We had a Great First Week!

We have been super busy and I have really enjoyed getting to know your children.  This week, in addition to learning many routines, we really focused on learning the classroom and school rules.

Our rules are

• We listen.
• We use helping hands.
• We use walking feet.
• "I am the boss of me!" 

Your child has a book in his/her folder with these rules.  Please read this book with your child and talk about each rule.

We also met our Book Buddies from Mrs. Sak's class.  Please enjoy the quick video she made today with pictures from our first chance to read together!

Some general notes:

• Please send in a sweater or sweatshirt that could stay in the locker.  The air is sometimes chilly.
• Whenever possible, I wait until Friday to send home notes and announcements from the school.  While the packets generally go out on Tuesday for the rest of the school, I have no way of distributing them until the next day because of our schedule.  If something is time-sensitive I will always send it on Wednesday.  Work completed in class also goes home on Fridays.  If your child brings home a paper or two throughout the week, that is from choice time or other work that was not curricular.
• Homework will start the Monday after Curriculum Night.

Upcoming Dates:
Friday, September 5:  Back to School Party with SEOPCO in the evening.  It's a great back to school tradition and a great chance to hang out with new friends!  I plan on going!
Thursday, September 11:  Curriculum Night is a chance for you to see the classroom, learn about routines and hear about our curriculum.  I hope to have 100% attendance!  Childcare is provided in the auditorium.  The children do not come to the classroom for the presentation,b ut they are welcome to walk you around the school to meet their special area teachers after the presentation.