We are off to such a great start! We've spent our first week getting to know our new classmates, reviewing Glencoe common area expectations (hallway, cafeteria and playground) and building our community of learners in Room 108. We will be putting the finishing touches on our classroom agreements this week. A change from kindergarten is that students will have the chance to have a small snack if they would like. The focus is on healthy snacks so no chips or cookies please. Some students will choose something to eat from their lunch or bring a separate snack. I do ask that anything that might spill not be a snack choice (yogurt, applesauce). Not having a sink in the classroom makes spills difficult to clean up. Thank you for your help with this. Be sure to sign and return in the verification forms that came home last week. You will want to make sure that you update the list of people who are allowed to pick up your child. If there is a change in dismissal plans, please send a note with your child. I am also still collecting supply money and headphones. Thank you! Glencoe is part of a technology grant called Tech Smart. Classrooms in grades K-3 have a half class set of chromebooks to integrate technology with classroom instruction. We will dip our toes into technology this week and I am looking forward to all the different ways it can enhance learning. If you haven't had a chance to send headphones we hope to get started soon so having them here at school would be helpful. I am sending home the first book order this week. You will find a letter attached with directions for ordering online. You can also send in the paper order with a check if you prefer. One of the benefits of of Scholastic book orders is that your orders provide bonus points for me to use to add to our classroom library. I will send home an order each month and you will have at least 2 weeks to submit orders. After the due date I will send in the full order and the books usually arrive in a little over a week. Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, September 4 Wednesday Morning Meeting Friday, September 20 Book Order Due Tuesday, September 10 PTA Meeting 8:15 am or 6:30 pm – your choice Tuesday, September 17 Picture Day Tuesday, September 17 Art Infusion Training Thursday, September 26 Back to School Night 5:30 - 7 pm
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MS. SCHIADAI teach first grade in southeast Portland where every day brings a new adventure!
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