Last week we got to visit our labs for the first time. Computer Lab was a review of the rules and parts of the lab and computer. Science Lab we got to do some exploring of magnets. In the Library we learned the rules and got to check out a book.
Over the weekend you should have gotten the first Progress Report in your child's planner. Thank you to those who signed it on time. You should have also gotten their first comprehension and math test. There were some low scores, but this is common for the first test. Most students get out of the habit of studying and proper test taking skills. They also are learning what is expected of them in a new grade by a new teacher. The next few weeks should show improvement.
This week we continue with addition and will test on this chapter next Tuesday. We start our Math groups, as well as jumping into the actual lessons for our Language Arts program. I am sending home a calendar of things to do at home to reinforce what we did in class. This is not required, but if you choose to do this, your child needs to take their book home each night.
I have finished testing for the new reading test. If you would like to know their scores and how it affects the books they should be reading, please send me an email or note.