"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
Parents, We have completed our introduction week of fifth grade, and are ready to settle into more routine in our first normal week of class. As scholars learned to transition to different classes, with making a stop at their locker to gather class materials several times each day, they developed in the virtue of responsibility. We expect these transitions to flow more smoothly in the days and weeks to come, allowing for more valuable class time. As students will be introduced to Spalding phonograms this week, consider investing in Spalding flash cards from Barnes and Noble, or purchasing a Spalding Phonogram app. This will support students in learning the sounds of letters and letter combinations. You can purchase the app for $3.99 from either Android Play Store or Apple iTunes Store. At the store, search for Phonograms by Spalding. Weekly phonogram reviews will be both oral and written. When practicing writing phonograms at home, students should say the sounds that the phonogram makes to reinforce learning; this engages the brain in four ways, through writing, hearing, seeing and saying. Please check your student's agenda each night to ensure that they have completed homework assignments. You are your child's first teacher and offering nightly feedback in homework ensures that he/she receives the individual attention needed. If issues arise that prevent or disrupt learning, a three letter code will be written in the agenda as a means to communicate with you regarding your child's conduct. Sign the agenda as a way to let teachers know that you are aware of the specified behavior, and have discussed it with your child. Please see "Consequences" post to read behavior policy in full. Warmly, Mrs. Baird
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