THANK YOU to all those who ordered from our last book order. You earned our classroom FIFTEEN free books, bookmarks for each child in the class, and posters for those who ordered. Scholastic always provides perks to the classroom so it’s a win-win! Thanks again. More order forms will continue to come home throughout the year so that everyone has the opportunity to stock up those home libraries. 🙂

The number one thing we hear at conferences is that parents are struggling with Common Core and are unable to help their child. We designed this informational with hopes of helping you…

 Understand Common Core Math Standards and Expectations
 Learn to Help Your Child with Math
 Learn Multiple Methods to Multiply

We understand many people work, but we are hoping you can take time to attend. Perhaps consider taking a late lunch, or informing your employer that this is a conference type event (they are required by law to give you time off). Maybe send an aunt or grandfather, or other person who assists with homework.

As mentioned at Back to School Night, the dates include September 21, 22, 23, or 24

2:45 – 3:45

You do not need to attend the workshop with your child’s teacher. You may attend whichever day works best for your schedule as the material will be repeated. However, Please sign in because we will have a class contest and the teacher that has the most parent attendance across the 4 days will earn their child’s class an Otter pop party. 

Monday
Mrs. DeGuzman B5
Tuesday
Ms. Watts B2
Wednesday
Mrs. Yanez B4
Thursday
Mrs. Jhattu B6

My apologies for those who turned in book orders. Normally we would have them in by now, but there is a delay. Unfortunately, I was not able to submit the order right away due to some issues with student orders turned in. Please make sure that future book orders have the order forms filled out, student names are on them, and that a CHECK is included made out to Scholastic, not BCM. The order should arrive early next week. As I said, typically it will be much faster than this once all the kinks are worked out. And again, thank you so much for ordering and supporting our classroom!

At the beginning of the year it is our expectation that students are reading 100 words correct per minute (wcpm). Congratulations to the students who are meeting that current goal (listed below)! ALL students should be reading nightly and working on appropriate speed and expression. At the end of this trimester I will be giving awards based on GROWTH, no matter where students are starting. Each student should be striving for their personal best. Please continue to encourage nightly reading and keep a literature rich home with plenty of reading material available. Remember, the public library is a great resource!

Efrain
Fredy
Briana
Mario
Reese
Masiu
Abigail
Aliana
Diego
Timoa
Mekhai
Erick
Rayven
Aaliyah