The children are really adjusting to the school day very well. They are a wonderful class and I thank you for sharing them with us. Some things that you need to work on at home that all children will need to know are as follows: Children need to buckel their own belts and hook pants. All children need to know how to tie a shoe. All children need to learn how to button and zipper their own jackets and winter coats. Children need to know their full name, first and last,their full address, including house number, street name, city and state, and their home phone number. Please check the backpacks every night and remember to tell your child what a great job he/she did on his/her work. If you see a check minus please review the work with your child. Thank you for helping them with these tasks.