Welcome to Mrs. Benson's Class

March 2020  
Welcome to Grade 4

Dear Parents and Guardians,
     Prayers that all of you are healthy and safe during these extraordinary times. I miss seeing all of your children each day and hope that they are doing well. While schools remain closed, I will continue to post weekly school work on both the school website and Google Classroom each week. 
     This coming week and moving forward we are adding something new to our weekly lessons. We will be using the video conferencing meeting site ZOOM to do interactive lessons with the kids. This will enable us to interact virtually with our classes. I'm asking every family to sign up for ZOOM https://www.zoom.us/, (it's free), so your child can participate with their class in the interactive lessons. We will have our first virtual lessons on Tuesday, March 31 and Thursday April 2 at 9:30 AM. Invitations for your child to join the meetings will be sent through your child's Google account. Fourth grade virtual lessons will continue to be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 until we return to school. If for some reason your child cannot participate in the virtual lesson, all sessions will be recorded and posted on Google Classroom so your child does not miss out.
     Hopefully, all of you have gotten the opportunity to view your child's report card on Option C. If you haven't, please take a moment to view the report card.  Over the next two weeks, I will be contacting each of you by phone to discuss your child's report card. I will try to make all phone calls between 9:00 and 11:00. If this is not a good time for you, please email at marilyn.benson@drexelneumannacademy.net to let me know what time frame would be good for you and I will try to call during that time.
As of this time, school will remain closed through April 13. We will continue to send updates as we receive them.
     Please stay safe and give your children a hug from me. I know this is not an easy time for you or them. God bless you!
     
Sincerely,
Mrs. Benson
*****Reminder: Grab and go breakfast and lunch are available in the DNA gym Monday-Friday between 9:00 and 11:00. Food is available for anyone under the age of 18.*****

The school day begins at 7:45. Doors open at 7:30, please do not drop your child off before that time because there is no supervision. Thank you.

Please be sure to check daily for calendar updates and changes, also for homework assignments. Thank you.

Please make sure your child is getting enough rest each night. Research shows that children who get a good nights sleep do much better in school than those who come to school tired.

* If your child is absent from school for any reason, they must have an absence note when they return to school.*

               On Dress Down Days - students may only wear sneakers.

A late fee of $25.00 will be assessed if children are not picked up on time.

Parents of bus riders: A written note must be sent to school if your child will not be riding the bus. Please call the bus company to file a complaint any time the bus is late, either picking up or dropping off your child.  Thank you!

Every 4th grader in the country can celebrate the National Park Services centennial with a FREE annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation  areas.  Kids can log on to www.everykidinapark.gov, complete an activity and receive a voucher.  

Thank you for your cooperation and support.  God bless you!