Newsletter October 24-28

Many thanks to all of our parent volunteers!!
I know the students were looking forward to a great party--it was certainly the best!

Jesus Time: This week we are learning about Samuel.
Reading/Writing: This week we are reading the book Simon and Molly plus Hester.  We are still discussing friendships. One of our morning discussion questions is "Do you always like what a friend does?"
Our sight for this week is: like
Math: This week we are continuing to work on patterns and sorting objects.


Student-Led Conferences are Thursday, October 27th
Please look at your child's report card, sign it, and bring it back in the envelope to the conference.  This meeting will last about 20 minutes.


What to look for at a Student-Led Conference?
Students will take the lead as they introduce their parents, open with prayer, share examples of their academic progress and learning goals.  Teachers will listen and serve as facilitators.  Parents follow their student's lead, listen intently, encourage explanations and provide positive feedback and support.


Suggested Questions and Comments for Parents During a Student-Led Conference

• Can you tell me more about....?
• How did you learn that?
• Can you show me an example...
• I've noticed that you've learned....
• Of what are you most proud?
• It makes me proud to see that you...
• How do you feel about...?
• What's the most important thing you learned during this project?
• What did you find most challenging about...?
• I can see improvement in...
• What are you working on now?
• Tell me about what you want to learn.

The Elementary building will have an early dismissal Thursday at 12:10 p.m.  We will be walking out on the side of the building.  Either you can pick up your student in the drive through or walk up to get your child.  We will be outside at 12:00 p.m.

Mrs. Endorf's Kindergarten Class
Theis' Pumpkin Patch October 11, 2011