Category: Parent Info

Technology in Our Classroom

Technology in Our Classroom

I believe it is important for students to learn to use technology, and to use technology to learn.  We all know the Internet is a valuable tool for learning, but we need to teach...

First Communion Pictures

First Communion Pictures

“Life Touch” will be at the church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th for First Communion Photos. There will be a group photo and individual photos taken. Each child will receive a complimentary 8×10...

January 2013 Newsletter

January 2013 Newsletter

I hope all of our students and families have enjoyed a restful holiday season.  Thanks to all parents who came to the Christmas Concert.  The students worked very hard to prepare the show for...

November 2012 Newsletter

November 2012 Newsletter

Homework In spelling, students are working on the Week 8 list of words.  They should also be reading each night and keeping track of how many minutes they read in their agendas. Halloween Students...

Classroom News: October 20th

Classroom News: October 20th

Homework:This weekend, students are asked to complete two assignments: “I Wonder” and a Story Retell.  To complete the story retell, students should read any book from home and write about what happened in the...

October Newsletter

October Newsletter

October 2012 This week, students participated in the Terry Fox Run.  We learned a little bit about who he was and why we continue to raise money and run in his name.  Thanks to...

Feedback: How Your Child is Doing

Feedback: How Your Child is Doing

In the Friday Folder this week, you’ll find a feedback slip with the curriculum expectations we have been working on, and whether your child has “Got It” or “Needs Practice”.  If you see that your...

Scholastic Book Orders

Scholastic Book Orders

Book orders are due tomorrow (Friday).  If you would like to place an order, please fill out the slip on the back of the order forms.  Remember, the price is listed in the pink...

Language Program: The Daily 5

Language Program: The Daily 5

Our class will use the Daily 5 to structure our language program.  I have seen wonderful results in both students’ engagement and literacy in using the program.  Students learn to work independently in 5...

Friday Folders

Friday Folders

Every Friday, your child will bring home a Friday Folder.  It has 2 pockets.  One is labelled Keep at Home.  It will have any finished work, book orders, and newsletters in it.  The other...