September 19

My thanks go out to the parents who took the time to come to our first family activity of this year. We were able to decorate our notebooks and have them covered in transparent contact paper. The kids love their Writer's Notebooks. It's great to start our writing experience with a spiffy book we're proud to have!

Here are some things to look out for:

• On Thursday, your child received their Mid-Chapter Checkpoint. It's an review of the skills your child has practice so far and the purpose is to see what we can work on before the Unit 1 test. The sheet in the front contains a tear off that should be returned to school. Please keep an eye out for that document. For those of you who have already signed and returned the tear off, thank you for your speedy response!
• Please look at the bottom of this week's homework sheet. There is a brief comment from me regarding your child's week in school. Usually, it highlights something your child did well and/or outlines a goal we are working on. Please review and sign it so I know you have read it. 
• Your child received a set of book orders today. The online code for our class is attached to the first page with a sticker. You should be able to order on Scholastic.com using that code. If you do not want to order online, please send in the order form and the money by next Monday, September 29.
• Also due on September 29 is the All About Me Bag. It is to prepare for an activity for our First Friday. Please read the flyer inside the Ziploc bag. If you have any questions please send me a note or let's chat at dismissal. 
• Finally, school will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to Rosh Hashanah.

Have an awesome weekend!