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WELCOME BACK!!!! Thank you so much for all the thoughtful gifts. I loved them all, and opening them with the kids was a gift in itself. I felt very loved and blessed. I have so enjoyed my time off with my family, but I have also missed my "other" kids and families. I sure hope your new year has started off with a bang. I can't wait to get back into the classroom and the daily routine.
Over the break, I also spent some time planning our new units. Here is a quick rundown.
Math: Perimeter, Area, and some fractions with our science unit.
Science: Snowology-The study of snow. Tons of activities and experiments with snow, ice, and snowman. This unit will cover many, many subject matters!!! So excited!!!
Social Studies: Midwest Region-New states and capitals!!! I know you are excited!!!
Montana History: Westward Expansion-Lewis and Clark
Reading: Lead 21: Space Unit-Fact and Opinion, synonyms, and making connections to the text.
Read Aloud: Finish up Danny, The Champion of the World.
Spelling: Unit 17-There is a test this Friday!!!!
Language: Adjectives
CC Meeting: New Year Goals and Being Kind To One Another
Tomorrow we will do a fun writing activity during our CC meeting. Kids will need a STAMPED envelope. Please leave the envelope BLANK, except the stamp. Those that bring it in tomorrow will earn $50.
We will be welcoming a new student tomorrow from Kalispel. Her name is Alexis. Yep, another GIRL!!! Now we are up to 7! WooHoo!!!! Please help kids remember to welcome her but not overwhelm her. Remind them to be friendly and helpful, while realizing she may be shy and unsure. It is so hard to be a new student, but in E4 they feel welcomed very quickly!! Don't believe me? Just look at how well Miss. Kayla is doing. She has many friends and has quickly picked up on Ms. Erickson's expectations and procedures. She could not have done that without the help of such a friendly, loving class!! It makes this teacher mighty proud! If you talk with your child about this, write the word ALEXIS in the planner for $20 tomorrow.
A quick update on our school safety plan. I know, as a parent, I received an email from Mr. Bouck, the superintendent. He stated that all doors except the front door will be locked. The front door will continue to be monitored and ALL parents and guests will be required to check in and wear a visitors pass. Even if we see you every day or know you well, please take the time to help us ensure that we are following the safety guides mandated by our district. Please don't take it personal. We love knowing you by name. We just have to put kids first and their safety is our TOP priority. Also, all staff will be wearing proper identification as well. No one in our building should be walking our halls without some form of identification clearly visible.
I think that about does it for the start of the new year. I am so, so, so excited to get going again. Report cards come out in a couple of weeks. It will be very important that kiddos have all their assignments turned in. A missing assignment drops grades very quickly. I want you to see a true reflection of how far your child has come so far, which is very, very far! You will also see your child's Winter Test Scores in the report card. So many kids have already made the growth that we expect in an entire year. Which means that they are getting challenged on their level! Students need to continue to push themselves and rise to the expectations that are set by myself, you, and especially by themselves. Holding high expectations is crucial to making growth throughout the year.
Have a wonderful last day of vacation! I will see you tomorrow, January 2, 2013!!!!
