WOW!! Can you believe the first week of school is over already!?! We have had a wonderful time so far! Let me tell you a little of what we've done:

* we talked a lot about procedures - morning routine, homework routine, afternoon routine, etc. I'm so proud of how soon they've come to know what I expect - and they do it!

* Character Counts! - we spoke and drew pictures about all of our Character Counts! pillars. If you have forgotten, they are: Caring, Respect, Citizenship, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, and Fairness. I've see A LOT of this going on in my classroom!

* PBS matrix - Positive Behavior Support - Urbana Elementary has started this program, and I love it! The class has earned soooo many "Soaring With Pride" stickers for following the expectations on our matrix. Your child should have his/her matrix inside the front cover of the take-home folder. Ask about it! We've gone over each behavior!

* Independent Reading expectations - reading quietly, reading a "Just Right" book (one that isn't too easy or too hard), and understanding what is read.

* Place value in math. I am so impressed with the strategies the students are using to find the answers to problems I'm giving them! Even word problems!

*All About Me! - Thanks to all of you for helping your child find things to share! Everyone learned so much about everyone else.

*Rules, laws, and good citizenship are what we've discussed during Social Studies time. I'm so happy with all of the good citizens I have in my room!

* For writing we've been discussing where authors find ideas to write about.

*****PLEASE be sure to initial or sign your child's agenda. This helps me know that you've gone over the homework with your child - Thanks!

**remember to mark your calendar for Back To School Night - Sept. 10


Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Humerick
faith.humerick@fcps.org
240-236-2170