I hope that you have been receiving your child's weekly report. This is a great way for us to communicate and for you to see their progress. I will try to send one home every Monday, but forgive me if I skip a week.
On Thursday I sent home the book Mrs. Rumphius for Lit Circles. Each group got the same book as a practice run as well as a job to complete. Your child will need some help in the beginning as this is a new process for many of them. This Thursday, we'll model how the groups will run and next Thursday, they will be on their own with the parent volunteers. Books and jobs will go home every Thursday and will be due the following Thursday. Please make sure your child has this assignment complete and turned in on time. When a student forgets his/her job, it throws the whole group off and they need to learn that they are accountable for each assignment. If books are lost, I ask that you replace the book ASAP so that other classes can use the set. I usually write a note on the weekly report if a book is not turned in.
A reminder that picture day is this Tuesday. If you would like to order pictures, please send your money in the envelope no later than Tuesday morning. I have received only 3 so far. Also, if you haven't turned in the blue conference form, send it in this week. I will be available for conferences Monday through Thursday (not Friday) during the week of October 13th. I look forward to seeing you then!
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