Well the first week is over and I have to say "WOW" have these students impressed me- academically and with their conduct! They were focused, participating, respectful and picked up on the rituals and routines with ease. I would also like to shout out a huge "THANK YOU" in your effort to get the supplies to the classroom. It really does make a big difference for students when they have the needed notebooks, etc during our lessons. I also would like to say "Thank you" to parents who sent in extra folders, notebooks, paper for students who might not have theirs yet or for the class through the year. I think we are off the an AWESOME start!
Reading
Last week I set up the reading log folder with students which they brought home for a parent signature. This week we will continue to practice in class, however I will also assign a nightly reading log this week. We have not started using the textbook or introducing vocabulary but that will be coming.
Language
This week students will begin using their writing journal to review the writing process by writing a paragraph about their favorite character so far from our read alouds. Ask your student who they are writing about.
Spelling
This week we will not have a spelling list. Soon, however students will have a pretest on Mondays and a spelling test on Fridays. Look for reminders in homework agendas.
Important Dates:
Monday September 3............Holiday Labor Day
Wednesday September 5.......First Early Dismissal Day
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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