December 4, 2010
Character student
Our character trait for the month of November was patriotism. Chase is our character student of the month! Children learned that we say the Pledge of allegiance to show respect and honor towards our country. Chase is very mindful of this when it comes time to saying the Pledge every morning. He recites the pledge clearly with his hand over his heart. Then, when it's time for a moment of silence, Chase is always one to stand quietly the entire time. He sets a wonderful example for other students and understands the importance of these actions. Great job Chase!
STAR Student
This week I began something called STAR student. Each week, a different child will have the opportunity to share about various aspects of their life. Different days will require them to share different things. Your child's week would go something like this:
Monday- share about your family/pets
Tuesday- share your favorite hobby (or a sport you participate in)
Wednesday- share something unique
Thursday- share your favorite book
Friday- share your favorite toy
Students will be encouraged to share whatever they would like pertaining to that topic. I encourage you to send in pictures and props to go along with their talks. They will have approximately 10 minutes to talk to the other children and answer questions at the end of each day.
The STAR for the upcoming week will be revealed on the preceding Friday. A note will be sent home detailing the expectations for being STAR student.
In addition to getting to share about themselves, students will also take home a small back pack containing various items including a STAR student bear and journal. Students will be expected to take good care of our bear and make at least one journal entry. They will not be limited on the number of pages they can use, so the more they have to say, the better!
I was the STAR last week to model for the students. I'm sure they can share some stats on my family, hobbies, and what I liked to do as a first grader! Our STAR for the upcoming week will be Emma.
Monday- share about your family/pets
Tuesday- share your favorite hobby (or a sport you participate in)
Wednesday- share something unique
Thursday- share your favorite book
Friday- share your favorite toy
Students will be encouraged to share whatever they would like pertaining to that topic. I encourage you to send in pictures and props to go along with their talks. They will have approximately 10 minutes to talk to the other children and answer questions at the end of each day.
The STAR for the upcoming week will be revealed on the preceding Friday. A note will be sent home detailing the expectations for being STAR student.
In addition to getting to share about themselves, students will also take home a small back pack containing various items including a STAR student bear and journal. Students will be expected to take good care of our bear and make at least one journal entry. They will not be limited on the number of pages they can use, so the more they have to say, the better!
I was the STAR last week to model for the students. I'm sure they can share some stats on my family, hobbies, and what I liked to do as a first grader! Our STAR for the upcoming week will be Emma.
December 3, 2010
Site of the Week
It's been a while since I posted a site of the week, but this one came across my path and I thought some of you might be interested in having a little guidance in picking out books while the kids are away from school for two weeks.
The Florida Department of Education has put out a list of 2010 recommended holiday reading books. Just click on the link. Books are sorted by grade level.
November 19, 2010
'Tis the Season
Thank you to every family that was able to contribute to Loretto's canned food drive. I don't know what the turn out was school-wide, but our box was full!
Please don't forget about our student council toy drive sponsored by the Salvation Army. If you're out and about this weekend, please pick up something small to contribute to our nearly empty stockings. Refer to the article published earlier this month for more details.
Please don't forget about our student council toy drive sponsored by the Salvation Army. If you're out and about this weekend, please pick up something small to contribute to our nearly empty stockings. Refer to the article published earlier this month for more details.
November 17, 2010
Scholastic Book Club
I will be sending order forms for books on Monday. This will be the last order placed before the winter holidays. Books make great gifts for your children as well as family and friends.
If you would like me to be secretive about delivery of the books, please send me a note and I can arrange for you to pick them up OR I will place them in a large envelope to send with your child.
Orders are due Friday, December 3.
I encourage your to place your order online because we earn free books for the classroom. You can send the paper order form as well with a check for any of the four book clubs.
If you would like me to be secretive about delivery of the books, please send me a note and I can arrange for you to pick them up OR I will place them in a large envelope to send with your child.
Orders are due Friday, December 3.
I encourage your to place your order online because we earn free books for the classroom. You can send the paper order form as well with a check for any of the four book clubs.
Leveled book list
Your child has the opportunity to take home a "just right" bag of books every week. Please remember these are changed out on Fridays. I know our weeks have been a little off due to various holidays, but it's quite difficult to change out the books periodically as they come. It's much easier if there is one change out every week.
In this bag of books, your child's individual level is written down. Under the tab "useful links" here on our blog, there is a link for a leveled book list. Please utilize the public library system while we are out of school for the upcoming holidays. There are some great books mentioned on this list and it would be worthwhile to have the book on your child's level so you know what to expect when it comes to independent reading.
In this bag of books, your child's individual level is written down. Under the tab "useful links" here on our blog, there is a link for a leveled book list. Please utilize the public library system while we are out of school for the upcoming holidays. There are some great books mentioned on this list and it would be worthwhile to have the book on your child's level so you know what to expect when it comes to independent reading.
AR store
We will be going to the AR store on Monday, December 6. Our time is scheduled for 8:45. If you are able to come and help the kids spend their points, please let me know.
Loretto School Spirit
Order forms for Loretto shirts and sweatshirts go home this week.
Loretto school shirts are on sale for $8!
Sweatshirts cost $18.
Orders are due by Tuesday, November 23rd.
Loretto school shirts are on sale for $8!
Sweatshirts cost $18.
Orders are due by Tuesday, November 23rd.
Save the Date
Our holiday party will be held on Thursday, December 16. The party will be from about 9:00-11:00. We will need lots of volunteers to help at the different stations, so if you're able to make it, it would be greatly appreciated. I will be sending a formal e-vite invitation with a list of materials we need. If you would like to bring more than one item, please let me know so I can assign you multiple items. Thanks!!
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