Class Website is Up!

Our class website has been published and may be accessed from the Pima Butte website.  Please note that any current or updated information will be placed here on my blog.

Here is the direct link to the website:
http://mspalmer.yolasite.com/

Fundraiser

Our first fundraiser of the year will be coming home tomorrow on Friday, August 20th.  Please check folders for this information.  If there are any questions regarding the fundraiser, please contact the PTO.

Tuesday Folders 08/17/10

Just a reminder parents... Please read your child's agenda closely. Every day, students write the homework that is due for the following day in their agenda. There is a daily Phonics Journal assignment (with exception of Day 6 and Day 7), Completion of Mad Minutes (math facts), and a math page to correlate with the daily lesson. There is also 20 minutes of required reading. Also, if your child did not finish their weekly classwork this will become homework over the weekend (they are given substantial time to finish these assignments in class). By signing your child's agenda, you are acknowledging that all assignments have been completed. Please remember that the reading log must be signed as well. I am having several children say, “My Mom (or Dad) forgot to sign it.” I am trying to get away from this particular excuse. If your child forgets any of these assignments (reading log, homework, mad minutes, etc.) they will be held accountable and move to yellow. We are trying to teach them to not blame it on anyone else. This means they get a note home explaining why they received a yellow, orange, or red. This allows there to be open communication between parents and myself. I do appreciate when the consequences are carried over at home, but of course, this is up to you. However, this helps to reinforce responsibility, organization, and communication. This keeps the expectations high for the students and allows for a consistency throughout their day. Responsibility and expectations are two very important concepts that they will be faced with continuously throughout their life. What's so great about Pima Butte is that it is consistent throughout all of the grades. Most of these students were held accountable in kindergarten and 1st grade, as they are now.

I do have an open door policy. However, please visit with me before or after school, or make an appointment to see me at another time. It is difficult to meet with you when students are in the classroom and I am teaching. Thank you in advance for your assistance.


Notes for Today:


 There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18th.


 Thursday is snowie day. Snowies are $1.50 each. Please send money labeled with your child's name if they are purchasing.


 Popcorn Friday and student store will be each Friday, unless we hear differently.


 Please save Box Tops for our classroom! The winning classroom will receive a party for turning the most Box Tops in to PTO!


 Next Wednesday, August 25th will be dress down day. In order for students to participate, they will need to bring in $1.00.