Friday, August 30, 2013

Friday, August 16, 2013

First Week

All classes had a great first day of resource.  I enjoyed meeting the new first and third graders, and seeing how tall my fourth graders grew over the summer.

First grade worked on their "Geography Bee" folders and reading a map of the school.  We did some math, sudoku and read from our Jr. Great Books.

Third grade and fourth grade started their Interact unit, logic, math and Jr. Great Books.

The week went by very fast and I look forward to another great week of resource.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

New School Year!

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2013 - 2014 Gifted Resource Program at Joseph Martin Elementary School. I am looking forward to working with each of you. I anticipate a "Super Year". I will attempt to foster each child's special interest. I expect each child to listen, cooperate, and do his or her best work. We will engage in the following: brainstorming, analogies, creative writing, critical thinking, problem solving, and computer research studies. All grade levels will work on simulation units. Most work will be completed in school. I am excited about these units. I am looking forward to the challenge of presenting them. The instructional goals are to: increase their knowledge base, stimulate and enhance their creativity and to think outside the box. I will send home a mid-term progress report. Your commitment and continued interest in your child's education is very important. I appreciate your support as we inspire leaders of tomorrow. I know that working together we can ensure that your child has a fun an successful year. I believe that frequent communication between home and school is essential. Please do not hesitate to contact me at school if you have any questions about your child. (368 - 3114)

       CLASSES

    4th   Monday / Friday

     3rd  Tuesday

     lst   Thursday


                CLASS RULES
    Respect and be kind to others                                                                                                                
    Listen carefully to directions and obey them
    Keep your hands and feet to yourself
    Work quietly with your group
    Work and play safely
    Raise your hand before you ask a question
    Listen quietly while others are speaking
                          

                 CONSEQUENCES

    Warning  (Name on note pad)
    Warning  ( Check by name, lose 5 min. of recess)
    Warning  ( Check by name, lose 10 min. of recess)
    Warning  ( Check by name, lose  recess)
    Teacher note to parent