Technology in the Classroom
Students in grades K-8 will now find a new icon on their iPad home screen directing them to the research databases hosted on our media center websites. Utilizing carefully curated research databases, instead of generic search engines, is crucial for fostering responsible information-seeking in the vast sea of online resources. Check out Quick Access to Safe and Reliable Research for more information. If you’d like support with research projects in your classrooms, please reach out to your instructional coach or our instructional technology team, Robbie Faith and Tracy Howk.
Social Emotional & Mental Well-Being
Teachers below is an activity highlight you can do during your community connection or sometime throughout your day.
Kindergarten: Taking Care – Students discuss what it means to take care of themselves and take care of one another.
1st Grade: What’s the Best – Students prioritize items and discuss their selections.
2nd grade: Wants vs. Needs – Students evaluate wants vs. needs and learn to prioritize.
3rd grade: Restorative Circle: The Water Balloon Incident – Students work through a hypothetical restorative circle practice
4th grade: Silent Movie Trailor – Students act out their favorite movies, books, or TV shows.
5th grade: Around the World Challenge – Students participate in a physical group challenge.
This document links EL Module 1, 2, and 3 with Wayfinder’s 20 Minute lessons that teach the skills students need. It also links Collections you could use during you Community Connection time or throughout your day.
Movement Moments
Space Jam Chase – Basketball Brain Break
Basketball Would you Rather Brain Break
Mario Basketball Brain Break
Be Balanced – Fists on Fire – Kids Yoga
Be Kind – Breathe in Kindness – Kids Yoga
Celebrating Earth Week
Register Your Child or Class for a Free Tree! This spring, Deschutes Public Library is thrilled to announce their participation in Neighborhood Forest’s 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebrations April 22-27, 2025. Please fill out the online registration form below by March 15 and receive a free tree (6-12 inches in size) during Earth Week (April 22-27). Or send the information to your classroom families. The tree species will be announced in early April. Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native trees in all regions they serve. Follow the links on the DPL website to sign up.