I can't believe how fast this year is going by! It's already time to hand out the first report card. I will be sending your child's report card home Wednesday, November 18. Please check his/her everyday folder. If you don't receive your child's report card, please contact me as soon as possible.
As you review the report card, please keep the following things in mind... A "3" is where we want our students to be. This means they are on track and performing at grade level for that particular standard. 3.5's and 4's are very rarely given out. Many Standards do not even allow opportunities for a 3.5 or 4 to be earned. That being said, a "2" or "2.5" doesn't mean your child is failing. This just means he/she is working towards proficiency in that area. I will continue to help your child achieve these standards in class. Any additional support you can give your child at home would be beneficial as well.
Overall, I'm very impressed and proud of all my students. They work very hard every day, and I've already noticed a tremendous amount of progress since the beginning of the year. I can't wait to see the progress they will make over the next several months!
OTHER CLASSROOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Book Orders- We've decided to extend the book order deadline to this Friday, November 20. If you haven't ordered books yet, and would still like to, make sure orders are turned in by this Friday. Take advantage of this book order for Holiday gifts for your children, family and friends. Please note, if there is something from your book order that you would like to keep a secret from your child, please e-mail me or one of our book order moms, Garnet Groth (garnet_groth@yahoo.com) or Jennifer Robinson (robinson.jen@sbcglobal.net) and we will make sure to get your items to you without your child knowing.
*Holiday Gift Drive- During the week of November 30-December 4, our class will be collecting gifts for needy Bay Area Children. If you would like to donate, please bring a new and unwrapped gift to our classroom. Suggestions include... new clothing, sports equipment, board games, craft kids and supplies, make up and nail kits, Legos, puzzles, dolls, gift cards to shoe, clothing and variety stores.