Dear Room 24 Families,
So many thanks for sending in all of those forms and money! A special shout out to the folks driving on our first field trip: McIntyre, Boyd, Terrier, and Green. Even with these four brave people, we are looking for one or two more drivers. The drivers had to complete the important insurance declaration pink page and get an official declaration page from their insurance carrier. We thank you for the extra effort required to get us to the Museum on October 2, from 9:00-12:00. Let me know if you are available to drive.
Last Friday we had our second 'Keys to Communication' lesson, a part of the Kimochi program, with our wonderful school counselor, Jen Ferrer. It is amazing to witness the way these lessons are already a part of our school community. This is the third year that Jen has taught these lessons at Edna. The kids intellectually know and understand the 'keys', which allows for them to really evaluate and determine how they are showing up in our day to day interactions. Key #1 is built around how to get someone's attention, ensuring they are available for communication. Key #2 is how communication is delivered by words and TONE of voice, and tone is often 'boomeranged' back. Therefore it is wise to use a 'talking tone' of voice as often as possible. 'Fighting tones' will often generate more negativity. Ask your kids to explain some of this to you. Let's keep the ball rolling!
September 26 is Character Day! The emphasis is on choosing character strengths and traits to help us become the person we want to be. What are our strengths? Who do we know that uses this trait? Can we emulate them? The belief is that in doing so we are able to attain happiness in our life and and relationships. So, who do you admire and why?
I hope all of you had a wonderful movie night on Friday. It is an all time Edna favorite event! Thank you for helping, participating, and being a part of our Edna community!
Thanks,
Carrie
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Thursday is Back to School Night!
Dear Room 24 Families,
Welcome to the week of Back to School Night! I'm looking forward to seeing, and/or meeting, many of you Thursday night. The festivities begin in the multipurpose room at 5:30, with classroom presentations beginning promptly at 6:00. While I have tons to say about school generally and room 24 specifically, I really want the evening to be about what YOU would like to talk about. Please be thinking of any burning questions you might have. For example, maybe you want to know what developmental changes to expect in your child this year, what is my perception of this class, what am I looking forward to this year, how is third grade different than second grade, should my child do chorus, or ??? Really, this night is about all of that and more. Start your personal brainstorm of questions; you have four days.
This week in the green Edna homework folder you will find information about the field trips for this year. There is information about monies due, our first permission slip and the VERY IMPORTANT car insurance page. We will talk more about field trips on Thursday.
Last week Lauren Snell, one of Mill Valley Library's librarians, came to room 24 to promote the bookmark contest and the Mad Scientists Club. Both have been hugely enjoyed by Edna third graders in the past. The sign-ups for the Mad Scientists are open on September 17; seriously, I'd mark your calendar. It is free and the kids loved it last year! The information is in your child's Homework folder.
Last Thursday we began brainstorming our Caine's Arcade games. If you haven't watched the video, check it out. Caine is adorable.Caine's Arcade Video
At the moment we have all of the boxes we can handle, however, the kids seem to think we need A LOT more tubes! This includes paper towel tubes, toilet paper tubes, wrapping paper tubes, and any other cardboard tubes. As you might imagine, this project generates huge enthusiasm. Getting them to slow down to focus on the learning is another story. It is nice to have the collateral 'time to build' though! If you find yourself looking for something to do on a Monday between 11:10-12:00, 1/2 of us will be building in Room 24. The other 1/2 will be in art. Both rooms could use some help/supervision. Let me know. Art will need a volunteer the entire year; I will only need coverage for four Mondays.
We are looking for other volunteers, but the 'real' sign-ups will be available on Thursday.
Many thanks for reading to the end.
Carrie
Welcome to the week of Back to School Night! I'm looking forward to seeing, and/or meeting, many of you Thursday night. The festivities begin in the multipurpose room at 5:30, with classroom presentations beginning promptly at 6:00. While I have tons to say about school generally and room 24 specifically, I really want the evening to be about what YOU would like to talk about. Please be thinking of any burning questions you might have. For example, maybe you want to know what developmental changes to expect in your child this year, what is my perception of this class, what am I looking forward to this year, how is third grade different than second grade, should my child do chorus, or ??? Really, this night is about all of that and more. Start your personal brainstorm of questions; you have four days.
This week in the green Edna homework folder you will find information about the field trips for this year. There is information about monies due, our first permission slip and the VERY IMPORTANT car insurance page. We will talk more about field trips on Thursday.
Last week Lauren Snell, one of Mill Valley Library's librarians, came to room 24 to promote the bookmark contest and the Mad Scientists Club. Both have been hugely enjoyed by Edna third graders in the past. The sign-ups for the Mad Scientists are open on September 17; seriously, I'd mark your calendar. It is free and the kids loved it last year! The information is in your child's Homework folder.
Last Thursday we began brainstorming our Caine's Arcade games. If you haven't watched the video, check it out. Caine is adorable.Caine's Arcade Video
At the moment we have all of the boxes we can handle, however, the kids seem to think we need A LOT more tubes! This includes paper towel tubes, toilet paper tubes, wrapping paper tubes, and any other cardboard tubes. As you might imagine, this project generates huge enthusiasm. Getting them to slow down to focus on the learning is another story. It is nice to have the collateral 'time to build' though! If you find yourself looking for something to do on a Monday between 11:10-12:00, 1/2 of us will be building in Room 24. The other 1/2 will be in art. Both rooms could use some help/supervision. Let me know. Art will need a volunteer the entire year; I will only need coverage for four Mondays.
We are looking for other volunteers, but the 'real' sign-ups will be available on Thursday.
Many thanks for reading to the end.
Carrie
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