Classroom News

During read aloud time, I have been sharing a wonderful story, Gooney Bird Greene, which connects well with our "small moments" narrative unit.  This story is about a girl who tells very creative and "absolutely true" stories.  As she tells her stories, Gooney Bird and her teacher give us some important reminders about what good stories should include.  For example, she teaches us how transition words like "suddenly" can grab your readers' interest.  Gooney Bird also shows her class that everyone has important and interesting stories to tell.  Ask your child about some of Gooney Bird's stories.  They have made us laugh!

Reminders and Important Events:

Our next ECO lesson is on the morning of Wednesday, October 29th.  Please remind your child to dress warmly for our extended time outdoors.

The October Homework Packets are due back on Friday, October 31st. If your child needs help on any pages, please remind him or her to bring the packet in for help.  Also, please remind students to read at least every other day for 20 minutes and to record what he or she has read on the reading log.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 10th and Tuesday, November 11th. There will be a 12:30 dismissal for students on these days.  

I will send home a paper copy of this information today with your conference time.