credentials & tutorials on various apps and websites used in the district

• Status Page: Go here to see the current status of commonly used district tools

Coping with the pandemic puts stress on families in many ways. Eden Prairie Schools can connect you to other supports in our community. Use our “I Need” form to submit a request.

Structure & routines

Building structure is important for all of us as we navigate more time at home together. Review this resource for ideas on creating structure at home and building independence.

 

Mindfulness

Many Eden Prairie Schools students practice mindfulness each day in their classrooms. Mindfulness encourages students and families to take breaks and calm their minds at different points throughout the day. These mindful breaks bring more focus to upcoming tasks and allow us time to slow down. Mindful Schools offers a number of free classes and lessons (sign up required).

 

CMS Distance Learning

Students are expected to join synchronous/live classes every day for every class period. Attendance will be taken and is required. All students should log-in to each class at the start of the period.

Daily schedule for distance learning Nov. 23 - Dec. 23:

Monday - Thursday

Period 1: 8:00 am - 9:20 am

Period 2: 9:35 am - 11:00 am

Period 3: 11:15 am - 12:35 pm

Lunch: 12:35 pm - 1:15 pm

Period 4: 1:15 pm - 2:35 pm

 

Friday (no change)

Period 1: 8:00 am - 8:45 am

Period 2: 8:55 am - 9:40 am

Period 3: 9:50 am - 10:35 am

Period 4: 10:45 am - 11:30 am