Weekly Letter

Dear Parents,

We are in our fourth week in school, and the children are slowly settling into the routine of the day.  I have been noticing some consistent behaviors in the classroom.  Please remind your child of the following rules:
       1. To be quiet when they are working and listening to a speaker.
       2. To pay attention in class and focus on the lesson
       3. To try to do the work and then ask for help
       4. To be on time and be prepared to learn.
       5. To do his/her best
 

With 26 students in the classroom, it is frustrating to other students who are paying attention to have to keep stopping and remind students to pay attention or to get to work. It is very important that your child stay focused on the instructions and stay on task.  We have a lot to cover within a shorter time frame during the day.

This week and next week we will continue to learn about rocks.  If your child has a unique rock he/she wants to bring in, they are more than welcome to do so.  We try to do Science on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays.  On Thursday, September 30th, we will be walking over to the cemetary to end the unit on rocks.

I have been noticing most children are bringing back their homework and reading log each day.  I really appreciate it very much.  I have two volunteers who do the homework folders, and it makes it easier when everyone brings back their homework in the folders.  Please make sure to write down the minutes your child read each day and initial it.  The children do not earn a smilely face unless it is initialed. 

Please remember to keep your child's lunch account paid up.  It makes Michele's job easier when she doesn't have to send notes home and has to remind your child about his/her lunch money. 

I would like to thank all of you who have volunteered in the classroom.  Mrs. Roberts has sent home a calendar for September and October to those who are volunteering.  It saves me a lot of time and frustration when I have parent helpers.  If you did not get a calendar or would like to volunteer, please post a response and we will be happy to add you on.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, I really appreciate it.

If you have any questions or concerns you may email at marlane.forsyth@jordan.k12.ut.us.

Mrs. Forsyth