We are just about a month into the school year and so far we are off to a great start! I just can’t thank you enough for sending me such sweethearts! I don’t recall ever receiving so many hugs, thank yous, or sweet comments this early on. It is obvious my students are loved and cared for a great deal at home and it is coming back to be shared at school. I am amazed at how well they are working together and getting along! I can’t wait to see this little family of ours grow together as the year progresses.
I also want to thank you for helping your child with their daily responsibility of getting their journal signed each night. Although it isn’t necessary, feel free to leave a comment for your child or I. Each morning I will be checking journals and it is a great way to keep communication lines open. From time to time I will give the kids a “day off” from their daily journal. If your child tells you this story it is most likely true. We either lose track of time, or the day went so well I allow them time off from this activity. Journaling has many beneficial facets. It gives each child a chance to reflect on their daily behavior whether they made good or bad choices. It can serve as a way of documenting behaviors should the need arise to discuss them. Journaling will also help students gain confidence in the structure of letter writing, including the date, greeting, body, closing, signature, spacing, conventions, and purpose for writing. Each week I have added a new component to the journal entry which is why it is growing little by little. By second quarter I will require each entry to have all parts including a parent signature in order to get their responsibility sticker for the day. (AND….it must be done NEATLY!) At the end of each quarter they can turn their stickers in for rewards such as eating in the room, soda, pizza, snacks, and small prizes.
I will try to do a better job of updating my blog, so please stay tuned for future announcements, class activities, and student celebrations! There are sure to be many!
Just a few reminders about some upcoming events….
Tuesday, 9/20 @3:00 – Annual Pinwheels for Peace Ceremony and Kick Off Assembly (students will receive their Tiger Pride shirts on this day!)
Friday, 9/23 – NO SCHOOL for students
Saturday, 9/24 @ 9:00 – White Tiger Market Place
Tuesday, 9/26 @ 2:30 – September Tiger Pride Assembly
Wednesday, 9/28 – Picture Day
Saturday, 10/1 @ 6:00- PTO Movie Night
