We have progress reports going home this week, so with that in mind, let's review the things we need to be working on with our reading and writing:
*Everyone should have at least 4 chapter books completed and logged on their Reading Log.
*Read every night for at least 25 minutes!
*Because we are trying to conserve paper in our class, a weekly homework sheet will no longer be printed and sent home. Instead, students will write the spelling list and nightly homework in their planners. The weekly spelling words will also be posted here on our blog. Also, please use one piece of paper for your homework throughout the week and turn it in on Thursday to be checked. (That way, you can save paper at home too!)
*Parents: Please check and sign your student's planner each night. If your student has displayed inappropriate behavior or if there is an important bit of information, we will put that in their planner.
I cannot believe that we are already halfway through the first nine weeks! Time flies by when you're having a good time!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Another new week!
As we begin another week, I wanted to take a moment to tell everyone what we will be doing this week in Readers and Writers Workshops.
Readers Workshop
We're going to be working on independent reading, shared reading, and partner reading. Make sure that your "book bags" do not leave the classroom!
Writers Workshop
Writing this week is going to be fun (well, it's always fun)! Late last week, we were introduced to our sourcebooks. Remember to bring it back to school with you EVERY DAY! We will be generating more of our own topics and picking a topic to begin a writing piece.
Phonics Skills Block- Short Vowels (a,e,i,o,u)
After looking over our short vowel activity that we did last week, I see we need a good refresher on short vowels! This week we are going to focus on short vowels, and our spelling words all have short vowels in them! When you come in every morning or afternoon, you will work on a short vowel activity. Sometimes it will be an independent activity, other times it will be a partner activity. Make sure that you are listening for the short vowel sounds!
Other Important Information
~Please join PTA! It will be the best $5 you've ever spent!
~Beauclerc's Book Fair begins this week! Students will be allowed to purchase from the bookfair beginning Thursday. Please remember, do not spend your lunch money at the book fair! Make sure that the money you are taking to the book fair is for the book fair!
Readers Workshop
We're going to be working on independent reading, shared reading, and partner reading. Make sure that your "book bags" do not leave the classroom!
Writers Workshop
Writing this week is going to be fun (well, it's always fun)! Late last week, we were introduced to our sourcebooks. Remember to bring it back to school with you EVERY DAY! We will be generating more of our own topics and picking a topic to begin a writing piece.
Phonics Skills Block- Short Vowels (a,e,i,o,u)
After looking over our short vowel activity that we did last week, I see we need a good refresher on short vowels! This week we are going to focus on short vowels, and our spelling words all have short vowels in them! When you come in every morning or afternoon, you will work on a short vowel activity. Sometimes it will be an independent activity, other times it will be a partner activity. Make sure that you are listening for the short vowel sounds!
Other Important Information
~Please join PTA! It will be the best $5 you've ever spent!
~Beauclerc's Book Fair begins this week! Students will be allowed to purchase from the bookfair beginning Thursday. Please remember, do not spend your lunch money at the book fair! Make sure that the money you are taking to the book fair is for the book fair!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Update from Open House
Woohoo! We finished our first full week of school and what a week it was! Thank you to all of the families that attended Open House on Thursday night; it was wonderful to meet so many of our parents.
We do have one correction to make to what was mentioned the other night at Open House- we will not be able to schedule conferences on Wednesdays- mornings or afternoons. We still can do conferences most Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8-8:25 am and on Monday afternoons. Please remember though, we need to know ahead of time if you would like to schedule a conference. You can email both Ms. Beshany and I, or jot a note in your student's planner.
I am looking forward to a wonderful week!
We do have one correction to make to what was mentioned the other night at Open House- we will not be able to schedule conferences on Wednesdays- mornings or afternoons. We still can do conferences most Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8-8:25 am and on Monday afternoons. Please remember though, we need to know ahead of time if you would like to schedule a conference. You can email both Ms. Beshany and I, or jot a note in your student's planner.
I am looking forward to a wonderful week!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
What we've been doing and important information...
Oh my goodness, I can't believe that it has been over a week since I last posted an update on our blog- I am sorry!! Since our scare with Tropical Storm Fay, we have returned to class and have been working hard!
In Readers Workshop, we have discussed purposes for reading and ways to become better readers. We have also reviewed our 30 book goal (Reading Standard 3- Reading Habits), signed contracts, and started filling our books logs with the wonderful chapter books that we have finished.
In Writers Workshop, we learned how everyone has a story to tell, and no two stories are the same! We brainstormed and wrote about our favorite things. Some wrote about pets, others wrote about sports.
Important Information:
In Readers Workshop, we have discussed purposes for reading and ways to become better readers. We have also reviewed our 30 book goal (Reading Standard 3- Reading Habits), signed contracts, and started filling our books logs with the wonderful chapter books that we have finished.
In Writers Workshop, we learned how everyone has a story to tell, and no two stories are the same! We brainstormed and wrote about our favorite things. Some wrote about pets, others wrote about sports.
Important Information:
- Open House is tomorrow night (8/28) at 6:30. Both Mrs. Batycki and Ms. Beshany's homerooms will be meeting in Portable 208. We hope to see you there!
- If you have not already returned all the forms in the white Beauclerc folder that went home on the first day of school, please do so immediately.
- Homework in my class for this week only consists of reading for 25 minutes every night. What a great way to work towards meeting our "30 books read" goal! We will have more to our homework beginning next week.
- Please encourage your students to always follow the rules and directions!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Two days down...and some reminders
**Due to impending adverse weather, Duval County Public Schools are closed Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21. Please be extremely safe and cautious during this time. I can't wait to see everyone when school reopens!**
Well, we have completed our first two days of school! We have been learning and reviewing the Readers and Writers Workshops' format and purposes. Some students have already found books that they just can't put down and have "checked" them out from our classroom library.
News and Reminders:
Please remember that every night, no matter what, students in my classes are expected to complete at least 25 minutes of reading in addition to other homework assignments. This week, we will only be focusing on nightly reading for our Reading and Writing homework. We will add another element to our homework next week.
Another important reminder- we have rules for a reason! If we didn't have rules in the classroom, it would be very hard to learn. Our rules our very simple and easy to follow- please practice them and come to school every morning ready to learn and follow the rules!
Please check out our class wish list a little further down this page. If you can help in any way, we would greatly appreciate it!
Well, we have completed our first two days of school! We have been learning and reviewing the Readers and Writers Workshops' format and purposes. Some students have already found books that they just can't put down and have "checked" them out from our classroom library.
News and Reminders:
Please remember that every night, no matter what, students in my classes are expected to complete at least 25 minutes of reading in addition to other homework assignments. This week, we will only be focusing on nightly reading for our Reading and Writing homework. We will add another element to our homework next week.
Another important reminder- we have rules for a reason! If we didn't have rules in the classroom, it would be very hard to learn. Our rules our very simple and easy to follow- please practice them and come to school every morning ready to learn and follow the rules!
Please check out our class wish list a little further down this page. If you can help in any way, we would greatly appreciate it!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Excitement
Tomorrow is the first day of school! I can hardly believe that we a ready to begin a new school year.
I had the chance to meet some of the new third graders on Friday at Orientation, which was so exciting! I felt pretty nervous, but I think my new students were even more nervous. On Saturday, I had some help with putting the finishing touches on the classroom- Mr. Batycki, my Mom, and my three little sisters pitched in and lent a helping hand! We had a fun afternoon and boy, was I happy to have them there!
I had the chance to meet some of the new third graders on Friday at Orientation, which was so exciting! I felt pretty nervous, but I think my new students were even more nervous. On Saturday, I had some help with putting the finishing touches on the classroom- Mr. Batycki, my Mom, and my three little sisters pitched in and lent a helping hand! We had a fun afternoon and boy, was I happy to have them there!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Classroom Wish List
I know that money is tight these days, but if you feel that you can contribute and donate any of the following items to our class, we would GREATLY appreciate it!!
White Printer Paper
Colored Printer Paper
Construction Paper
Glade PlugIns Scented Oil refills (Hawaiian Breeze OR Clean Linen)
Large Rolling Cooler
As I think of more items, I will post them. Again, this is completely voluntary; please do not feel that you are required to purchase any of these items!
White Printer Paper
Colored Printer Paper
Construction Paper
Glade PlugIns Scented Oil refills (Hawaiian Breeze OR Clean Linen)
Large Rolling Cooler
As I think of more items, I will post them. Again, this is completely voluntary; please do not feel that you are required to purchase any of these items!
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