Newsletter

Getting to know each other!
The main focus the last two weeks was getting to know one another.  We're starting to learn about each other through activities that allow your child to listen to interests of other students.  We had fun learning our classmates' names through songs.  Each child will have the opportunity to be the "Special Student"  Be on the lookout for a book the class has made for your child.

Alphabet Work
We have started our first rotation of the alphabet.  We focus on one letter each day.  So far we have learned about the letters Aa-Ff.  The lessons include hands-on activities that correspond to each letter.  Students learn about each letter through the use of the interactive whiteboard, stories and handwriting practice activities.  We discuss whether each letter has curvy or straight lines.  We have been practicing how to sound stretch words, in order to hear the letter sounds in each word.  Students should be practicing this when completing their homework. 

Language Arts/Social Studies
Students helped create classroom rules.  Students signed their names on the "Classroom Rules" chart and agreed to follow the rules so we can have a fun and safe year.  Students also discussed rules they have at home and we compared them to the rules we have at school.  We had conversations about why rules are important and why we should follow them. 

Homework
Homework begins Sept. 4th.  It will come home in a folder.  Please have your child return the homework folder on Friday.