JANUARY'S END OF THE MONTH INCENTIVE PARTY IN FEBRUARY is a Valentine's Day Party

Our next behavior incentive is a Valentine's Day Party on Friday, February 13th for students with a 85% positive or higher for the month of January. Students can pass out Valentine's Day cards if they'd like to and we will complete a holiday craft. This day is also an early dismissal for students.

For your convenience, there are 26 students in each class.

• 41: Nimmons' homeroom has 11 boys and 15 girls.

• 42: Curtis' homeroom has 10 boys and 16 girls. 

Benchmark 2 Testing for 4th-grade Reading

Our student will take the district’s Benchmark 2 Assessments. The purpose of these assessments is to measure what your child learned during the first quarter. The data gained from the Benchmarks supports teachers with identifying instructional strategies and resources to meet the needs of each scholar.

The Reading Benchmark 2 Assessment will run from Tuesday, February 3rd to Wednesday, February 4th. Please try your best to ensure your scholar is present both days of testing, as we have a limited amount of time to get the completed. The Prince George’s County Public Schools Assessment and Reporting Platform (PARP) will be used to administer the Benchmark 2 Assessments. No grades will be assigned based on these assessment results. The results of the Benchmark Assessments will be used by teachers and schools to enhance instruction on skills your child is learning in the classroom. 

In Class Research Project | Notable Black Marylanders

To recognize the achievements of Black Americans, I'm making a minor change to our curriculum and it's for our informational essay, we're writing in-class. Instead of students choosing a museum artifact as the writing subject, I'm going to ask students to choose a notable Black person from Maryland.

This year we've discussed Maryland history beginning in the 1700s. Two weeks ago we dedicated a day each to the famous Marylanders; Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. This week we'll learn about Matthew Henson. 

Teaching this time period always makes me emotional not just because of the sensitive topics but it is emotional to see devastation on my students faces because they are hearing about slavery, segregation, and discrimination for the first time. Please don't be alarmed if your children tell you I was crying in class because I always cry but pull myself together to answer student questions. I'm answering all their questions while balancing both honesty and sensitivity. I'm also trying to provide age-appropriate answers to their many questions.

This year I'm impressed with the students' prior knowledge on these sensitive topics. Thank you. It makes answering their many questions easier. 

Free Tutoring

Some parents have asked about tutoring for their students. We'd like to introduce Brain Fuze. Please see the flyer before for more information.  

We are excited to share that every student in Prince George’s County Public Schools has access to free, on-demand tutoring through Brainfuse, available anytime, anywhere. Brainfuse offers support in a variety of subjects, helping students with challenging concepts, skills, or homework while also supporting differentiated instruction. The program includes a Writing Lab where students can receive detailed feedback on assignments and is designed to support diverse learners.

For any questions regarding the Brainfuse service, please contact Sandra Rose, Innovation Officer at sandra.rose@pgcps.org.

BrainFuze Overview video link: https://app.screencast.com/Qslg0JAtYlto7

How to log in through Clever: https://2831.edulnk.com/e/zuc86/dljsjl?__$u__

About Our Tutors: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zfNghiw4Y_fxK4faWhKUZaauuF3ycyIK/edit

iReady IS NOT a graded assignment this week.

This is a 4.5 days week of school. I discussed this at Back-to-School Night, only on week's with 5 school days. iReady IS a graded assignment this week. Students are required to pass 4 lessons this week. Students only need a 67% to pass each lesson. Some of the students are getting a 67% intentionally because of the viral meme. They're also aiming to get six and seven 67% in a row. That's fine with me. It takes a lot of thinking, understanding, and comprehension to get exactly 33% of questions incorrect to get the target score. 

Classroom Temperatures

For 3 years now, it is always very warm in Mrs. Nimmons room, room 119. It doesn't matter the temperature outside, the heating unit will always work harder to keep it a toasty 85 degrees. The saying is, "It's always summer in room 119." 

It's cooler in Mr. Curtis's room. It's usually a normal 70 to 75 degrees in there. A 15 degree difference between the two rooms can make it feel like you're either burning up or freezing depending on which room you're in. 

Please allow students to bring a light jacket or sweater for Mr. Curtis's math and science so students feel comfortable. I will continue to leave my door open for air flow so students are comfortable. 

We are grateful for your ongoing support in helping students grow academically and socially. Thank you for partnering with us — your involvement makes a real difference. I look forward to a fantastic February and to continuing our work together to support each student’s success.

JANUARY'S END OF THE MONTH INCENTIVE PARTY IN FEBRUARY is a Valentine's Day Party

Our next behavior incentive is a Valentine's Day Party on Friday, February 13th for students with a 85% positive or higher for the month of January. Students can pass out Valentine's Day cards if they'd like to and we will complete a holiday craft. This day is also an early dismissal for students.

For your convenience, there are 26 students in each class.

• 41: Nimmons' homeroom has 11 boys and 15 girls.

• 42: Curtis' homeroom has 10 boys and 16 girls. 

Benchmark 2 Testing for 4th-grade Reading

Our student will take the district’s Benchmark 2 Assessments. The purpose of these assessments is to measure what your child learned during the first quarter. The data gained from the Benchmarks supports teachers with identifying instructional strategies and resources to meet the needs of each scholar.

The Reading Benchmark 2 Assessment will run from Tuesday, February 3rd to Wednesday, February 4th. Please try your best to ensure your scholar is present both days of testing, as we have a limited amount of time to get the completed. The Prince George’s County Public Schools Assessment and Reporting Platform (PARP) will be used to administer the Benchmark 2 Assessments. No grades will be assigned based on these assessment results. The results of the Benchmark Assessments will be used by teachers and schools to enhance instruction on skills your child is learning in the classroom. 

In Class Research Project | Notable Black Marylanders

To recognize the achievements of Black Americans, I'm making a minor change to our curriculum and it's for our informational essay, we're writing in-class. Instead of students choosing a museum artifact as the writing subject, I'm going to ask students to choose a notable Black person from Maryland.

This year we've discussed Maryland history beginning in the 1700s. Two weeks ago we dedicated a day each to the famous Marylanders; Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. This week we'll learn about Matthew Henson. 

Teaching this time period always makes me emotional not just because of the sensitive topics but it is emotional to see devastation on my students faces because they are hearing about slavery, segregation, and discrimination for the first time. Please don't be alarmed if your children tell you I was crying in class because I always cry but pull myself together to answer student questions. I'm answering all their questions while balancing both honesty and sensitivity. I'm also trying to provide age-appropriate answers to their many questions.

This year I'm impressed with the students' prior knowledge on these sensitive topics. Thank you. It makes answering their many questions easier. 

Free Tutoring

Some parents have asked about tutoring for their students. We'd like to introduce Brain Fuze. Please see the flyer before for more information.  

We are excited to share that every student in Prince George’s County Public Schools has access to free, on-demand tutoring through Brainfuse, available anytime, anywhere. Brainfuse offers support in a variety of subjects, helping students with challenging concepts, skills, or homework while also supporting differentiated instruction. The program includes a Writing Lab where students can receive detailed feedback on assignments and is designed to support diverse learners.

For any questions regarding the Brainfuse service, please contact Sandra Rose, Innovation Officer at sandra.rose@pgcps.org.

BrainFuze Overview video link: https://app.screencast.com/Qslg0JAtYlto7

How to log in through Clever: https://2831.edulnk.com/e/zuc86/dljsjl?__$u__

About Our Tutors: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zfNghiw4Y_fxK4faWhKUZaauuF3ycyIK/edit

iReady IS NOT a graded assignment this week.

This is a 4.5 days week of school. I discussed this at Back-to-School Night, only on week's with 5 school days. iReady IS a graded assignment this week. Students are required to pass 4 lessons this week. Students only need a 67% to pass each lesson. Some of the students are getting a 67% intentionally because of the viral meme. They're also aiming to get six and seven 67% in a row. That's fine with me. It takes a lot of thinking, understanding, and comprehension to get exactly 33% of questions incorrect to get the target score. 

Classroom Temperatures

For 3 years now, it is always very warm in Mrs. Nimmons room, room 119. It doesn't matter the temperature outside, the heating unit will always work harder to keep it a toasty 85 degrees. The saying is, "It's always summer in room 119." 

It's cooler in Mr. Curtis's room. It's usually a normal 70 to 75 degrees in there. A 15 degree difference between the two rooms can make it feel like you're either burning up or freezing depending on which room you're in. 

Please allow students to bring a light jacket or sweater for Mr. Curtis's math and science so students feel comfortable. I will continue to leave my door open for air flow so students are comfortable. 

We are grateful for your ongoing support in helping students grow academically and socially. Thank you for partnering with us — your involvement makes a real difference. I look forward to a fantastic February and to continuing our work together to support each student’s success.

Honor Roll Assembly Rescheduled for Tuesday, December 16th

The assembly is a rolling assembly. Third-grade is expected to call their roll around 10:15 a.m. and 4th-grade should begin around 10:30 a.m. We expect to finish calling all the 4th-grade by 10:40 a.m.

Pajama Days on Friday, December 9th AND Friday, December 19th for November's Monthly Behavior Incentive

Our next behavior incentive is for the month of November. We will hold a Pajama Day on Friday, December 19th for students with a 75% positive or higher for the month of November. CONGRATULATIONS to all our students. Every 4th-grader met the behavior requirement for November. Every student is eligible to wear pajamas this Friday if you wish.

RESCHEDULED DECEMBER'S END OF THE MONTH INCENTIVE PARTY/EVENT IN JANUARY

Our next behavior incentive is rescheduled for Monday, January 12th. I didn't allow enough time for families to buy gifts for us to exchange so we'll have an event the beginning of January. We'll have a gift exchange. The procedures for the gift exchange are forthcoming. Students will need at least 80% positive percentage on Class Dojo for the month of December.

CogAT Testing for TAG Identification

Mr. Curtis's homeroom class, the Rizzlers, had perfect attendance for all three days of CogAT testing. Mrs. Nimmons's homeroom had almost perfect attendance. Thank you for making sure your children came to school on time and for allowing testing to run smoothly. 

Social and Emotional Learning and Intelligence: Honesty

Some students are not telling the truth but retelling stories they've made up in their heads as the truth. This is becoming a problem during recess. It's difficult to recount what happened when students are telling us adults what they imagined as opposed to what actually happened. Here is an example scenario.

Taffy: Mrs. Nimmons and Mr. Curtis, Jelly Beans hit me.

Teacher: Jelly Beans, why did you hit Snickers?

Jelly Beans: I didn't hit Taffy. I yelled at her and she hit me.

Taffy: Well actually, Jelly Beans didn't hit me but she yelled at me aggressively and I felt like I was in danger. I was afraid and my parent said whenever you're afraid, hit the person.

Teacher: Taffy, you're not being honest.

Taffy: I am being honest. I didn't lie. 

To foster our students' social and emotional intelligence, we are learning the importance of telling the truth.

• November's Monthly Behavior Incentive

Our next behavior incentive is for the month of November. We will hold a Pajama Day on Friday, December 5th for students with a 75% positive or higher for the month of November. 

• iReady will  be a graded assignment this week.

This is our first full week of school. I'm excited about the opportunities for uninterrupted learning. I discussed this at Back-to-School Night, only on week's with 5 school days, I use the following grading rubric for iReady. iReady will  be a graded assignment this week.

Four (4) completed lessons a week. Here is the rubric for iReady usage. 

5+ lessons passed = 110%

4 lessons passed = 100%

3 lessons passed=85%

2 lessons passed=70%

1 lesson passed =55%

There is extra credit built into the completion because students should receive credit for exceeding expectations. 

• Social and Emotional Learning and Intelligence: Zones of Regulation

To foster our students' social and emotional intelligence, we are learning about expressing feelings through colors from the Zones of Regulation. Families can find more information here.

From the website:"The Zones of Regulation is a comprehensive, evidence-based framework that builds emotional and behavioral regulation skills through a lens of inclusion, accessibility, and science."

• In class we watch videos about the 4 colors and the associated feelings. 

• We describe those different feelings and scenarios. 

• We play Zones of Regulation bingo.

• We will create strategies to calm ourselves down to get back into the Green Zone.

• October's Monthly Behavior Incentive

Friday, October 31st will be the monthly behavior incentive for October. This week is Red Ribbon Week, the week students and adults pledge to be drug free. Students may dress up as a superhero or antihero to show that they are against drugs. Below are some guidelines for the incentive/ school spirit event.

Students need at least a 70% Class Dojo positive percentage for the month of October. Students will wear their costumes over their regular school clothes. The literacy celebration will include the students listening to the teacher's favorite superhero books. Students will also learn about characters as an important part of stories. It’s also an early dismissal day with dismissal at 1:15 p.m.

Thank you for your help in making Spirit week special for our students.

• Social and Emotional Learning and Intelligence

We are thrilled to report that we've almost completed the first quarter, and our students are adjusting wonderfully to 4th grade! Their enthusiasm for learning and growing together is truly uplifting. We have witnessed impressive teamwork, creativity, and a willingness to embrace new challenges. Thank you for encouraging your children to engage fully in their education!

Before our Back-to-School Night and Parent Conferences, we’d like to share some important information about our behavior management approach, which focuses on being proactive rather than reactive.

Here are the proactive strategies we are implementing to nurture our learning environment:

• Shared Vocabulary: We are teaching a common language to help students understand behavior expectations.

• Acting Out Scenarios: Students will engage in role-playing to better comprehend social norms.

• Examples and Nonexamples: We provide clear instances of expected behaviors to ensure understanding.

To further clarify our behavior expectations, we have created a Treatment Agreement that covers:

1. How students treat each other

2. How they treat guests

3. How they treat teachers

4. How teachers should treat students

Additionally, we have discussed the concept of Respect, including "The Golden Rule," and the relative Size of Problems to foster appropriate responses to challenges, as well as the importance of recognizing and addressing bullying.

We also encourage a Growth Mindset, emphasizing that mistakes are opportunities for learning, and we will explore topics such as emotions, mindfulness, gratitude, and empathy.

Character Education is an essential part of our curriculum, focusing on BDF core values: perseverance, judgment, integrity, kindness, perspective, respect, and responsibility.

In alignment with our commitment to Social and Emotional Learning, we are utilizing the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework to develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Furthermore, we will work on enhancing Executive Functioning skills, including time management, attention, impulse control, and working memory, to help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

Finally, we will address misbehavior using the Conscious Discipline framework, starting with establishing trusting relationships and teaching self-regulation techniques through the Brain State Model and the Zones of Regulation.

Below are some resources related to the strategies mentioned above. These resources are intended to support you at home and reinforce what we are learning in school.

• Tests Next Week October 6 - October 10

I was only able to give 4 of the 5 assessments I'd plan to administer. Students took Vocabulary, Comprehension tests, and wrote a narrative based on the story, The Illuminated Adventures of Flora and Ulysses. Students will take a county created Cycle Assessment with a new story. 

I wasn't able to give the spelling test. I plan to give it next week, the week of October 27th.

• New Cycle

We're beginning a new cycle and learning a new set of skills based on the portion of the book, The Year of the Rat. You can check the Homework tab for the Cycle Summary. It summarizes the spelling, writing, and reading skills for the next two weeks. 

• iReady Diagnostic Reports

On Monday, October 13, 2025, your child's Fall 2025 iReady BOY reports will be sent home. Please be on the lookout for these reports in your child's backpack. Be sure to ASK them about it! Remember that the BOY assessment only provides BASELINE data for your scholar and gives teachers a better look at what they need to work on with your scholar's to help them grow.

• Spring 2025 MCAP Reports

On Monday, October 6, 2025, your child's Spring 2025 MCAP Reports were sent home. All students in grades 4-8 shold have received their reports for Math and ELA and the 6th graders also received a report for MISA.

Hopefully your child shared these reports with you. Accompanied with the score reports were a couple different documents. You may view these documents below:

• Letter from Ms. Hogue

• Understanding the MCAP Score Report ELA & Math (current 4th - 8th grade)

• Understanding the MCAP Score Report MISA (current 6th grade)

If your child did not bring a report home, it is because we haven't received their report from their previous school, they came from out of state, OR they did not sit for MCAP last year. Should you have any questions, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Ms. Stefanak.

• Tests Next Week October 6 - October 10

There will be 5 assessments next week, wrapping up all the Cycle 1 skills we've practiced in class. 

Monday we will have a 10-question comprehension test based on the first 9 chapters of a book we read in class, The Illuminated Adventures of Flora and Ulysses.

Tuesday students will take a test on the following words from Flora and Ulysses, 

Critical Vocabulary: cynic, defiance, profound,inadvertently, consumed, descended, obliged,mundane, considered, disdain

1. cynic: A cynic is someone who always expects bad things to happen.

2. defiance: If you act in defiance, you know something is not allowed, but you do it anyway.

3. profound: A profound thought is one that is deep and meaningful. 

4. inadvertently: If you act inadvertently, you do something by mistake or without realizing it. 

5. consumed: If you consumed something, you ate it. 

6. descended: If something descended, it came down or spread around. 

7. obliged: If you obliged, you did what you were asked or expected to do.

8. mundane: Someone who is mundane is ordinary and often dull. 

9. considered: If you considered something, you thought about it carefully. 

10.disdain: If you treat someone with disdain, you act as if he or she is unimportant or not as good as you are

Wednesday Students will take a county created Cycle Assessment that test students on identifying central idea, figurative language (hyperbole), author's purpose and text features but with a new story. 

Thursday is the spelling test with short and long e words.

Friday there's no test but it's the last day to edit and press the Turn In button on www.noredink.com This assignment is put into Synergy as an assessment. 

• Scholastic Book Fair:

Thank you to all the volunteer who gave up time to help our students make purchases at the Book Fair. Thank you to all of you who were able to give your students money for purchases to support our PTO.

• Scholastic Book Fair:

Foulois is having it's first book fair since the pandemic. Many students already had the opportunity to make purchases. Every purchase supports the PTO. It's held from September 24th to October 3rd. Students will have several opportunities to make a wish list and shop for items during the school day. 

• iReady Lessons and the Grading Policy:

Only on week's with 5 school days, I use the following grading rubric for iReady. 

Four (4) completed lessons a week. Here is the rubric for iReady usage. 

5+ lessons passed = 110%

4 lessons passed = 100%

3 lessons passed=85%

2 lessons passed=70%

1 lesson passed =55%

There is extra credit built into the completion because students should receive credit for exceeding expectations. 

• Tests Next Week October 6 - October 10

There will be 5 assessments next week, wrapping up all the Cycle 1 skills we've practiced in class. 

Monday we will have a 10-question comprehension test based on the first 9 chapters of a book we read in class, The Illuminated Adventures of Flora and Ulysses.

Tuesday students will take a test on the following words from Flora and Ulysses, 

Critical Vocabulary: cynic, defiance, profound,inadvertently, consumed, descended, obliged,mundane, considered, disdain

1. cynic: A cynic is someone who always expects bad things to happen.

2. defiance: If you act in defiance, you know something is not allowed, but you do it anyway.

3. profound: A profound thought is one that is deep and meaningful. 

4. inadvertently: If you act inadvertently, you do something by mistake or without realizing it. 

5. consumed: If you consumed something, you ate it. 

6. descended: If something descended, it came down or spread around. 

7. obliged: If you obliged, you did what you were asked or expected to do.

8. mundane: Someone who is mundane is ordinary and often dull. 

9. considered: If you considered something, you thought about it carefully. 

10.disdain: If you treat someone with disdain, you act as if he or she is unimportant or not as good as you are

Wednesday Students will take a county created Cycle Assessment that test students on identifying central idea, figurative language (hyperbole), author's purpose and text features but with a new story. 

Thursday is the spelling test with short and long e words.

Friday there's no test but it's the last day to edit and press the Turn In button on www.noredink.com This assignment is put into Synergy as an assessment. 

Announcements

• Music (Chorus & Piano) Orientation:

On either Monday or Wednesday, of this week, Ms. Twine and Mrs. Pruett will spend 15 minutes each speaking with 4th-graders about chorus and piano pull-outs during their Creative Arts blocks.

• Schools Closed:

PGCPS are closed for students for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

• Read-a-Thon Fundraiser

We're kicking off a Read-a-Thon on Monday, September 22nd in the afternoon. The fundraiser will run until October 10th.

• Back to School Night:

Please join us in person from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. this Wednesday September 24th. Parents will first hear from the Creative and Performing Arts team in the cafeteria. Then parents will move to individual classrooms. We're asking all 4th-grade families to meet Mr. Curtis (math) and I in room 119 for a joint meeting. There will be 2 30-minute sessions for teachers to attend. 

• Scholastic Book Fair:

Foulois is having it's first book fair since the pandemic. Please come out on Back-to-School Night to support. It's held from September 24th to October 3rd. Students will have several opportunities to make a wish list and shop for items during the school day. 

• iReady Lessons and the Grading Policy:

Only on week's with 5 school days, I use the following grading rubric for iReady. 

Four (4) completed lessons a week. Here is the rubric for iReady usage. 

5+ lessons passed = 110%

4 lessons passed = 100%

3 lessons passed=85%

2 lessons passed=70%

1 lesson passed =55%

Grading iReady will begin the week of September 29th. There is extra credit built into the completion because I believe students should receive credit for exceeding expectations. 

• First Spelling Test

I am very proud of how students performed on their first spelling test. Some students earned extra credit for spelling the secret bonus words correctly. I didn't tell families there were bonus words because I want to students to know all 12 words. 

I believe when students exceed expectations they should receive credit for it. My curriculum provides a list of 7 spelling words. I add another 5 words but hold students accountable for 3 of those extra words. Every spelling test is graded out of 10. Please refer to the grading list below. 

12 out of 12 correct = 120%

any 11 out of 12 correct = 110%

any 10 out of 12 correct = 100%

any 9 out of 12 correct = 90%

any 8 out of 12 correct = 80%

any 7 out of 12 correct = 70%

any 6 out of 12 correct = 60%

any 5 out of 12 correct = 50%

The iReady lessons are the spelling test are the ONLY extra credit opportunities I offer. There are no other opportunities for extra credit.

Celebrations from the Week

Important Announcements

• Band and Orchestra Orientation:

  • On Tuesday, September 16th. Mr. Carter (band) and Mrs. Alexander (orchestra) will meet with both 4th-grade classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. for their annual interest/orientation meeting. Students will receive information on how to join band and orchestra.

• Spelling Test:

  • The first spelling test will be on Friday, September 19th. Spelling tests occur on Day 1 of a new 8-day cycle. All students will use the same set of words for the first four tests. After that, I will differentiate spelling lists based on a quick pre-test. Lists will be labeled A, B, and C.

• Guidance with Mrs. Colbert

• Our professional school guidance counselor Mrs. Colbert will meet with both classes on Wednesday for a 30 minute lesson. 

• iReady Lessons and the Grading Policy:

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• Scholastic Book Fair:

  • T

I hope this newsletter finds you well! As I move further into the school year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Together, we are creating a nurturing and engaging environment for our students.

Celebrations from the Week

We had a fantastic time during the Books on the Ground event last Friday after school! Families who attended enjoyed socializing, dancing, and delicious food from the food trucks. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our love for reading.

Important Announcements

• iReady Diagnostic:

  • Monday and Tuesday are reserved for the iReady diagnostic assessments. Please ensure that your child is well-rested and ready to do their best!

• Early Dismissal:

  • On Friday, September 12th, students will have an early dismissal at 1:15 p.m. Please make arrangements for pick-up accordingly.

• Band and Orchestra Orientation:

  • Mr. Carter (band) and Mrs. Alexander (orchestra) will meet with both 4th-grade classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. for their annual interest/orientation meeting. Students will receive information on how to join band and orchestra.

• Spelling Test:

  • The first spelling test will be on Friday, September 19th. Spelling tests occur on Day 1 of a new 8-day cycle. All students will use the same set of words for the first four tests. After that, I will differentiate spelling lists based on a quick pre-test. Lists will be labeled A, B, and C.

• Unit Summary and Syllabi:

  • The Unit summary is posted in the Homework tab of our website. You will also receive a paper copy in your student(s)' Boomerang Folder. Syllabi for both Reading and Social Studies are included. This information can help you tailor additional homework for your child(ren).

As we look forward to the upcoming weeks, we are grateful for your ongoing support and dedication. Together, we can provide the best possible learning experience for our children. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community!

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the start of a new school year! It has been heartwarming to see our scholars back in the classroom, filled with enthusiasm and curiosity. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community!

Celebrations from the Week

We have successfully completed our first week of school! Our classrooms are thriving thanks to the Treatment Agreements we established. Students worked together to agree on how everyone should treat each other, fostering a supportive and respectful environment. It has been uplifting to hear so many encouraging words from families. Thank you for your support!

Important Announcements

• Emergency Contact Form: If you haven't already done so, please fill out and return the blue emergency contact form.

• Chromebook Agreement: Please submit the Chromebook Agreement shared by Ms. Stefanak on Class Dojo. You can access the form here: Chromebook Agreement Form.
  Important Note: Scholars without a signed device agreement will not be provided a device until one is received. We only need ONE form per scholar, but a separate form must be filled out for EACH scholar you have here at BDF. The form will send a copy of your responses to the email address you enter when completing it. Please double-check that you aren't sending a second agreement! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

• Homework: Homework will be begin this week. I'm asking students to fill out a list of favorites so I can get to know them better. In a 5-day week, homework sheets are given to students on Monday and due every Friday. The extended due date, without penalty, will always be the next Tuesday. Parents and guardians can print out the PDF version from the HOMEWORK tab if the paper is lost. 

I want to address an issue regarding five students whose last names were misspelled on a list given to the fourth-grade teachers. This has caused some lapses in connecting on Class Dojo. I apologize for this oversight and will work on correcting those names on the folders and name tags this week.

We are grateful for your ongoing support in making this school year a success. Your partnership is invaluable, and together, we can create a nurturing environment for our scholars.

Looking forward to more wonderful moments ahead!

1 backpack

1 reusable water bottle

1 1-inch, 3-ring binder

1 pack of 5 binder tabs

3 composition books

1 each, blue, black, and red poly folders

8 boxes of pre-sharpened pencils

4 boxes of crayons

2 boxes of colored pencils

1 pack of water colored markers

1 zippered soft pouch

1 set of over-the-ear headphones with microphone

4 bottles of liquid glue

2 packs of glue sticks

1 pair of scissors

1 pack of clear tape

The following are encouraged but not mandatory:

• • boxes of facial tissues

  • bottles of hand sanitizer

  • disinfecting wipes

  • paper towels

  • Ziploc bags