The following blog post is an exact replica of the Welcome Letter I sent to parents last fall. The purpose of this letter is to set up some structures and expectations for the home-school connection. I believe that homework should only be about practising a known skill. I also believe that daily reading is the main activity families can do to ensure success at school. Check it out and let me know what you think! September 6 th , 2016 Dear Parents and Guardians of Grade 3 & 4 Students, Welcome back to school families! The kids call me Mrs. M.G. and I am excited for another year of helping the kids grow and learn in Grades 3 & 4. Along with our neighboring Grade 3 & 4 class, we will have some exciting learning experiences and fieldtrips. Early in the school year students and I will create the classroom rules and routines. Here’s what you need to know for now: Student Agenda Students will have time each day to record work and important upc...
You will not find ideas here about how to make an adorable bulletin board or how to cover your filing cabinet in cute patterned tape. What you will find here are some tidbits about my life and kids, some ideas about what I use in the classroom based on research, and some opinions that I've developed based on thousands of interactions with children.