Newsletter: August 30

I think we are finally into a routine. There may be a few glitches here and there, but the kids have it down pretty well. We had a wonderful week with the Fundraiser Kick-Off and a program, The NED Show! We completed our first round of NWEA and will finish up next week. 

 Agendas 

The kids are doing well with this overall. There are a few that need to make sure they get these signed. It is part of the behavior expectations in my class and they lose points and recess if they go too long without getting the agenda signed. If I write it on the homework board, they write it in their agenda (even if they get the work done in class). This lets you know what we are doing each day at school.

 Break Time 

 We have a snack break every day. There is a snack cart that students may purchase things from (not on Wed.). They can bring a snack from home as well. Snacks should be nutritious. 

Accelerated Reader 

We are averaging 30 minutes/day for AR time at school. I have set goals for your students. Next week there will be a paper about “Home Connect” that allows you to check your student’s progress from home. If you see that they are getting behind, you may want to encourage some reading at home.

Newsletter: August 23

Our first full week was a success! The class seems to be adjusting to the routines and expectations of 5th grade. We had great improvements in voice levels, controlled talking, and transitions. I am learning so much about each student!

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Beginning next week, I will only send paper newsletters home with those of you that have requested them. 

Agendas

 Please check and sign this each night! If you need to communicate with me, that is the best place. I check agenda's DAILY. My rule for students: If I write it on the homework board, they write it in their agenda (even if they get the work done in class). This lets you know what we are doing each day at school. 

 Break Time

 We have a snack break every day. There is a snack cart that students may purchase things from (not on Wed.). They can bring a snack from home as well. Snacks should be nutritious. 

 Accelerated Reader 

 We have already started for the year! Next week I will be going over reading levels and AR Goals for the trimester with each student. Please ask how they are doing with AR. If your student falls behind, they will be expected to read at home. Goals are set according to 30 min/day, which they have at school. 

Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) 

First meeting is: Monday August 26 @ 5:30 pm

Newsletter: August 16

It is hard to believe another school year is here! This first week has been full of rules, procedures, expectations, and getting to know each other. The kids have all come with GREAT enthusiasm for school...let's hope that continues! 

 Supplies 

Thank you all for being so prompt with getting school supplies here on time! These should last us through the school year. Occasionally students may need more pencils and erasers. Other than that, we are good to go! 

Going Paperless!!! 

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We have a classroom blog: I post information, newsletters, pictures, and upcoming events on this blog. It keeps down on the amount of paper that gets used sending home a weekly newsletter. Please fill out the paper attached to this newsletter and return to school with your student by Tuesday, August 20. I will send an email reminder to check the blog when anything gets posted. 

Agendas 

Please check and sign this each night! If you need to communicate with me, that is the best place. 

Talk with your Kids

It is so important for you to be involved in your student's schooling. This is a vital year as we get ready for Middle School. Be sure to talk with your kids about school: what are they learning, who are their friends, what can you help them with. All of those things make the school year go smoothly! 

September 5 Open House 

 SMART Start Wednesdays School begins at 8:55

Why Blog?

Welcome to the blog! I decided to start this blog for 2 reasons: 1. to try to conserve paper 2. to keep students and their families up to speed on the happenings of my classroom and the school. I know some families have multiple kids in school and a million schedules to keep track of. Maybe this will ease things a bit for you by allowing you convenient access to what is going on. As with anything that happens in my classroom, your feedback is always welcome and appreciated.