Author Archives: Carlene McBain

As our year winds down, it is time to reflect on the highs and lows of the year. Certainly the progress these third graders have made is tremendous. They worked so hard and really rose to the expectations of all the end of the year assessments. They took it so serious, and took their time. … Continue reading »

Yes, it is that time of the year when we assess…assess…and more assessments. We will be taking the M-Step this week in ELA on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7-8. We will be taking the M-Step Math on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14-15. The following week, we will be taking the spring NWEA in Reading, Math, … Continue reading »

It has been quite a while since I did any blogging. However, most of you have been kept up to  date with Class DoJo. Since my last post on this blog much  has happened. We completed the mid-year NWEA. We have completed WIDA. We are in the midst of March is Reading Month. Keep Reading!!! … Continue reading »

Spirit Week: Monday 12/17 – Favorite Sports Team Day Tuesday 12/18 – Red/White/Blue Day Wednesday 12/19 Camouflage Day Thursday 12/20 Wacky Hair / Silly Hat Day Friday 12/21 Ugly Sweater Day  

Hello December… Just want to thank everyone who for donations for the Friends  Feast… it was great fun! Pictures were sent through Class Dojo. We have started Module 2 in Math. We are  all working hard and hopefully the students are using the strategies to solve problems. Please continue to work with your child as … Continue reading »

Conference notes will go home this week, Thursday, November 1. With all the Halloween festivities, I figured I would wait until November. Conferences are:  November 8, 13, and 15. f you do not receive one a conference note by Friday,  please let me know. Monday, Oct. 29 – Boo Bash Wednesday, Oct. 31 -Halloween. If … Continue reading »

Please continue working with your child every day. I need your support and help, especially if your child is struggling. They have a lot of growth to make. They should be reading and writing every night. They need to practice Math, too. If you help your child, which I encourage, please make sure they understand … Continue reading »

Where does the time go? It is October already. It is Fire Prevention Month and our field trip is next week, October 18, from 12:30-2:30. We have 3 parents going and myself. The students are very excited about it. We are half way through the first Module in Math. Therefore, we will be taking a … Continue reading »

Last Friday, we had a visit from a firefighter from Dearborn. It was an introduction to a field trip we will be having later this  month. Permission slips will be coming home this week. It was very interesting and I think the students were impressed. Bottom line – if you don’t have a smoke alarm … Continue reading »

Thanks to all the parents who attended Open House. Thanks to all those who have signed up to Class Dojo. If you have not signed up, it is not too late. You can check on how your child is doing and I will send you pictures and updates of your child during school. NWEA Math … Continue reading »