FYI

Dear Parents,

I will try not to overwhelm you with information but there are a few issues we need to discuss:

#1. Snacks - We are out of snacks. I will send home a sign up sheet next Monday, but if any parent would please be willing to send in some snacks, it would be greatly appreciated. Please keep it healthy. NO JUNK FOOD, which means low fat and low sugar. Snacks to do not have to be individually portioned. Healthy examples include Teddy Grahams, Gold Fish crackers, Quaker Oats Chewy Granola Bars, pretzels, raisins/yogurt covered raisins, apple sauce, yogurt (we will have a refrigerator for snacks only on Monday), cheese and crackers, sliced fruit, fruit cups, etc. I will provide spoons.

#2. Reading homework - Please make sure your student is reading AT LEAST 20 minutes a day and they need to record the title, pages, and a one sentence summary on their reading log for me each night.

#3. Dress Code - Please make sure your student is abiding by the Cornerstone uniform policy. A brown or black belt for all boys and for girls wearing shorts is required. Our classroom tends to be very cold. Cornerstone only allows uniform sweatshirts or sweaters and I know some sizes are on back order. Until the school-approved sweatshirts arrive, your child may wear a plain navy sweatshirt.

#4 Water - Frequent water fountain breaks are not allowed so please provide your student with a labeled water bottle to leave at school and use daily. Conversely, frequent bathroom breaks are discouraged. They are a distraction to the class and the students fall behind in their learning activities. Please ask your child to use the bathroom before school starts and they will also have a morning and an afternoon break. As always, consideration will be given to emergency situations.

#5 Tests - Spelling and vocabulary tests are Friday. In addition, there will be a science test on Monday. A science study guide on matter will be sent home this Wednesday for review over the weekend.

There is a going to be an increased focus the next few weeks on proper classroom etiquette. Each student will bring home a calendar nightly indicating their daily behavior for your review and initial. If they receive a yellow or red color (warning and unacceptable, respectively) I would ask you to speak with your child about the rules and why it is important they be followed. The calendar will reflect which rules were broken that day. It is my desire to create a nurturing environment that minimizes distractions and maximizes learning.

As always, please contact me should you have any questions.

Regards,
Mrs. Plumblee