- We have a delightful group of respectful, hard working students. I feel so blessed to have your children this year. The children are quickly learning the classroom routines and how a combination class functions.
- The first week we spent doing getting to know you activities. This week we have started the literature arts and math series. I hope that both grade levels noticed the spelling list that came home on Monday. The spelling tests will be given on Fridays.
- I have assessed the children on their math facts and time tests will be given on Wednesdays and periodic Fridays. Your child will bring home his/her time test next week and you will get an idea of where he/she is going to start. The tests are individualized so your child can move at his/her pace. I do encourage both grades to practice the facts nightly. At this point, minus one student, all of the third graders need a little more practice on subtraction facts before moving into multiplication. All of the third grade classes are starting with subtraction.
- We are currently reading the book, Charlotte's Web by E.B. White as a group and as we read, we are completing samples of the Literature Circle activities. I do not plan to conduct Literature Circles for awhile. We may start with Literature Circles in-class for a semester and then send them home as homework. Last year my second grade combination students were the only second graders to have Literature Circles added to the traditional second grade homework load. I am open to comments regarding the extra work. Feel free to email me your thoughts. Third graders do not get a choice as it is a third grade homework expectation.
- We are looking forward to the field trip to the County Fair. Please send in your child's forms if you have not already, and if you plan to drive, please, please complete the driver forms asap. Thank you to all of the volunteers. I will notify the first 6 "free" entrance fee recipients soon. All parents are welcome but unfortunately only 6 get in free.
- Finally, if you have not done so already, please sign and turn in the computer agreement. Your child cannot get on the computers until that form has been signed.
- Thank you to all of the parents who have emailed me to offer to help in the classroom. I plan to have a sign up list at Back to School Night.
- Again thank you for your lovely children. It is going to be a great year in Room 1!
