Welcome to Mrs. Abbott’s Dream Team

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Hello Parent, 

I hope everyone has been able to enjoy some family time during the shutdown. I wish all of you the best during these unprecedented times. Remember your child can message me using itlearning if there are any questions/comments on anything. Here is a video link in case they forgot how to do this. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w9boyx4gnr2B3-M3UesD_nnmRPIxzxEj/view

The 4th-grade team of teachers will continue to post the Activity Board in Google Classroom. These postings are not mandatory. Below are some suggestions on how to keep as normal of a daily routine as possible. 

If you have any questions/concerns you may email me or text. My number is 269-420-2727. The hours I'm available will be Monday-Friday 12-2:)  Please let me know who you are since I don't have most parent numbers on my phone. Again, I hope this information is helpful. Stay well and take care:)

Things to keep in mind from Mr. Hubble:
Remember, we aren’t expecting rigorous learning all day, every day. Even here at school, we take time for recess, lunch, snack, class meetings, and personal connections. When building your schedule, consider time for connections and recreation, too!


Our focus during the time away is to practice and enrich learning that has already occurred this school year. Our teacher teams will communicate with families each week to share options and to keep us connected as a school family. Additional information is posted below.



Movement and a change of scenery can do wonders for learning! Spreading learning out throughout the day instead of making one long chunk will be better for your child’s focus, concentration, and overall attitude about the task. Please consider having a few different areas of your home designated for specific tasks - that will feel more like school. For example, your child can do his/her daily reading in a cozy spot, computer tasks at a table or desk, and creative work in the kitchen or yard. 


Computer access is a potentially powerful tool for self-directed learning, keeping in mind that your child will need monitoring to ensure active learning is occurring. 

It is important to keep your child in a normal routine and schedule during this time.  Here is an example of a daily checklist you may want to use to keep a routine:


*Core 5 20 minutes
*Reading 20 minutes - take a Reading Counts Test?
*Math Choice 20 minutes (IXL, Mobymax, Flashcards)
*Alternate Art/Music/Gym Lesson activity each day
*20-30 minutes of fresh air

Renee Abbott
Fourth Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
1102 Orchard Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085

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