Week Two: Here we go!

Hi Families,

     Here are some updates:
1. Wednesday is picture day! Please have your student turn in their picture money and order form that morning. They can bring it to class and I will hand them out as we go to pictures. Forms were sent home last Thursday. If you need an extra the office has some.

2. The students are learning their phonograms and doing a great job! Our first phonogram quiz will be this Friday. We will start fairly basic and go up from there. It's a special challenge in 1st grade to be a "phonogram master."  Last year I had about 20 students make it. They can do it! Here are the phonogram cards and some instructions. Also check out this video for pronunciation tips.

3. Homework begins next week! It will be sent home Monday. It will include a writing sheet, a spelling list, some math pages, and a spelling info packet. In addition, there is a September calendar print out in the back pocket of the homework folder. It will be part of the homework grade for your student to write the book they read that evening (20 mins please) and have it initialed by you. Homework goes home Monday and is returned Friday. Friday afternoon the folder will be sent home again with student's completed work inside.

4. I am really enjoying getting to know your students. Ask them about our new IB unit all about communities and working together.
Any questions? Please email lsteele@hawthornacademy.org