Homework:
Read 15 minutes
Math (if students did not finish it in class)
Reading sheet ---due Friday, 10-1-10
Reminders:
Picture day tomorrow!
Jog-a-thon is Friday the 1st. Collect those pledges!
Make sure your student is wearing something appropriate for running.
In math we have been working on multiplying by 4’s. Quiz your students. Have them show you the double, double strategy they learned.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Homework:
Read 15 minutes
I am so proud of each student who read this weekend. It is such an accomplishment! Thank you parents as well!
Please remember to have students bring back their books each day. They read them at school too. My goal is to have students read the same book at home and at school. That way they are not reading two different books at one time.
Don’t forget to come to the parent curriculum night tomorrow from 6-7. This will give you information on what I will be teaching, and class expectations.
Toys:
Toys are not allowed in class. I have noticed the little bracelets shaped like animals or other things have been a distraction in class. I have taken many away. Please make sure your student keeps the toys at home.
Math:
We are currently working on multiplication. If you have flashcards at home please practice the 2’s and 3’s with your student. We will have a little quiz on Friday.
Spelling:
Today we did a 5 word preview. I am sending home the list today. If your student missed a few words please practice them at home. Forest Ridge does not do the traditional send a spelling list home. We are using the Rebecca Sitton program. This program teaches the kids about vowels, patterns….etc.
Read 15 minutes
I am so proud of each student who read this weekend. It is such an accomplishment! Thank you parents as well!
Please remember to have students bring back their books each day. They read them at school too. My goal is to have students read the same book at home and at school. That way they are not reading two different books at one time.
Don’t forget to come to the parent curriculum night tomorrow from 6-7. This will give you information on what I will be teaching, and class expectations.
Toys:
Toys are not allowed in class. I have noticed the little bracelets shaped like animals or other things have been a distraction in class. I have taken many away. Please make sure your student keeps the toys at home.
Math:
We are currently working on multiplication. If you have flashcards at home please practice the 2’s and 3’s with your student. We will have a little quiz on Friday.
Spelling:
Today we did a 5 word preview. I am sending home the list today. If your student missed a few words please practice them at home. Forest Ridge does not do the traditional send a spelling list home. We are using the Rebecca Sitton program. This program teaches the kids about vowels, patterns….etc.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Homework:
Read for 15 minutes
Finish math sheet
Not every student will have math homework. Some finished it in class. Their homework is, or should be in a blue Forest Ridge folder.
Today was the first day of Technology. Make sure to ask your student what they learned about Internet safety. Your student also explored a new website that can be used at home.
www.tumblebooks.com
Username: salemkeizer
Password: salem
Picking a Just Right book:
Often parents come up to me and ask what level of books their child should read. Well, here is a little trick if you are at the library or book store.
Have your student read a page out of the book. If they miss 4-5 words on that page then the book is too hard. If they miss around 2 words then the book is JUST RIGHT. If they miss 1-2 words then it may be too easy. I would rather have a child read a book that’s too easy, than too hard.
It is extremely important that your child read a book that is at their JUST RIGHT reading level. They will not grow as readers if the book is too hard.
Don’t be afraid to ask your student to tell you about the book they are reading. That will help you gage if they comprehend the book as well. If they are not able to tell you a summary, or they say they forgot, that’s a read flag telling you the book is too hard.
Volunteers:
At open house many of you expressed wanting to help in the classroom. I am so thankful for such involved parents. I want to get a better handle on our routine before I start having people come in and help. I will send out an email later in the month. Currently I just need your help with building our class store. I have a reward system in my class where the kids are able to earn money for turning in homework and positive behavior.
However, they can also lose money for behavior in the class. At the end of the month we have a class store where students can buy items with the money they have saved. Unfortunately I can’t always buy a ton of stuff for the kids to buy each month. I will be relying on you to contribute a little if you can. In the past parents have bought items from the Dollar Tree, Capri suns, bags of mini candy bars, school supplies, items from their house they no longer use, or want. There is no need to spend a lot of money. Even if each student brought in one or two items our store would be set for September 30th. This is completely voluntary, but if you can please bring in some items for our class store.
Read for 15 minutes
Finish math sheet
Not every student will have math homework. Some finished it in class. Their homework is, or should be in a blue Forest Ridge folder.
Today was the first day of Technology. Make sure to ask your student what they learned about Internet safety. Your student also explored a new website that can be used at home.
www.tumblebooks.com
Username: salemkeizer
Password: salem
Picking a Just Right book:
Often parents come up to me and ask what level of books their child should read. Well, here is a little trick if you are at the library or book store.
Have your student read a page out of the book. If they miss 4-5 words on that page then the book is too hard. If they miss around 2 words then the book is JUST RIGHT. If they miss 1-2 words then it may be too easy. I would rather have a child read a book that’s too easy, than too hard.
It is extremely important that your child read a book that is at their JUST RIGHT reading level. They will not grow as readers if the book is too hard.
Don’t be afraid to ask your student to tell you about the book they are reading. That will help you gage if they comprehend the book as well. If they are not able to tell you a summary, or they say they forgot, that’s a read flag telling you the book is too hard.
Volunteers:
At open house many of you expressed wanting to help in the classroom. I am so thankful for such involved parents. I want to get a better handle on our routine before I start having people come in and help. I will send out an email later in the month. Currently I just need your help with building our class store. I have a reward system in my class where the kids are able to earn money for turning in homework and positive behavior.
However, they can also lose money for behavior in the class. At the end of the month we have a class store where students can buy items with the money they have saved. Unfortunately I can’t always buy a ton of stuff for the kids to buy each month. I will be relying on you to contribute a little if you can. In the past parents have bought items from the Dollar Tree, Capri suns, bags of mini candy bars, school supplies, items from their house they no longer use, or want. There is no need to spend a lot of money. Even if each student brought in one or two items our store would be set for September 30th. This is completely voluntary, but if you can please bring in some items for our class store.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Introducing Miss Hanson
To the parents of C3,
My name is Katie Hanson, and I am the student teacher in Mrs. Brown’s classroom this semester! I’m a senior at Corban University, and working to become an elementary teacher. While still a full-time student (taking classes Tuesday and Thursdays), I will be in the classroom Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
A few things about me. . .
- Born and raised in Salem
- Graduated from South Salem High School
- I love sports! I played soccer and basketball through high school, and I’m currently in the middle of my senior soccer season at Corban.
- Upper-elementary grades (4th and 5th) are my favorite because the students have such a fun sense of humor!
This semester is the precursor to my full-time student teaching in the Spring. These first two months at Forest Ridge I will be getting to know the students, and teaching some lessons here and there. Come November, I will be teaching a three-week social studies unit that I’m starting to prepare now. This is a busy time of putting together lesson plans and doing my own coursework, but I’m really excited for this time to be in the classroom and learn from Mrs. Brown! I’ve only been with your kids for several days so far, but I can already tell that I’m going to have so much fun with them! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it to the Parent Night because my soccer team will be gone in Arizona until the 22nd. Hopefully I will get another chance to meet you all!
My name is Katie Hanson, and I am the student teacher in Mrs. Brown’s classroom this semester! I’m a senior at Corban University, and working to become an elementary teacher. While still a full-time student (taking classes Tuesday and Thursdays), I will be in the classroom Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
A few things about me. . .
- Born and raised in Salem
- Graduated from South Salem High School
- I love sports! I played soccer and basketball through high school, and I’m currently in the middle of my senior soccer season at Corban.
- Upper-elementary grades (4th and 5th) are my favorite because the students have such a fun sense of humor!
This semester is the precursor to my full-time student teaching in the Spring. These first two months at Forest Ridge I will be getting to know the students, and teaching some lessons here and there. Come November, I will be teaching a three-week social studies unit that I’m starting to prepare now. This is a busy time of putting together lesson plans and doing my own coursework, but I’m really excited for this time to be in the classroom and learn from Mrs. Brown! I’ve only been with your kids for several days so far, but I can already tell that I’m going to have so much fun with them! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it to the Parent Night because my soccer team will be gone in Arizona until the 22nd. Hopefully I will get another chance to meet you all!