Good Morning,
I hoe you had a wonderful weekend. My daughter and I ran in a very cold 5k in South Burlington on Sunday morning. However, it was a lot of fun and she did great. I am trying to run 1 race a month for a year. I might need some suggestions for a warm February one.
Today, the students shopped for their new books for their read to self bags. We had Reader's and Writer's workshop in the morning. This week I will review/introduce the students to the concept of using powerful/descriptive words in their writing. I call these words "Spicy Cheez-It" words. On Tuesday, your child will find out why. You will have to ask them about it in Tuesday evening.
On Friday, we had a session with our 5th and 6th grade learning buddies. The students were asked to work together to build the tallest structure that they could using marshmallows and toothpicks.
NOTES:
*There is a new reading log in your child's bag. Please make sure it is filled out each evening. I check these at the end of each week and if it is completely filled out the student gets a sticker for their album.
*1st Grade Math: You should continue to play the game that was sent home last week. I will send home the survey next Monday and a new game a week from tomorrow.
*If you are going to be away the week of Thanksgiving and will be missing our parent conference, could you please let me know this week. I have already heard from one family and just want to know about any others.
*I will be traveling on the 21st and 22nd of November. I will be headed to South Carolina to see my siblings and parents. My brother Kenny just got back from Afghanistan and we are gathering as a family.
*Remember there is an Early Release Day on Wednesday.
*Please send back your Winter Sports Form. I am missing 5.
Have a great week!
Peace,
Tommy
