Fields’ Focus

Well, it’s been a wonderful week again!  The kids are so motivated to learn!  They seemed to have fun with our “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh” song this week.  I know I loved to sing it as a kid.  They got to listen to Allan Sherman, the artist who wrote the song, sing it yesterday and today.  Then they made little puppets and a “stage” to show character and setting.  We didn’t get to act in the “play” until today, but I think they loved it!  (I know I’ve been hearing that song sung under their breaths all day!  )

Have a fantastic three day weekend!

I have had requests from several parents for the Specials Schedule, so here it is:

Day 1 - Art

Day 2 - PE/Music

Day 3 - Music/PE

Day 4 - Writing

Day 5 - Technology/Guidance

Day 6 - Technology/Library

Today, Monday, August 18th is Day 4.

What a great first week!  The kids are so excited and motivated to learn!  It just makes a teacher so happy!  :-)  This second week of school, we will begin easing into our regular schedule.  This Monday we have also begun passing out money as incentives.  Right now, each child will receive three pennies a day, and he or she will have plenty of opportunities to earn more throughout the day. 

Wow!  Orientation last night was so fun!  I had 22 out of 25 families show up, so that was very exciting.  It’s always very hectic, but I love meeting my students and their families.  I am sure we’ll be getting to know more of each other in the future.

 I will attempt to send home a newsletter tomorrow, but it MAY be later.  The beginning of the year is always a little insane for me, so please be patient with me.  As for the first day, you are welcome to send in supplies (if you haven’t already), and I would like to have your forms as soon as possible.  If you did not get to make it last night, I will send home a “Dixie Folder” with important forms and a calendar in it.  Also, if you have any socks at home that you would be willing to donate, I would love to have them!  We use CLEAN socks to wipe off the children’s white boards.

 Remember that you are more than welcome to walk your child to the classroom the first TWO days of school.  I would love to see you all again! 

 If you ever have any questions, never hesitate to call, e-mail, send in a note, or stop by and visit me.  I am looking forward to working with all of you!