Mrs. Liddon's First Grade
February 2, 2016
Changes....
I am also trying to get a Maker Space up and running in our room. This will be a space for children to explore and make what ever they choose. This type of exploration fosters self-directed learning and allows the students to hone in on their interests. More to come on this as the quarter progresses.
If you would like to contribute to our Maker Space, empty your junk drawers and send it in!
I have also added a clip-chart to our classroom. Students who are going above and beyond on their classwork and behavior will be able to "clip up". There are three levels and students will receive a special surprise when they get to the top. At the end of each day if they were able to clip up they can color their behavior chart to show it. Please ask your child about this and feel free to email me with questions.
Quarter Three
This quarter I would like to try something new with communicating grades. Currently, I am assessing students daily through observation, online programs, and conversation, however, this is something parents don't always get to see. You get the mid-quarter and end of the quarter assessments, and that is not always an accurate picture of your child's progress.
Starting next Friday I will be sending home a half sheet that will give you a snap shot of how your child is doing with current skills. The format will be a "stars and stairs" approach. If they have mastered a skill or if they are close to mastery they will receive a star for that goal. If there is still a great deal of practice needed then they will receive a stair for that goal. I hope this will help you to feel more "in the loop" and see more of what I see throughout the quarter instead of just at the close of the quarter.
*If you don't mind having it emailed to you please let me know. My goal is use as little paper as possible :)
Valentine's Day!
If you would like to send in a treat for that day, or a drink please let me know.
Here are the student names:
BOYS
Ashton
Aidan
Addison
Chris
Cole
Drew
Ethan
Ian
Jedi
Lincoln
Nano
GIRLS
Aurora
Brielle
Charlee
Elizabeth
Ella
Lekea
Mia
Morrigan
Nora
Sophia
What are we working on?
MATH: Calendar, Money
SS: Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, and Past, Present, Future
MRS. LIDDON
Email: djliddon@vbschools.com
Website: http://mrsliddon.weebly.com/
Phone: 757-822-8747
Twitter: @dreaming_in_1st