Math Update

We are currently working on the following math skills:

-Counting and representing numbers with tally marks
-Identifying the number that comes before and after numbers to 100
-Telling time to the hour
-Combinations of 10 (please practice these facts at home)
-Counting on and back from any number 0-100
-Identifying pennies and nickels and their values

Corn Maze

Just a reminder that we will be going to the Corn Maze tomorrow at 9:00 and will be returning to school by 1:00.

Please send your child to school with layers and/or a change of clothing.  Thanks!

If you are available, we would greatly appreciate any volunteers!

Open House

I was thrilled to see such an amazing turn-out!  It was a pleasure having an opportunity to share our learning with you.  Please feel free to come and visit our classroom anytime!  I know that the kids enjoy showcasing their hard work :)

Calling all Volunteers :)

Are you looking to volunteer in the classroom? 

There are MANY opportunities available for you!  I am currently looking for volunteers for the Literacy Centers Time (9:00-10:00).  Please let me know if you'd like to come in and join us!

Now that we have established our routines, I will be sending an email home to those parents who indicated that they wanted to volunteer this year.  I will also post the info on this blog :)

THANKS!!

Quick Reminders

I am looking forward to seeing you at the Open House/Carnival on Thursday!  The kids have been working very hard this year and we are looking forward to showcasing our work!!  You will also have an opportunity to sign-up for the Parent-Teacher Conferences that will be held in October.

The Jenks Picture Day is tomorrow at 1:30.

Our Rules

We have brainstormed classroom rules and I found a great poster set that clearly articulated our rules for this year. 

Jenks Pictures-- Change

Our Jenks Picture Day has changed to the 19th (Wednesday).  A green note went home as a reminder today.

Jenks Photo Day

Our class will have our individual pictures on Thursday, September 20th at 1:00.

Guidance Blog

Have you checked out Suzanne Francke's Blog?  She has great information posted about what she's doing with the kids, as well as fun resources.

Suzanne Francke's Blog

More Songs!

Book Bags

We have officially started Guided Reading Groups!  Every night your child will be bringing home a book to read.  Please send the book bags back to school every day.  You may notice that your child is bringing home more than one book-- that is his/her choice.  I only ask that one book is read every night.  Thank you for your ongoing support!! :)

Open House

Just a reminder that the Open House is on September 20th.  I hope to see you there!

Assembly

There will be a Welcoming Assembly today at 2:15 in the gym.  We hope to see you there!

K-2 Soccer

This form was sent home today.  Please contact Tammy Rainville with any questions.

K-2 Soccer Skills Program

Soccer skills for k-2 will begin on Sept 8 from 8am-
9am on the baseball field by the playground. There
are no games, only skills/drills. Paul Searls will be
running the skills program and will need some
parents to help him run stations. There will be
handouts on concussions at the first session. Please
make sure you get this information. Please bring
permission form with you and give it to Paul. If you
have any questions please feel free to email me at:
trainville@danvillek12vt.us. Thanks.

Sept 8 8am-9am

Sept 15 8am-9am

Sept 22 8am-9am

Sept 29 8am-9am

Oct 6 8am-9am

Oct 13 8am-9am

Sharing Our Work

This is a chart that we read together today.  Our focus was punctuation.  Check to see if your child can identify some of the punctuation marks!

POA Testing

Our class will be assessed for the POA tomorrow morning (Sept. 5).  I will be sending home your child's results in the Friday folders by September 14th.

Our New iPad

I will be introducing our new iPad tomorrow!  Do you know of any apps that would be appropriate for the classroom?  If so, please email me their names. My goal for this year is to accumulate a collection of high-interest apps to keep the kids learning while integrating technology!

Our Hopes and Dreams