Family Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 1

February 2015

Early Warning Letters

Parent letter
Dear Parents,

Two weeks ago I sent out letters of Early Warning if

This month there are a lot of things we have planned

for our first grade students. Februarys issue of our
family newsletter is going to be used to keep you
updated on events, ideas, and general updates from
myself and other first grade teachers.

your child is falling behind in class. This letter was just

a friendly reminder to do what you can as a parent to
assist the teacher in making sure your child stays
caught up with work.
I offer after school tutoring three days a week and I also

Announcements

This week, the week of the 2nd -6th the students

will not have a vocabulary or spelling test.

All students are to have their money for the

field trip turned in by Friday.

Reminder: each student is allowed to bring

small Valentines Day cards to give to their
classmates on Friday Feb. 13th

This months theme for our classroom is for the

LOVE of reading sticking to the valentines theme
we have tried to incorporate the childrens love of
reading. To help include the students each child is
asked to bring his or her favorite book to share
with the class on Friday Feb, 13th.

CALENDER OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTH

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dedicate my lunch hour once a week to helping those

students that I believe need a little extra guidance and
may not be able to stay after school.

Hola! Cmo ests?

Problemas para leer el Boletn de Noticias? Es su
segundo idioma Ingls? No te preocupes , estoy
ofreciendo una clase para los padres una noche a la
semana para ayudarle a aprender nuestro idioma
( Ingls ) para ayudarle a comunicarse mejor con
nuestra facultad y personal. Esto tambin le ayudar a
mantenerse involucrados con el trabajo escolar de sus
alumnos.

Trouble reading this News Letter? Is English your

second language? Do not worry, I am offering a
class for parents one night a week to help you
learn our language (English) to help you better
communicate with our faculty and staff. This will
also help you stay involved with your students'
school work.
We also have well trained ELL teachers who are
working with your student daily if English is not
their primary language. We have this to help
ensure your childs success and to make sure that
they receive equal opportunities to progress to the
next grade level.

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Helpful Hint of the Month

Creating good study habits:

Notes are not the only way for students to review and
study the information that they have learned in class.
A student can use study cards with pictures and other
visuals.
There are also games that the student and parent can
use to better prepare the student for testing and to
ensure that they understand what they are being
taught.
How to create an effective study environment:
1. Establish a defined study area
2. Provide the proper study tools
3. Help your kids tap into their particular learning
styles

For questions or concerns please contact me by the

following:
School phone: 803-567-7823
E-mail: bellis@claflin.edu

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