Dear Families,
I am starting conferences this Wednesday. To those who were signed
up for conferences last week, I thank you for understanding my need to reschedule.
I am attaching a link to a google doc sign up for conferences. I entered the families
who signed up at Curriculum Night and added Tuesday, October 29, 4-7pm. You can add
your name to any open time. If none of these times work for you, shoot me an
email and I will work with you to find a time. sign up for conferences
The conferences are designed to include the student. They are scheduled for 20 minutes. We will use this time to help set goals with
your child. I am attaching a goal sheet for you to use. I will assist students
in completing a form with a similar format in class. Students will also be filling out forms
designed to help them reflect on their school work in reading, writing and math
as well as their interests. Students
should attend the conference with you so they can participate in setting
their own goals with our support. Some areas to consider include Reading,
Writing, Mathematics, Listening, Speaking, Science, Social Studies, Social
Development or Work Habits.
I am also including a “Parent
Homework” assignment. When you find
time, jot down a few things that you think will help me to know your child
better. It helps me to get to know your child and how to best help him/her
grow. Please note: “No due Date – No Page Limit.”
Thanks to those of you who have been sending in snacks. Rayna
created a snack list for us, and I am just now getting around to sharing it
with you. Sorry about that, and thank you Rayna. Bette's class snack schedule
Last week the kids worked on researching different animals that
migrate. Rick had created research guides for them and they used his forms to take
notes. In class they created posters, mini-books or “trading cards” with the
information. This week they are sharing what they learned with the class.
Last
week we made butterflies to send to Mexico for an activity called Symbolic Monarch Butterfly Migration using a website called “Journey North.” Our butterflies will be sent to students in
Mexico, where the Monarch butterflies migrate for the winter. Fun Fact: It
takes 4 generations for the monarchs to complete the migration cycle.
Our butterflies didn’t fare so well, but we have one
surviving chrysalis. We're hoping it will emerge.
I am also adding a link to the Wednesday Packet. There's quite a bit of important information in it
