Here's the update for this week...we took our first Math test and they did a terrific job! They came to me very well prepared - I'll be sure to thank Miss Tanenbaum. Keep reviewing those basic facts whenever you get a chance. Most everyone is still in need of some practice identifying coins and telling time.
In Language Arts, we've been working on sequencing, alphabetical order and the required parts of sentences. We are emphasizing capitalization and punctuation, as well as discussing subjects and predicates. We've also written some poetry - such charming writers!
Our schedule is finally settling in after a few tweaks here and there. Please remember the children have Phys. Ed. on Mondays and Tuesdays, so they will need to have appropriate shoes on those days. They also had their first trip to the Library this week. They will have Library visits twice a month...I will try to remind you when it's their turn again, so they can bring their books back and check out new ones.
We've had a flurry of children complete their Star Charts this week - such excitement! They can receive stars when they are in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing. The privileges they can choose have quite the motivator...sitting in the teacher's chair all day - priceless.
There is no homework next week and no Spelling test. I wish everyone a very Happy New Year and look forward to hearing about how everyone has celebrated when we get back next Wednesday. As always, please email me with any questions or concerns at mlbuster@torahacademy.org
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