St. Thomas School In Bloomfield Starts Remote Learning Program

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With COVID-19 spreading throughout our world schools have had to approach education in a new light. Enter in Remote Learning. The teachers of St. Thomas the Apostle School in Bloomfield, NJ were made for this. With a full integration currently of Google Classroom in grades Pk-3 through 8th, the students and teachers were ready for anything.

In preparation of emergency closings the principal, Mr. Michael Petrillo M.Ed, surveyed families about their access to WiFi on a regular level, and the access of devices in their households. Any family who showed an issue with a device or with WiFi was given other options to solve this emergency.

For a few days now the school has been working completely remotely with their students. This has been seen in a variety of ways, through Zoom conferencing, Google Meet, Email, or simply the teacher posting the mapped out plans on the front of the Google Classroom for the students to complete. The students have been working diligently, as grades are being kept, attendance is taken throughout the day, and assessments are given. Teachers use a certain amount of instruction time and time for the students to complete their assignments. Positive feedback has been seen around the school community of the efforts of the school administration and the faculty/staff. The school prides itself on the efforts of everyone, and continues to give updates to the families on a regular basis.

Some of the comments can be seen below:

“I want commend the school, faculty and everyone involved in the school’s virtual teaching this week. It’s been very smooth and effective. Thank you!”

“Mr Petrillo,
I’m talking to parents from other school districts and I have to say STA impressed me! You did a great job in preparing these kids. I’m sure there will be some mistakes or hiccups but overall, great job!

Stay safe

Thank you, “

“All of the teachers are doing amazing, I can’t think of the Math teacher’s name but they are Skyping or some sort of video chatting and the kids were so engaged asking questions... while she is writing the problem on the white board..

Amazing!! “

“ Sending a heartfelt thank you to all our teachers for a great job offering remote learning for our students!! There will be hiccups, but it’s a learning process for all. Thank you!”

“Continuing the wonderful education St. Thomas has always provided! Thank you for all you do for the St. Thomas family!”

“Asher was excited to log in!”

“He wouldn’t get out of his pajamas, he just wanted to work”

“Both our kids had a positive experience for the first two days.”

“The teachers have been amazing you are all certainly ready and we’re prepared appropriately”

“We are so Thankful for google classroom! And the fact the teachers are so in tune with educating our kids”

“Miss Lourenco's class was seamless today. She is awesome”

“Our kids wanted to show everyone their knowledge of their sight-words, needless to say you should be proud of all you are doing”

“You are all the greatest, I have heard some nightmares of other schools, thank goodness you were prepared”

“A huge thank you to all teachers and staff at St. Thomas for having online school today for our children! My husband and I really appreciate all the hard work you are doing under unprecedented circumstances. “

“Our children love the video classes, they are actually enjoying their time with their class”

Are you looking for a great school? A school community that is caring and educates the whole child? St. Thomas the Apostle School is for you. For more information on all that St. Thomas has to offer your family please contact us at staoffice@staschoolnj.org or via phone at 973-338-8505 www.staschoolnj.org

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