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:

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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