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Parent Education Opportunity – January 10

Jan7

On January 10th from 6-7:30 PM, MMA will be screening the documentary SCREENAGERS for all interested parents, students and friends of the school in the Junior High commons area.

SCREENAGERS – The average child in America spends more time consuming electronic media than going to school, with many teenagers going online “almost constantly.” In SCREENAGERS, physician and filmmaker Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into family life to explores parental struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant and funny stories along with insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.

 

Hope to see you there!

First Day of School – Tuesday, August 21

Aug19

Welcome Back!   We are all excited to have your kids back in school Tuesday, August 21.   Please take time to read through this entire post, and the Classroom Management Plan – 2018-2019.  By doing so, many of your first day questions will be answered.

The first couple of weeks of drop off and pick up can be overwhelming for everyone.  While everyone is acclimating to procedures in the parking lot, please remain patient and follow the directions of the teachers and volunteers.   To ensure you are not distracted, please be sure to put your cell phone away while you are in the parking lot.  Driving on school grounds while texting or calling is dangerous.

  • Please pull forward as far as possible to ensure the flow of traffic runs smoothly – Do NOT stop in front of the doors to drop of your child
  • Children should enter and exit the vehicle on the curb side and should NEVER enter a vehicle that is not at the curb
  • Please allow your child to walk into the school independently – Ms. Kari and/or myself will be outside to meet your child on the first day of school – pull all the way forward and your child can walk to our location
  • Make sure your child knows your family’s drop off and pick up plan prior to the first day of school (Do they ride home with a carpool?  Do they walk home on sunny days? Should they meet you at North Shore?).

During the first week of school, we will be spending more time outside than usual as we build classroom community.  I strongly recommend students apply sunscreen in the morning and bring a sunhat to wear while outside during activities and recess.   Hats will be kept in their locker while we are inside the building.

Don’t forget to review the School Supply List as well as the School Supply Preparation document (so you know how to help your child be prepared for the first day of school).

We can’t wait to start the year!

School Supplies and Preparation 2017-2018

Jul22

It’s every kid’s favorite time of year…School Supply Shopping! If your child’s supplies are in good shape from last year (no broken binders or pencil pouches please), I encourage you to reuse them.  Please do not label each item with your child’s name.  See the school supply preparation instructions for details (below the supply list).

In addition to your child’s individual school supplies, I am requesting that each grade level provide the item listed below. As we run out of these consumable items, I will send out another request.**

If you need assistance supplying your child’s personal school supplies, please let me know prior to the start of school.

  • White 2” 3-ring Binder (Working Binder – can use last year’s binder if it is in good shape)
  • White 1” 3-ring Binder (Portfolio – can use last year’s binder if it is in good shape)
  • 25 page protectors (to be used for student portfolio – can use last year’s)
  • 1 pkg wide ruled notebook paper (placed in the working binder)
  • 2 pkg dividers (5 subject with pockets – can use last year’s)
  • 3 wide-ruled composition notebooks (black)
  • 1 pkg colored pencils
  • 1 highlighter (any color)
  • Pencil Pouch – zippered pouch to keep items from spilling if dropped
  • Slippers – Please see the dress code guidelines for appropriate slippers
  • Water Bottle – Reusable

**4th Grade – 1 roll paper towels

**5th Grade – 2 boxes Kleenex

**6th Grade – 2 pkgs 3×5 ruled index cards (white)

Optional but helpful

  • Comfortable pair of scissors – No safety scissors please, medium or adult scissors are best.
  • Handheld pencil sharpener
  • 1 flash drive
  • Low-profile clip board

School Supply Preparation

Prior to the first day of school, your child will need to prepare his or her school supplies. This is your child’s first homework assignment. Please assist your child in following the directions below.

The only items that should be labeled with your child’s name are listed below, everything else will go into the classroom supply cupboard for later use.

Working Binder

  • Create a spine label with first and last name (we will make covers for the binders during the first week of school)
  • Place 5 dividers in working binder
  • Label a tab for Language, Writing, Math, Cultural, Science
  • Divide package of lined paper evenly between all sections

Portfolio

  • Create spine label with first and last name (we will create a cover as part of an in class activity)
  • Place 5 dividers into portfolio
  • Label a tab for Math, ELA, Cultural, Executive Functions, Report Card Reflections
  • Place 5 sheet protectors behind each divider

Pencil Pouch (with zipper)

  • Label with first and last name
  • Colored Pencils
  • Pencil Sharpener*
  • Flash Drive*
  • Highlighter
  • Scissors*

 

*optional

Thank you for assisting your child in being prepared for the first day of school. Having these items ready to go will help our class get off to a great start!

Back to School 2017-2018

Jul22

With July wrapping up and August on it’s way, it’s time to get ready to come back to school!  In order to start the year off right, please read through this information with your child.

School Supplies

Please be sure to check the specific supplies for our classroom as each teacher requires something different.  You can find the list and guideline for preparation here.   If you choose to deliver supplies (highly recommended) prior to the first day of school, please be sure to put your child’s name and my name (Ms. Amity) on the bag so they make it to the correct classroom.

If you have a sixth grade student, your child will need an additional, white, 2-inch 3-ring binder for their Expert Project. I will address this project in a separate post.

The school dress code can be found here .  Providing your child with appropriate options for school reduces the number of dress code reminders that we need to fill out allowing us to focus on education.  Please help Ms. Kari and I do our job effectively by ensuring your child adheres to the school dress code.  Girls: please remember leggings may only be worn under skirts, skorts or dresses (not alone).  Your child will need a pair of Indoor Shoes to wear while in the classroom and other lessons taking place in the building.

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Pool Party

Join us for our annual pool party Tuesday, August 15 from 7-9pm at North Shore Aquatic Center across the street from the school.  You will have an opportunity to purchase shirts, sign up to volunteer, reconnect with friends and chat with Ms. Kari and myself.

STEM Opportunity for 6th Grade Girls

Sep21

Happy Wednesday!

Registration for this year’s “Expanding Your Horizons” conference is on September 26.   My own daughter participated in this STEM Conference for several years and had an amazing time.    If you are interested for your child, I recommend registering her as soon as registration opens, it fills up fast.

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