3/4 Grade

Well, the verdict is in and students love Clickers! They are also finding wonderful uses for QR codes in the classroom. If you aren't familiar with QR codes, ask your child about the slick way we can quickly get into the Accelerated Reader program--or any other website, for that matter--on our iPads by using them. Technology has been wonderful to us. We are forging ahead with Charlotte's Web, but the progress has been slow and steady, mostly due to the fact that there is so much about which to write and to discuss. I am absolutely delighted and amazed at this group's abilities with opinion writing.

5/6 Grade

The fifth and sixth graders have completed Wonder. I think we all agree that there isn't a better novel out there for us to launch the 2015-2016 school year. We still have much to do with the content and theme of this amazing story, though. This week will be focused on research of Treacher Collins Syndrome, Auggie's (the main character) condition. We'll also be digging a little deeper with theme, climax, and the writing of a new precept. I'm really looking forward to seeing what this deep-thinking group will come up with.

Please remember that Wednesday, September 2, 2015, will be an early release day for students. We will dismiss at 2:25 p.m. (30 minutes early) in order for teachers to collaborate in their Professional Learning Communities. Your child's school is committed to becoming the best that it can possibly be. Please make sure your child is aware of what he or she is to do at dismissal time on this day. As always, thank you for sharing your child with me.