Dear Parents,
I am sending this letter so that any questions you have may be
addressed.
Happy New Year! With January comes new assessments, new
spelling words, testing, and many new and exciting works. I did not assign
homework the first week, but did send it home on Friday, Jan.
16. It is not due on Tuesday but the following Monday,
Jan.26. Rather than give you a shortened time period to do it, I took
MLK day into consideration and gave you an extra three days to complete it.
Hope this helps to get the New Year off to a good start!
I spent the first few weeks re-assessing
reading, spelling, math, and writing skills. Your children are, once
again, working eagerly and try to meet their goals. They may have told you that
we have elected class officers and are focusing on rights,
responsibility, and independence. We had Galileo testing last week and
next week we will begin Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Spelling lists went home on Friday (with their
homework). Students may have moved ahead, stayed the same, or gone back a
group. They are not aware as I am naming the groups by color. Your lists were
not marked as everyone will start at the first level in
their group. That way, they can learn more while feeling good
about themselves.
If you haven't already done so, please sign up on line at
volunteer spot for your conference. Thank
you.
Our Presidential Wax Museum information packet
went home with the children as well as electronically. Children are excited and
enthusiastic. Their person was selected democratically by randomly reaching
into a basket. I encourage you to assist them in this project as they need to
read, write, memorize, and accessorize their costumes. It is due Feb. 17.
Please make sure you have the information and do not wait until the day before
to ask me for another copy.
Many thanks for blessing us with your wonderful children! If
you have any questions please feel free to e mail me and I will get back to you
the next day, at the latest.
I look forward to seeing you at conferences,
Ms. Silver
