Willits Unified Schools has extended the Modified School period through Friday May 1st. All the Mendocino County Schools will be under this extension. We will be monitoring the situation. I look forward to returning to school as soon as it is safe for staff and students to be together.
Even in the midst of trying times like this, good things can still happen. Today we received the fourth new bus from grant funds. This is a huge savings to the district and has significantly upgraded our transportation department. Can’t wait for us to get back on the road.
This is a column that I posted in the Willits Weekly and Willits News.
We have been using this program at grades 3-5 for the past two years. Based on the situation we are in, I have expanded the use of it and added Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. If you have a student in grades 3-5 they know all about it.
IXL has grade Level Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. (Science and Social Studies start at 2nd grade). The program is linked to California State Standards for all areas and is set to work in conjunction with the Math book series we use in grades K-5.
This is new to the K-2 teachers, they will be able to see your child's progress and what the struggle with. The 3-5 Grade teachers already know who to use it and will now be able to use it for Language Arts as well. If you go to the district website and click on the Modified School Information Button you will see a video named IXL to watch.
DOWNLOAD the App for tablets, Ipads, Iphone and smartphones https://www.ixl.com/apps
Login Websitie https://www.ixl.com/signin/willits
Username Firstname lastname @Willits (Example: johnsmith@willitsPassword abcd1234 ( you can change it if you wish once your are up and running. )
Thank you for all your efforts at home.
Hello Brookside Families. We will be doing an independent study packet exchange today, Monday March 23rd from 8:30-12:30 and 4:30-6:30. Please bring week 1 signed by you and your student and we will give you weeks 2 and 3. This will be a drive through process. Please do not park; stay in your car and follow directions to drive through the parking lot. Please be very patient in line. In addition to the option of picking up independent study packets at school tomorrow, you can choose to download and print packets at home. Here is how... 1. Get the Willits USD app (it’s green with a redwood tree) 2. In the app on the left side, is a list of options. Click on the bottom option, ‘Modified School Instruction.’ 3. You will see the 8 weeks of modified assignments our school has available. Use Weeks 4, 5 and 6. Download and print Weeks 5 and 6 if you wish, or you can pick them up at school tomorrow. You can save the completed packet 1 and turn it in with packets 2 and 3 when we return to school.
Thank you very much.
Hello Brookside Families. We will be doing an independent study packet exchange on Monday March 23rd from 8:30-12:30 and 4:30-6:30. Please bring week 1 signed by you and your student and we will give you weeks 2 and 3. This will be a drive through process. Please do not park; stay in your car and follow the car in front of you. Please be very patient in line. We are hoping to be quick and efficient. Thank you and stay safe.
Brookside students go online to the Clever website and practice your math fun! Here is the website: https://clever.com/in/willits-unif-school-district
Your child's username and password were sent home on Friday 3/13/2020 on a sticker on the manilla envelope with the independent study packet. The username is the 6 digit Perm ID. The password is the child's birthdate in this format: x/x/xxxx (EX: 1/3/2012 or 10/31/2012). Once you log-in, it will prompt you to make a new password. Have fun!
Opportunity available for students to access reading at home at the student's ability level! Username and
password are on the label of the manilla envelope that went hoe with students on Friday 3/13.2020. Brookside students can read at home using an app called
Kids A-Z (https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login). This is set up by teachers; each class has its own code, and each student has a separate username and password. At home, students can practice reading and advance through reading levels. If you are not sure how to log-on to Kids A-Z, contact your child's teacher. https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login (each class has its own class code)
Helpful Online Resources for K-2 Health Information
For kids:
Mystery Science Lessons
Germs https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/germs?code=ae494d29793589f8a5eec825ccaf68fd
Why do we have tears? https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/tears?code=000b1e8164ccc742de92c8086ab30d54
Brain Pop Video
https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Board President Alex Bowlds presented Darrell McIvor of Microphor an award for their company's generous donations to WUSD. Microphor relocated operations to North Carolina but decided to donate at no cost thousands of dollars in parts, equipment and supplies to WUSD.
Author Matthew Gollub entertains the Brookside students!
K-8 Parent Survey on Minimum Days. I have had trouble with Google forms getting this out. Please use the link if you did not get the chance to respond. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCFU7HeuT4SOkmS1b2sd3ef-65ulnyAKoxgk_dy6L7kmhmmA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
Here is the most current county information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus
It’s Election Day, please remember to vote.
First Annual Bob Colvig Youth Wrestling Tournament going on today at the high school. Tons of people and lots of fun. Thank you to the local sponsors who helped put this on. It’s a great event.
Due to snow and weather conditions Willits unified school district will be closed today at all sites.
WUSD Volunteer of the Year. Jennifer Drew has given countless hours and effort helping kids at WUSD. WEF, FFA, Summer Gala, Ag. Farm, Tri Tip Dinners and more. Thank you for all you do for us.
Just a reminder: Next Tuesday, January 14th will be an Early Release Day. School will be out at 1:10 p.m. Mark your calendars!
Brookside 2nd Grader's sing for Holiday Cheer!
Good evening Brookside Families. We would like to remind you that tomorrow December 20th is an early release day. School will end at 1:10 pm. We will be out for winter break for two weeks. School will resume on Monday January 6th. Please check the lost and found for any missing jackets or clothing. Our lost and found is very full and overflowing. We would like to wish you a very happy holiday.