Amon's Announcements

Notice from Mrs. Wacker

Excused Absences - Parents,  If your child is absent from school, the policy is that you send a note to school stating the reason your child missed school.  Please be specific about the reason.  In the note, please include your child's name, the teacher's name, the date or dates of the absence and the reason.  It is very important to the school to have the documentation on file to excuse a child from school when they are absent, so please send a note each time.  We will also accept notes from the doctor or dentist about an absence from school.  If we do not receive a note, we must mark the absence as unexcused.  After 7 unexcused absences, the matter will be referred to the school social worker.  Thank you for helping us. 

Week of Oct. 17, 2011

Spelling - We will continue to study spelling patterns of words ending with the suffix "ing" for next week as well.  The Spelling lists are now loaded on www.spellingcity.com.  New spelling words will be given out next week. 

Reading Log / Homework Details - A new reading log format was given to your child this week.  It does still require that an adult initial that their reading was completed.  The new requirement for this quarter is that students write a BRIEF 2 to 3 sentence summary of what they read or of a main event in the story.  Each child will be given a revised Weekly Assignments sheet to be stapled in their agenda.  If you need another copy, Download Homework letter - 2nd quarter.

Red Ribbon Week - We will actually kickoff Red Ribbon Week early by attending an assembly tomorrow morning.  Please review the following flyers for what the theme of the day will be.  Download Red Ribbon Week Flyer

Conferences - Remember - Early Release at 12:20 p.m. every day next week!   I look forward to having a time to meet with the parents/guardians of all of my wonderful students.  If you have an emergency come up, please notify the school office and they will let me know that you will not be able to attend.  I would then contact you the next day to determine the best day and time to reschedule your conference. 

Change in Weather - Please make sure you are watching out for the changes in weather.  As the weather changes, please make sure your child is wearing a coat to school. 

Excused Absences - Remember, you must send in a dated note that explains the reason your child was absent from school.  If your child was sick and went to the doctor, a note from the doctor's office will be sufficient. 

Olympic Event - I will be telling the students on Monday about our upcoming Olympic Event.  This should be a great day of learning for your child.  It will be from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. 

Week of Oct. 10, 2011

ITBS Testing - Testing continues this week with five consecutive mornings of testing.  Some of the testing days will be over one hour.  Please make sure your child continues to have a healthy breakfast and that he or she is getting enough sleep each night.  Remember, testing starts at 8:15 A.M., so students need to arrive to school promptly each day.

Butter Braids - If you have not been contact by a chorus member to purchase butter braid pastries or cook dough, please let me know. There are several students that are members of the Eastvalley chorus in our class that I could put you in touch with.   

Assessments - I am posting a copy of the Science study guide.  Found several that student's mistakenly turned in today.  Feel free to download it here if your child has misplaced their's.  Please sign it and give it to your child so it can be turned in on Monday morning. Download Rocks and Minerals Study Guide

     There will be a types of words assessment on Wednesday as well.  Please make sure your child is reviewing the study guide that was sent home last week.  Again, please sign the study guide and your child will return it to school on Wednesday.  Download Types of Words Study Guide

Science - We've had a great time this week learning about the different types of fossils.  Do not be surprised if your child shows a new interest in visiting museums, e.g. Tellus, Fernbank, etc. in order to go see "the dinosaurs"!  Both museums are absolutely fabulous.  Tellus also has a wonderful Rock and Mineral exhibit. 

Red Ribbon Week - Please read about all of the fun events that will take place during our Red Ribbon Week for Drug Awareness Month.  Download Red Ribbon Week

Multiplication Facts - Please make sure your child is reviewing their multiplication facts every day.  If your child is answering facts correctly, but not finishing the assessment, they are showing an understanding of the facts, however, has not gained automaticity at this point. 

Conferences - Week of Oct. 24 - Please return your conference confirmation slip by next Monday.  Just wanting to make sure conference times are convenient for everyone. 

Week of Oct. 3, 2011

Testing - We will have eight days of testing for the CogAt and the ITBS starting this Wednesday.  Things are a little different this year, in that I will not be testing my class.  Please make sure that your child is on time to school, that they have a good night's sleep, and that they have eaten breakfast either at home or at school each morning.  Testing will begin promptly each morning at 8:15 A.M.