Friday Cluesletter

It’s Friday already and progress reports are going home today. The year has really gotten off to a fast start. I am very pleased with the students progress so far. I want to remind you again that I see grades drop at the beginning of the year almost every year. It is really just me getting to know the students, and them learning what I expect. Once we both figure all that out the grades usually come back up to normal. If you see any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. I will do the same.

Just a couple of reminders: Labor Day is Sept. 7, and Early Release Day is Sept. 14. The time for early release is 11:30, and there will be no after school that day. Please make plans for this. Thanks!

As you might have heard the President of the United States is going to address the nations’ students next week. While he and I do not see eye to eye on many political topics, I think it is good for the students to see that the President is concerned about their education, and that he has some advice for them. I have seen no script of this program; the US Dept. of Education is communicating the emphasis as goal setting, hard work, and the value of education.   I am planning on showing the address in my classroom. If you do not want your child to see the address please write me and let me know. I will plan some activities for those who do not wish to watch. If the majority do not wish to watch, we will continue with our regular schedule.

Looking ahead: Math—Chapter 3 Collect and Organize Data
Reading— Facing Challenges—Lesson 5—Pedro Puts on a Play
Spelling—Review
Writing—Revise and Publish
Language—Review
Science—Chapter 2—Planet and Stars—Lesson 1
Social Studies— Chapter 2—First Americans

Again, I just want to thank you for all your support.

Thanks,

B. Toney
4th Grade
Pine Ridge Elementary School
 
The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher.
Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) American author, editor and printer.