Hello Parents!
Today, as part of our "All-About" writing pieces, we read an array of writing pieces from last year and the year before. We focused on writing catchy titles and on the benefit of using good voice, even in non-fiction writing, We also went to the library. Now that we are nearly at the halfway point (!) of the school year -- and I have retested your children and have seen their growth -- I am trying to make specific suggestions to each child based on his or her ability and particular interest. Do you have any requests or suggestions for me? Please email me if you do. Time to stretch these kids beyond Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Star Wars. :)
Send Art smocks, please: Ms.
Beeken does not have art smocks to share this year, so we must rely on
your sending in an old t-shirt. Please send one by Monday so that we
can keep your kids' clothing clean and their little art-hearts free from worry.
Send sneakers for gym if you can. It's
hard on our gym teachers to have to wait for kids to go into the gym
closet and find and put on a pair that fits.Do you need help buying
sneakers? I'd like to help. Email me your child's shoe size. I may have a
sneaker connection :)
Send an extra pair of dry clothes, too, if that is a possibility, for your child to keep in his or her locker.
Do you extra gloves or mittens hanging around your house? Would you like to donate them to the classroom so I can have a couple of extra pairs on hand to share?
Thanks, everyone. Have a great end to your week (already?!) Report cards will be coming out on Friday.
Mr. B.
