1st Day Memories

The first day is over, we made it, we are tired...but ready for tomorrow!

I enjoyed spending the day with my 16 2nd grade students (missing 1 today). The next few weeks we will be working on building a community of learners and friends. We will be taking many assessments to see where each student is(academically), so that I can help them move forward in their learning. Here are some pictures from today...

2nd Grade Book List

When your child gets stuck on words, try...

Reading with Your Child

Personal Stories to Help Children Get Ready for School

Below is an article that might be helpful for starting the new school year. The activities listed are applicable to to all young children.

http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/reading-writing/personal-stories-help-children-get-ready-school

Open House & First Day of School

A big thank you to all of the parents that came to Open House last week. It was great to meet you and your child.

The first day of school is Monday, 8/28/17--it is all day.

Things to remember:
Send folder with all of the completed forms
Send supplies
All students are able to eat a FREE breakfast at school
We will have a snack time in the afternoon, so please send a snack daily with your child
Your child will need a 1 1/2 inch binder for their "Portfolio"

Thank you,
Mrs. Bowman

Helpful Websites & Blogs

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Below are some links to websites and blogs that I have found to be very helpful and informative...even fun to read!

Some of the topics include: Child Development, Education, Reading, Writing, Math, Music, Games, Crafts---and so much more.

So if you have questions about something specific or just want a quick, fun read, just click in and take a look around :-)

http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/

http://families.naeyc.org/

http://families.naeyc.org/blog

Happy Reading!

Mrs. Bowman