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Friday, August 16, 2019

Welcome!

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! 



It has been so great getting to know the kids this week; this is definitely a special group! We have been working on assessments and leveling this week; next week we will start our regular schedule. I have had to adjust the schedule slightly from the one that was sent home in your packet during orientation. During our 9:30-10:00 rotation I will split the class in half to allow for more individualized time in enrichment and computer lab. Each group will receive two days of enrichment and 2 days of computer lab. On Mondays the class will have guidance with Mrs. Linn and Technology with Mr. Davis.

Homework will start on Monday. You will find a Fundations packet and a reading log in your child's folder on Monday. Your child has also been set up with an Xtramath.com account. I recommend you complete the Xtramath sessions nightly to help your child remember their math facts. Please see the video clip below for Xtramath directions (fliers will be sent home on Monday). I will check the folders periodically and provide an incentive for the students who are consecutively keeping up with their log. Perhaps the most important thing that you can do with your child is read with them for at least 20 minutes daily.



Important dates:

  • August 30- 11:00 dismissal
  • September 2- Labor day- no school 
  • September 19- library field trip 
On my commute to school I like to listen to Podcasts; A podcast that I have recently come across is titled "The Early Childhood Research Podcast." I have copied links below to a show about Dyslexia and struggling readers. They did a great job explaining what Dyslexia is and how to help kids in the primary grades. I thought it was well done and wanted to share that with you. 

I'm so excited for this school year; I know it is going to be terrific! 

-Mr. Wallace


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