Dear Grade 1/2 Parents,
Spelling – List #23 – Test Thursday
Have you checked out our class blog lately? New links are added whenever we work on something new in the Technology Lab. There is a great site listed for practicing weekly spelling words. The kids know how to type in their words and play the available games.
Green Day – on March 15 students in our class may wear as much green as they like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. We will test out our leprechaun traps this day as well.
Weather – please have a change of clothes (socks & mittens especially) in your childs locker during this wet weather…thank you!
Student-Led Conferences – are next week. Please watch for the sign up sheet to appear on the bulletin board in front of the office. If you can not make it please let me know ASAP to reschedule before Spring break.
Report Card Envelopes – After you have read the report card, which will be sent home on Wednesday, please sign the envelope and return it to school. You are welcome to email, call, or schedule an appointment to discuss questions or concerns that you may have about your child’s progress.
Reading Record – March – READO – Students have an orange READO card in their homework folder. The class goal is for everyone to have ‘black-out’ (every square complete) on their READO card when they return from March Break. If the goal is reached there will be a class party.
Since most students in our class already have a habit of reading daily the activities this month are focused on reading strategies to further develop their before, during, and after reading skills. This will mainly require discussions about their reading. Nothing needs to be filled out or handed in (just the orange card at the end of the month).
Several parents have approached me about reading homework. I’ve been asked about consequences, rewards, incentives, strategies etc. All students are expected to do daily reading homework at their reading level (which they should know). This month there will be a class incentive to complete the work. I encourage you to also put in place routines and strategies at home that are effective for your child. Some parents have a homework routine which they require their child to complete before playtime/tv time. Some parents only sign the agenda after all homework is completed. Other parents have their own consequences in place for when homework is not completed. Reading is like any other skill that requires consistent practice. The only person that suffers when homework is not completed is the student.
Following is a document on Reading issued by Manitoba Education:
If you have any questions or concerns about reading homework please let me know.
Important Dates
March 12 Lunch Lady Day
March 14 Report cards
March 15 Green Day
March 19-23 Ukraine Week
March 20/21 Student Led Conferences
March 22 Family Night/Wine Raffle
April 14 Gala Dinner
April 28 Spring Tea
For a full listing of all school events please visit http://www.bsls.ca/ForParents_CalendarOfEvents.aspx.
Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am here to help you and your child have a fabulous and successful year!
