Category Archives: Class News

Birthdays

Our school policy states that birthday treats may not be edible. I have added some ideas below that I will allow in our classroom.
– Party favors (bouncy balls, matchbox cars, erasers, tops, magnifying glasses, notepads, balloons, whistles, bubbles, etc.)
– Come into the classroom and read your child’s favorite book to the class.
– Donate something to the classroom (book or game) in your child’s name.
– Ask the teacher for extra recess in honor of your child’s birthday.
– Bring in something that all the children can sign as a birthday treat for your child (shirt/sweatshirt, tote bag, autograph stuffed animal, pillow case, etc.).
– Recommend a dance song, and have the whole class do the hokey pokey or the chicken dance, whatever is your child’s favorite!
Please notify me in advance if you’d like to use any of these ideas in celebration of your child’s birthday!

Leadership Opportunities!

Student Lighthouse  Grades 1-5 , (K to join later in the year)

Whitmore-Bolles Student Lighthouse Team members must consistently demonstrate the following leadership characteristics:

  • Dependability, reliability, and respect

  • Completes classwork and homework assignments

  • Strong work ethic

  • Exemplary conduct and citizenship in and out of school

  • Excellent attendance (on time with limited absences and early check-outs)

  • Good judgment and decision making skills

  • Comfortable with public speaking

  • Ability to teach and demonstrate the 7 Habits to other students

  • Be willing to meet before school at 8am one day a week

 

Project Unify (grades 3-5)

Project Unify is a program funded through Special Olympics Michigan.  As a project unify athlete, you will:

  • Attend practices weekly. These will take place during the school day and last 30 minutes

  • Act as a positive role model and friend to your teammate and other athletes.

  • Show respect both during practices and during the school day.

  • Attend the Whitmore Bolles Special Olympic Events throughout the year

Young Athletes Volunteer (grades 1-5, K to join later in the year)

The young athletes program is also funded through Special Olympics Michigan.  As a young athlete volunteer, you will:

  • Work with Whitmore-Bolles young athletes (children ages 2-7) on building gross motor skills (tossing ball, balance activities, following directions)

  • Act as a positive role model and friend to the young athletes.

  • Show respect both during practices and during the school day.

  • Assist the classroom teacher as needed.

  • Young athletes meet every Friday, however, by signing up you will not be scheduled to work every Friday.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY NEXT FRIDAY.

Friday, September 23, 2016

MATH: No HW

SCIENCE: “Make It Move” diagram***

SS: No HW

READING: Read to Self

SPELLING: No HW

*** Students who did not finish the Make It Move activity will need to complete the chart using objects at home. This assignment is due on Monday.

Examples of “Changes in Motion” might include, speed up, slows down, stop moving, start moving, change direction.