Thank you to all the parents for helping us on Eclipse Day! I really appreciate your help!

Ask your kiddo about the stories from the past 5 days: First Day Jitters, David Goes to School, Chrysanthemum, Recess Queen


Academic Update: 

Word Work:
We are learning the routine for sorting activities. We typically learn a letter sound, letter patterns, blends... and spend some time sorting them in a sorting journal. This week the kiddos sorted the names of classmates into girls and boys and on Wednesday they sorted lower case letters into groups of "tall, short, hang your bottom down". They are doing such a great job learning the basic routines. 

Reading:

We are learning how to read with a buddy in the Eek! position: Elbow to elbow, knee to knee, book in the middle so we both can see! Finding our own bubble space is so important. We want to make sure our reading does not disturb others! 

Math:

Math workshop stations have begun! They are doing a great job learning how to go to their station quietly and putting first things first to focus on math.

Planner Info:
I write the reminder on the board each day and the students copy the reminder. This reminder is for the whole class. There may be times that the reminder does not necessarily pertain to you, but please still sign the planner anyway. I may write a specific note to you by the behavior section of the planner if needed.  Sometimes it will be a star, smile face, or sticker. 

Brr, its cold in here! You may want to send a sweatshirt or a sweater with your child each day or to keep in their cubby. Our classroom is very chilly!

I look forward to seeing you at Curriculum Night on the 29th at 6pm in room 22.