***If you are looking for this week’s Homework Log and Fridge Notes, please see the post below. *** Graded Work You will find several graded papers in the back pocket of your child’s KOALA Book today. Remember to check this pocket frequently for graded/completed work (these are yours to keep at home unless they are…

The long weekend is the perfect time to catch-up on some reading! Please make sure your child is reading for at least 20 minutes per night and recording it in the Reading Log section of the KOALA Book. They earn little rewards from the front office each time they complete a reading log (20 nights…

Homework Log Aug 25 PDF Fridge Notes August 25 PDF We will begin our regular homework schedule this week: Monday- Spelling Tuesday- Math Wednesday- Reading/Language Arts Thursday- Social Studies/Science I check homework each morning for completion by marking it with a stamp. Students then put their homework in the back pocket of the KOALA Book…

Yesterday your child received his/her KOALA Book, which is a huge part of our home-school communication. At the front of the KOALA Book you will find an explanation of the different sections of the binder. The KOALA Book helps develop organizational skills and promotes responsibility. Please check the KOALA Book each night with your child,…

Wow- what a fantastic first day of school! The kids were so eager to learn about their new classroom and blew me away with how quickly they are picking up all the new routines and procedures. I have to give a huge thank you to three of our amazing parents who put together our KOALA…

I really enjoyed getting to meet so many of you this morning at Meet the Teacher. It’s always fun to watch the kids explore their new classroom for the first time. It gets everyone excited for the first day of school! *The 2nd grade team is looking for parents to help with a few small projects…

Welcome to our class family blog! I am so glad you found our little home in cyberspace. 🙂 As mentioned in the teacher placement letter you received, OCPS has been having some difficulty publishing the changes that I made to my class website. Luckily, most of the important information has remained the same. I am…

Most of us have heard of the “summer slide” that occurs when students are out of school for 2 plus months. Here are some tips for making the most out of your summer and keeping your child’s brain engaged! Read, read, read and read some more this summer! Take weekly trips to the library and…

Thank you for making our end-of-the-year party such a hit! The kids really enjoyed the celebration and I know it meant a lot to them to have so many parents there. Mrs. Highfield really took charge of the event and put so much time and effort into making it a memorable day for the kids.…

Since our last week of school is a 3-day week, this will be our last Fridge Notes of the year. Continue checking the blog, though, for important announcements. This will also be our last week for Homework.  Beginning next Monday, we will take time off to enjoy the end of a truly amazing year! This…