I know some of you have been a little worried about your child's behavior in school. Please know that it is completely normal to see quite a few orange and yellow dots at the beginning of the year. This is the only chance I have to establish my expectations. It's like they say, "There's not a second chance to make a first impression." I am laying a foundation now so that they know how to behave and the consequences for not behaving. Once they know the rules they will be broken less often later in the year.
If you see dots other than green, don't panic yet. If they continue, I will schedule a conference with you at that time. In the meantime, I appreciate all your support at home.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
First Week
What a great first week we've had so far! I've taken quite a few photos but I won't be able to post them until I have computer usage contracts from every student. If you haven't sent yours in yet, make sure I get it as soon as possible!
On the first day of school we read the story, David Goes to School, by David Shannon. David Shannon is an excellent author who writes about himself as a child.
The character in the story, David, doesn't know how to follow the rules at school. Mid-story a note from David's teacher fell out of our book. She informed us that David ran away from her and was breaking all kinds of rules around school. All morning we searched for David in different places, including the Media Center, the front office and the playground. Along the way we learned the rules about how to behave when we are in those areas. We also did our very best to be a good example for David. In the end, we found him in the cafeteria. He left us a snack, which was a great opportunity for us to practice how to sit and eat during lunch. The kids had a great time!
Here's David:
Later in the year, we will use David as part of a writing assignment I call, "Weekends with David." I will randomly select a student to take David home for the weekend along with a journal. On Sunday evening, the child, NOT THE PARENT, should write about something he/she did with David. More details about "Weekends with David" are forthcoming.
On the first day of school we read the story, David Goes to School, by David Shannon. David Shannon is an excellent author who writes about himself as a child.
The character in the story, David, doesn't know how to follow the rules at school. Mid-story a note from David's teacher fell out of our book. She informed us that David ran away from her and was breaking all kinds of rules around school. All morning we searched for David in different places, including the Media Center, the front office and the playground. Along the way we learned the rules about how to behave when we are in those areas. We also did our very best to be a good example for David. In the end, we found him in the cafeteria. He left us a snack, which was a great opportunity for us to practice how to sit and eat during lunch. The kids had a great time!
Here's David:
Later in the year, we will use David as part of a writing assignment I call, "Weekends with David." I will randomly select a student to take David home for the weekend along with a journal. On Sunday evening, the child, NOT THE PARENT, should write about something he/she did with David. More details about "Weekends with David" are forthcoming.
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