Week 5

 Week 5

October 4-8

THANK YOU for making Laps for Lincoln a HUGE success.  Every child participated in displaying the Bear Necessities of respect, responsibility, and safety. We also raised money to continue the great things we are able to do through our PTO. Lincoln School is an amazing place and I am so proud to be a part of it with you!


Academic Updates

  • Fun days this week: M&M Monday and National Octopus day on Friday

  • We will be studying th, wh, and ph digraphs

  • Our focus in language will be inside/outside character traits

  • The Positivity Project ideas of the week: being present and giving others my attention

  • In math we will be using the mathematical terms sum and difference, as well as naming and using strategies for addition and subtraction


Computers

As you know, students brought their Chromebooks home on Friday.  We have much more learning to do in terms of how we use them in our grade level. This is the letter that came home Friday regarding Chromebooks.  


If you would prefer that your child only brings home his or her computer on Fridays please send me a note or an email.


Ask Your Firstie about….

  • Sh and Ch digraphs

  • John Chapman

  • What we try to do at school when we feel angry

  • Using the words fewer, less, more, greater, larger, and smaller

  • The main idea of books  you’re reading or topics you’re discussing


Volunteer Opportunities

Once your volunteer background check is completed with the office you are welcome to come in and help out in the classroom!  The best times are listed below.  Please let me know if you’re available. A number of you signed up at Back to School Night.  I look forward to seeing you!


Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings from 8:25-8:45 for book shopping and reading with students.


Daily from 2:20-2:45 for math centers.  


One adult/day is best in the mornings, but for math centers we could have up to five!



Classroom wishlist

Here is the link for the Lincoln Symbaloo.

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