Hello Families!
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful fall weekend!
Daily Check-In:
Last week was the first week of our Daily Check-Ins. It was a wonderful tool for school-home communication, but also allowed for student reflection each day. Please, send the Daily Check-In back to school each day. Also, each Friday I will send home the Daily Check-In, please send it back to school on Monday. Thank you!
Assessment:
I give quick quizzes each Friday to check that students are able to apply the skills that we are learning during the week. These quizzes, along with all assessments that I give, drive my instruction. If I see that a few students are not understanding a specific concept, I will reteach in a small group. If I see that the whole class is struggling with a concept, I will reteach the concept to the whole class.
This is the case for this past week. I gave a quick check (quiz) in both Math (measuring with centimeters) and Reading (Main Idea). Both these quick checks showed me that I need to go back, reteach, and allow for students to practice longer.
I will always guide my instruction by what is best for my students. This sometimes means slowing down, and practicing more.
What we are learning this week:
- In Math, we will review using centimeter cubes for measuring real objects, along with using a ruler. We will also start learning about the difference between a meter and centimeter.
- In Reading, we will be reviewing how to identify the main topic/ idea of a passage and within different paragraphs. We will also discuss and review how key details prove and support the main idea of a passage/ paragraph.
- In Writing, we begin writing our informational piece on different habitats. The final draft will be due the last week of October. This will be a very guided process. I will be sending home a writing rubric with your child by the end of the week so that you are aware of how I will be grading their writing.
- In Social Studies, we will be learning about communities and why families live in communities.
Parent- Teacher Sign-Up:
Thank you to those who have signed up for their conference. Please click the link, choose a time, and complete the registration. If you do not get the time that you want, I am sorry. I cannot be flexible with conference times, this is to ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to discuss their child’s progress.
Important Dates this week:
- Tuesday, October 11th is our field. The field trip schedule and assigned groups were sent home last week. Please make sure to bring this paper to the field trip on Tuesday. They have your schedule, where you need to be at what time, and the reminders for dress/lunch.
- Wednesday, October 12th is a Late Start. Breakfast will begin at 9:35 am.
- Friday, October 14th is our first POPCORN DAY! Please send in $1 in a labeled envelope or zip lock bag! (lots of money gets dropped out of folders if it is not labeled!)
Thank you for your continued support!