The kids were really excited to spend their monkey money today. I had a few who wanted to save up for something more expensive next week and a few that did not get to shop because of having a hard time following directions. My goal is for everyone to have the opportunity next week to spend, spend, spend!
Behavior is continuing to improve. Thanks for all of the home support. It is great to know that I have such caring families that I'm working with.
Next week we are going to start learning about pumpkins in science. We already started with a pumpkin book today. Don't forget to turn in permission slips by next Thursday for the pumpkin patch. I am still waiting on 5.
Books are ordered from Scholastic and will be coming in hopefully next week or the week after. I will keep you posted.
Have a wonderful weekend! I can't wait to see the kids on Monday:)
Friday, September 24, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Oops! Picture Day is on Wednesday
I was trying to be too efficient and made a typo. INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PICTURES IS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, NOT THE 23RD like I had on the homework cover sheet. Sorry for any confusion.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
First Full Week of School
A special thank you to all of the families that remembered to send in an apple for science and math this week. We are really going to learn a lot using them.
The class is still really starting to improve behavior by listening when I am teaching, not interrupting, and keeping bodies to themselves. Please talk with your child about the importance of these three things. Mr. Williams has even come into our class to talk about keeping hands, feet, and bodies to self because it was becoming a problem for the safety of the class. The next step for children who are still having difficulties with this is owing some recess time and then talking with Mr. Williams if the behavior continues.
Mrs. Dafoe, the lunch lady, would like me to remind you that you can put any amount of money on your child's breakfast/lunch/milk account. When the account gets low, she will notify me and I will stamp your child's hand with a reminder about needing more money. You can go to the office and pay Mrs. Dafoe in the morning or send your child with the money in an envelope and I will get it to her with my attendance. Be sure to label the envelope so I know what it is for.
Individual school pictures are coming up next Wednesday. A flyer is going home with children today and the money envelope will come home with Friday's homework.
Don't forget homework is due this Thursday and book orders for anyone interested. I have already gotten back several pumpkin patch forms. This is a fun trip for the kids. The $5 includes a tractor ride, pumpkin, and the hay maze/slide. We will be back in time for lunch that day.
Have a great rest of the week!
The class is still really starting to improve behavior by listening when I am teaching, not interrupting, and keeping bodies to themselves. Please talk with your child about the importance of these three things. Mr. Williams has even come into our class to talk about keeping hands, feet, and bodies to self because it was becoming a problem for the safety of the class. The next step for children who are still having difficulties with this is owing some recess time and then talking with Mr. Williams if the behavior continues.
Mrs. Dafoe, the lunch lady, would like me to remind you that you can put any amount of money on your child's breakfast/lunch/milk account. When the account gets low, she will notify me and I will stamp your child's hand with a reminder about needing more money. You can go to the office and pay Mrs. Dafoe in the morning or send your child with the money in an envelope and I will get it to her with my attendance. Be sure to label the envelope so I know what it is for.
Individual school pictures are coming up next Wednesday. A flyer is going home with children today and the money envelope will come home with Friday's homework.
Don't forget homework is due this Thursday and book orders for anyone interested. I have already gotten back several pumpkin patch forms. This is a fun trip for the kids. The $5 includes a tractor ride, pumpkin, and the hay maze/slide. We will be back in time for lunch that day.
Have a great rest of the week!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Lots of Learning
Well we have all completed our second day of kindergarten. The biggest challenge for most students at this age is remembering the rules. There are so many. Rules when they come into the classroom, get in line, recess, snack, library, music, PE...you get the picture. It takes a few weeks to really get into the groove of things. The biggest reminder for all students is to use listening ears when Mrs. Johnson is talking. There are a lot of side conversations going on, which makes it challenging to give directions.
We are very fortunate to have a restroom in our classroom. I encourage students to use the restroom when they first get to class, at recess, at lunch, and at centertime. It takes some training at the beginning of the year. At this age when one child uses the bathroom, they all want to use the bathroom. Since most of the children are not independent workers yet, it is difficult to get anything accomplished while children are in the bathroom. Of course when it is an emergency, kids can use it when they need to:)
Just a couple of reminders...homework and book orders are coming home this Friday. Homework is due back on Thursday as well as the book orders if you are interested.
The date of the Pumpkin Patch is set for Friday, October 22nd. Our class will be going in the morning, so we have time in the afternoon to do some hands-on science with pumpkins. We should have plenty of room on the bus for all chaperones. Children must ride the bus. Since this is a school function, we ask that no siblings come along. Permission slips for this trip will also go out this Friday. The cost per child is $5.00. Please make a check payable to "Parkside Elementary" or send cash in an envelope with your child's name on it. Don't forget to have the district volunteer form filled out A.S.A.P. if you are planning on attending with your child.
We are very fortunate to have a restroom in our classroom. I encourage students to use the restroom when they first get to class, at recess, at lunch, and at centertime. It takes some training at the beginning of the year. At this age when one child uses the bathroom, they all want to use the bathroom. Since most of the children are not independent workers yet, it is difficult to get anything accomplished while children are in the bathroom. Of course when it is an emergency, kids can use it when they need to:)
Just a couple of reminders...homework and book orders are coming home this Friday. Homework is due back on Thursday as well as the book orders if you are interested.
The date of the Pumpkin Patch is set for Friday, October 22nd. Our class will be going in the morning, so we have time in the afternoon to do some hands-on science with pumpkins. We should have plenty of room on the bus for all chaperones. Children must ride the bus. Since this is a school function, we ask that no siblings come along. Permission slips for this trip will also go out this Friday. The cost per child is $5.00. Please make a check payable to "Parkside Elementary" or send cash in an envelope with your child's name on it. Don't forget to have the district volunteer form filled out A.S.A.P. if you are planning on attending with your child.
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