Class Update

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Thank you for initialing your students' reading logs last week. I encourage you all to keep your students in the habit of reading every weekday and remember, you can always check to see what's due by looking at the homework sheet.

As a point of clarification, I'm asking for parents to initial the homework sheets that they received notes home from their students. You don't need to return parent letters with a signature the next day. I just want to know that all papers were safely delivered into your hands.

We've been building our reading stamina, analyzing literature, setting goals, exploring a new, rigorous math curriculum, and discovering our multiple intelligences. Ask your student what type of intelligence they scored highest in!

I look forward to seeing you and answering questions at Back-to-School Night this Thursday the 28th. A free and yummy dinner will be served at 5:15 with a principal's address following the meal. I'll begin my classroom presentation at 6:40.

Please note that we will have a minimum day that Thursday and school will end at 12:45. 

Additionally, there will be no school next Monday because it's Labor Day.

Take care,

Maggie Orion

Class Update

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

So far, so good! We spent the first three days learning about each other, the classroom, and the procedures for this class. We've got a great group!

This week, we'll officially start our academic work. I have assessed students for reading and mathematics. The results will determine their math placement and reading supports.

Please check your student's homework sheet every evening and initial their reading minutes to begin a healthy homework habit right at the start. Discuss with your student when he or she will set aside time to complete homework and where finished homework will be placed to be ready for school the next day.

Mark your calendars for August 28th when we'll be hosting Back-to-School night. We'll be serving dinner promptly at 5:15 and there will be an important message from the principal following the meal. My class presentation will begin at 6:40 though you are welcome to come chat with me earlier.

A few of you have expressed interest in volunteering in the classroom or for special activities.  I can always use extra assistance in and outside of the classroom. With our small staff, every extra ounce of effort helps! A volunteer sign up sheet will be going home with your students.

Additionally, students are signing up for electives this week. This trimester we are offering Gardening and Cooking, Woodworking, Sign Language, Creative Writing, Art, and K, 1, 2 Teacher's Assistantships. 

Thank you for your support!

Maggie Orion