Our First Day!
Our first day went smoothly! Everyone seemed very comfortable, easygoing, and happy to be here. However, it is normal for kids to feel new and a little uncertain.  This first week we will be getting comfortable with our classroom, our schedule, and our classmates. After a week or two, all the kids really do feel like seasoned pros! Today the buddies at the tables were full of energy and conversation, so the kids are off to a great start becoming learning buddies.

We had a busy day today and did not follow our normal schedule. Tomorrow will be a normal day! The morning began with a wordsearch of all the kids’ names in our class. The kids heard about some of our classroom procedures and began making friends and learning about their homeroom buddies. Then they went to a town hall meeting with Mrs. Chinn and Mr. Bishop. The had 2 co-curricular classes today; Eng. Tech with Mr. P. and Engage with Mr. Whitmer. After lunch, we read a couple of short books about a 'First Day' and got some important handouts. The kids then went to 'bus families', so that they could familiarize themselves with the people who are on their bus. Finally, it was time for choice hour!!

Thank you for sharing your children with me. It is such a pleasure to work with them!
I'm looking forward to tomorrow!

Important Dates:• Back to School Night FOR PARENTS is this Thursday, September 13. Volunteer sign up and refreshments begin at 6:00 p.m., Mr. Wallington and I will begin our presentation at 6:30 sharp in room (205), Mrs. Chinn begins at 7:00 sharp in the Media Center.

• Picture Day is Tuesday, September 11. You completed all ordering information at registration.

Homework:

• Read at least 20 minutes (3rd graders) or 30 minutes (4th graders)

• Tell a family member one thing that you learned about your classroom buddy during their interview today (see your orange paper!)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• School starts at 8:20. Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.

• Please bring 3 sharp pencils to class every day.

• Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

• Bring a chapter book every day.