Spread the word: The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Make an appointment at rcblood.org/appt.
The 2020-2021 Paxton School Calendar can be found on the District webpage www.paxtonschools.org or by opening this url. https://5il.co/f6ew
Dear Parents and Students,
The Paxton School Board set the last day of school as May 14th. We will continue with remote learning through this date and then communicate with you our plans for checking in computers and picking up your things left here at school. Thank you for all you are doing to support and participate in remote learning. We know this has not been easy and we cannot thank you enough for your help. We miss you all and can't wait to see you. Take care and PLEASE continue to follow guidelines for keeping yourself safe.
Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected
Mr. Dack
In the Second grade’s Zoom meeting today we had a chance to read Mo Willems, “The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!”
6-12 Grade lesson plans can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mCi0bUpxYyXewh3cvemppF8TUJchGE_nA-vYJgy6bXU/edit?usp=sharing
6th Grade Half Marathon Finishers!
Half Marathon Finisher! Ella Fote 🐯💪🏻
6-12th Grade Parents-A Google sheet that contains lesson plans for all teachers can be found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mCi0bUpxYyXewh3cvemppF8TUJchGE_nA-vYJgy6bXU/edit?usp=sharing. Individual questions may directed towards teachers. Thank you!
🐯The Great Chase 2020🐯
6th grade Virtual Race
Look who finished their Virtual Races!!
The Goodwill Trailer will be at Paxton Schools from Tuesday, April 7 to Tuesday, April 21. Please practice Social Distancing Protocols and please DO NOT touch or take delivered items. Thank you Keegan Schow for organizing this NHS Project. Go Tigers!!!
Dear Parents and Students, Please see the following announcement concerning Paxton School closure and continued remote learning. https://5il.co/en37
Wednesday, April 1st is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, a national day when we celebrate our paraprofessionals and highlight the contributions of paraprofessionals to their students and schools.
THANK YOU!!! Paxton Paraprofessionals, You Are the Best.
Please see the following announcement concerning Paxton School Closure through April 30th. https://5il.co/eeb2
Despite the COVID-19, donating blood is essential so that any who need it may be able to receive it. There will still be a Blood Drive on April 24, 2020. It will be held at the Community Center downtown in Paxton. Please spread the word and if you are able COME donate!
Thank you! Paxton Lunch Staff and Paras for preparing and delivering lunches to our students. You are AWESOME! Paxton Families, Please let the school know if you would like a sack lunch. #gotigers #tigerstrong
HUGE shout out to Mrs. Mullen and our 5th graders for collaborating on their 1st Zoom meeting this morning! Way to represent that Paxton Tiger strength, determination and teamwork!! Miss you all so much!
Good morning Paxton Tigers! Thank you for being such awesome students and parents during the student pick up day. It was great seeing all of you and really hard to not give you a high-five, fist pump or hug. This has definitely been hard and new for all of us, but Tigers are known for their toughness, so hang in there. If you need anything, please email me or call the school. Our school community is strong. Stay Tough Tigers!!!
Mr. Dack
Dear Paxton Families,
Hard to believe we have been out of school for a week and we have two more weeks to go. Paxton teachers have been working hard to provide meaningful education for students while at home and they will be sending that home soon or you will pick it up on Monday. Students take it easy on your parents because this is new for them as well and they need your support. Parents we are here for you also, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us whenever you need something. I am optimistic that more positives than negatives will be the result of all this and our school community will only be stronger for it. You are constantly on our minds and We Miss You! Go Tigers! Mr. Dack
Dear Paxton Students, we have made Accelerated Reader available for you to take quizzes while at home. Good luck on your quizzes and We Miss You!!!
KEEP ON READING!
For all of you who want to continue to read and attain more AR points I have a couple of options for you that will keep you reading in the comfort of your own home!
SebcoBooks are offering free multi-user ebooks with over 450 titles to choose from!
Go to www.sebcobooks.com then click on the box on the bottom left side.
Then you will type: keepreading in the Username
and: sebco in the Password
Then you be asked to type in a student I.D you will need to type the number : 1
Another great option is Rosen Classroom.
Rosen Classroom is offering free access to 2,000 fiction and nonfiction eBooks to supplement at-home instruction while our school is closed.
On a computer, tablet, or mobile device with a connection to the internet, students have access to a full library of fiction and nonfiction eBooks at home. Independent reading is a wonderful way to assure students remain engaged in learning. We are committed to supporting parents as they encourage students to read on epointplus.
To access your account, just go to epointplus.com and enter your username and password.
You may access the account with the following information:
K-2
Username: keeplearning_k-2
Password: read
3-5
Username: keeplearning_3-5
Password: read
6-8
Username: keeplearning_6-8
Password: read
9-12
Username: keeplearning_9-12
Password: read
Please use both of these online library sites. I’m sure you will find many books from different genres to satisfy your reading appetite. Enjoy!!
Happy Reading!
Mrs. Storer