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Back to School 2020
Curriculum and Resources
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Welcome To Distance Learning, Kenny kids!

CLICK HERE to see a welcome video to you from Kenny teachers and staff!

 

SCHOOL STARTS

Grades 1-12:  Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Kindergarten:  Thursday, September 10, 2020

 

Here you will find support curriculum by grade as well as resources to support our families during the uncertain time.

Please check the sidebar to the right for your grade and/or specialist

This page is a work in progress! If you do not see your student's grade level or Specialist, please check back soon!

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Devices used:

  • Grades K-2 use iPads

    • Any iPad that runs the current Apple IOS system (13 or up)

  • Grades 3-5 use Chromebooks

    • Any device that runs the current version of the Chrome browser (83 and up).  Chrome can be downloaded for free on Mac or PC computers.  Devices should also have camera capapbilities so a student can share their video

    • Example of spec requirements of Chromebook-11 here: https://support.hp.com/si-en/document/c06296860 ).

      • These specs will support any of the programs MPS runs (Dreambox, SeeSaw, Google Meets, etc).​

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Distance Learning Supply Suggestions:  

  • Headphones / ear buds (3.5mm jack)
  • Wide ruled paper
  • Blank white paper
  • Notebooks (wide ruled)
  • 2-Pocket folders
  • Small pencil sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Pencils
  • Ball point pens
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler (6" inch/cm)
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Pair of dice
  • Digital timer (3rd grade only - optional)

 

Extra Resources:

 
Distance Learning*

Daily Learning: To find your classrooms, connect directly with Seesaw through Clever or Google Classroom.

Check out the Distance Learning site for the Daily Learning links, technology support, student supports and other important information.

Connect with your teachers.

Login to Student Portal or Parent Portal.

*Learn about the MPS 5 Phases to Safe Learning.

Info on FREE school meal boxes and locations.

Welcome Back to Distance Learning 2020-21

For the District's most up-to-date information about returning to school this Fall through Distance Learning, please visit:

The Back to School webpage that contains a RESOURCE GUIDE with information about school supplies, technology, attendance, grading, etc.
Stay Connected!

  • Minneapolis Public Schools uses SCHOOL MESSENGER to communicate important information to our families. CLICK HERE for more information and SIGN UP  INSTRUCTIONS

  • Recieve by text or phone call - you can choose the best way for you to be notified about important messages from the District or Kenny School such as back-to-school / Distance Learning information, school closures due to weather, etc.