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Hello! We had a really good first week after the long break, even though we had indoor recess due to the cold at the end of the week.

Next week will be a busy one, and a shortened one as well. Thursday is the field trip in the morning. You won’t need to send a snack, but we will be back for lunch. We will make hot lunch choices before we depart. There will not be food or snacks available at the theater, so please don’t send money towards that end. Friday is a half-day, with dismissal at 11:40. There is no school on Monday, January 21st, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, and Tuesday, the 22nd, is another half-day.

Spelling words for next week are: for, up, look, hop, pop, top, cop,mop, stop, bop. I will give the Spelling test on Friday. We are going to begin a Science segment on Polar Animals and Habitats. You will be seeing projects along these lines. On Monday, please look for a note regarding a Timeline Project we will be assigning. It is due on January 24th. This is always a very popular project, and the students look forward to sharing how they have grown over the years. I look forward to seeing this myself!

We will be having NWEA testing on Tuesday morning. Along with the NWEA testing, Directed Reading Assessments (DRA) will be going on this month. After this is complete, I will make reading level book changes as appropriate. I have been assessing the student’s progress regarding the alphabet and sight words, too. It’s exciting to see how much they have progressed! They are almost half-way through Kindergarten! Report cards will go out by the end of January. I’ll alert you when they are in the students’ folders.

As the weather remains cold, please teach them how to zip their own jacket. I, literally, don’t have time at the end of the day to zip all of their jackets, and it’s a task they should be attempting now. Thanks so much!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to address them with me.

Mrs. Smith

Hello and welcome to 2019! I hope everyone had a happy and relaxing vacation! We will hit the ground running this month. We have NWEA testing, and DRA testing as well.  It’s very important that your children get a good night’s rest and a good breakfast during the testing period.

The spelling words this week are: is, go, we, big, dig, pig, wig. We will have the Spelling test on Friday. The Spelling booklet is coming home today from the last test. Please sign it and return it tomorrow. As always, continue to read every night.

I’m sure I will have more to add as the week unfolds, but my brain is still revving up as well! 🙂

Mrs. Smith

Hello!
I hope you enjoyed your extra day this past weekend!  We will have a busy week, and fun activities at the end before the Holiday Break.

The Spelling test will be on Thursday again this week. The words are as follows: it, in, said, jet, met, pet, wet. For now, there are 7 words on the test. We will go to 10 after the Break. Please look over the Spelling test from last Thursday, sign it and have your child return the booklet tomorrow (Tuesday).

On Thursday, we will end the day with the PBIS celebration for December. We will watch Polar Express after lunch, and the students can have the snacks they purchased last week.

Friday is our Holiday celebration! Mrs. Hamid and Mrs. Wallace will be coming in to prepare the yummy pancakes first thing in the morning.  Students may wear pajamas for the “breakfast”. They can bring slippers, but must wear street shoes to school (that will be appropriate for gym). We will have the Holiday Party after lunch. If you have not been notified to help with the party, please refrain from coming. I provided the names of the parents who will be assisting to the office, they are the only adults who will be allowed to come. Thank you for your understanding.

I hope you have a wonderful 2 weeks off! Please continue to read with your child over the Break.

Mrs. Smith

Hello,

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! These next two weeks are going to be be busy and full of fun events!

First of all, the students took their first Spelling test on Friday, and most did very well! The Spelling books will be in your child’s folder today. Please take a minute to go over it with your child. It needs to be signed and returned tomorrow, Tuesday. Thanks!

This Thursday will be our Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt! The Gingerbread projects are due today. If you haven’t completed it, please return it tomorrow. It should include the decorated Gingerbread person, the plan and the Escape.

Wednesday is a Late Start Day. The bell will ring at 9:35.

We will have this week’s Spelling Test on Thursday. This week’s words are: to, am, you, can, man, tan, pan, ran, fan, van. We will be working on these words everyday, and I encourage you to quiz your child at home as well.

There is no school for the Kindergarten classes on Friday. Please make a note in your calendar.

Next week Friday, our last day before Break, will be our Pajama Day and Pancake Breakfast! The homeroom moms are coordinating this super fun activity. More information to follow. Thursday is the PBIS celebration with a movie.

I know this is quite a bit to remember. I will send out more notes as needed.

Have a great day!

Mrs. Smith

Hello and happy Friday! Just a reminder that the Gingerbread project is due on Monday. Please include the Disguise Planning Guide and Escape report with the decorated gingerbread. I look forward to seeing the creative work the students have done!

Some of our friends are still coming to school without hat and mittens to go outside. We will go out whenever possible for some fresh air.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Mrs. Smith

Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

This week marks the first Spelling test for the class. The words are as follows: the, I, a cat, bat, rat and hat. This list is also on the Homework in your child’s folder. Please practice spelling the words with your child, and we will be working hard on them in class.

We have begun using DOJO points in class for behavior issues. Positive DOJO points are given for good behavior, and negative points for any bad choices. Quite a few classes at Haigh are using this program. At this time, it is only for in-class behavior monitoring. Once the program gets tweaked a bit more, I will invite parents to join. As always, discussions with your child about making good choices will enhance the learning process for everyone.

We are going to be doing a Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt next week! You will find the information and a gingerbread cutout to decorate in your child’s backpack today. Please read the information, and send it back completed no later than next Monday, the 10th. The Scavenger Hunt will be on the 13th.

Upcoming events in December:

December 11th–Ugly Sweater Bingo for Books from 6-7 in the cafeteria

December 13th–School Store

December 14th–No School for Kindergarten

December 19th–Candy Gram Sales begin, delivery is the 21st.

December 20th–PBIS celebration

December 21st–Pajama day, “Polar Express” movie and Pancake Breakfast! More info will be coming regarding this event.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Mrs. Smith

Good morning,

First of all, I need to apologize. I was unfamiliar with the popcorn sales, and I dropped the ball. I didn’t send home the slips, so the kids will not get popcorn this time. Again, I apologize.

Permission slips and money are due tomorrow (Friday) for the field trip to the Marquis Theater. I have received only a few so far. Please remember I need both the slip and exact cash. Thanks so much!

We have Book Checkout tomorrow (Friday). Please send library books that may be at your house, as your child won’t be able to check-out a new book until the previous one has been returned.

We have finished Module 2 in Math, and I have begun assessments. The completed workbook will go home either today or tomorrow. Please take a few minutes to look at the book with your child. They worked very hard, and you will also get to see the progress they have made since August. These books should not be returned to school.

As always, if you have any questions (or I have forgotten anything!) feel free to let me know.

Thanks,

Mrs. Smith

Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! We are going to hit the ground running this week, we have lots to get done!

A permission slip is coming home today for the field trip to the Marquis Theater on January 17th from 9-noon, No chaperones will be needed for this trip, Homeroom Moms will be attending with us. Permission slips and money are due by this Friday. Exact cash only will be accepted. Any money other than exact cash will be returned.

We will be taking an End-of-Module Math test this week on 2D and 3D shapes. Please find objects around the house such as spheres, cones, cylinders and cubes that will help your child identify them for the test. We will, also, take a Science Assessment on weather. As always, reading every night will help your student develop stronger skills. They love to read with me during Daily 5!

We will begin Spelling Tests next week. Lists will come home, and we will practice the words during the days leading up to the Friday test.

I’m still learning the Blog that Mrs. Dimitriou posted each week. I wanted to get this out today so you will look for the Permission Slip and return it as soon as possible.

If I think of something else that I feel you need, I will post again this week. As always, please feel free to ask any question that you may have.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Smith

Hello,

My name is Mrs. Smith, and I am the Long-term Substitute for Mrs. Dimitriou while she is at home with Stella. I am very excited to say that Stella entered the world on Wednesday evening, and weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces and is 21 inches long! Mom and Baby are doing well, and expect to go home today.

I want to tell you alittle bit about myself. First of all, I am the mom of two adult sons, raised in Dearborn and attended Dearborn Public Schools. I have, probably, felt every emotion you feel sending your child off to school, and especially with a Sub Teacher. I have spent quite a bit of time in Mrs. Dimitriou’s class this year. I know your children, and I also know Mrs. Dimitriou’s expectations. My goal is to make this time as seamless as possible for your child, and to continue the progress they have already made. I have been a sub for 10 years now, and have taught children of all ages and abilities. I have Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. If you ever have a question, please feel free to ask. Like I said, I have been where you are with my own children. Any question will be handled with discretion and respect. I will be checking Mrs. Dimitriou’s email daily. If you have a question of a personal nature that you wish only Mrs. Dimitriou to address, simply put “Personal” in the subject line, and I will alert her to it. I will not be offended in any way.

Monday is the TumbleBus experience! Please dress your child in clothing appropriate for tumbling, including tennis shoes and no dresses on the girls. Mrs. Hamid will be escorting the children to the bus, and will be assisting them while I stay in the classroom. Thanks so much, Mrs. Hamid!

As the weather continues to get colder, please make sure you are sending winter jackets, hats, gloves and boots. We will go outside for recess most every day, weather permitting. Also, please remember that Kindergarten dismisses beginning at 3:30. After 3:40, I will close the door and walk the children to the office, per school rules.

I look forward to these next few weeks with your children, and I also look forward to meeting you and helping make Kindergarten a success.

Thank you,

Mrs. Smith

Someone brought in headphones today but they were not labeled and were found on the floor. They had fallen out of someone’s folder, but we do not know to whom they belong. If you sent these earbuds in with your child today, please send me an email and let me know so I can label the baggie for you and your child can begin using them for Daily 5 and math workshop!

Please email me at dimitrm@dearbornschools.org

Thank you!