Hello!

Well, we are almost done with the 4th week of school!  Time sure is going fast.  We are continuing to learn and grow as a class.  I have given lots of new lessons to students and we are making good progress. Some days are better than others and we still struggle sometimes, but overall, we are coming together!  I want to update you on a few things…

The most important news is that we have found our Assistant Teacher!  Her name is Ms. Stephanie and she comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in Montessori.  We are so lucky to have her in our classroom!  I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with her and I know that she will be an amazing addition to our class.

Please don’t forget about the 5K this Saturday!  Its not too late to participate!  You can still register at the front office, or you can register on Saturday starting at 7:00 AM.  This is a great fundraiser for our 6th grade trip to the Redwoods and it is a lot of fun!

Just a reminder that we have a book report due on October 3rd!  If your child hasn’t started reading a book yet, please help them choose one and get started right away!  They may choose any fiction book that is on their reading level.  We have about 20 minutes of reading time every day after recess, so have them bring the book with them to school.  I will be sending the template and rubric for the book report home in the coming days, so be watching for that!

Another reminder that we do not have class snack.  Please send a little extra snack with your child to school if they would like one.  (I can tell you that almost all of them want a snack)  Also, our supply of forks and spoons in the classroom is extremely limited, so please send utensils in their lunch if they need them.

I love your children!  Thanks for sharing them with me!  Please let me know if you ever have any concerns or questions.

Kirsten