We have a full 5 days of teaching and learning this week!  Take a peek below to find out what is going on...

Field Trip- it was a success!  It turned out to be a really nice day out, and we got to see most of the animals!  We actually saw more than we did last year during the spring.  The kids looked like they had a great time, and thank you parents for joining us!

Purple Take Home Folders- I know life at home is busy and can be hectic at times, but please make sure you are checking your child's back pack and purple folder every night.  I do send home some things, and the school does as well.  To stay informed the folder and back pack need to be checked frequently throughout the week.  Some of the kids' folders are so full they are about to explode!  This worries me a little, and makes me think that you might not be seeing their graded work, or other informational notes that are coming home...Eeeekkk!

Grades- Please make sure you are actually looking at their work that is coming home, especially things that have been graded by me.  This will give you a good idea of how they are doing with certain concepts or skills.  I try to grade, and enter grades onto Skyward as quick as I can but sometimes it takes me a while.  If you ever have any questions about a score that comes home please call or email me.

Kiwi bag- Please make sure this is being checked nightly as well.  The kids have nightly reading homework with their book.  Use the blue and green "helpful" sheets in there as well when reading with your child.  And please make sure the books go back into the bag and come to school everyday.

Weekly Homework- I was just putting in spelling grades and noticed that I don't think some of the kids are getting enough practice with the weekly skill.  When grading homework I have noticed that some are doing the "Family Times" worksheet activities, which is AWESOME!  That sheet has the weekly spelling list words on it and gives you things you can do at home to practice.  If you notice that your child is missing a few words on their tests, then this would be a good thing to do.  The school does not want us sending home a "spelling list" to practice and memorize, but if you do these activities if will help their spelling score tremendously.  And the activities don't take longer than 5 minutes.

Please remember how important it is to check back packs and folders, and to also read nightly!

If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me!

Have a great week!  Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!