Dear Parents,                                                     Tuesday, September 7, 2010

We were all present today. Our class has had colds and the stomach flu.  We have had 3 or 4 kids out every day.  Please get plenty of rest.  Students should be sleeping 10-11 hours every night.  Some students are losing focus throughout the day.  I think they are dreaming about their beds, blankets, pillows, ...  Eating a healthy breakfast is a must.  Please remember to pack healthy snacks. 

We will be learning skills and concepts.  The District Benchmark Tests for Math and Reading/Language Arts along with taking monthly writing prompts will be given regularly.  Please be sure your child practices and knows their basic addition and subtraction facts.  Students should answer as quickly as you can say their name.

I will be testing your child for reading fluency and comprehension in the first few weeks.  The students must be reading every night.  If they read books that are too difficult their reading level will decrease.  Some are throwing fits, trying to tell you that it  is unfair that they have to read.  Well, wouldn’t it be nice to sit out in the sun all day drinking lemonade.  Life has requirements.  You need to balance rest and work.  The children who have not been reading will see a huge drop in their reading level.  The first test for reading level will be in August.

Their August/September Reading Log should be filled with 25 books and/or chapters.  Their Reading Goals will be due October 1st.

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Here are a few pertinent details.

    Homework folders need to be returned DAILY including the completed homework as indicated in their planner.

    Friday folders should be signed and returned each Monday. (Tuesday after a holiday)

    If your child is purchasing lunch, please send the money in an envelop with your child's name and room number (B5) clearly marked or pay for lunch on line at MyNutriKids.com.  The price for student hot lunch is $2.50.  You may send a check with your child's name and room number written on the memo line.   

PE days are usually Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Please have tennis shoes available on those days.

IMPORTANT -- Label all jackets and sweatshirts with your child's name.

Math Tests: 1 or 2 per month

Each student's AR Goal = 15-45 points for the trimester, determined by their Grade Equivalency (GE).  Highest score and goals met, receive a prize!

All students need to return Reading and Math TESTS corrected and signed by a parent.

Reading Diagnostic Reports (ZPD) MUST be signed and returned.

Homework:

Homework is given daily.  Each student writes the homework in their planner. The students will turn the work in each morning.  Please check your child's work for accuracy and neatness.  Some children will drop papers while putting them into their backpacks. Remind them to pack carefully.  Thank you so much for your support and understanding.

NOTES:

Please remember to pack a healthy snack for your child everyday.  Many students get quite hungry during the day. 

It is Flu, allergy, and cold season.  Please monitor your child's symptoms.  If your child has had a fever within 24 hours of the school day, they must stay home.  If your child vomits in the morning, they should not attend school. We are all trying to stay healthy. 

It is cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon.  Please dress your child in layers.

Have a safe and happy week.                        

                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                       Mrs. DePrima

Mrs. DePrima's email address - sdeprima@eesd.org

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