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Preschool/Elementary

The Hub

REMOTE LEARNING COMMAND CENTER

Our Remote Online Teaching and Learning began on Monday, March 30, 2020. This has been an opportunity for our teachers to connect, instruct and direct students as they continue to progress in acquiring and mastering grade level skills and standards.

Please explore the updated Hub Website to connect with teachers, find learning tools/resources that have been recommended by teachers and discover new Enrichment events on Teams!

We miss you Warriors and can not wait to give you hugs when you come back to campus.

GETTING INVOLVED IN SCHOOL AT HOME

Connect with Teachers

Mrs. Manya Glavach | Media Specialist

i am looking forward to connecting and reading together during this time of remote learning. Please set up a time to read with me, talk about what you are learning, assist with AR exams and anything else you can think of!

Click here to pick a 30 min time slot that works for you!

Mrs. Claudia Pastrana | PLTW Enrichment Teacher
I would love to connect so we can troubleshoot your programming issues and/or questions together.
Please click here to schedule a 30 minute meeting with me!

Mrs. Kim Brigham, LMFT |PS/ES Counselor
I miss you and would love to connect! We can chat by Microsoft Teams, Facetime or by phone!
Please click here to pick a 30 min slot that works for you!

CONNECT WITH FRIENDS

Flickr
See what your friends have been up to!

RECORDER KARATE UPDATE

Black Belt Wall of Fame

Every year, Third Graders work on mastering the art of Recorder Karate with Mrs. Suris!
This year not even Covid can stop these Masters!

Congratulations to the following students who have achieved their BLACK BELT ! We are SO PROUD of you!

Alexandra O

Andres G

Christine G

Emma G

Gavin A

Jewels H

Jose P

Matthew H

Matthew S

Vaughn K

Brie P
Isaac K
Sammuel A

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

WESTMINSTER'S GOT TALENT

Well it has been confirmed….Westminster has got LOTS of TALENT! We received over 50 submissions to our Talent Show request and let me tell you there are definitely a lot of creative students at Westminster Christian School!!

Because of the large volume of videos, we will be producing two episodes of Westminster’s Got Talent.

There are 3 ways for you to watch:

Go to the WCS Nerd Herd FB page and start a “Watch Party” to watch with family and friends. You can comment while you watch and it kind of feels like you are a little more together. We will be hosting another LIVE event for Episode 2 next Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:00 p.m.
Go to the WCS Nerd Herd Instagram page and watch on IGTV.
Click here to watch on YouTube.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Looking for activities outside of the regular curriculum? Take a peek at Enrichment Activities provided through Teams! You need to login with your student assigned email address to join.

Art with Mrs. Heetderks (K-2)
Art with Mrs. Heetderks (3-5)
Nerd Herd | 2nd Grade (Glavach)
Join our Team to see the next book we are reading and get more details!
Nerd Herd | 3rd Grade (Glavach)
Join our Team to see the next book we are reading and get more details!
Nerd Herd | 4th Grade (Glavach)
Nerd Herd for Fourth Grade will be participating in the National Book Club for Kids. We read one book a week and then meet the author through Zoom, Thursdays at 5 PM.
If you want to talk about the book some more, click this link and be added to our Team. We will meet on Teams Wednesdays at Noon.
Novel Engineering (Pastrana)
Students in grades 1-5 can read a selected book on their reading level, identify a problem in the book, and build a solution for that problem with materials found at home. We will be sharing our completed projects with classmates.
Click here to learn more.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Modules (Pastrana)
Students in grades 1-5 can complete various PLTW Launch modules in an array of topics. A different topic will be featured each week.
Week 1: Science of Flight
Robotics Virtual Programmers (Pastrana)
Students in all grades can join to learn how to program robots in a virtual world through VEX Code VR which is available on ALL devices for FREE. Through the use of VEX Code VR activities, students will complete various programs and test them with the virtual robot.
STEM Engineers (Pastrana)
Students in grades 1-5 can complete weekly STEM design challenges that can be completed at home with basic materials.
Warrior Lego Masters (Glavach)
Come join other Warriors who love Legos. There will be a weekly challenge for builders. Each meeting one creator will be chosen as the "master" and he/she will get to pick a challenge for the next week. Leeeeettt's get building Lego Masters!
WorldWonder with Mr. Heetderks (K-2)
WorldWonder with Mr.Heetderks (3rd-5th)

LIBRARY RESOURCES AT HOME

Hub from Home Links

Accelerated Reader (AR)
Overdrive (eBooks and Audiobooks)
The OverDrive eBooks can be accessed via web browser or the OverDrive app. If you do not find the book you are looking for through the Hub's subscription, you can always login to the MDPLS website to access other titles.

Click here to watch the video on how to use Overdrive! Please email Mrs. Glavach for login information

Research Search Engines

Kids Info Bits (Research Database)
Kids Info Bits is part of the Gale Research Resources Gale is a global leader in education, learning, and research resources online.
Students need acces to a Miami Dade Public Library account to use this service.

*Remote Learning Perk- Parents can sign up for a library account online for a limited time. Click here for details.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary for Kids
National Geographic Kids
The Bible
World Book Online (Research Database)
World Book Online is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related websites.

Students need acces to a Miami Dade Public Library account to use this service.

*Remote Learning Perk- Parents can sign up for a library account online for a limited time. Click here for details.

- How to Access Overdrive

General Information

What We Offer:

over 10,000 print volumes
Surfaces and iPads for student instruction
over 200 audio books and eBooks through Overdrive
hundreds of DVDs
popular magazines
an inspirational and collaborative environment that allows students to thrive outside of the classroom

How It Works:

Each child is assigned a school identification/library number upon enrollment. Students are encouraged to memorize the number.
Books are circulated for a period of two weeks.
There are no fines for overdue books.
Lost or damaged books: The purchase price is charged if a book is damaged beyond repair or is lost.
Parents who wish to check out books will use their child's school/library identification number.

Follett Destiny Online Catalog

What It Is:

The Follett Destiny online catalog is the index to all the resources of the Hub.
The Hub's online catalog can be accessed from any device or via the Follett Destiny App.
Searches can be made by title, author, subject, keyword, power keyword, and series.
Check out books you want by placing books on hold or by writing down the call # and searching for them in the Hub. Mrs. Glavach is available before, during and after school to help!

Follett Destiny | WCS's Online Catalog
Destiny Quest | The Nerd Herd's Social Media Site
Overdrive | WCS's eBook and Audiobook Collection
The OverDrive eBooks can be accessed via web browser or the OverDrive app. Contact Mrs. Glavach for details on accessing Overdrive.

If you do not find the book you are looking for through the Hub's subscription, you can always login to the MDPLS website to access other titles.

Please email Mrs. Glavach for login information

The Nerd Herd

If your child has shown an interest in joining The Nerd Herd^TM Book Club at WCS. Here are some details to get him/her started:

* Book Club is voluntary. It should be something your child is motivated about joining.
* We will have a different book every month for students to get excited about!
* Students will read the book on their own and then come together to discuss the book when completed.
* The Book Club will meet during lunchtime so no need to coordinate another afterschool activity!
* I will be checking in with students and groups will be picked dependent on when they finish the book and take their Accelerated Reader quiz!

* Students get to wear their Nerd Herd T-shirt on the first Wednesday of the month!

REMOTE LEARNING UPDATES

Students can wear their Nerd Herd shirts every day of the week!!!
If you are registered for Nerd Herd, click on your grade level and it will take you to your Team Meeting page!

FIRST GRADE | Nate the Great Goes Undercover by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (1^st Grade book due date - week of 3/30)
SECOND GRADE | The Big Bad Blackout by Megan McDonald, Peter H. Reynolds (2^nd Grade book due date 4/3)
THIRD GRADE | Witches by Roald Dahl (3^rd Grade book due date-3/31)
FOURTH GRADE | Holes by Louis Sachar (4^th Grade book due date- 4/1)
FIFTH GRADE | All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor

Hours & Location

Hub Hours
Closed for the Summer
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location

The Hub is located in the heart of the main Elementary School building.

Hub1 (located on the 1st floor) serves students Preschool-2nd grade.
Hub2 (located on the 2nd floor) serves students 3rd-5th grade.

Questions?

For questions or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact our Learning Commons Specialist Manya Glavach at mglavach@wcsmiami.org.

Parent Resources

The Talk
The Talk: Recommended Reading List on Amazon
Audible
Membership for audiobooks
Common Sense Media
Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps.
Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS)
If you are not registered for library services, click here to register now
MDPLS Digital Collection
Access additional eBooks and audiobooks through MDPLS.
CORONA SERVICE
Get an MDPLS eCard (electronic library card)
Those who don’t have a library card can apply for an eCard online at ecard.mdpls.org. This electronic card will provide immediate access to the MDPLS online library and other digital content.
Reading Rockets
A national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
Recommended Reading List
Find books recommended by Mrs. Glavach on Goodreads
Scholastic Web Site
Understood
Resource for parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues.