What an incredible first week of school we had!  It has been a lot of fun getting to know your children and I look forward to seeing them grow this year.  We have a great group of students and I'm excited to get our classroom into full swing over the next few weeks. 
Last week we were able to finish all of our pre-tests so that I could get a better idea of where all the students are starting content and skill-wise.  This week we will be working on our math workshop routine, and hopefully by next week we will start group skill work.  I am hoping to begin our first science unit mid-week or early next week, but it depends on how our routines are going.
I sent home a snack calendar this week in the students Friday folder, so please check for the day we'd like you to bring them. If you are unable to provide a snack for 25 children about once a month, please let me know as soon as possible. Snack will be served daily between 9:30am and 10:00am. We have no known allergies so any easy-to-serve snack that fuels children’s’ bodies and minds would be perfect!
Don't forget that we have 'Back to School Night' on Tuesday, September 3rd from 6:30-7:30.   Also, don't forget to check out the photos tab for some cute photo I took last week, if you didn't receive the e-mail with the password please let me know.  :)
Enjoy the long weekend, and see you Tuesday!

It's hard to believe that the summer is already over!  I am very excited to finish setting up the classroom and get ready for all your wonderful children.  I hope you all had a chance to glance over the website.  This coming week we will be having our popsicles with the teachers (they used to be called lemonades) on August 22nd from 4:30 to 5:00.  I hope to meet each of you then.  Don't forget that in a few weeks we have 'Back to School Night' coming up.  It is on September 3rd from 6:30 to 7:30.  We will send home more details once school actually begins. 
Enjoy your last week and see you soon! :)