"We must find time to stop & thank the people who make a difference in our lives." - John F. Kennedy
Pick one person in your life you are thankful for. Write or call them to tell them why you are thankful for them.

At-home learning packets are coming Monday. Buses will deliver on 2 hour delay schedule for regular riders. Pickup times for walkers and non-bus riders will be 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the K to 4 buildings and 8:30 to 11:30 AM for grades 6 to 8. High school will utilize E-learning.
It's National Secretary Day! Here are some of the reasons we appreciate our Secretary, Mrs. McCoy. We hope you have a fantastic day!

Would you rather....
Choose one or a few of these ideas and explain to someone why you would rather do your choice.

Roll the dice and do the corresponding activity! #MovingMondays

#FunFriday Using supplies you have at home, decorate your home's windows with rainbow colors to brighten up this snowy day. Take a picture and send it to someone to brighten their day.

Create something for family, friends or someone in your community.

SEEK screening for new kindergartners who will begin school in August of 2020 has been postponed. We will communicate with families once a plan has been established.

Teaching Remotely for Grades K - 12 | Free Resources and Strategies from Scholastic. Go to: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?fbclid=IwAR0Ykt80QLYS_gVCnog64npW4k2ASsOrHxX1475fGL6yVB-TlZdavccRQVU

Topeka Elementary is grateful for so many reasons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWPo8iwNYmA&feature=youtu.be

Visit these sites to get free printable posters to start doing Yoga.
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSFCS70.pdf
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/FSFCS24.pdf
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/MP517.pdf
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/MP525.pdf
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/MP526.pdf
#MovingMondays

#ThinkingThursday Do you have a journal? Choose a prompt from this site or come up with your own. Then journal your thoughts. Share it with your teacher when they call you.
https://www.journalbuddies.com/prompts-by-grade/elementary-writing-journal-prompt-ideas-for-kids/

How about making a healthy snack today? These yummy bites are not only healthy they also easy to make. See if you can make your own flavor, by adding your own ingredients. This site has many kid friendly recipes. #WeCookWednesdays
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/kid-friendly/

Family Matters - See some of Topeka Elementary's staff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cf2jHQ1_sk&feature=youtu.be

Need Resources? Dial 2-1-1 for comprehensive information & referral services to Hoosiers in all 92 counties. You can also visit the site at:
https://in211.communityos.org/

Think you might like to play a sport? Today would be a perfect day to get out and practice skills you might need to play that sport. Go for a run, practice shooting hoops, play catch, the list is very long. #MovingMondays See this site for ideas.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/fitness/art-20048027

Today is phone a friend Friday. Call friends and family just to catch up.
#phoneafriend #westview

It sounds like today may be a good day to get outside and discover. You can use this sheet or make your own list of nature that you find.

Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development, because they're all connected!

Arthur worries about remembering his magic tricks for the April Fool's Day assembly and Binky's threats to pulverize him. Listen to see what happens!

