August 27, 2012 Dear Parents, I hope that you are able to get this newsletter either by the Blog or email. There are some new pictures posted on the blog. To see all of the pictures and past blogs, click on the one you want under the archive list at the right of the blog. We have had a wonderful first two weeks of school. I am so excited to have your child in my class. I know that when parents and teachers work together, children have a successful year in school. I appreciate all the help and communication I receive from parents and look forward to working with you this year. Name Paper: Attached to the weekly reading log is a note regarding names and how your child received his/her name. Will you please help your child complete and return it to school by Thursday September 3rd? (Please print as your child will be copying it over for a class book). Thanks for your help. Book Order: Also sent home last week was our first book order. It is due back by Friday September 7th. This is just a reminder that the book orders must be paid with a check written out to the book company. Please don’t make out a check to me or the school or send cash. I appreciate your help in this matter. I will send book orders one or two more times during the year. Book orders are a wonderful way to add to your child’s library very inexpensively. Reading: Thank you for reading with your child each night for 20 minutes. (Your child needs to read 5 days a week but of course they may read more.) The lilac reading recording sheets are to come back on Mondays. Reading each night is one of the most important things you can do to help in your child’s education. Sharing: We will have sharing on Wednesday afternoons (except for the one Wed. of each month.) We’ll be going into the computer lab at that time). Please don’t let your child bring toys or anything which might break. Objects that go along with the units we are studying would be great. Thanks! Math: We are working with graphing, skip counting by twos, doubles and simple addition. We will start working with patterns this week. Labor Day: There will be no school next Monday Sept. 3rd because of Labor Day. School will resume as usual on Tuesday. Science: We are learning about gravity. This will be a fun unit for the class. Zero Hero Treats: If you signed up to send Zero Hero treats with your child, you may send them anytime. Spelling: The spelling words for this week are the days of the week and September. A list of them was sent home today with your child. The test will be on Thursday. Fall Pictures: Fall student pictures will be taken on Monday September 10th. PTA Fall Bash: The fall bash will be held on Monday September 10th. Thank you for your help and support! Sincerely, Brenda Haight