This week we have been very busy with our family unit! The students have been researching the countries where their families originated from. I have been very impressed by their ability and enthusiasm with this project, and I want to thank all of you for the work you have done with them at home! Recently the 1/2 team has received questions regarding the school's policy on volunteers and absences. I have attached a copy of the Stargate Community Handbook under the documents section of my webpage. I will also continue to post my reading log, spelling packets and math homework there as well! :)

Literacy and math transitions have been an exciting integration of this week. The students were anxious to meet their new teachers, and we were delighted to become acquainted with our needs-based classes! I am looking forward to beginning our academic time together as well as getting to know each student. My hope is for your child to learn, grow and excel through each of his or her endeavers!    

We are still working hard to assess every child in math, reading, writing and spelling! We hope to begin switching for math and literacy by Wednesday, September 12th. I have really enjoyed getting to know all of the 1/2 students. Everyday we have been able to partner up with a different homeroom class. The weekly folders and homework folders went out on Tuesday this week, but they will normally be sent home on Mondays. The weekly folders should be signed and returned the next day. Homework folders should be brought back by Friday. Thank you for all of your support, and I look forward to seeing everyone on Curriculum Night!