New Grading Period

It's been so nice this week to meet many of the parents in person.  I hope we can continue to communicate in the best interest of the students!

Well, a new grading period started last Wednesday and we already have two grades (which I will hopefully enter into iParent today!).  Last week we read a story called "The Kid Nobody Could Handle" and the students were required to write a short summary and construct a collage representing one of the main characters.  Mrs. Goode and I were pleased with some of the creative imagery used!

This week we read a story from the Jamestown readers entitled "It Wasn't Always Called Baseball" about the history of several sports.  We are now working in groups on a sports project.  Students have an individual portion to complete, which requires them to do some research on a sport.  They will receive an individual grade on that portion.  Next week, we will move into the group work, which will have the students inventing their own sport.  Mrs. Goode and I can't wait to see what they come up with!

Please remind students to continue to fill in their book logs and get them signed.  There were many disappointed by their final grades last quarter due to a severe drop in average when a "0" for a book log drastically affected their grade.  Responsibility is something we work very hard to foster in our students.  It is so important to develop accountability before entering high school. 

As always, please email with any questions or concerns any time!