Newsletter: October 18

This week was near perfect. We are truly in the swing of things: expectations, work, and fun. I am enjoying this group of students thoroughly. They work hard, participate well, and have a lot of fun! 

 Next Week... 

Is a 3-day week for school. We have Fall Break on Thursday and Friday. Since it is a short week, we will stray a bit from the “normal” routine. We will have a shortened spelling list and packet. There may not be as much homework, so don’t be shocked! 

 Pumpkin Fun Day 

October 23 from 10:15-11:15 we will be doing some pumpkin activities. Room moms will be contacting parents who would like to help for the hour OR who would like to send yummy treats in. We will have treats and watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” in the afternoon. If you would like to help and are not contacted by Monday, let me know. 

 Accelerated Reader 

The goal keeps rising. We are about 80% of the way through the trimester. Students should be at 80% of their goal. Those students who are below 60% are staying in at recess. Please check on your student’s progress. We want to have good grades at trimester. 

Classroom Climate 

We have the pleasure of a west-facing classroom. This means when the wind blows, it gets chilly. Your student is welcome to leave a sweatshirt in his/her locker for those chilly days. Also, please be sure that your student is wearing a jacket or sweatshirt or coat...recess is getting colder!

Newsletter: October 11

Another week in the books. We have been getting lots of work done and really settling in as a classroom family. We are quickly approaching a busy time of year with breaks and holidays. Please keep up-to-date on work, programs, and days off.

Warrior Ceremony 

 We will have a warrior ceremony for classroom Warriors of Character, Reading, Writing, and Math on OCTOBER 23 AT 9:45. If your student is receiving an award you will be notified. It is a secret, so don’t tell your student! 

Pumpkin Fun Day 

October 23 from 10:15-11:15 we will be doing some pumpkin activities. Room moms will be contacting parents who would like to help for the hour OR who would like to send yummy treats in. We will have treats and watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” in the afternoon. 

Accelerated Reader 

The goal keeps rising. We are about 70% of the way through the trimester. Students should be at 70% of their goal. Next week, anyone who is below 60% will be in at recess to read for AR. You will be notified if your student needs to read at home as well. 

Personal Essays 

We are working on personal essays for Writer’s Workshop. We looked at some student examples online this week. I am anxious to see what the kids write about!

Newsletter: October 4

A pretty good week to start the second half of the trimester.  I think the

accountability of grades and conferences led to better work-ethic and focus.  That's a great way to kick off the second half of the 

trimester!

Conferences

Thank you to all who attended your child's conference.  It was AWESOME to see families involved in education.  I was proud of the students and how well they presented their work.  I enjoyed the chance to talk about your students with you.  Thank you for 

being involved.

Coming Soon...

PUMPKIN

FUN

DAY!

stay tuned for more details....

Accelerated Reader

Ask your student if they are behind...they have been staying in at recess.  If they are, they should be reading for 20-30 minutes each night!

Personal Essays

We will be starting personal essays for Writer’s Workshop next week.  This is a good opportunity to talk with your student about issues that are 

important to them as we will be doing some serious writing.

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Newletter: September 27

We are at the midterm!  Lots of changes happen next week...new seats, new Superbank goal, new group names.  Hard to believe that October is just around the corner too!

Electronics Party

The kids had a great time today redeeming their reward.  They earn behavior points each day and had set a goal of 150 points.  We reached that goal last Friday, so we celebrated today with an electronics party.  They did great!  We will set a new goal and reward next week.  

Accelerated Reader

We are at the half-way point of the midterm.  Students should be at 50% of their goal.  If they are not, they will be in at recess until they get caught up.  Notification will come home with midterms about AR goals.

Student Led Conferences

We will be doing conferences like they did last year.  It will be an open format and your student will be leading the conference on October 3 from 3:30-7.  I will be available to answer questions.  If you know that you want to meet one-on-one with me, please contact me with dates/times that work for that.  I am generally available before school (except Wed.), from 11:15-11:50, and after 5:30pm.  I would be more than happy to meet.

Newsletter: September 20

Time is FLYING by!  

Next week is midterm.  AR goals should be at 50%.  I have met with most students about AR and will finish up conferencing on Monday.  

Several students are doing well and several need to be reading at home.  Your student knows!

Student Led Conferences

We will be doing conferences like they did last year.  It will be an open format and your student will be leading the conference on October 3 from 3:30-7.  I will be available to answer questions.  If you know that you want to meet one-on-one with me, please contact me with dates/times that work for that.  I am generally available before school (except Wed.), from 11:15-11:50, and after 5:30pm.  I would be more than happy to meet.

Midterm Grades

Midterm grades will be sent home the night of conferences.  If you are unable to attend conferences, midterms will be sent home the following day.  Remember that midterms are a checkpoint.  Your student will still have 6 more weeks of work before trimester grades.

Agendas and Homework

Please be checking agendas each night.  If there is an assignment, it will be written in the agendas (even if your student gets it done in class).  I have several students struggling to get work done or get agendas signed. 

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