Happy, Happy, Happy New Year! I have had my fill of cookies, hot cocoa, and sleep. I have read books, slept late, spent endless days in workout clothes (even if I never got around to actually working out), and binge watched a show or two on Netflix. I suppose it's time to return to routines and cook something with vegetables. :)
This week school will also be about reestablishing routines, reminding the kids about rules and expectations, and reconnecting as a classroom family.
Here's the rest of our classroom news:
Mid-year Literacy Assessments:
Over the next month, I will administer the mid-year Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA). Remember, the DRA assesses a student's ability to decode words, read fluently, and retell/comprehend a story. In preparation for our mid-year assessments, please ensure your child is reading each night at home as part of their daily homework. The expectation is that each child reads for 15 minutes each night. Also, please remember to be using the retelling bookmark with your child, which was provided at Parent/Teacher conferences. You may also use the guidelines on your child's weekly homework sheet to talk about his/her nightly reading.
Focus Areas for This Week:
- Reading-We will be reviewing good reader strategies for our mid-year literacy assessments.
- Writing- We will write about our New Year's goals and resolutions.
- Math-We will continue to learn and practice addition strategies.
- Science- We will talk about winter changes and discuss how animals prepare for the winter.
- Word Study-Continues again next week
As 2018 begins, I wish each of you a splendid year filled with so many happy memories! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued support at home!
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