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This process began by children thinking about ideas to make our classroom a safe place where we can do our best learning. We looked at all our ideas and decided what was most important to make this happen.
Class Rules:
1. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
2. Take care of our things.
3. Be safe.
4. Follow directions.
Why learn to touch type?
When you can do it well, touch typing is the fastest way to write. Many people can soon learn to touch type faster than they can write with a pen. The important things to remember are:
You will need headphones or speakers to enjoy the song and dance in each game. The games use the Flash plug-in - if your computer doesn't have Flash, you can find information on how to download it here, or you can play the alternative interactive versions available at each stage.
Want an easy way to minimize summer slide? Bring your child to the library and have them log on to Lexia for 20 minutes. Several computers have Lexia downloaded on them. Let the librarian know you want to use Lexia. Your child will log on just as he/she does in school- quick and easy! Be sure your child completes his/her session (get to the green arrow) before logging off. Take advantage of this amazing free resource!
Chip Wood's latest Yardsticks blog post. is a thoughtful, impassioned call to our school leaders to combat bullying by teaching the whole child - socially as well as academically. Click here to read it!
The International Reading Association is dedicated to improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime habit of reading.
This redesigned website now offers a fabulous parent resource.
Looking for engaging ways to introduce your child to reading or to encourage them to write? Need some age-appropriate book suggestions or rainy day activities? The materials here are your answer—all of them created by experts to be fun, educational, and easy to use outside of school.
Check out the website in our favorite link section! Be sure to also look for the flyer about why it is so important for kids to read and write even when they are out of school.
Due: September order form will be sent home soon!
Dear Parent,
Now it’s easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child—shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.
Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.
It’s so simple! Here’s how it works:
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.
Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?
Thank you,
Mrs. Tynan