Mass

Today we went to Rosary and Mass. We were in church for over an hour and twenty minutes. I just had to share with you how impressed I am with your children and their church behavior. I have them use the restroom and get a drink of water prior to leaving so no one asks to leave. They participate appropriately by entering church reverently, joyfully singing, using etiquette, and focusing on all parts of the Mass. I have told the children many times that Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to take them to Mass and share our faith together. I am very proud to be their teacher.

Second Quarter Goals

Today we set goals for the second quarter. I was so impressed with how the children  took their time to really reflect when were they were thinking about what they needed to work on in the second quarter. I also noticed that many of the children obviously spoke with their parents after fall conferences to discuss their progress reports and believe me they listened to you and remembered what you said they needed to improve. After we wrote our goals on a chart (model writing from me) together we wrote a note to Mrs. Parsons asking her to read over our goals and respond. I will be sure to let you know what she has to say about our goals. Mrs. Frick and I wrote goals as well. Ask your child what their goal for the second quarter is.  First in Math is something that the children should be getting on as nightly homework as well as all of the things listed in my previous post. Today Mrs. Parsons asked everyone who was on First In Math to stand during announcements. If you have more than one child who needs to get on First in Math ( some of the children have told me that they can't get on because their siblings were on) I suggest that you make up some type of schedule for use of the computer. I had a family share at conferences that they made up a schedule together and it alleviated the conflict.

Homework

Each child at Holy Spirit School has some type of homework every evening including kindergarten. Your child needs to do an activity for the monthly homework calendar, practice goals for the current goal sheet, review goals from past goal sheets, read a book, etc.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Catton

Awesome Day

We have had an awesome day in room 23!! I am so pleased with how well the children fell right back into the routine of the school day with Daily Five and Math Workshop. Each child shared this morning during Community Circle what they did over Fall Break and they seemed to enjoy their time off. Thank you to all who signed and returned your child's progress report. I really appreciated you taking the time to write a short comment. I read everything that comes back and it is very affirming to hear what you are going to do at home to help your child succeed in school. If you have not returned the progress report please do so after you have reviewed it with your child.

Conferences

Thank you for coming to fall conferences today. I enjoyed speaking with each of you.  Having the opportunity to share what I see as your child's strengths and challenges are and sharing ideas you can use to help your child succeed in school is something I value.  It is important to me that you know how honored I am to be your child's teacher. I am so excited about the possibilities for the second quarter. Enjoy your break with your child.

First In Math

Congratulations to Ryleigh Plunkitt, Parker St. John and Madden Beriault for being VIP in First in Math this week! Great job kids! Fall break would  be a great opportunity  to get on First in Math if your child hasn't had the chance to spend much time on yet. Mrs. Parsons has been checking to see who is on and who has not.

Conferences

I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at fall conferences. I love conferences! I am excited to visit with each of you to share how your child is doing in kindergarten and give you ideas on how you can help your child in succeed in school. Conference times are posted outside the classroom on the welcome board.  Art work is posted outside as well as two classroom books are on display so be sure to check those out. Each conference is fifteen minutes so please be respectful of others and try to be on time to your conference.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Catton