Week 4 Update

Good afternoon families!

We have been working really hard in reading and writing! I am proud of the effort they are putting in.

Reminders:

•         Lollipops are on back order and will not be sold next week.
•         Next Wednesday, August 30^th is an early release day. The students will be dismissed 2 hours early.
•        There will be a spelling and vocabulary quiz on Friday, September 1st.
•        On Friday, September 1^st students may wear their favorite college/professional football team shirt to kick off football season!
•        Information on the Fall Festival went home yesterday in the Thursday folders. If you wish to attend, please complete and return the form by September 7^th.
•        Please sign and return the stapled packet of graded paper in your child’s Thursday folder along with any corrections your child may have made. All other loose papers should be left at home.

Please remind your child that they need to be responsible for their work, journals, books, etc. Many students are leaving these items at home. As a result, they are losing Dojo’s for being unprepared. I realize that 4^th grade is a big transition year, but it is important that your child comes prepared to school. It is their responsibility to pack their backpacks at night or in the morning. Your support with encouraging responsibility is greatly appreciated!

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Week 2 Update

Good afternoon!

Thank you so much for coming to Open House last night! I appreciate you taking the time out of your evening to come learn about your child’s 4^th grade year. If you were unable to make it, I am emailing a copy of the PowerPoint I shared.

Reminders:

-       - Milestone scores were sent home today in the Thursday folders.

-       - If you are allowing your child to stay for the extended day on Monday, August 21^st for the Solar Eclipse, then a permission form MUST be signed and returned by Friday, August 18^th. All students will be provided with the special viewing glasses.

-       - Vocabulary and Spelling Quiz on Friday

-       - Student Council speeches will be held on August 23rd and the class will vote on our 2 classroom representatives. Any student giving a speech may not bring any sort of food or candy to pass out to students.

-       - Students should be reading 20 minutes each night for a total of 2 hours each week.

-       - Please allow your child to clean out their binder as this helps with personal responsibility and they know what papers are and are not allowed to be taken out. Also, students should not complete any work inside their binders/folders unless it is written down in their agenda. If they tell you they don’t have to do it and it isn’t written in their agenda, I promise they are not lying to you! If you are ever unsure, you are always more than welcome to email me! Thanks for your support!

I hope you all have a wonderful, restful weekend!