The Gunderson Gazette
January 13th Newsletter
Contact Information
Email: heidi.gunderson@hps294.com
Website: http://www.mnva.k12.mn.us/
Location: Murdock, MN, United States
Phone: 507.896.5323...2197
2014!!!
Back into the swing of things!
We are already half way through January! Crazy how time flies. I have set some New Year's Goals for myself. #1 is to drink less pop! #2 is to run 3 times a week. So far I am doing well and hope to achieve these goals in 2014! I will keep you posted.
I hope you have been staying warm these past few weeks. I am sure we are all ready for a warm up and happy to get outside for a bit!
I have already met with a few of you already for Quarter 2 Conferences. It has been so nice to connect and see how everything is going for you in school. Remember the end of the Quarter is January 24th and I want to make sure I connect with each of you for a conference. If we have not scheduled a time yet, please reach out.
Here's to a wonderful year together!
Warmly,
Ms. Heidi
Upcoming Dates
No School
January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
End Of Quarter:
January 24th (Assignments and Progress Due for Grading)
Progress Goals
Please use this guide to keep progress on track. Use the column of the month you started MNVA for your current progress.
End Of Quarter Reminder
Kindergarten Classes This Week:
Homeroom Gathering
Tuesday, January 14th 10:30 am:
Literature and Comprehension:
Make a Book Choice Unit: Corduroy (Come to class and participate and I will mark one of your Make a book choice units as complete.)
Thursday, January 16th 10:30 am:
Math Blue: More and Fewer
Teacher Tip: Blackboard Collaborate
Having trouble with your Blackboard connection? Try adjusting the connection speed. In Blackboard, go to the Edit menu>Preferences>Session>Connection and adjust your connection speed from the pull down menu on the right. The best setting to choose is Wireless, even if your computer is plugged into your internet cable. The speed for the wireless setting works best with most connections.
First Grade Classes this week:
Monday, January 13th 9:30 am
Homeroom Gathering
Tuesday, January 14th 11:30 am
Guided Reading Group. Join us to grow as a reader and get your own book at home to practice too!
Thursday, January 16th 11:30 am
Math-Numbers to 20.
Kids Corner
Weekly Riddle
Riddle of the Week:
Where does a snowman keep his money?
Answer to Last Week’s Riddle:
What is a snowman’s favorite lunch?
Answer:
An Iceberger
Send your guesses to me or wait until next week for the answer :)
Journal Topic
What three things do you enjoy most about the winter season? What three things do you dislike most?