Monday, January 9, 2012

Week of January 9th

This week we are working hard on routines and getting back to our usual method of operation. In order to re-train students to follow directions and be responsible, etc, I am giving some "automatic timeouts." This means that students will not get 3 reminders, but will get an automatic timeout if they do not follow certain procedures or directions. I always tell them if something will be an automatic timeout, so they all have one reminder from the start. With that said, some students are getting more timeouts than usual. If your child comes home with a dentention or responsibility slip, it is most likely due to not following directions or procedures, and they probably received some automatic timeouts. Please note that getting more timeouts than usual this week will not mean that we have to talk or have a meeting. Just know that we are working on the routines and encourage your child to listen carefully, follow directions and be responsible. I think that most students will be back to the usual routine and procedures by the end of the week. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your help in encouraging positive behaviors at school.

Important Dates for this Week:
Early Dismissal on Wednesday
Homework: 5.10 on Monday and 5.11 on Thursday
Library and Check-Out: Tuesday
Spanish: No Spanish this week due to the early dismissal