News from 105
This one has a lot of information!
Conference Sign-Ups
Conferences are October 26th and 27th this year and sign ups are being done online. Please use the link below to find a time that works for you and schedule our meeting. I look forward to talking to you all about our year so far. If you have trouble using Sign-Up Genius, feel free to email me with questions.
HOMEWORK CHANGE
As always, your child will bring home a reading log on Fridays. Starting this week, we will track pages instead of minutes. While it is still the goal of first grade teachers for students to practice reading (whether being read to or reading with someone) for 60 minutes a week, tracking pages each night will help us reach our goal of 20,000 pages for the year.
All pages logged as homework and pages being read aloud in the classroom will be recorded and tracked. Once we reach 20,000 pages, the class will celebrate. Price Chopper provides the goodies through their Party for Pages program. Happy Reading!
Pirate Principles
We just wrapped up self-discipline and will continue to work on self-control at school. As a class our goal is to do better during transitions between activities and in line.
October brings COOPERATION, which is crucial to learning in our STEAM environment!
DONATIONS NEEDED
In November we will hold our 2nd Annual STEAM Basketball Fundraiser for the school. Each grade will be putting together a basket for the silent auction. A note came home Friday detailing what you can do to help. Please check the letter and send donations in before conferences at the end of October. Participation is voluntary, and any help is appreciated!
Don't forget to send jackets with your child...morning recess has been a bit chilly!
box top winner
Thank you to everyone who sent in BoxTops to help our school raise money. The money raised goes toward purchasing a new Hillcrest STEAM Academy t-shirt for each student in the building. Our class won a popcorn party for bringing in the most BoxTops for our grade level. THANK YOU for that and, especially, for showing support to our school.
IMPORTANT OCTOBER EVENTS
4th - Chipotle Fundraiser Night - be sure to share the yellow flyer when you order
10th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Meetings
11th - 14th - Fire Safety Week
14th - END of 1st Quarter
24th - 27th - Fall Book Fair
27th - 28th NO SCHOOL - PT Conferences (26th / 27th)