Newsletter, August 25, 2010

Newsletter from Room 508
August 25, 2010
Dear Students and Families,
The school year is off to a great start. Students are already working hard in reading, writing and math. We have new reading curriculum named, "Treasures" designed to help students become good readers. We will use Everyday Math as our Math program. Our days will be filled from bell to bell with learning!

There is only one bell in the morning. It rings at 7:45. Students should be at their classroom, ready to go in and begin the day when the bell rings. Breakfast is served every morning to every student in the classroom. Breakfast is over at 8:00 A.M. It is very important for students to arrive on time, and to be at school every day possible! Missing a day, or being tardy, causes your child to miss important activities and learning.

Parents are welcome in our room any time we are there, unless we are having a test. Please, go to the office for a visitor's pass, then come spend time with us.

I have a classroom blog I hope you will follow. I will keep it updated about what is happening at our school, and in our classroom. After I have parental permission, I will post pictures of daily activities and student work. No personal, student or family information will be given on the blog, only classroom activities and lessons.
I hope you will enjoy seeing your kids in action in the classroom, and sharing our news with family and friends. You will also find copies of our newsletters there, and a copy of our daily schedule.
To see our blog, go to: http://turtlezoop.blogspot.com

Homework will go home on the first day of the week, usually Mondays, beginning September 30th. Homework will be due the following Monday, or first day of the week. Homework will include daily reading logs and weekly book reports. Parents, please help fill out reading logs, but students should write their own book reports. Students are expected to read, or be read to, at least 20 minutes every day. Reading at home will help your child succeed in school.
Here are some homework tips:
Set a certain time and place for homework to be done.
Keep the television and video games off until it is completed.
Keep homework, and a supply of pencils, erasers, markers, crayons and scissors in a special place.
Help your child read directions. Ask if he or she understands what to do.
Parents, check your child's work.
Parents, check your child's backpack daily for important notes and papers.
You may call me at home if you have questions. To reach me, call between 4:30 and 6:00 PM on week days, or any time Saturday and Sunday. Please call no later than 9:00 PM.
I check my email everyday, so that is a great way to contact me also!
Sincerely, Mrs. Wise