Where is the year going?

Wow!

October is almost over!  Today is photo day, and students are looking great.  I can't wait to see what the class photo will look like.

Tomorrow, we will do some pumpkin related activities to recognize a Canadian tradition of carving pumpkins.  Students are invited to wear costumes in the afternoon, if they wish, but it is not mandatory.  We will also be having some fun, and sharing some treats.  Students are asked to bring a peanut-free treat to share.

Progress reports will soon be here, and then parent/teacher interviews.  The year is flying!

One thing I have noticed is that many students are not reading daily, and are not doing their twice weekly writing.  THIS is their homework.  This is the most important thing they can do, not worksheets or extra questions.  PLEASE encourage your child to read EVERY day for at least 30 minutes, and to write on their own in their Writer's Notebooks twice a week.

Ask your students about the media unit Ms. Martin, our Teacher Candidate, is teaching.  See if they can tell you about the books we have been reading in class.  Have them explain the different graphing activities.  Find out what they are doing in class, not just from this blog, but from them.

The weather is colder now, so make sure your child is dressing properly, and don't forget those indoor shoes!!! They must have clean, dry shoes to wear inside, especially in the gym.

The way the year is going, it will be Winter Break in not time.

Thanks for your on-going support.

Ms. Bordonaro