Class pet

Our class has discussed having a class pet. I felt that it was best to purchase something that would not be a huge burden to keep alive. I have purchased a stuffed animal that you will see at some time during the year. The class will vote on names this week and I will post the final decision with a picture some time on Friday.

The purpose of having this class pet will be to help students with class responsibilty. Each week a student will take the animal home. There will be a journal sent home with them as well. This will allow the student the opportunity to journal and practice their writing skills as well as share ties with school and home. I would like families to become involved with this project. Please feel free to add pictures to help make the journal interactive. I will be sending information home with the journal, please let me know if you have any questions.

A Very Busy Week Ahead

This week will be a very busy week for us. We are jumping right in on Monday to our math book, it will be just be a review the first few lessons, working on addition. I will be sending home phonics words on Monday as well. Please note that our phonics test will be given on the following Monday, August 27th. I will post the words here weekly in case you should lose the list of words.

Please remember that homework sent home each evening will be due the following day. If homework is not returned, this will result in a change of a behavior card. Please remember to initial your child's behavior calendar each evening. I will be viewing behavior calendars daily.

Thank you in advance for your support.

First day of school

Today was a very busy day! I just wanted to thank everyone for a productive day at school. There were a lot of new things to learn and new people to meet. I hope that your child came home tonight to share something fun about their day.

I know that today was a long day for many of us. Lunch could not come soon enough for some, it was too early for a few! But we did make it through the day. Please remember to send a snack to school for the afternoon and a bottle or two of water. It was extremely hot outside today and I know that the temperatures will be high for a while.

Welcome Back!

The next few weeks will be exciting as everyone prepares to come back to school. I have provided some important dates for you, please be sure to mark your calendars!

Friday, August 10th-

Meet the Teacher night from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monday, August 13th-

First day of school

**please note that school hours are different this year**

*school starts at 7:30 and ends at 2:30

*early release every Wednesday

I am looking forward to an amazing school year! Please check this classroom blog for current information regarding our classroom.