Take a picture of your student reading a book and send it to me in an email and I will publish it on future blogs.

 For those of you reading Maniac Magee in class, here are the links to finding it being read aloud.  This is a good way to increase student comprehension for those who struggle to read.

For any books read in class, there are several sights that you can go to have the book read aloud.  Just Google!  Ask me for assistance if you need to.

• WELCOME BACK 

The first week we will be getting to know each other by discussion and by designing and coloring "Hoodies" that describe ourselves and our unique personalities.   We will also discuss some things that students might have read over the summer or some books that they came across that they may like to read in class. This year I have on the board an area that says, "Something that I want to know more about".  Any time a student hears about something or reads about something, and wants to know more about it, I will find some literature on it to read in class.  We will have the SRI program this year, so encourage your kids to read and take quizzes.  

Please do not hesitate to ask any questions or voice any concerns that you have.  We are a team.

 Wishing everyone a happy and safe summer.

👍

HAPPY EASTER

 Parents:

Make sure that you continue to encourage your child to finish the year strong.  Make sure that their homework is complete, and that they participate in class.      WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not sure that this is the right way to sit in our chair!  Having some fun during an earned free time.

Who is under this hat??  She is working very hard!

 

 Learning words with the silent "e" at the end.  Using the "magic hat" we can turn tap into tape, etc.   When the lesson is finished, the student may have fun wearing the hat.

Our trip to the Westphalia Trading Post was a lot of fun for all of our students.  It was such a beautiful day, and our hosts were amazing.

 We read a story about making a kite and how to fly one.  Will got to make and design his own kite.  What a great job!  He did a awesome job reading the story, building the kite, and what a nice day for kite flying!

Thank you Gage for inviting me to the motocross races.  I'm so glad I got to see you race.  You have taught me so much about motocross and it has given me a better understanding about the book we are currently reading.  Also, thank you Mr. and Mrs. Davis for the hospitality you had for my husband and me.  You made us feel very welcomed.
 

 WELCOME BACK:

I hope that everyone had a great summer!  

I wanted to update my bio information.  This is my tenth year here at St. Peters.  My 29th year in education.  I live in Russellville.  My "kids" are now 25 (Clayton), 23 (Curtis), 21 (Jake), and 19 (Samantha).  Clayton works for JC Parks and Rec.  Curtis works for Lauf Equipment.  Jake is a junior at CMU.  Samantha is a sophomore at UCM.  My husband and I are once more experiencing the "empty nest syndrome".  I like to do anything outdoors.  Hiking, gardening, biking, water sports, or just basking in the sunshine!  I love teaching and consider all my students as one of my own.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you want to discuss anything.  I hope to send out weekly emails updating parents on student progress, concerns, or announcements.

WISHING EVERYONE A WONDERFUL SCHOOL YEAR!😊

We celebrated with our 8th graders going on a trip to YO-YUMS.  Each student got to make a t-shirt.  Then everyone had a treat.  Some of the students did karaoke singing their favorite songs. Some of them pretended they were backup dancers.  I think that everyone had a great time!

What a different, but great year it has been.  Wishing everyone a safe and happy summer!  Looking forward to seeing each and everyone in August!
 

Will shared some of his shells with Mr Keller, so Mr Keller shared some of his rocks with Will.
 

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Mr. Veit came for a visit and flipped eggs with the students.  Each egg had a vocabulary word on it.  The students had to flip the egg to reveal the word, say it, and then feed it to a monster(box).  I think that Mr. Veit had even more fun than the students.

Many students in Mrs. Keller's class require additional help with motor skills.  Often academic skills can be worked on while using various motor skills.  Above, the students are flipping eggs using a spatula.  These eggs contain vocabulary words.  The words are read and are fed to the monster machine.

 

Welcome Back Video 2020-2021

 

What a crazy thing.  Having to shut down school for the Covid-19 virus.  I truly missed sharing the final weeks with my students.  Thank you to everyone-students, staff, parents and administrators for the great efforts you put forth to continue with the education of our students.

Have a fantastic summer!

Next year we will make even more yummy foods and snacks for teachers and classmates!

 There will be more gorgeous flowers in the St. Peter's Garden!

Hopefully we will be able to talk about our favorite baseball team!















I will be able to hug all of my students!                                      We can remember the things that we
                                                                                                      did in our virtual classes!

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Rose Thoenen

10:55 AM (1 hour ago)

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Teachers,

     I have been looking through some free sites and ways to help you work with your students at home.  Below are a few of them and what they do.

• http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/ - This is a homeschooled site.  Explore it and you may want to pass it on to your students.
• Nimbus capture   -ScreenCastify - Both of these apps allow you to make videos that you can share with your students.  Both will work with Google Chrome.  This would allow you students to watch you teach a subject.  I know that several of the middle school teachers use Screen Castify if you would need help.
• https://www.storylineonline.net/ - books read online, videos, etc.
• https://ttrockstars.com/home - multiplication tables.  Has an app for phone. You need to explore and possibly create student logins.
• https://quizlet.com/features/quizlet-teacher-guide-getting-started - Quizlet has always been available. This would be a way for you to create tests for your students.  You would have to make classes I'm sure and give them logins.  Grades 5-8 should be able to use this.
• https://www.squigglepark.com/dreamscape/ - reading games for grades 208
• Google forms would also be a way to give quizzes and tests.  Don't forget it is there.

     Let me know if you are looking for something special and I will see if I can find something for you.

Have a good day,

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Rose Thoenen

Technology Coordinator

St. Peter Interparish School

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Christa Cain

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Dear Teachers,

BrainPop granted us free access and it was suggested to share with the school.  Below is the information for parents and teachers. 

https://www.brainpop.com/  or  https://jr.brainpop.com/

username:  stpeterjc

Password:  Vision20

 Parents:

Students are able to take SRI quizzes at home.  Below is the website.







https://h100002845.education.scholastic.com/slms/studentaccess

Dear Parents:

Because of the closing of school, I have sent home work to be completed each school day.  Many of the students have brought home a book to read and answer questions as they read.  They should read at least 15 minutes a day.  Please make sure that they do this, they will be graded on their work and their progress.

I also sent information about a website that they can go on called "epic".  I have them set up in a classroom.  They can access the sight, put in the classroom pass word and follow the instructions.  They can choose books to read, listen to audio books, and other various activities.

Thank you for your cooperation at this time.  Hoping all stay well!

Mrs. Keller