Saturday, September 23, 2006
Welcome to School Letter
September 7, 2006
Dear Parents,
WOW! What a great first week we have had! Having all of the kids in one room has been a lot of fun, but not without minor problems, which will – of course – take some adjusting as we all learn to work together in such a small space.
To maximize our learning time together, there are a few things I would like to share with you.
School starts at 8:30 for 1st graders and at 9:30 for 3rd and 5th graders start at 9:30. If the older children arrive BEFORE 9:30, they are asked to wait outside until they are invited inside, so as not to disturb our precious “1st grade only” time.
Lunch is from 12:30 – 1:15 each day. If you are having lunch delivered to your child(ren), please make sure it comes on time. Please put delivered lunches on the table on the porch, rather than disturbing class for a child to come out to meet you/your worker. It also might be a good idea to send a set of silverware that can be left in a cubby each week, since the Glissons’ home is not open for us.
Some Wednesdays, there will be “local lunch” available for students, prepared by Scovia, my house worker. Families are invited to join us for lunch/recess on these days at my home. The cost for lunch is 1000/= per person and should be brought to school ON TUESDAY so that I know how many people to expect. Next week (Sept. 13) we will have beans, rice, matooke and g-nut sauce. Students do not have to eat local lunch; they are more than welcome to pack their own lunches as they would on other school days.
Each day, students are working hard to memorize scripture, a little at a time. First grade is working on Psalm 1 for the next five weeks; third grade is working on Psalm 8 for the next five weeks; and fifth grade is working on Psalm 91. We will be checking progress in class each week; I will work with students to help them pace themselves by memorizing 1 – 2 verses each week. Memorization is an important skill for your child to develop and I am excited that we get to use the world’s best book as a resource to improve this skill.
Fridays I will send home folders. Please look through them with your child, sign page in the folder and have your child return the folder to school on Tuesday.
Finally, in the midst all the craziness that comes with having multiple ages, grades, levels and languages, it is very important for students to be attentive to directions and instructions all the time. Students also need to practice focusing on their own work, rather than the things going on around them in the classroom. Please talk to your children about this and remind them of the importance of listening and following directions the FIRST time they are given.
As always, please feel free to email (beth@everydaychurch.net) or call (485-20802 or 0782-546-186) me anytime with questions, comments, or concerns.
Thank you for all your help, as we work together for the benefit of your child.
Sincerely,
Miss Beth
Dear Parents,
WOW! What a great first week we have had! Having all of the kids in one room has been a lot of fun, but not without minor problems, which will – of course – take some adjusting as we all learn to work together in such a small space.
To maximize our learning time together, there are a few things I would like to share with you.
School starts at 8:30 for 1st graders and at 9:30 for 3rd and 5th graders start at 9:30. If the older children arrive BEFORE 9:30, they are asked to wait outside until they are invited inside, so as not to disturb our precious “1st grade only” time.
Lunch is from 12:30 – 1:15 each day. If you are having lunch delivered to your child(ren), please make sure it comes on time. Please put delivered lunches on the table on the porch, rather than disturbing class for a child to come out to meet you/your worker. It also might be a good idea to send a set of silverware that can be left in a cubby each week, since the Glissons’ home is not open for us.
Some Wednesdays, there will be “local lunch” available for students, prepared by Scovia, my house worker. Families are invited to join us for lunch/recess on these days at my home. The cost for lunch is 1000/= per person and should be brought to school ON TUESDAY so that I know how many people to expect. Next week (Sept. 13) we will have beans, rice, matooke and g-nut sauce. Students do not have to eat local lunch; they are more than welcome to pack their own lunches as they would on other school days.
Each day, students are working hard to memorize scripture, a little at a time. First grade is working on Psalm 1 for the next five weeks; third grade is working on Psalm 8 for the next five weeks; and fifth grade is working on Psalm 91. We will be checking progress in class each week; I will work with students to help them pace themselves by memorizing 1 – 2 verses each week. Memorization is an important skill for your child to develop and I am excited that we get to use the world’s best book as a resource to improve this skill.
Fridays I will send home folders. Please look through them with your child, sign page in the folder and have your child return the folder to school on Tuesday.
Finally, in the midst all the craziness that comes with having multiple ages, grades, levels and languages, it is very important for students to be attentive to directions and instructions all the time. Students also need to practice focusing on their own work, rather than the things going on around them in the classroom. Please talk to your children about this and remind them of the importance of listening and following directions the FIRST time they are given.
As always, please feel free to email (beth@everydaychurch.net) or call (485-20802 or 0782-546-186) me anytime with questions, comments, or concerns.
Thank you for all your help, as we work together for the benefit of your child.
Sincerely,
Miss Beth
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