Happy Labor Day! I hope you have enjoyed your weekend as much as I have. We were blessed with beautiful weather.
Last week, I had a wonderful time getting to know my new students and reconnecting with my former students. Thank you for all of your friendly greetings at Meet the Teacher. It was a pleasure to meet your families!
Homework will be to read every night (even on weekends!), complete two half-page reading responses (Please see the literacy homework sheet in your child's K.I.T. binder.), and three nights of math homework. We will go over math homework from the previous evening each day during math time. Please help your child remember to keep their math pages in their homework folder inside their K.I.T. binder. Spelling homework will be added shortly, which will include a differentiated word list especially for your child.
If you have questions about any of the homework please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for encouraging your child to do their best and accept responsibility for completing their homework. Your positive feedback is powerful!
Showing posts with label Back to School Night. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Back to School Night. Show all posts
Monday, September 1, 2014
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Welcome back!
It was a great week! I am so excited for the year to come. Thank you to everyone who came to Back to School Night and to all of the parents who stopped in during the week to say, "Hello!" I look forward to getting to know you and your family throughout the year.
This week we practiced our routines and procedures. The kids are doing great with our Morning Routine of getting set for the day, choosing new books for their book boxes, and reading. They are already building stamina for an increased volume of reading. We learned that reading time is precious and we need to make sure we have time each day to practice. We learned that the more you read, the more you know! Just like preparing for a marathon, it is important to increase our reading at a steady pace in order to grow stronger and stay the course. Thank you for your support at home making sure your child has a quiet place to read each night (either with or without you).
In writing we have begun brainstorming topics, planning, and drafting stories. Some students are writing about their lives and some are creating stories from their imaginations. Both types of stories are great for sharing, and we have enjoyed hearing several stories already. Your kids are creative and detailed!
In math we are practicing counting, comparing, and composing numbers. We collected data about our eye color and converted it into a class pictograph. We practiced making a bar graph, and compared the information. We learned a new math game called "Tall Towers" and another math activity named "Number Splash." We also spent some time exploring the manipulatives.
In social studies we have been discussing the importance of rules and laws. We shared some of the rules that we have at home to keep our home safe and rules that we have at school.
We will continue working on all of the above concepts and begin our reading assessments this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
This week we practiced our routines and procedures. The kids are doing great with our Morning Routine of getting set for the day, choosing new books for their book boxes, and reading. They are already building stamina for an increased volume of reading. We learned that reading time is precious and we need to make sure we have time each day to practice. We learned that the more you read, the more you know! Just like preparing for a marathon, it is important to increase our reading at a steady pace in order to grow stronger and stay the course. Thank you for your support at home making sure your child has a quiet place to read each night (either with or without you).
In writing we have begun brainstorming topics, planning, and drafting stories. Some students are writing about their lives and some are creating stories from their imaginations. Both types of stories are great for sharing, and we have enjoyed hearing several stories already. Your kids are creative and detailed!
In math we are practicing counting, comparing, and composing numbers. We collected data about our eye color and converted it into a class pictograph. We practiced making a bar graph, and compared the information. We learned a new math game called "Tall Towers" and another math activity named "Number Splash." We also spent some time exploring the manipulatives.
In social studies we have been discussing the importance of rules and laws. We shared some of the rules that we have at home to keep our home safe and rules that we have at school.
We will continue working on all of the above concepts and begin our reading assessments this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Back to School
I am looking forward to meeting my new students and parents!
Back to School Night is this Thursday, August 23rd from 5:00pm-6:00pm!
If you already have your child's supplies you may bring them to Back to School Night. You may access a supply list HERE. An additional supply "wish list" is included at the Important Links tab.
Back to School Night is this Thursday, August 23rd from 5:00pm-6:00pm!
If you already have your child's supplies you may bring them to Back to School Night. You may access a supply list HERE. An additional supply "wish list" is included at the Important Links tab.
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