"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge" - Albert Einstein
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
•Movement breaks
•Self-evaluation forms
•Expectations posters
•Classroom meeting time
•Seating arrangement strategy
-respect
-responsibility
-safety
-punctuality
-communication
-work ethic
-digital citizenship
-morning meeting
-classroom jobs
-peer recognition
-collaborative projects
-classroom celebrations
-parent involvement
Classroom organization impacts myself as well as my students. My classroom will be bright, inviting, safe, and fun.
Important factors of my classroom:
•Desks or tables set up in groups to encourage collaborative learning•Clean and organized to remain stress-free•Posted number lines, alphabet, and other important academic references•Word Wall for sight words (kindergarten)•Posted objectives/ I can statements and vocabulary•Calendar•Rugs to gather students•Number corner•Bookshelves with grade-level literature•Displayed student work•Calm-down area•Area for promoted play-learning styles
-scaffolded assignments
-flexible grouping
-scaffolded instruction
-choice boards
-learning contracts
-assessment options
-technology integration
-Class Dojo
-Paper Communication
-Phone Call
Hi everyone,
Here is the Peek at the Week for this week! In it you will find our Heart Word of the Week, our Sound of the Week, skills we are practicing in March, reminders, and ideas for family time. Please look over it and let me know if you have any questions! This is the last week with me as their teacher. I will be with the students for the transition but when they get back from break Mrs. Chamberlain with be their teacher again.
Here are the specials we have this week:
•Monday 3/18: Day F-Gym
•Tuesday 3/19: Day A- Library
•Wednesday 3/20: Day B- Gym
•Thursday 3/21: Day C- Music
•Friday 3/22: Day D- Art
This is the last week of One School One Book! I hope you've enjoyed the month of reading with your family. Don't forget to check out our website https://blairmillreads.weebly.com/ to read along with our celebrity readers! We are having a fun buddy class activity at the end of the week to wrap up the program!
Here are a few more dates to look forward to and put on your calendar:
•Monday, 3/18- Read Chapter 23 of A Boy Called Bat at home
oSkunk Day - wear black and white like a skunk
•Tuesday, 3/19- Read Chapter 24 of A Boy Called Bat at home
oFamily Day- draw or bring in a picture of your family to share at Morning Meeting
•Wednesday, 3/20- Read Chapter 25 of A Boy Called Bat at home
oPretzel Day! Bring in a dollar for a pretzel
oCareer Day- dress like what you want to be when you grow up or draw a picture of you doing the job
•Thursday, 3/21- Read Chapter 26 of A Boy Called Bat at home
oStuffie Day- bring in a small stuffie to school, it must be able to fit in your backpack
oGertrude Hawk Order Pickup from 4-7 in the bus loop
•Friday, 3/22- One School One Book Culminating Day Blair Mill Spirit Day- wear your Blair Mill gear
•Monday, 3/25-Monday, 4/1- No School for Spring Break
•Friday, 4/12- Early Dismissal at 1pm
•Tuesday, 4/16- Spring Picture Day
•Thursday, 4/18- Granny Awards 6:30 at Keith Valley Middle School
•Friday, 5/3- Early Dismissal at 1pm
•Thursday, 5/23- Field Day
•Friday, 5/24- Early Dismissal at 1pm
•Monday, 5/27- District Closed for Memorial Day
•Thursday, 5/30- Celebration of Learning
•Friday, 6/7- Blair Mill Memorial 5K & ½ Mile Kids' Run
•Thursday, 6/13- Last Day of School!
Thanks!
Warm Regards,
Miss Howard
Hi Families,
We had a great week! Please see below for some Highlights, Glows, and Grows for this week. The Highlights section will highlight some fun moments from the week. The Glows section will share some positive growth the class has made from the week. The Grows section will identify an area that the class is working to improve upon. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Miss Howard
Highlights From the Week
•The students got to meet Elana K. Arnold, the author of The Boy Called Bat, and got to ask her questions.
•The students got to run around outside to enjoy the warm weather and get out their wiggles.
•The students enjoyed playing Floor is Lava on Friday for those who couldn't make it to Wellness Night. They had so much fun!
Glows
•Students followed expectations like having a safe body and quiet voices during the assembly.
•We have all remembered to bring back Thor to school after watching over him for Bat.
•Being attentive listeners during our read-aloud.
Grows
•Still working on raising our hands when we have something to say.