First week done!!

We made it!! First few days of school are done! Those days are always the hardest because we are getting used to new rules, new books, and a new classroom environment.
This year we have added a new Math Curriculum school wide! I am so excited and I know the 4th graders are really going to flourish! The books the students have received are their math books. I really pushed how important it is to NOT LOOSE THE BOOK!! This is their workbook and their math book. We are really teaching responsibility at this age level, but I have no doubt they can rise to the task!

In german class we talked about colors. As always, if the students don't use it...they loose it! Encourage the students to talk to you about the colors of the rainbow at home! I will be attaching the video here so they can watch it at home several more times with you! Next week we will be continuing the discussion on colors.
https://youtu.be/cIqrkriGfUg?list=PLQKWqf5J4rxnVacDwmabKH8yr1AvU6auv

The 7th and 8th graders talked about greetings and picked out their own German name. They also watched a video to help them practice what they have learned.
https://youtu.be/edBtiGeB2ec?list=PLQKWqf5J4rxnVacDwmabKH8yr1AvU6auv
I have assigned homework for the 7th and 8th graders. The homework will be completed on Edmodo.com (see post about Edmodo in my blog under useful tools). Each student received a code to join our group.  Edmodo is great tool because it can be accessed on any piece of technology. Parents can also log in at anytime and see the students work, grade, and even see the conversation going on in the class! I am very excited about this! If there are any questions about this program please email me at
amy.havelka@emeradok8.com

In library the students will be receiving a contract to check out books. The contract just ensures that the student will be help responsible for the books they check out. All books or fees must be returned /paid by the end of the year or a Below the Line slip will be handed out. The Below the Line slip will be handed out due to lack of responsibility. If the child receives a Below the Line slip (for any reason regarding behavior, not just library fees! :) ) they will be unable to attend the end of the year Splashers swim trip and picnic party at the end of the school year. If there are any questions please let me know!! This policy is set in place so we do not loose books. Every year hundreds of dollars of books go missing. It is hard to keep a well stocked library when I need to constantly replace books on top of obtaining new ones! :)

I am SO EXCITED for this year!!! I really encourage communication via this blog, email, texting, or phone calls. I really appreciate everything you do for your child and how we can work together to give them the best year ever!!!!!
Thank you!!!

Mrs. Havelka