November 5, 2009

Classroom News and Reminders

Congratulations Will for being chosen as our Panther of the Week! Will has been working very hard to complete his work in a timely manner. His handwriting has been improving daily. Keep up the good work, Will!

In Phonics we are concentrating on long vowel words, short vowel words, "r" controlled words, oo words and ew words. Keep up the reading homework which will reinforce the spelling sounds we are learning.

Ten students from our class were awarded reading sticker badges in a presentation in the hall this morning! Congratulations to all those students who handed in their October Book-It calendar booklet! Maybe we will have 100% participation next month!

Attached to last week's homework sheet was a parent letter explaining the Pajama Program. This Scholastic program provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, many who are waiting and hoping to be adopted. The OLG Thanksgiving Baskets Program supports eight different organizations and agencies that help others in need. Each grade was assigned a particular food item. First grade was asked to bring in canned green beans. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

If you are scheduled to read for Lunch Bunch this Wednesday please arrive in the cafeteria by 11:05. Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation.

Please remind your children to stay in their seats and to raise their hand when they wish to speak. It is not necessary for them to walk up to me, especially when I am working with a student or a group of

students. Chatting should be reserved to recess and lunch. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support.

As always, thank you in advance for your kindness and support. If you need to contact me for any reason please do not hesitate to call and if needed, I'll return your call as soon as possible. I prefer phone calls but I will also answer emails.

Sincerely,

Jane McDonald