Hello everyone,
Congratulations, we are into our second week of school. I'm sure there have been many different emotions for both the students and the parents. Just keep in mind that it is a difficult transition into grade one as the children are getting used to going to school all day. Yes, I have had many students reach for their backpacks at lunch :) However, they are quickly making new friends and learning the routines of the class. Learning the rules and routines of grade one is probably the single most important concept for students to learn. Well established rules and routines make the entire school year run smoothly. Therefore, we will be working on these rules and routines for the month of September. Additionally, we will be using the month of September to review concepts the students learned in Kindergarten and taking the time to assess where the students are in academic areas, such as reading, writing, and math. I will keep you posted on what is going on in the classroom, so please make sure to check the blog often.
