First Day

September 3, 2013 Today was a day filled with getting to know each other, creating our class rules, learning classroom and lunchroom procedures and doing some reading. I began reading aloud a book titled “Wonder.” Please ask your child what they know about it thus far. In addition, each child has accepted the “40 Book Challenge!” All of us have set a goal of reading 40 books this year! I was very encouraged by the enthusiasm the kids had as they chose books to read. Many of the students brought their book home, so please make sure it comes back to school every day. How about setting a great example and making the “40 Book Challenge” your personal challenge as well?! We did do a little bit of math and will continue with MEAP review. The best way for you to help at home at this point is reviewing 4 digit adding, subtracting with borrowing, multiplication (4 digit by 1 digit and 2 digit by 2 digit) with your child. On Wednesday we will begin our switches with both Mrs. Blowers and Miss Michell. Our class will be in Mrs. Blower’s room daily between 12:55 and 1:25 for science instruction. They be in Miss Michell’s room daily from 2:50 – 3:20 for word study instruction (which is spelling and other activities). Check back soon for further updates