We have a busy week this week. We are now able to read and write independently for 20 minute chunks of time. We are also in the process of learning the correct way to read with someone. We are learning how to check for understanding and improve reading fluency while reading with a partner.
I would also like to remind you about sending pictures to school. You may send them in a ziploc baggie with your child's name on it or you may email pictures to me. We need these for our history unit this fall. We will start sharing these this week. I will send pictures home once your child has shared them.
Also, I want to remind you of what we do with the paper books. Your child will bring home at least one paper book every week (usually on Monday or Tuesday). Have your child read this book to you. After they have read it please sign the front somewhere. Return signed books to school so your child can get a sticker in their data binder. We will then send the books back home for you to keep in your child's library. Rereading these books throughout the year is a great way to build fluency and reading confidence.
Some of you may have heard about "The June Box" from your child. If a child brings a toy or other distracting item to school I will give them the option of putting it away in their locker and I will let them know that if they play with it anymore I will put it in "The June Box". I have a small box in our room where I keep items that have to be taken away. I put the child's name on the item and place it in the box. They will get the item returned to them on the last day of school. If your child tells you that they had an item placed in "The June Box" and you would like it back before the end of the year, I will give items to parents who come in to pick them up. The best thing is to encourage your child to leave toys and items that may distract them at home. Please let me know if you have any questions about this.
Important Dates for This Week:
Homework: 1.12 on Tuesday, 1.13 on Thursday
Library Check-out: Tuesday afternoon
Spanish: Monday and Thursday
