Don't forget that this week is the 'open house' style parent/teacher interviews on our early closure days. That's from 1:00-2:30 on Thursday and Friday. Again, if you would like to meet with me privately, please get in touch with me via e-mail (the easiest) at [email protected] or phone the school. I'm available in the morning at 8:00, at lunch, or from 2:30 to 3:00 on most days. Just drop me a line and we'll find a time that works for both of us.
People have been asking me about TenMarks and SpellingCity. Both of those programs are online and can be accessed from home each week. That way you can do it when it fits your schedule and the kids have their usernames and passwords in their agendas. I have only had one parent say they can't access spellingcity. Please check your firewall or your anti-virus program if you are experiencing problems. Sometimes they like to block unfamiliar programs. TenMarks has weekly assignments in math on it and SpellingCity has a new list each week. Both available as of each Monday.
In Math we are working on patterning. This week we'll explore the use of 't-tables' using pattern rules. In L.A. we have completed our first chapter in our novel and will be moving on. We have also completed an exercise in Communication Skills (a grammar, spelling, and writing program in one) and in Write Traits (a writing program designed to expand the students' writing abilities). In HACE we continue to explore 'decision making' and the influences that are always present with each decision. For P.E. we begin 'dance' that will take us up to Halloween. After that we start volleyball. In Science, we will look at natural resources for the month of October and then begin a unit on Electricity for November and part of December.
Let's take a look at this week:
Monday, Oct. 3 - P.E. (girls VB practice was announced for 2:45 but do double check)
Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Boys VB tryout at 2:45
Wednesday, Oct. 5 -
Thursday, Oct. 6 - P.E., Early Closure - dismissal at 12:30
Friday, Oct. 7 - Early Closure - dismissal at 12:30
As always, you can reach me at [email protected]