We had a productive first couple of days! The kids learned many new class routines and are settling into Room 13. We made class bracelets to show how we are a class family and that we are a team working together to learn and grow. We labelled their supplies and learned how to turn in completed work. The kids decided what would be expected in our classroom during independent reading. Already, they are great self-advocates and quite independent. We are off to a fantastic start!
A few points:
- ClassDojo does have a paid subscription. However, you do NOT need to pay to use it. You can access your child's reports and notes, along with the Class Story and my messages, for FREE.
- The kids can bring a jacket/sweatshirt to keep in their backpack and use in the classroom. It does get a little chilly in here at times.
- Please make sure your child knows if they have money on their school lunch account for meals/snacks. I cannot access that information.
- Every day, your child should be bringing their Chromebook, red Home/Puma folder, and agenda to school. They will bring these items home every day as well.
- Please be sure to check and empty their folder each day. There are two sides - "Return to School" on the left and "Keep at Home" on the right. Most items will be Keep at Home and the kids should know if you ask. 😊
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me or message me on ClassDojo! Thank you!
Reminders for Friday, August 25th
- Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
- Practice your student ID number!
- Ordinal Number quiz on Tuesday, 8/29 (math)
- Example: July is the 7th/seventh month of the year. We are in 2nd/second grade.
- No School on Friday, 9/1 - Labor Day Weekend
- No School on Monday, 9/4 - Labor Day
- Patterns quiz on Wednesday, 9/6 (math)
- Reading MAP test on Wednesday, 9/6
- Citizenship Assessment on Thursday, 9/7 (social studies)
- Study guides were sent home today, 8/25.
- Study guides are linked above or you can find them under the
- Even and Odd Numbers quiz on Friday, 9/8 (math)
- Math MAP test on Friday, 9/8
Notes
- All the kiddos' login information in the back cover of their agenda. Copies were also sent home in the yellow manila folder earlier this week.
- Most applications can be accessed through LCPS Go. The kids and I will also be adding them to their bookmarks on Chromebooks under a "Room 13" folder.
- PEP (Parents as Educational Partners)
- There are monthly events for grown-ups/caregivers of English Language (EL students). They are hosted by Mrs. Gustilo and Mrs. Chatila, two of our EL teachers at PNB. All meetings are held at Pinebrook.
- Weekly Reminder
- Return library books by Mondays on B Weeks!
- We have not picked out books yet. We will after Labor Day.
- If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
- Wear sneakers on Thursday and Friday for P.E.
- If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
- Ice Cream will be available at lunch soon!
- Ice cream is $1.
- House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
- Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit.
- Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
- Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
- Please make sure to stay at our table. You can walk your kiddo back to the classroom after lunch (when Ms. Stiffler comes to pick them up) if you would like.
- Our lunch is 12:45 - 1:15pm.
- Pinebrook Family Resources Page
- Information on how to study, testing, online programs, etc.
SEL/Morning Meeting - The first link will tell you about our conversations throughout the week. This link will tell you more about what SEL is from LCPS.
Reading - We practiced reading independently and using Lalilo and RAZ kids. Next week, we will continue practicing these routines.
Writing - We wrote about things we are excited for this school year. Next week, we will practice writing and our writing routines.
Writing - We wrote about things we are excited for this school year. Next week, we will practice writing and our writing routines.
Read Aloud - We read Our Class is a Family and First Day Jitters.
Math - We reviewed days of the week and months of the year this week. Next week, we will start our number sense unit with ordinal numbers.
Social Studies - We will start our Citizenship unit next week.
Handwriting - We will start handwriting next week. The kids will be learning the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet along with practicing their letters.
Have a wonderful weekend,
