Good Afternoon,
I was out of the classroom this morning. My daughter had an orthodontist appointment up in Burlington. This morning, the students went to the computer lab and logged on to their Type To Learn Account. We wanted to make sure their passwords worked and that everyone had a chance to start the pre-test. This test will measure the speed that the students type at. The program uses this information to set goals for them and place them in the appropriate spot. On Tuesday, your child will have a note in their bag that gives you all of their log-in information. You can use this to log in at home and have your child practice their keyboarding skills. This is not required but offered for those who are looking for a little more for their child (We didn't get to use the program today but we know each password now works).
This week we read the book I Know Here by Laurel Croza for our literature project. The story is about a little girl whose family is getting ready to move to Toronto. The story focuses on things the girl knows about the town she lives in now, such as, her house, her road, the moose standing in the water, etc. She then paints a picture of all the things she knows in order to remember her town.The book has wonderful painted illustrations, by Matt James. All the students then brainstormed things they see and know in Waitsfield. They painted their ideas. We have paintings ranging from wolves, rabbits, the town library and houses. All the paintings represent things that the students see in Waitsfield. The students worked very hard on the paintings. The paintings will be hung in the classroom bulletin board by Tuesday morning. Come check out your child's work!
Below is the parent volunteer schedule. It will also be posted on the volunteer page on our blog. If you look to the right of this page, you will see the link for this page. Our volunteers will start this Tuesday. I would appreciate if you could arrive by 9:25. This way I can go over the station work that you will be in charge of. We have been working very hard to get ready for our parents to help in the classroom. I have talked to the students about our volunteers being teachers and that they had to be treated that way. I have also reminded the kids that they have a job to do, and if their parent is in the classroom they must still focus on their job. I ask that kids don't sit in their parent's laps while we are working. Again, I thank you for all of the help that we have this year. Right now Sharon Dube has offered to do every Monday. She was the only one able to sign up for this day. If anyone else would like to take on a Monday every now and then, please let me know.
2011-2012 Volunteer Schedule
9:30-11:00 1st & 3rd Week 2nd & 4th Week
each day of the month of the month
Monday: Sharon Dube Sharon Dube
Tuesday: Michelle Lepp Harmony Kahn
Wednesday: Hillary Downing Elizabeth Cadwell
Thursday: Susan Hans Chris Cook
Thursday: Susan Hans Chris Cook
Friday: Eva Frankel Kathy Haskell
**If there is a fifth week in a month, I ask that the two volunteers talk to each other and decide who would like to come in. Both of you coming in is always an option. If you can't make your week, could you please try to get someone to fill your spot.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
*No School on Monday
*I will post a blog on Monday. It will have information about this week’s math homework.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Peace,
Tom
