Our first two days of school have been full of learning new rules, procedures and routines. All of the boys seem excited to be a part of our class, and are doing their best to follow directions. So far we have already started our Daily Calendar routines, begun practicing our first set of sight words (I, a, am, like, at), and have spent lots of time learning about our letter of the week (C). You can help at home by reviewing these sight words and the letter of the week with your child.
Some things to remember:
-Carpool: It will get better every day, especially if you help your child to learn his carpool number! Please practice your carpool number until your child has it memorized.
-Communication folders: Continue to check these and sign the behavior log every night. Any papers that do not appear to need to be signed/filled out and returned may stay at home.
-Handwriting: Many of our boys are struggling to hold their pencil correctly, and this is affecting the formation of their letters. Before the real homework starts (3rd week of school), please spend time EVERY night practicing to hold a pencil, write his name, and form/trace the upper and lowercase of every letter. I will do my best to have a laminated practice page home to every student by the end of the week.
-Supplies: If you have not already sent in all of your child's supplies from the supply list, please do so by the end of the week. All signed forms (from the manila Meet & Greet folder) must be turned in by Friday as well.
-Behavior: Please remember that ANY of the "sunny" days mean acceptable behavior. Please do not expect your child to always come home on a Silver or Gold sun, as this is usually rare and only for role-model type behavior. Please do follow through with your child if they have any White or Gray cloud days.
I can already tell this is going to be an amazing year, with some HUGE academic and social gains! Each of your children has already found a special place in my heart, and I am looking forward to spending the year with them.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can always email me at: sara.khel@imagineschools.com
Thanks for all you do! We have such great students because of great parents like YOU!!!
This is the first time in years that Quinn E. has actually had good things to say about school! I call that a hugely successful first week! Thank you for making this transition for him smooth.
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