Hi Parents!
Sorry that I'm late posting. Being out of town this weekend messed up my technological Sundays. I was wondering how the homework is going since we just finished the first week. Is there anything I could change to better accommodate your needs as a group? Please let me know! If you have a specific concern about your child then please let me know and we can discuss some other options for them with regards to homework.
Also, keep in mind these few tips about homework:
- Homework should be a review. It is not a time to cover new material.
- Homework should be quick. It should not take the student hours to complete. (I'm a big believer in letting students have time to be kids after school. They really work hard all day and they need some time to play and be themselves.)
- Homework is meant for practice and to give the student an opportunity to build confidence (an attitude of "I can do this").
It looks like you all are really enjoying some good books for your reading time as I look at the reading logs. Thank you all so much for all that you do to help your little crocodile be successful!
Let me know how homework is going on the home side!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Open House
Attention Parents!
I would like your help as I prepare for Open House next Monday at 5:30.
What types of things are you wanting to know?
So far I plan to discuss:
- classroom procedures
- behavior consequences
- homework/weekly practice assignments
- Friday folders and Agendas
- curriculum
Is there anything else you would like to see in my presentation on Monday?
Let me know!
Thank you for all you do to support our classroom! You all are great!
I would like your help as I prepare for Open House next Monday at 5:30.
What types of things are you wanting to know?
So far I plan to discuss:
- classroom procedures
- behavior consequences
- homework/weekly practice assignments
- Friday folders and Agendas
- curriculum
Is there anything else you would like to see in my presentation on Monday?
Let me know!
Thank you for all you do to support our classroom! You all are great!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Primary Writing Journals
Hello!
I know that some of you have been having trouble locating the primary writing/composition books for writing this year. One parent has been able to locate them at the following places:
1. www.mead.com - they are $5.29 before tax, shipping and handling
2. Stone's School Supply in Raleigh on Tryon Road on their website. It is called Primary Composition Book for $4.60.
Feel free to post a comment and let other parents know if you have been able to find them anywhere else. I have heard that drug stores sometimes carry them but I have not yet seen them there myself.
I know that some of you have been having trouble locating the primary writing/composition books for writing this year. One parent has been able to locate them at the following places:
1. www.mead.com - they are $5.29 before tax, shipping and handling
2. Stone's School Supply in Raleigh on Tryon Road on their website. It is called Primary Composition Book for $4.60.
Feel free to post a comment and let other parents know if you have been able to find them anywhere else. I have heard that drug stores sometimes carry them but I have not yet seen them there myself.
Greetings Parents!
Hello First Grade Parents!
Since we cannot post comments to our website, I have created a blog for us to use. This blog will serve as an area where we can discuss current classroom events, network to help each other meet academic needs, exchange ideas, and discuss any other topics which we can all benefit from. However, please note that if you have a personal concern, this should be handled privately for the benefit of you and your child. With that said, I hope that this will be easy to use and that it will be something helpful for you! Please feel free to send me feedback now and throughout the year about the website and the blog! I would love to hear your thoughts! Also, you may need to create an account with blogger so that you can post comments here. Doing this is free and blogger is very easy to navigate/use. Feel free to e-mail me if you have questions or concerns! Otherwise, let's test the comments and see how they work!
Sincerely,
Olivia Bowen
If you can see the blog and post comments please make a comment. You may post in response to me or just write "First grade rocks!"
Since we cannot post comments to our website, I have created a blog for us to use. This blog will serve as an area where we can discuss current classroom events, network to help each other meet academic needs, exchange ideas, and discuss any other topics which we can all benefit from. However, please note that if you have a personal concern, this should be handled privately for the benefit of you and your child. With that said, I hope that this will be easy to use and that it will be something helpful for you! Please feel free to send me feedback now and throughout the year about the website and the blog! I would love to hear your thoughts! Also, you may need to create an account with blogger so that you can post comments here. Doing this is free and blogger is very easy to navigate/use. Feel free to e-mail me if you have questions or concerns! Otherwise, let's test the comments and see how they work!
Sincerely,
Olivia Bowen
If you can see the blog and post comments please make a comment. You may post in response to me or just write "First grade rocks!"
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