Is it really almost October??

Next week I will be able to meet with each of you during parent teacher conferences about your son/daughter.  I have scheduled a time for everyone even if you didn't hand in your conference slip yet because I want to make sure I have the chance to sit down with you to discuss your child's education.  Please let me know as soon as possible if the scheduled time will not work for you by emailing me at bmarienfeld@hayward.k12.wi.us or calling me directly at 638-9399.  Thank you!

Erin is our Star of the Week and we also celebrate Kayden's and Ashleigh's birthdays this week!

Next week is homecoming.  The only dress up day will be Friday (Black and Gold!).  We are hoping that every child can participate in some way by wearing black and gold.  Beads, tattoos and other spirit gear will be for sale beginning on Thursday morning before school for students to purchase.  Most items are There will be a pep rally in the morning on homecoming Friday (October 4) and we will also watch the homecoming parade in the afternoon.  If you plan to watch the homecoming parade and would like to take your child with you home after it is over, please make sure to stop in the office to let Mrs. Gay know.  No child will be allowed to leave with a parent, relative, sibling, etc. unless they are picked up through the office.  We do this to ensure the safety of all students.  Thank you so much for your cooperation with this!

All of your students now have multiplication and division flash cards to use at home.  They should be practicing the cards every night.  All students should also be reading 20 minutes every night.  Starting October 1, each child will be given an AR (Accelerated Reader) goal to meet each month.  Your students are familiar with the AR program, but if you have questions, please ask.  :)

A parent brought it to my attention that Prime Time calendars are usually sent home with students so that you can plan accordingly.  I had no idea that was a thing, so I apologize for not getting September's calendar to you!  Oops!!  I sent home October's calendar today and I will continue to send them home throughout the year.  Thanks to the parent who brought that to my attention!

In ELA, we are learning about the circulatory system.  Today we watched Slim Goodbody video about it.  (Can you believe Slim Goodbody is still teaching children??  I think the video was produced in the 1970's and it is still full of great information and presented in an entertaining way.  The kids loved it!)  Ask your students one fact they learned today from the video.  I bet they will be able to tell you a whole lot more than just one!

I will talk more about math in an upcoming post.  Have a great day!