It’s cold and flu season, so absenteeism tends to spike this time of year. While recovery is the top priority, students can complete “sick work” to help make up for the time out of class. Here’s what kids should do when absent: 

1. Spend at least 40 minutes reading independently (log those minutes on the assignment calendar)
2. Spend at least 30 minutes in Happy Numbers (log-in through Clever).
3. Spend at least 30 minutes in Lexia (also via Clever)
4. Check Google Classroom for any online activities we’re doing in class (such as Storyworks on-line or Google Stream).

While these activities won’t make-up for the wide variety of direct instruction, discussion, and hands-on learning in class each day, they’ll at least reinforce the basic skills necessary to grow academically.