Sunday, August 30, 2009

Wk 4 Newsletter Aug 31 - Sept 4

Welcome!

Greetings everyone! I hope that you had an enjoyable weekend. It’s hard to believe summer is almost over and we’ve been back at school for 17 days!

We have completed our rituals and routines in all three workshops. We will begin regular skills and standards instruction in Reader’s and Writer’s workshops. In Math Workshop, we will continue our exploration of place value, addition, and subtraction of whole numbers.

Important Reminders

• Be sure to initial behavior and homework sheets each night! Remember to read your AR book as part of your homework.

• Send in Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup labels. ☺

• Book order forms were sent home last week. If you would like to order, please return the order form and payment by Wednesday, September 2nd. Every purchase helps our class earn free books.



Dates to Know

September 2 Students will have a substitute teacher, as I must attend a Math Workshop at AEC. Mrs. Ramey will be our substitute teacher. I will return on Thursday.

September 4 LHS Ramblers take on the Trion Bulldogs at Jack King Stadium in LaFayette. Several faculty and staff will be in attendance to support the Ramblers! See you there!

September 7 Labor Day Holiday - You will have an extra day to spend with your family and friends, as we observe the holiday with Monday off from school.


A Note about Math

I understand there has been some concern about a few math grades that were lower than expected. I don’t want you to worry. My policy is that students may correct any math assignment and return it to school for half credit. For example if a student makes a 60 on an assignment, he or she can correct and return the assignment to me. If all the problems were correct, he or she would earn a new grade of 80. This grade would replace the 60 in my grade book. So, if you have papers that need to be corrected, please do so and return them by Tuesday, September 1st.



Contact Information
Email
elisarichardson@walkerschools.org

Phone
706-638-2432
Planning Time 10:40-11:25
After School until 3:00 p.m. each day.