I hope everyone is enjoying 2010 so far!
Mrs. Janet Potrawski needs your HELP!
She's looking for lunchroom volunteers to fill a shortage. If you are willing and able to help, you can accrue time served to use next year! Please call her at 229-2814 (home) or 601-2814 (cell).
Here is just a few updates on our Reading progress...
I am very happy with the student's progress in reading. They all did very well with our first story "Tag." I just want to remind everyone that the students should not memorize the story. When you are reading the story with your child, have them read individual words and tell you what is happening in the story.
Please continue to work with the word lists too! I can tell many of the students are practicing!!
We have also began having a "bonus" word every week that I introduce to the students during circle time. This is a sight word that they can only memorize and it can not be sounded out. This is a challenge for those students who are currently reading above their level. The students are not expected to know these and will not be tested on them. It is just a way to give students an extra challenge.
In a few weeks we will begin covering one letter over one week!
Here is a look at our week ahead...
Monday
Sebastian and Lucky had a great weekend! We saw from the many pictures...the kids loved them! On Friday, Anthony will be taking Lucky home, I know they are both excited!! After this Friday all of the children have had a chance to take Lucky for the weekend. Starting the next weekend we will start the 2nd schedule and each child will have their 2nd turn with Lucky. I will be sending home his journal for you to look at, but you do not need to write again, unless you would like to. Thank you everyone for doing such a great job with his journal!! The kids love it...and so do I :)
**Congratulations to Anthony...he is our Star of the Week!!**
Letter Ff picture page for homework. Remember your child should be printing their first and last name on all papers now.
Tuesday
In Math we will be finishing up learning about numbers 11 through 20, you may want to quiz your child at home too! This week myself and Mrs. Gute are finishing testing the students for their report card, and I am very happy with the progress I have seen in many students!
Hot Chocolate Party! We have once again filled our "compliment" marble jar!! So, today we will be enjoying some yummy hot chocolate, it's a great way to warm up too.
Wednesday
Math number practice page for homework. Please have your child try to do this independently and then go over their answers with them. Your child may color the caterpillars when they are done if they wish :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEJANDRO!!
Thursday
In Religion we will be finishing up discussing how Jesus lived in a family. We will discuss the similarities and differences we share with Jesus and his family.
Friday
End of the 2nd Quarter. Report cards will be coming home next Friday. On your child's report card they will receive either an "E" for exceeds expectations, "M" for meets expectations, or "N" for needs improvement. In order for a student to receive an "E" they really need to go above and beyond the expectations. I tell the students that if they receive all "M"s, then that is excellent and they should be very proud!!
Library books are due back.
Rest Towels are coming home to be washed.