Elementary E-Learning Information
Minneota Public Schools
E-Learning Day
Elementary School
What is E-Learning?
An E-Learning Day is used in place of a regular school day when school is canceled due to inclement weather. On these days, students attend school virtually through online lessons and teacher communication. Learning continues from home, keeping students on track even when the weather does not cooperate.
E-Learning is designed to be interactive, structured, and aligned with what students are learning in class.
Attendance
Students are expected to complete E-Learning day activities. E-Learning is not optional. It is as important as attending school in a traditional sense. Teachers will take attendance and submit by 3:00 P.M.
Parents/Guardians are expected to email their child’s classroom teacher by 3:00 P.M. stating if their child will/will not be completing the E-Learning.
Elementary Schedule for E-Learning Days:
Teacher E-Learning Prep Time: 7:45 AM - 9:55 AM
Teachers available time: 10:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
● Attendance will be submitted at 3:00 PM.
● Teachers are available to answer questions via email.
● Teachers will provide an interactive lesson for their students.
Why is the Minneota School District preparing for the use of E-Learning days?
Minnesota winters can be unpredictable. In recent years, districts across the region have lost several days of instruction due to winter storms.
By implementing E-Learning Days, Minneota Public Schools can:
· Maintain continuity of learning even during closures
· Prevent significant loss of instructional time
· Keep students engaged and progressing toward goals
· Reflect our district’s commitment to student success, no matter the weather
Frequently Asked Questions
How will we be notified that a “snow day” is an E-Learning day?
Families and staff will be notified through our School Messenger System, just as we do for weather alerts or schedule changes. The message will clearly state whether the day will be an E-Learning Day or a traditional snow day.
What about 2-hour late starts and when school closes early? Will those days also be an E-Learning day?
No. E-Learning Days are only used when school is canceled for the entire day.
If we have a two-hour late start or an early dismissal, students will attend school in person as usual during the adjusted schedule.
What if a student has a pre-arranged absence?
Students who have a pre-approved absence are expected to complete the E-Learning assignments just as they would make up missed work from any other school day.
Will the school building be open on an E-Learning day?
No. The school district buildings will be closed to students and all activities on E-Learning Days, just as they would be on a regular snow day.
How will students be expected to “make-up” their learning if not in attendance?
Students who are unable to participate on the day of E-Learning are still responsible for completing the required work. Assignments can be done on their own time, following the same procedures as other absences.
E-Learning Activities by Grade
PreK
A choice board is in the E-learning folder that has been sent home. Students have a goal of doing one activity on the choice board for the day.
Kindergarten
If devices are NOT sent home: Students have a yellow folder. It contains a grid with multiple rows/columns of learning activities for each month (November through April). Classroom teachers will contact parents to communicate which grid is to be used on that day. Students should return completed activities the next day.
If devices ARE sent home: All activities will be posted on SeeSaw. All directions will be posted by 10:00 AM.
Grade 1
If devices are NOT sent home: Use the materials in the manilla folder that was sent home at conferences. The teachers will email families about which day (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) should be completed and sent back to school.
If devices ARE sent home: All activities will be posted on SeeSaw.
Grade 2
If devices are NOT sent home: Use the materials in the manilla folder that was sent home at conferences. The teachers will email families about which day (1-5) materials should be completed and sent back to school. Only the packet that was completed for the day needs to be returned (not the entire manilla folder).
If devices ARE sent home: All activities will be posted on SeeSaw.
Grade 3
if devices are NOT sent home: Please wait for an email from your child's teacher and use the packet the teacher indicates in the email (red, orange, etc.). The student only has to bring back the packet they completed and not the entire manilla envelope.
If devices ARE sent home: All materials will be posted on SeeSaw by 10:00 AM.
Grade 4
If devices are NOT sent home: Students will complete packet activities depending on the day the teacher indicates (Day 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). Your child's teacher will send an email indicating which packet to complete.
If devices ARE sent home: All activities will be posted in Google Classroom.
Grades 5 and 6
Students take home their devices daily, so all materials and instructions will be posted on Google Classroom. Students will log onto Google Classroom by 10:00 AM with their HOMEROOM teacher and meet for a minimum of 30 minutes. After this instruction, students will be directed on what lessons are to be completed for each class.
Special Education
Case managers are available throughout the day by phone and email. They will be able to answer parent/student questions and assist with accommodations and modifications of assignments via phone or Google Meets.