Friendly Reminder

Tonight is Back to School Night. Join in on the fun and come to say hello.

Today

We began working today on problem and solution. We read a short story about a student who couldn't figure out why his glasses were blurry. Turned out that he accidentally switched them with a classmate.

We also began discussing factors and products in math class. We drew arrays to represent multiplication. Most of the students were very familiar with this due to seeing it in previous schooling. I ask that all students study those facts 5 minutes a day to nail them down to memory. It makes a world of difference. Even in the car to practice can be used to brush up.

A+ Spellers

Shaston
Kortez
Mackenzie
Ava
Aaron
Evan
Brady
Michael
Karter
Aliza
Emily
Jesse
Alesha
Brianna
Haley
Elizabeth
Alyssa
Larissa
Logan
Leah
Tony


Congratulations to all the A+ spellers. Can you do it again next week?

Back to School Open House and Cookout

Where: St. Joseph Central
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Purchase a hotdog, chips, and a drink for 50 cents.
Food Served from 5-6:30pm.
Visit the classroom from 6:30-7:30


Each student received a form to return by August 29th. If you plan on attending and eating you may turn in the money along with number of meals ordered with your child.

Hello, my name is Riley Muhlenkamp and I will be doing my student teaching in Mr. Burgette's class for the next six weeks. I am a student at Indiana Tech, where I also played baseball for four years. I will be getting my K-8 degree in December, and look forward to finding a job shortly after.

Here is the Jeopardy game we played today. Ask your child a question or two.

Place Value Review

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Assignment Books/Sheets

Each student has received an assignment sheet for the week. They are blank at the beginning of the week. At the end of each day the students are to write down the homework for the evening and any other notes listed on the board. If a child had his/her name on the board for behavior or academics it will be written in his/her book. A parent is to sign next to the written reason, and the child is to bring it back in to show it to me. This is to show me that the parents are informed of any missteps during the day. It doesn't need to be signed each night otherwise, but feel free to look and ask questions.

Welcome

I want to thank the parents who filled out the survey I sent home requesting opinions and facts about your children. It is very important to me that each parent has an opportunity to let me know things that are important to them. I always take into consideration what is best for each student, so I hope we can work together for the success of your children this school year. I'm always willing to listen to a concern or comment. We have started off the school year well. It's going to be a great year!

Spelling Information

Each week your child will have five spelling words. They will be written in their assignment book, when they arrive, and have a list ready to be studied. Mondays will be the pretest and Fridays will be the test. Although your child will work on them in class, the greatest thing you could do for success on the Friday test would be to go over the words each night. Make it fun and quick each night so by Friday he/she has them down. Good luck!

Enjoy The Last Few Days

I look forward to starting the new school year off right. But of course, enjoy those last few days of summer before you have to adjust to a new schedule.