Congratulations Krystina and Jaden!

Congratulations to Krystina and Jaden for making it to the regional level for their social studies project on the H.L. Hunley.  We are all very proud of you!  Way to go!! :) 

 

Weekly Update

Parents- 

Can you believe all the snow we got?  I hope that the students got the opportunity to play in it, as well as complete one (or two) of the snow packet activities. 

As you are aware, I sent midterm grades home on Thursday, and I will need to have them signed and returned as soon as possible.  I also sent home a parent letter (see blog post below) and a weekly organizational calendar.  The students are not required to fill out the calendar, but I created it in hopes that it would help with their organizational skills.  I know that they stay very busy, so I wanted to help them in their efforts to balance extracurricular activities and their academics.  I will distribute new calendars at the beginning of each week for any of the students that would like them.

I have posted new pictures under the classroom photos tab that I think you will enjoy.  Make sure you check them out! 

Midterm Grades

Parents-

I sent a letter and a calendar home on Thursday in regards to midterm grades.  I decided to post it on the blog just in case you did not get an opportunity to see it.  The calendar that I mention in the letter is not included in this post, but if you would like a copy please e-mail me.  

 February 16, 2012

Parents-

It has been such an exciting year working with your kids.  I truly enjoy their lovable and unique personalities.  As I was calculating midterm grades, I noticed that some of the averages have declined.  It is not a significant decline, but I believe the sooner we handle the problem the better!  While I understand that many of the kids are involved in extracurricular activities, I still believe that it is important to keep academics a top priority!  With that being said, I have created a weekly calendar that the kids can use to keep track of their activities and homework assignments for the week.  I also suggested that they block a time that they dedicate to studying.  I have also explained to the kids how to use this calendar.   I believe that following a schedule may help them with their organizational and time management skills.  I will give each kid a new calendar at the start of the week.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.  I am open to any and all suggestions!

Thanks,

Ms. Keys

bkeys@access.k12.wv.us 

Pineapple Presentation

Mr. Tabor came to our class to do a presentation on fresh pineapples.  The students learned many interesting facts about pineapples, and they enjoyed the presentation.  Thanks, Mr. Tabor!

Weekly Update

Parents!

I hope that everyone has had a great weekend!  I am looking forward to another exciting week with your children!  Hinton Area has declared Tuesday (Feb. 14) as our "Fun Day" and I have a fun science activity planned.  I know the students will really enjoy it!  All I can say is that I hope that they do not drop the slimy substance we make on your carpet! ;)

I wanted to let you know that midterm grades go home this week!  As of right now, they are scheduled to go home on Wednesday.  Overall, everyone has done a great job.  However, I must stress that with the additional extracurricular activities (cheerleading, basketball, drama, girl scouts, etc.) I have noticed a decline in homework/test averages.  I think it is important that we remember to help teach our little love bugs the importance of time management and organization.  I think if we work together, we can help them with this skill.

Tomorrow (Feb. 13) we will be taking classroom photos.  I sent home the envelope last week, but I have not received very many envelopes back.  If you have lost the envelope, you can still send money with your child, and I will hunt down some extra envelopes for them.

As always, feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns! 

Happy Early Valentine's Day!!

*Swing Your Partner Round and Round*

Physically activity is always fun when there is dancing involved! Mr. Lilly did such a great job teaching the kids how to square dance!! :)

A Little Bit of Laughter

Parents-

I am always taking pictures of the kids, but the silly and funny pictures rarely make it to the blog.  I have decided to start posting more of the "silly" pictures.  Your kids definitely keep me laughing!

Krystina and Taylor

Nate Stole the Girls Headband :)

Ms. Riffe teaching the girls how to french braid their hair before cheerleading practice! :)

Parents-

I hope that each of you had a great weekend.  I just wanted to let you know that I got sick on Friday morning and was not able to be at work.  Therefore, the students did not have their spelling test, and I felt that it was in their best interest to postpone the test until I got back.  With that being said, we will have our spelling test tomorrow.  If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me.  I hope that each of you has a great week!