Information for Parents
Learn to type with typingweb
With the change to Common Core State Standards, it is mandatory to have students typing. In second grade, students will be typing their writing pieces. I have found a free typing educational website that students will be using in the classroom. I highly encourage you to have your children practice their typing skills with this program. The program is tailored to each child and progresses with the students as the student progresses. Students are even able to play typing games. The website for students to enter the website is typingweb.com/tutor/ You can also access the website by choosing Technology Resources under Kids Korner. It is the first tile on the Symbaloo.
Remind 101
I will be using Remind 101 this year to send out important reminders about tests, field trips, assemblies and other important activities and information happening in our classroom and at New Castle Elementary. Remind101 is a website that provides a safe way for us to communicate with parents via text message or email. Don’t worry...remind101 will not replace other forms of communication and phone numbers ARE kept completely private. This is an optional service that we are offering to you in case you might find this way of receiving messages more convenient. Please follow the directions below to register your phone and/or email.