Back to School Night

Our annual Back to School Night was a huge success!  Thank you to all the families who came out.  It's important to show your child you support their education by coming and being involved in these special nights.  We had an amazing turn out with a standing room only class during the 1st session.  Our 2nd session was more intimate as 1 family was here, but that was because so many came to the 1st presentation!

It was great seeing all the excited kids and their parents.  Please remember, if you have any questions about any of the information, I am always available to help ease concerns.

Impressive Insight

The beginning of the school year is always filled with nervous energy as we wonder what the class will be like and how much work will need to be done this year to prepare the kids for the next grade.  The work is nothing to be afraid of, but some years need more preparation than others!  As most teachers do, I always begin my year with key books I read aloud.  I am typically an over-the-top reader changing my voices and expressions to match the action in the book.  I LOVE reading to kids and sparking their desire to read more (and hopefully with the same expression!)  I tend to begin this way because I want the kids to see reading can be fun and they should not be embarrassed to hold back.  They should be reading the same exact way!

After I finished reading my 3rd or 4th book, I asked the class, "Does anyone notice anything about my reading?"  The obvious response is always that I change my voice a lot.  This year I received a response that threw me for a loop!  One student made the connection that all my books were chosen to teach them how to behave in the classroom and at school.  I absolutely LOVED that response!  I have never had a student make that connection, but this year it was pointed out I have a purpose and theme for the books I read.  This tells me I have a group of kiddos that will be making deeper connections than other groups in the past have made!

Here's to an amazing year with kids who are ready to think outside the box!

Meet the Teacher Night

Thank you to all those who were able to come out to my first "Meet the Teacher" night last night!  This is something I have been thinking about doing for a couple years now and just finally decided to make it happen this year.  I'm so glad it was a huge hit for those families that were able to come.  Hopefully it will put some minds at ease and allow them to sleep a little easier tonight as they prepare for their first day of school tomorrow!

As the new year begins to prepare, I'm excited for all the new things I have planned for this group of kids!  It is going to be an amazing year and I look forward to working with all of your children.  Please remember, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail.  I would say call, but as many of you know our phone system is very outdated and it is not a sure thing I will get your phone call and/or voicemail, so e-mail is the best way to ensure I get your message!

Hope you are excited about the new year as well and we will see everyone tomorrow morning, bright and early!