Hi Everyone,
I hope you had an easy week. The kids are sharing stories of elves, decorations, and holiday wish lists. It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year!
Holiday Shop:
We previewed the items for sale at the Pinebrook Holiday Shop yesterday. Students may purchase items next Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. If your child is purchasing Holiday Shop items, please kindly use the envelope I sent home yesterday to send his/her list and money next Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Students who bring money may shop during our recess time. Please remember there is no obligation to buy.
Interim Progress Reports:
Interim progress reports (commonly called "interims") will go home Wednesday, December 14th. LCPS introduced a new format for interims this year. You'll see your child's grades for the current quarter (thus far), along with my "teacher comments". Please pay particular attention to the comments. You'll find an update on your child's academic progress, work habits, and/or behavior, along with my specific suggestions for helping your child continue to progress. A friendly reminder that I do not send an interim home for every child. If I send one for your student, you'll find it in the front clear pocket of his/her homework folder on Wednesday afternoon.
Hour of Code:
In celebration of Computer Science Eduaction Week, our school participated in Hour of Code this week. The goal of Hour of Code Week is to introduce students to computer science and computer programming through fun, self-paced, computer based games. The kids particularly loved a game called "Tynker". You can find it on our 1st Grade Symbaloo page by clicking HERE. Look in the middle of the page to the left of the Symbaloo logo. You'll see "Hour of Code Tynker". While you're there, check out the other fun online learning resources!
Focus Areas for the Coming Week:
Holiday Shop:
We previewed the items for sale at the Pinebrook Holiday Shop yesterday. Students may purchase items next Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. If your child is purchasing Holiday Shop items, please kindly use the envelope I sent home yesterday to send his/her list and money next Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Students who bring money may shop during our recess time. Please remember there is no obligation to buy.
Interim Progress Reports:
Interim progress reports (commonly called "interims") will go home Wednesday, December 14th. LCPS introduced a new format for interims this year. You'll see your child's grades for the current quarter (thus far), along with my "teacher comments". Please pay particular attention to the comments. You'll find an update on your child's academic progress, work habits, and/or behavior, along with my specific suggestions for helping your child continue to progress. A friendly reminder that I do not send an interim home for every child. If I send one for your student, you'll find it in the front clear pocket of his/her homework folder on Wednesday afternoon.
Hour of Code:
In celebration of Computer Science Eduaction Week, our school participated in Hour of Code this week. The goal of Hour of Code Week is to introduce students to computer science and computer programming through fun, self-paced, computer based games. The kids particularly loved a game called "Tynker". You can find it on our 1st Grade Symbaloo page by clicking HERE. Look in the middle of the page to the left of the Symbaloo logo. You'll see "Hour of Code Tynker". While you're there, check out the other fun online learning resources!
Focus Areas for the Coming Week:
- Reading: We will work on summarizing stories as we enjoy Holiday themed books.
- Writing: We will complete some seasonal writing projects.
- Math: We will finish our subtraction unit.
- Science: We will continue our study of how humans, plants, and animals adapt to winter.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I will be at the Pancake Breakfast and Holiday Shop Event tomorrow morning. I'm stuffing myself silly with pancakes to support the 5th graders' fundraising efforts, and I'm helping to sell candy grams for our Teachers Makin' Tracks Relay for Life Team. If you're there, stop by the table to say hello!
Questions, comments, and feedback welcomed! :)
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