Thank you so much for those who attended the parent/teacher conferences I scheduled last week. If there were any times that conflicted with your schedules and you would like to reschedule, please let me know. I will be happy to meet with you any time.
We are currently planning the Festival of Hope, which will be held on Apr. 28th, 11am - 2 pm. We really need volunteers to help with games, set up/clean up and other various duties. If you are able to volunteer, please let me know so we can utilize you. We are also auctioning off themed baskets at the festival. Each classroom is responsible for organizing a basket - our theme is sports. If you're able to donate a sports related item to include, we would GREATLY appreciate it!
Spring Break starts on Friday. The kids will not return to school until April 16th. I hope you all enjoy this time with your child/ren. We will be ready to go full blast once they return - only 6 more weeks!!!
Congrats to Jonathan Galloway, our Student of the Week. Jonathan is extremely active and LOVES P.E. He works hard in the classroom and enjoys being engaged in classroom activities.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Week 28
I'm a little behind in getting my weekly update out - better late than never, I guess :) I have all parent/teacher conferences scheduled for today (Wednesday), tomorrow and Friday. I realize some of the times are not the exact ones you chose, but if there are any conflicts with your time, please let me know. I will be happy to make myself available next week as well.
Spring break is quickly approaching - March 30th thru April 15th the kids will be out of school and will return Monday, the 16th. That leaves 6 weeks until the end of the school year!! We will be giving end-of-year DIBEL assessments towards the middle of May so stay tuned for updates.
Shayla Lacey is our Student of The Week. She is one of 10 siblings, 3 of which attend our school. She and her brothers are very close. She enjoys drawing and playing with her friends on the playground!
Spring break is quickly approaching - March 30th thru April 15th the kids will be out of school and will return Monday, the 16th. That leaves 6 weeks until the end of the school year!! We will be giving end-of-year DIBEL assessments towards the middle of May so stay tuned for updates.
Shayla Lacey is our Student of The Week. She is one of 10 siblings, 3 of which attend our school. She and her brothers are very close. She enjoys drawing and playing with her friends on the playground!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Week 27
I hope everyone had a relaxing, fun weekend and was able to adjust to losing a precious hour of sleep. It stung a little for me, I must admit.
The kids are learning how to read music and how to then play the notes on a recorder. In order to have a recorder in class, it must be purchased for $5. Many of you have already sent in your money, but for those who haven't, this is just a reminder. If you are not able to bring the money in, please let me know so I can make other arrangements for your child. We want to make sure every child is able to participate.
Other classes will be "green" with envy when they hear about our St. Patrick's Day activities we have planned for Friday. Even though the kids are expected to wear their uniforms, they are free to wear green in a more subtle way - socks, hair bows, jewelry, green undershirt, etc. As always, if you have any ideas to celebrate the luck of the Irish, please let me know.
Congratulations, Casey Soisson, this week's Student of the Week. Casey LOVES cars and racing outside at recess. He has formed an interest for sharks and lions as we've studied different animals and their behaviors. He has earned this honor with great behavior and awesome participation the last week.
The kids are learning how to read music and how to then play the notes on a recorder. In order to have a recorder in class, it must be purchased for $5. Many of you have already sent in your money, but for those who haven't, this is just a reminder. If you are not able to bring the money in, please let me know so I can make other arrangements for your child. We want to make sure every child is able to participate.
Other classes will be "green" with envy when they hear about our St. Patrick's Day activities we have planned for Friday. Even though the kids are expected to wear their uniforms, they are free to wear green in a more subtle way - socks, hair bows, jewelry, green undershirt, etc. As always, if you have any ideas to celebrate the luck of the Irish, please let me know.
Congratulations, Casey Soisson, this week's Student of the Week. Casey LOVES cars and racing outside at recess. He has formed an interest for sharks and lions as we've studied different animals and their behaviors. He has earned this honor with great behavior and awesome participation the last week.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Week 26
What better way to start off the week than knowing my Carolina Tar Heels are ACC Regular Season Champions! Ahhh - it sure it is good to be a Tar Heel. Ok, with that being said...
This Thursday is Muffins for Mom. For those families that turned in tickets, muffins will be served beginning at 7:30. You and your child are welcome to enjoy breakfast time together until class begins promptly at 8:00 am. Thank you to those who signed up.
Our students are really enjoying their new extracurricular activities. They will continue with jewelry making today, music on Wednesday and Friday and yoga on Thursday. The diversity in their new daily schedule really seems to be appreciated by both students and staff.
I am in the beginning stages of putting together our spring field trip. Please think about whether or not you would like to volunteer to be a chaperone or help out in any way. We are shooting for the beginning of May, so please keep that in mind as we draw closer.
India Wilkes is our Student of Week this week. India loves the colors pink and purple and anything having to do with princesses. She is such a wonderful leader in our class. Congratulations, India!!
This Thursday is Muffins for Mom. For those families that turned in tickets, muffins will be served beginning at 7:30. You and your child are welcome to enjoy breakfast time together until class begins promptly at 8:00 am. Thank you to those who signed up.
Our students are really enjoying their new extracurricular activities. They will continue with jewelry making today, music on Wednesday and Friday and yoga on Thursday. The diversity in their new daily schedule really seems to be appreciated by both students and staff.
I am in the beginning stages of putting together our spring field trip. Please think about whether or not you would like to volunteer to be a chaperone or help out in any way. We are shooting for the beginning of May, so please keep that in mind as we draw closer.
India Wilkes is our Student of Week this week. India loves the colors pink and purple and anything having to do with princesses. She is such a wonderful leader in our class. Congratulations, India!!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Week 25
We have some exciting additions to our daily schedule this week. In addition to yoga on Thursday afternoons, the children will now participate in jewelry making on Monday afternoons. This will be a 4 week extracurricular activity that will foster creativity and fine motor skills. We will also be implementing music on Wednesdays and Fridays! We are so excited about these new additions, so please ask your children how they are enjoying their new experiences. There will be more additions in the following weeks.
On Wednesday at 2:30 we will be putting on a school wide Black History Month Program. Parents are invited to join us in our celebration which will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room. Students will be reciting poems, singing songs and reading script associated with black history.
I will be attending the South Carolina Charter School Conference on Friday. I hope to bring back some valuable information, not only to the classroom, but to the Academy of Hope as a whole.
Congratulations to Jonathan Galloway! He is our Student of Week!
On Wednesday at 2:30 we will be putting on a school wide Black History Month Program. Parents are invited to join us in our celebration which will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room. Students will be reciting poems, singing songs and reading script associated with black history.
I will be attending the South Carolina Charter School Conference on Friday. I hope to bring back some valuable information, not only to the classroom, but to the Academy of Hope as a whole.
Congratulations to Jonathan Galloway! He is our Student of Week!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Week 23
Happy Valentine's Day! I'm a day early, but who's really counting? :) Thank you for everyone who was willing to bring in a snack for our party tomorrow afternoon. It seems we will have more than enough to eat!
I am so proud of how well the class performed on the DIBELS assessment so far. I still have a few more students to assess, but hope to get the results back to you early next week. We are seeing major gains in our class and I couldn't be happier about that!
Don't forget that next Monday, President's Day, is a half day for us. Please make sure you are here at 12:30 to pick up your child.
Blaise Burns is our Student of the Week this week. He made huge efforts last week to get on blue and purple and it paid off in the end! Congratulations, Blaise!!
I am so proud of how well the class performed on the DIBELS assessment so far. I still have a few more students to assess, but hope to get the results back to you early next week. We are seeing major gains in our class and I couldn't be happier about that!
Don't forget that next Monday, President's Day, is a half day for us. Please make sure you are here at 12:30 to pick up your child.
Blaise Burns is our Student of the Week this week. He made huge efforts last week to get on blue and purple and it paid off in the end! Congratulations, Blaise!!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Week 22
Tomorrow we will finish up DIBELS testing. This last portion focuses on reading and comprehension. We will be able to determine new reading levels with this data. Please make sure your child gets a lot of rest tonight and comes to school prepared tomorrow.
As our newsletter stated, there will be a board meeting today at 5 pm. It will take place in the multi-purpose room where the kids eat breakfast and lunch. All are welcome, so please come if you are able.
Toddae Waters is our Student of the Week! She is nicknamed the "Giggle Monster" by her classmates because she giggles about everything. She loves to write and is an amazing artist. Congratulations, Toddae!
As our newsletter stated, there will be a board meeting today at 5 pm. It will take place in the multi-purpose room where the kids eat breakfast and lunch. All are welcome, so please come if you are able.
Toddae Waters is our Student of the Week! She is nicknamed the "Giggle Monster" by her classmates because she giggles about everything. She loves to write and is an amazing artist. Congratulations, Toddae!
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