By Lisa Zelinger on
8/29/2008
Our second week is over and these kiddos have been AWESOME!!! They've done a lot of testing and had a great attitude throughout!
NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st! Have a fabulous Labor Day weekend!
We will begin switching for literacy and math on Tuesday, September 2nd. As we begin, please give us a chance to get to know your kiddo. A lot of information was taken into account while making placements. The kiddos need to get used to the class and expectations and we need some time to assure that placements are correct. Thank you so much for your support as we get lit and math started!
We have a field trip to Dinosaur Ridge coming up on September 18th. Permission slips will be coming home in the Monday folders on Tuesday, September 2nd.
We are sending home Confidentiality forms in the Monday folders on Tuesday, September 2nd. Anybody coming into the classroom to attend/organize a class party, anyone chaperoning a field trip/overnight, coming...
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By Lisa Zelinger on
8/22/2008
Wow! I can't believe the first week of school is over. The kiddos are doing an AMAZING job. I think we are in the process of building a great community!!! I'm very excited for what's to come!
We will continue our placement and ERB testing next week. Our goal is to place the kiddos in their math and lit classes as soon as possible
Due to peanut allergies and other medical concerns this year, I would greatly appreciate it if you can let me know what type of treat you are providing for birthdays. I just need to know the day before. Thank you so much for your help!
Curriculum Night for 3/4 is scheduled for September 10th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. There will be a general session in the Multi-Purpose room from 6:30-7:00 pm and then you will meet with literacy and math teachers from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Some announcements from our librarian, Mrs. McPherson:
The Used Media Sale (paperbacks, a quarter; hardbacks, etc, fifty cents) will end on Wednesday, August 27.
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By Lisa Zelinger on
8/18/2008
Welcome to all of my new third grade students and families and welcome back to my fourth grade students and families!!!!!
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 19th. Tuesday will be a full day
Our first early release Wednesday is this Wednesday, August 20th. Students are released at 1:30 pm on Wednesdays
Curriculum Night is coming on Wednesday, September 10th. More information to follow
Students may bring a healthy snack to school everyday
We will be testing students for the first two weeks of school. We will be giving both the ERB and our own placement tests so that we can quickly transition into switching for literacy and math!
Our first specials rotation is General Music and PE. We will have General Music on Tuesday, 8/19 and PE on Wednesday, 8/20
Coming this Week:
labeling, sorting and storing supplies
introduction and team building activities
establishing classroom rules and procedures and discussing 3/4 rules and procedures...
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