Chain Reaction of Kindness

Hello!

We are finishing body systems this week and beginning Unit 2 in our ELA blocks.  We have already begun Unit 2 in our math block and will continue plugging away. 

We have a lot of things going on this week and I wanted to you to be aware of them.  On Tuesday, Mrs. Lee will be coming to our classroom in the morning for a special lesson.  I think it is great that we have a principal willing to come into our rooms and teach our kids.  How cool!  On Wednesday, the students will be meeting with Mrs. Reinke for a short guidance lesson.  They were a little wound up the last time they met with her, so it will be their goal to be on their best behavior this time.  There is also a possibility of a special speaker from the Fire Department coming to talk to our kids on Wednesday, but that hasn't been confirmed.  Last week was Fire Safety Week and it's always a good idea to review fire exit plans/safety as a family so your kids feel safe and will be safe in the event of an emergency.  Finally, as I mentioned in an earlier blog post, Hayward Intermediate will welcome up and coming country music star Morgan Frazier on Friday!  She is a part of our Bully Awareness campaign.  She will perform her hit song, "Hey, Bully!" and talk to our students about her own life experience being bullied throughout her younger years.  Although this concert isn't open to the public, she will perform at the Nauti Pine on Friday night and that is open to the public.  For more information, please contact Nauti Pine as I don't know anything more than that.  :)

In Morgan Frazier's song, she tells the imaginary bully that she won't be a link in their chain meaning that she refuses to be mean to others over her hurt feelings. Our class has been talking today about instead of starting a negative chain reaction of abuse and hurt feelings, we should start a positive chain reaction of kindness.  Students will be making a paper chain of kind things and brainstorming ways to show one another kindness and respect. 

Please ask your child about all of the things in this post.  I bet most of them will be talking about a lot of them anyway, but if you have a quiet child or one that is hard to get information from, these are all good places to start!  :)

In other news, please, please, PLEASE make sure your son or daughter is working towards memorizing their multiplication facts every night.  If they finish their multiplication, start on division.  It is imperative that students are well versed in their facts for many reasons!  A lot of fifth grade students are struggling A LOT because the fifth grade curriculum expects students to know their facts like the back of their hand.  In order to help your student be successful down the road, please make sure they are practicing now.  I am also giving timed multiplication tests each week and I have students practice their facts each morning after they finish their DOL.  Your awesome support is always appreciated!

As always, drop me an email or a call if you have any questions!

Make it a FABULOUS day!