{the first week}

So, after week one I still am so excited and my motivation is growing. We are still settling down into a schedule but we are finding our way there rather quickly. Here are a few things to keep your eyes open for:

* Guided reading starts Wednesday. Please make it a point to read with your child nightly. Every ounce of reading counts. Our kids have to be literate and comfortable reading and writing.

* Scholastic book orders were sent out this past Friday. They are due September 18th.

* I am currently working on a monthly calendar to help parents stay on track with what we're going in the classroom. That way parents can help reinforce what's being learned at school.

* I am throwing around the idea of after school reading. I see a huge need and I want my kids to be successful students so if you think your child would benefit, please let me know. I am waiting to see if there is any interested before I begin.

* I'd like to make you aware of what wonderful help me and my student's have gotten from Bearen High School and their staff. They donated many boxes of supplies which will be used for writer's workshop, math, and every other subject I can think of! Thank you so much Bearen for your kindness and generosity.

* Please make sure that you check your child's homework folder nightly. There will be announcements, homework, notes to sign and many more important things that you will need to see and sign.

* It's about time for school coupon books. Please try to help out our schools by selling as many as you can.

*We have pen pals! Please look for a permission slip coming home this week. It is a first name basis and the pen pals are students who are considering education as a profession. Please sign the permission slip and have your child turn it back in to me as soon as possible. This is not a grade and not mandatory, but I am using this as a teaching tool which reinforces state standards and writing confidence. Your child will benefit greatly by this writing project. If you have any questions about it, please feel free to contact me.

Again, it was a great first week and I look forward to many more. If anyone needs to contact me, please contact the school, my number - 423.494.9065 or email me at bethanyandrob@comcast.net.

Mrs. Fritts