WatchD.O.G. Kickoff Event

Family Math Night

Jamestown Elementary School & Grand Valley State University present:

Family Math Fun Night 

Monday, October 26, 2015 6:00 – 7:30 PM 

Enjoy fun and exciting math games!

Spelling

FAQ

How is it determined if my child is on the weekly or challenge list?
* We take a pretest every week testing the upcoming concept (ex. short vowels). If your child scores, 80% or better, then he/she will be given the challenge words. I do not pass the pretest back because it confuses some children and parents since the words are different from the list words for the week. However, I do save these each unit to show students their growth or in case there is a question about which list your child is on.

What if my child is not doing well with the challenge list? May he or she stick with the weekly list?
*Yes, I want your child to be successful. If it is difficult for your child to learn the words each week or he/she is struggling or getting frustrated with practice, please let me know. We can stick with the weekly list.

What if my child really wants to try the challenge list and keeps pretesting in the weekly list?
*I am flexible with this too. If you want to work with your child together to learn the challenge list, then I will check their pretest scores and let you know if we can try it.

What are the New Pattern Words on the test?
*These are words that the students have not practiced. But, these words all follow the same concept as the Assigned Pattern Words for the week. I do not grade this portion of the test. It is used to see if students are able to carry over the spelling concept and apply it to new words.

How are spelling scores used in a final grade?
*Our report card grade assesses spelling within a student's writing. I use both writing samples and spelling tests to help me gather spelling scores. I look for if your child is spelling the High Frequency Words correctly and if they are transferring spelling concepts into their writing.

Does my child have the opportunity to practice spelling words during the week?
*Yes, your child has a spelling binder with a variety of choices to help him/her practice his/her words each week. Please see the back of the spelling list for ways to practice spelling words. For your child to be the most successful, it is best to practice at home as well.

V.I.P. Day!

Daily Folders

Dear Parent(s), 

We will begin using Daily Folders this week. It is expected that these folders go home every night and are returned to school everyday. Your child will be reminded to fill his/her Daily Folder at the end of the day. 

Place any lunch money, notes for the office or the teacher, etc. into this folder as I will teach your child where to put these items once in the classroom. 

This folder is also where your child will keep his/her “good fit” books from the library for at-home reading. 

*Your child’s reading log can stay in this folder or you may keep it in a safe place at home. 

*Math homework will come home in the folder on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

All mail will also be sent home in the Daily Folder. 

Daily Folders are a great way to keep us both organized and also encourage communication. It will also encourage your child to become responsible for his/her belongings. We will discuss the Daily Folder in class, but please help by reinforcing the importance of taking this folder to and from school daily. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. 

Thanks!

Mrs. Kramer

Student Information

Please take a moment to fill out this survey about your child. Thank you!

Student Information

Calling All 2nd Graders!

I am so excited to meet each one of you at Open House. Our Open House is Wednesday, September 2 from 6:30-7:30. This will be a time to see our classroom, meet me, and also say hello to old and new friends. If you are unable to attend, I will send home your child's information the first day of school in a folder. Here is a suggested supply list for 2nd graders.

•  4 pack of EXPO Whiteboard Markers
• 3 Large Glue Sticks
• 1 Sturdy Two-Pocket Homework Folder
• 1 Package of Washable Markers
• 1 or more Packages of 3”x3” Sticky Notes

The following are items that we use a lot in our classroom. If you would like to donate, please bring items to Open House or anytime to school.

• Kleenex
• Lysol wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Ziploc bags (sandwich, snack, quart, and gallon)
• Peanut-free snacks 
• Post-It notes
• Cotton Balls
• Clothespins