*REACH* Leadership Academy: Look into our week Unit 3 week 6: 1/22-1/26

Good afternoon parents and guardians,

Please be sure to check your child's backpack tomorrow and every other day to clean it out. The following items will be going home tomorrow: math test, Language Arts Comprehension test, "I like" writing test, Science test, new biweekly homework packet (to stay at home for practice), February scholastic book order flyer, new RTI/ELD placement form and Second Trimester progress report.

Progress reports DO NOT need to be signed and returned. Also, RTI/ELD is only 30 min per day. If you have any question about your child's placement, please let me know.

Many parents have asked if our class is in need of any items. Here are some items our class can use as our supplies begin to run low:
-Glue Sticks
-White Board Markers (any colors or size)
-Kleenix
-Baby Wipes
-Clorox Wipes

Scholastic Book Orders
Scholastic Books-not only do they have monthly books for $1, but you help the class earn point to purchase books. Feel free to place an order using the link below and use our classroom identification code. Book orders are usually delivered in a week and a half.
Classroom code: M9M7P

Scholastic Book Club

Be sure to check out the new school calendar

Be sure to check out our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures. If you would like access, please email me for a special invite.

Don't forget to use SMARTYPANTS at home. This new, fun reading program can be accessed at home. All students received their log in information last month. If you have any question, let me know.

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Please help me reinforce the following hand signals and rules:

Hand Signals: (show me the number of fingers in the air)

1 finger: restroom

Encourage your child to use the restroom before school, during both recesses, lunch and after school.

2 fingers:water

Children may bring their own water bottle to keep in class, please LABEL it with their name

3 fingers: pencil

Student may replace their dull or broken pencil for a new one

4 fingers: tissue

when needed, please ask student to sit back down right away

5 fingers: question

question for me to give more information on

Classroom rules:

#1: Listen while the teacher is talking

#2: Follow directions quickly

#3: Respect others, respect yourself, respect your school

#4: Raise your hand to speak or stand

#5: Keep your hands to yourself

#6: Keep your dear teacher happy

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

School News:

January Family Project Due 1/29

To kick off this new year, this month's family project will be a little differs. Going home tomorrow will be a black and white "Sammy the Snowball". Student are to first color it, to make it their own, then take him on some adventures.

At the end of the month, students will present to the class some of the activities they did with Sammy. A poster board with pictures would be a great visual.

1/25 January Awards Assembly

Students recieving one of my awards have already been notified.

2/7 Day of Play

Student may bring in toys/games to play all day long.

Please do not send any electronics!

2/12 100th day of school

Students can dress up like 100 year olds!

More information going home soon. This is a fun filled day for Kinder!

2/14 Valentines Day

Classroom celebration

2/16 & 2/19 NO SCHOOL

2/22 February Awards