wonder: first steps of knowledge
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein
Announcements for this Week:
Please continue to be mindful of dresscode. No leggings or biker shorts may be worn alone! Please do a double check of your child before leaving for school to make sure they are in approved clothes for school
No toys should be brought to school. This includes cards, little tiny accessories, etc. It also includes keychains. Unfortunately, students have been playing with keychains when they should not be. Please remove any keychains for backpacks as soon as possible.
If you have not signed up for conferences, please do that! If the times available do not work for you, please let me know so we can make something happen
This Friday is a half day! Please plan accordingly!
Spelling/ Phonograms/ Word Analysis for this week
Math study guide for upcoming test
Home Support:
Continue to work on multiplication facts at home! This is still very important as we continue to work on multiplication
Studies show that families that have books accessible and visible increase a child's literacy abilities in dozens of ways. You can get books at the library or for free through various websites or community places like Little Free Libraries. Just being in the presence of books is incredibly benficial! Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0049089X18300607#fig2
Virtue Focus: Wonder in Learning
Our virtue is wonder- first steps to knowledge. This week we're specifically emphasizing wonder in ourselves. How can we foster an attitude of life-long curiosity? Encourage your child to keep asking questions and create goals for themselves!
current teacher read aloud:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
lunch orders must be submitted by NOON the DAY BEFORE
upcoming events:
8/29- HALF DAY
9/1- Labor Day; NO SCHOOL
9/3-9/4: PTC; HALF DAYS
9/15-16: Health Screening makeups
9/18: Mother/Son Dodgeball 6-7 PM
9/26: HALF DAY
9/29-10/10: Fall Break; NO SCHOOL