St. Michael Online Learning
Parent Resources
General Information
This is a general resource guide for St. Michael Catholic School Parents for online and distance learning. Please reach out directly to your teacher or the principal with any specific questions. God Bless! reeder@saintmpl.org
- June 1-3: Final K-8 school drop off and pick up- Come to school to pick up yearbooks, certificates, clothing left at school and return library books and technology devices. Please come on the day assigned by your last name. You will be able to go into the building, clean out lockers and pick up items on your child’s desk/locker:
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- June 1: A-G (10-4 p.m.)
- June 2: H-P (10-4 p.m.)
- June 3: Q-Z (10-4 p.m.)
**If you cannot make your time noted above, please come on an alternate day and time. If you need to come earlier or later, please email me at: reeder@saintmpl.org
2020 St. Michael Catholic School Parent Online Learning Guide
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis along with St. Michael Catholic Church and School, are taking additional steps to ensure your child’s safety. As you may be aware, our teachers are using either Google or Zoom to hold “live classes.” The extra precautions put into place to ensure your child’s safety are:
- An additional Essential 3 certified adult is logged into the classroom (This is either one of our staff members or a qualified parent who has their background check and essential qualifications, complete.)
- Only classes with a passcode are being sent out
- Teachers keep students in the waiting room until they confirm who they are
- The link is deleted after the class
If the class is recorded for a student who missed the class, this recording is only shared in our private St. Michael Catholic School Google or See Saw classroom with the students.
In addition, the Archdiocese at this time is asking that we update your online and safety permissions since we are using some new online platforms for your child. Please find this form attached, sign by April 17, 2020 and return an electronic copy to Darlene Casey at casey@saintmpl.org. Link to the form: https://conta.cc/2UZPdcI
Additional online support links:
- Seesaw: Resource Videos — Click Here
- Google Classroom: Resource Videos — Click Here
- Google Meet: Resource Videos — Click Here
- Zoom: Resource Videos — Click Here
All School Parent News & Notes:
School Coronavirus Update-March 17 2020
St. Michael Catholic School News-March 19 2020
St. Michael Catholic School News-March 26, 2020
St. Michael Catholic School News-April 3, 2020
St Michael School News-April 10, 2020
St. Michael School News-April 17, 2020
St. Michael School New-April 24, 2020
St. Michael School News-May 1, 2020
St. Michael School News-May 8, 2020
St Michael School News -May 15, 2020
Faith Enrichment & Emotional Support
Faith Enrichment & Emotional Support
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and our local Parish of St. Michael Catholic Church continue to provide videos and links to “Live Masses,” video recordings, and prayers. In addition, we invite you to join in the daily litany whenever possible with Relevant Radio at 11:05 a.m. We have our live crowning of Mary on our Facebook page:
(Click to go to the St. Michael Catholic Church Facebook)
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.-Amen.
©2012 EWTN. Used with permission.
Mental Health Support: Our children are also feeling the anxiety of all that is happening around them. While school is closed, a routine is a healthy way of structuring your days. Included scheduled time for school work, outdoor play, free-choice reading, unstructured play and rest time. Address questions directly and honestly. Continuing with regular bed time and meal times is also helpful. Limit exposure to media and screen time outside of their online learning. Additional resources that you may find helpful:
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians: COVOID-19: The Path Through
- School Counselor: Dr. Keri Brenden-brenden@saintmpl.org
- CDC Support: Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
- Child Mind: Talking to Kids about the Virus
- National Association of Psychologists/Nurses: Resource
- Children’s National Hospital: COVID-19 FAQs for Kids
- Whole Child Counseling – How to Plan Your Kids Schedule During School Closures
- CDC – Managing Stress and Anxiety due to Coronavirus
- Please feel free to review this downloaded children’s explanation of the virus. (PDF)
- At home ideas for “Non-Screen” time! (Non-screen activities)
Preschool to Grade 5
St. Michael Catholic School Preschool-5 teachers will send parents a weekly email each Friday by 3 p.m. with an outline for the next week’s homework, linked lessons, and live classes. Please reach out directly to your teacher with any questions. See Saw and Zoom will be the primary ways teachers will link learning and live classes with you. No additional assignments or new classes will be scheduled after May 21st. Students have until May 27th at 3 p.m. to turn in any homework for the quarter.
Specialists Preschool-Grade 8
Have a wonderful summer!
Middle School
No additional assignments or new classes will be scheduled after May 21st. Students have until May 27th at 3 p.m. to turn in any homework for the quarter.
LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE: If your middle school teacher schedules a Live Class, the times are adjusted for the online learning environment, anticipating that our students may sleep in a little later when they are at home! Your student will receive a link for a Live Class from their teacher. No live classes are scheduled for Fridays. All homework for the week is due on Friday.
Middle School Student Online Expectations
Here is the revised times, but students should follow their normal schedule for the period of their classes:
1 – 8:30-9 a.m.
2-9-9:30 a.m.
3-9:30-10 a.m.
4-10-10:30 a.m.
5-10:30-11 a.m.
6-11-11:30 a.m.
7-1-1:30 p.m.
8-1:30-2 p.m.
Video Conferencing Etiquette for Students
TURNING IN – Google Assignments:
- Turning in an Assignment Outline
- Turn in Google Assignment: Video
SUBMITTING VIDEOS & PHOTOS: For some of your assignments, we know that you are creating videos or sending in photos. Here are some recommendations if this has been difficult for you:
- First, it’s easiest if you take your photo or create your video with your Chromebook. This saves right to your chrome drive to be shared with teachers and staff. Here are some tutorials to guide you. (Video Tutorial Photo Tutorial)
- If you still are using your phone or tablet for a project, here are some steps you need to take to put it into your google drive. Overall directions by steps (Click)
- Iphone Video Help Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9gVIG9ArSs
- Andriod Phone Help Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsffvUD0ubg
How to Search for Missing Assignments in Google Classroom
Middle School Update March 16 2020
Middle School Update March 27 2020
Middle School Update April 3, 2020
Middle School Update April 10, 2020
Middle School Update April 17, 2020
Middle School Update April 24, 2020
Middle School Update May 1, 2020
Middle School Update May 8, 2020
