Fw: Coding for 2020

[Briggy Thomas]

Hello Irvington families - I hope this message finds you all safe, healthy, and as emotionally, mentally, and spiritually/cosmically well as you can be through this surreal and seemingly endless "storm" we are all living through right now. When it's not scary and anxiety producing, there are some sweet, quiet moments to take advantage of in this strange new world of ours. I hope you are all finding some of those moments. 

I know everyone is both eager to find ways to keep our kids actively engaged and simultaneously overwhelmed by all of the new responsibilities and options - so I don't want to burden anyone with more resources, but if an online coding class is up your kids's alley, then check out the email below from Riley Statham, the coordinator from Code to the Future, Irvington's most recent after school coding program. They are taking their normal after school programming online. 

I sincerely hope we are able to confidently and safely be together physically as a community again next year, but in the meantime, my gratitude goes out to all of the hard working teachers and school administrators and staff who are adapting every day to help our kids stay engaged and connected from home. 

Stay well everyone! 

Briggy Thomas

Irvington After School Activities Volunteer Coordinator

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From: Riley Statham <riley....@codetothefuture.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:32 PM
To: Briggy Thomas <mylab...@msn.com>
Subject: Re: Coding for 2020

 

Hi Briggy,

I hope you and your family are safe during this difficult time. With schools closing for the foreseeable future, we at Code To The Future have decided to tailor our curriculum to meet the needs of families and students across the country by moving our classes online!

Using Google Meet or Zoom (school or district's preference), and leveraging the power of Scratch.mit.edu, we're easily able to transition our differentiated computer science programs online so students can continue their learning from the safety of their homes. This is also a great opportunity for parents looking for positive ways to keep their children busy during the stay at home order.

Our classes are still scheduled during after school hours to avoid interfering with other forms of online learning, and still no cost to schools. We are only asking for help with getting the word out to 2nd-5th grade families, perhaps in the form of a newsletter or mass email. Do you think Irvington families would be interested in this opportunity?

I look forward to hearing from you. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks,

Riley

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Riley Statham

Code To The Future

360-355-7309

codetothefuture.com

On Sun, Feb 2, 2020 at 1:00 AM Briggy Thomas <mylab...@msn.com> wrote:

Hi Riley - nice to hear from you :) As I think you know, we do our after school programming by quarter - so we wouldn’t start a new class until after spring break - probably the 2nd week in April. I’m happy to include you in the spring planning. I’ll be starting that here soon. 

Be in touch when that process starts!! 

Briggy 

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 1, 2020, at 10:23 AM, Riley Statham <riley....@codetothefuture.com> wrote:



Hi Briggy,

Code To The Future is back! After taking time off this Fall/Winter to overhaul our curriculum and programs, CTTF is back and ready to continue inspiring students in the greater Portland area to become future leaders in STEM related fields.

I'm personally working with CTTF again in a consultative role, and no longer managing the programs. My main focus is professional development for instructors and scheduling of programs & camps.

Would you be open to having our classes in your school again? If so, would starting the week of February 24th be okay with you?

Thanks,

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Riley Statham

Code To The Future

360-355-7309

codetothefuture.com

[Briggy Thomas]

Hello again Irvington 😊

My apologies - the actual link to sign up for the class was not included in Riley's email that I forwarded. Please find coding class details here:

" With schools closing for the foreseeable future, we at Code To The Future have decided to tailor our curriculum to meet the needs of families and students across the country by moving our classes online! Using Google Meet or Zoom, and leveraging the power of Scratch.mit.edu, we're easily able to transition our differentiated computer science programs online so students can continue their learning from the safety of their homes. This is also a great opportunity for parents looking for positive ways to keep their children busy during the stay at home order.

Video Game Design

Open to students who are interested in learning computer programming in a fun and kid-friendly environment. Our methods integrate both Programing and Game Design, giving students a fun and well-rounded understanding of how to utilize technology to create. We combine world-class curricula and tools, with a pair-programming education model that makes learning programming a fun and supportive group experience.

https://www.codetothefuture.com/events/irvington-elementary "

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Riley Statham

Code To The Future

360-355-7309

codetothefuture.com

Stay well all! 

Briggy Thomas

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From: Briggy Thomas <mylab...@msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 12:45 PM
To: Irvington School <irvingto...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Fw: Coding for 2020