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Last week we learned the letter “Bb” and talked about space.

This week we will learn a new letter “Cc” and this month we will learn the number “2”.  We will also be talking about fall or autumn and what happens during that time of year.

We are going to have spirit week.  The whole Howard school is joining with Dearborn High School.  This is only if you want to.

Monday   Monster University –Wear your favorite college apparel!

Tuesday    Sleeping Beauty-Wear your PJ’s or comfy sweats.  You can wear slippers but have shoes for outside.

Wednesday    Wish Upon  a Star Day – Dress as your future career/dream job!

Thursday   Cinderella’s Ball – Dress to impress!

Friday      Blue out!  Wear your favorite Howard shirt or any other blue shirt.

Ms. Lisa will not be here on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  Her son had surgery over the summer and he has some follow up appointments.   Ms. Mo and Ms. Jessica will be here.  School will run as normal.

Last Week’s Highlights

Last week we learned our first letter “Aa” and a new number “1”.  We also learned that ant, apple, alligator and acorn all start with the letter “A”.

This Week’s Highlights

This week we will learn a new letter “Bb” and review number “1”. Even though last Thursday was the first day to fall, we are delaying talking about it until next week.  Hopefully the weather will start getting a little cooler and leaves will start changing colors.  This week we will talk about space and things in it.

Picture Day is Friday, September 23rd.  our pictures will be in the morning first thing about 9:00am.  If your child doesn’t not attend on Fridays, you may still bring your child for the pictures and stay with them.

Last Week’s Highlights

This week we continued to meet new friends, explore our classroom and we are learning the guidelines of our classroom.  We also learned how to use watercolor!

Reminders to Students

Bring in a folder with your name on it and an extra change of clothes.

Reminders to Parents

We have peanut and a severe sesame seed allergies in our classroom. Please be aware of any food containing these items, if you would like to bring in a snack. Just let us know ahead of time.

This Week’s Highlights

This week we will learn our first letter “Aa” and a new number “1”.  When I introduce a new number or letter, the children will recognize it, practice writing it and say the sound (with in the week).  We will be having an apple eating contest, “What color apple tastes like best”, green or red?

Upcoming Events

• Monday:  Fingerprinting ants
• Tuesday:  Apples and our apple graph
• Wednesday:  Our first letter of the week
• Thursday:  Acorns because it’s the first day of autumn!
• Friday:  Johnny Appleseed

Questions or concerns

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask *iblog:https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bonzal/

*Email: bonzal@dearbornschools.org

*Classroom phone: (313) 827-6362

*Or put a note in your child’s folder

Have a great week, Ms. Lisa and Ms. Mo

August 2016

Hi!  My name is Ms. Lisa (Bonza),

I am so excited to work with you and your child.  It’s going to be a year full of fun, learning and lots of adventure and I can’t wait to see what the year has in store for us.

I moved to Dearborn from Pinckney, Michigan, 16 years ago when I got married.  My husband and I have three boys that attend Dearborn Public Schools.  My youngest, goes to Elementary school, my middle son goes to junior high school and my oldest attends high school. Although all of their sports and activities take up most of my free time, I always find time to foster puppies from the Taylor Animal Shelter.

I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s of science degree in early childhood education.  This will be my seventh year teaching in the Dearborn Public Schools early childhood program.  I’m so excited to teach your child and to watch them grow and learn.

We follow the Dearborn Public school calendar so please go to the Dearborn Public Schools website and print off a calendar so you know the days off.  I will also post them on my blog and put them in the weekly newsletter.  The only difference is that our first day of school will be Wednesday, September 7^th and our last day of school will be Thursday, June 15^th.  We have no half days or late start days, our schedule is from 8:00am to 12:00 noon, every day.

 *Our orientation will be held on Tuesday, September 6^th from 6:00pm to 6:30pm at Howard Elementary, room 4.  I’m looking forward to meeting all of you in person.  Please bring the entire contents of your registration packet to the orientation.  All paperwork must be completed and turned in, in order for your child to attend.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  It is important to keep communication open between us.  I look forward to a great year together.

bonzal@dearbornschools.org

(313) 827-6362—classroom number

My blog is https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/bonzal/

First Day Reminders

Our first day of school will be Wednesday, September 7^th.

*Please have your child use the restroom before coming to school each day; less time in the school’s bathroom is more time learning in the classroom.

*Please have your child bring a 2 pocket folder with their name on it.  This will be used as a homework folder as well as communication tool between you and me. Your child will turn this folder in every day and take it home every day (even if it is empty).

*The doors will be unlocked every morning at 8:00am for about 5 or 10 minutes.  If you arrive late, please go through the school’s lobby door.  I will not be able to leave the classroom and open the door for you.

Welcome to iBlog Teacher Websites Sites. This is your brand new classroom website.  There are some things you should do to get started.  Hopefully you have been following the Getting Started Tutorials and Step Sheets.

It is important that you edit your profile so that you can choose your school and grade level as this will help parents and students find your website.  Look for the link in the upper right when you are logged in.

Here are some resources to help you with iBlog:

• Getting Started Tutorials
• Using Plugins (Calendar, iPhone App, eNewsletter, and more)
• Support Tutorials (General iBlog tips and tricks)
• Discover WordPress (The software that runs iBlog)