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Class Expectations: TECHNOLOGY?

Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1

Ms. Lomans Classroom Newsletter

Students in my classroom are required to follow three easy rules which we will discuss as a class in the beginning of the year; Be respectful, Be Responsible Technology and education are pretty intertwined these days. The use of technology in the classroom will help in connecting with students a little bit easier and make lessons more fun for all involved. I encourage parents to email me about anything regarding their students and I will collect contact information in the beginning of the year. The benefits of incorporating technology into my classroom include the opportunities to: Improve lectures Enhance the curriculum Provide visualization in a variety of formats Increase flexibility of presentations Share resources Enable demonstrations of complex concepts

and Make Good Choices. Respectful >>>

1. Use kind words 2. Wait your turn 3. Share with others 4. Walk quietly in the hallways 5. Say "Please" and "Thank you"

Responsible <<<
1. Return your homework and library books on time 2. Put away supplies when you are finished 3. Keep your hands to yourself 4. Complete your assignments

Volunteering Opportunities:

Parents are highly encouraged and welcomed to come to the classroom any time they would like and observe the activities and lessons their children are learning. Parents may also be actively involved. Those who are interested in volunteering some time in my classroom for any reason may contact me at:

myemail@hotmail.com

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This Weeks Assignments

Language Arts: Read the story on page 123 from our textbook to acquire concepts about text.
(3.LA.1.2.1 Identify text types and formats of various kinds of text. )

This Weeks Highlights

Monday Today we are learning about dinosaurs. Tuesday Today we are learning about text and writing. Wednesday Today we are learning about the solar system. Thursday Today we are creating and learning about our family trees. Friday Today we have a special guest from the fire department to tell us about fire safety.

Social Studies: This week we are studying the family tree and taking a look at our own ancestors and their lives.
(3.SS.1.2.1 Share the origins of classmates' ancestors. (417.01a)) 3.SS.1.1.3 Compare different cultural groups in the community, including their distinctive foods, clothing styles, and traditions. (420.01c) 3.SS.1.1.4 Identify and describe ways families, groups, tribes and communities influence the individuals daily life and personal choices.

Upcoming Events
Classroom Open House Tuesday, September 6, 7:30 P.M. Ice Cream Social with the Faculty Friday, September 9, 5 P.M. School Assembly This week's school assembly is on storybook characters. Children may dress up like a character on Thursday. (You might want to bring a change of clothes for the rest of the day.) Costumes can be as simple as a hat or a small picture of your character pinned to your shirt. Have fun.

Reminders to Parents
Your child will need the following supplies this year: 1. backpack 2. 3 spiral notebooks 3. 1 box of pencils 4. erasers 5. rulers 6. compass 7. lunch box