I know, I know. Only old people talk about how quickly time flies, but it does, so I must be! To the students, May 2010 seems like it is an eternity away, but it scares me how quickly this first 9 weeks have passed. That means that 1/8 of our time together is over! So many of the students have already grown so much, I am sure I cannot even predict all that they will accomplish between now and then! And not that I am wishing time away, those of you, like me, who love the holidays might want to click HERE!
Anyhow, report cards came home (or should have) yesterday. Please look them over, and then sign and return when possible. If you have any questions, let me know. Also remember that book orders are due by this Friday. A link to online ordering is HERE. Class name is: karraker The password : bookorder
Have a good week!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
It's Been Awhile!
So sorry for not updating this in the last couple of weeks. It seems as if everything has been on fast forward and I fell so far behind! Little by little I am getting back on top of things--but don't expect too much!!
I am looking forward to meeting with you all on Monday. I am trying to get a sample of your child's work together along with the results of the reading assessment and ThinkLink to share with you. I know that some of you are a bit concerned about some of the work I sent home this week, and I will go over those on Monday if you would like. Remember that 3rd grade is a lot different than 2nd. I am doing my best to get the students ready for TCAP, 4th grade, and middle school. Believe it or not, there is a method to my madness. The students have to learn to be resourceful and think about what they are learning. Many of the children want to ask for help without making an independent effort. It will not be in their best interest for this to remain a habit. As they get older, the things they learn will get more difficult. We want them to have the tools necessary to figure things out when it does get tough. I do not give them things that we have not talked about or things that they cannot do, so a little struggling can be a good thing.
Yesterday was chaotic to say the least, and so our "How-To Carve the Perfect Jack-o-lantern" activity was put on hold until today. I think they did a good job teaching me how! You can see the results of their work when you come in on Monday! Be prepared to be scared!! ;-)
Only one more day this week! Have a good weekend and I'll see (most of ) you Monday!
I am looking forward to meeting with you all on Monday. I am trying to get a sample of your child's work together along with the results of the reading assessment and ThinkLink to share with you. I know that some of you are a bit concerned about some of the work I sent home this week, and I will go over those on Monday if you would like. Remember that 3rd grade is a lot different than 2nd. I am doing my best to get the students ready for TCAP, 4th grade, and middle school. Believe it or not, there is a method to my madness. The students have to learn to be resourceful and think about what they are learning. Many of the children want to ask for help without making an independent effort. It will not be in their best interest for this to remain a habit. As they get older, the things they learn will get more difficult. We want them to have the tools necessary to figure things out when it does get tough. I do not give them things that we have not talked about or things that they cannot do, so a little struggling can be a good thing.
Yesterday was chaotic to say the least, and so our "How-To Carve the Perfect Jack-o-lantern" activity was put on hold until today. I think they did a good job teaching me how! You can see the results of their work when you come in on Monday! Be prepared to be scared!! ;-)
Only one more day this week! Have a good weekend and I'll see (most of ) you Monday!
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