Primer Mid-September newsletter
September 14, 2014
Academic Objectives
Reading: I PICK and Reader's notebook
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: H brothers and snap words
Math: Equal sign, tens and ones and math facts
Science: Habitats
Social Studies: Mindful choices
Notes from the classroom
We have completed a lot of things in only 13 days. Some of the exciting things include five snack demonstrations, two mystery readers, one football buddy visit, publishing our first story in writing workshop, building stamina to read for 15 minutes, and many tooth pulls from Nurse Carla. I am amazed at how much we have learned and accomplished. Thank you for your help and support.
Student spotlight: Marshall
Written by: Marshall
Hi, my name is Marshall Lee Sudbury. I am named after my grandpa and Dad. They both have "Marshall" as their middle names. In my family I have a sister named Annie that goes to Hockaday and a yellow lab named Pancho. I like to eat lots of food. My favorites are sausage, chicken, fruit and really any type of meat. I like to play legos, and video games. On the weekends, I like to go outside and have fun. I am really good at soccer and football. I also like to go hunting with my dad at our ranch or with our friends at a little place outside of town. I like to go to football games too. I am having a great time in Primer!
Mother and daughters at Matilda
Virginia and Margaret
Father and Daughters
Margaret is six, the youngest in her family, and has an older sister Virginia, who is in 4th grade at ESD. Margaret describes her family as being very active and loving the outdoors. She and her family enjoy spending time each summer in Colorado where they go biking, hiking, fishing and zip lining. In Dallas they love to bike the Katy Trail or go to Lakeside Park and see the giant teddy bear. They enjoy meals together on Sunday nights, the winter months are especially delicious when they make "Sunday Soup"(a yummy pot roast). Margaret's Daddy travels often and the family enjoys visiting some of the cool cities where he works. One of Margaret's favorite places she has visited is New York City where she likes to ice skate, see performances, and visit Dylan's Candy Bar.
Math Focus
Math Anxiety
Check out this interesting article about how math anxiety can cause trouble for learners as young as first grade.
Happy Numbers
Primer students will pilot Happy Numbers this school year. Students will receive their login information on Wednesday, September 24.
Games galore
Cookie.com is loaded with many great games for kids to play to allow for practice.
Adventure to Fitness
We had our first indoor recess Friday, September 12. The students just ate up Adventure to Fitness. I hope you found the parent guide helpful that I included in your child's red folder that described the lesson we completed.
NAIS Challenge 20/20
Primer students and their third grade buddies with the help of Carolina Cadena our Spanish teacher will collaborate with our NAIS 20/20 challenge. This year we will be working on the global problem of ecosystems losses. We are partnered up with a school in Vitoria, Spain and Rochester, NY. Stay tuned as to what is to come.
Sign up Fall conference
I will be out of the classroom October 2 and October 3 to present at a conference in Boston. October 3 is the scheduled conference day. Please do not sign up on the PTC Wizard for your Primer fall conference. I will am more than willingly to meet you just about anytime before, during or after school for your child's fall conference. Every day I have time from 6:30 AM till 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM-9:30 AM. I can meet most days after school from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. I could also meet you on a weekend at school as well.
Rather than send out a sign up form, I would like for you to tell me some dates (three would be great) and times that would work for you to confer. I would encourage you to think tag team, does your child play soccer or violin after school? I could meet with you while they practice. I am looking to start conferences on Thursday, September 25. Please email me with some choices by Monday, September 22. Thank you.
Upcoming events
Please mark you calendar for the following upcoming events.
- Monday, September 15 International Dot Day- students may wear a dot or dot clothing with appropriate athletic shoes for PE. If students are not choosing to participate they may wear their uniform.
- Thursday, September 18 Picnic Lunch
- Tuesday, September 23 Back to School Night 4:30-6:00 (come and go format, students are requested to be in their uniform unless coming from or attending a practice). Please download a QR code reader app to a device you will bring to this event. You and your child will need this app for back to school night.
- Thursday, September 25 Family Game Day 1:45-2:15 in the Primer classroom
- Friday, September 26 Early Dismissal at 11:45
- Wednesday, October 8- Field Trip to Dallas Children's Theater Field Trip and Drama Class Depart at 9:30 AM and arrive at 1:30.