12/8/23

 Upcoming Dates and Reminders: 

Gym Shoes: Now that it is wet and muddy Mr. Kool is requiring all kids to have a pair of gym shoes. We have a bin of them at school if you are willing to leave them here! If not, we will need them every Thursday! The easiest way is to leave a pair at school so we have them ready for them!! Thank you! 

Christmas Party: Our class Christmas party is December 22nd! We are excited to celebrate with the kids! 

Let heaven and Nature Sing: Our Forest school event is Thursday the 14th at 6:00. We look forward to a fun night! 

New Math: We are sending home a new math packet with new math problems on Monday! Here is a how to video if your child is struggling! 

https://youtu.be/lHc1HZf7iJ8?si=_REKazogI9T1T4Zq

Parent Teacher Conferences: 

Due to baby coming early March I will be doing all parent teacher conferences for second semester in January. If you feel like you want to wait until March/ April I can always offer a phone call or an in person conference later in the spring. If I feel there is a need I will reach out as well! January is a great time to have a conference as it will be right after running records and MAP testing! Here is the link to sign up! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA8AA2FAAFEC16-46381907-parent

Reading A-Z 

Our Sumer reading program is on the IPADS. I have this set up if you would like to dive in over Christmas break that would be awesome! We have running records right after break so the more reading the stronger reader your child will be.

step 1: Download app 

step 2: teacher username mdewitt32 

step 3: click on your Childs name 

step 4: enter your Childs hook number as their password. It needs to be 2 numbers so if they are #6 it is 06 etc. 

Step 5: click on reading room and start reading! 

I like to reward the top 2 kids who do the most reading over break with a trip to ice cream and barnes and noble to pick a book. I can see the minutes each child reads on my end! This may be some incentive for them to read:) 

Donations: 

We have a sister in Christ who teaches kindergarten in the outdoor program at New Holland Elementary. She is trying to collect much needed outdoor gear for her students so that they can continue learning outside during the winter. 

New and/or used hats, waterproof gloves and snow gear from size 5 up to 10 is needed to help more children explore Creation. There will be bins in each classroom from December 6-13th. If you have any items to donate, they will be a great blessing to her and her students! Thank you so much for sharing the love of Jesus in this practical way!