Students from Mrs. Monochello’s third grade targeted reading class will be announcing a Word of the Day to the school. Students will pick a character trait from their class word list. They will say what the word means, provide the name of a character in a book who has that trait and provide an example of the character displaying that trait. Students will be designing a t-shirt, which will have the character trait, example and the book title. These will be displayed outside Mrs. Monochello’s room. We hope this initiative develops vocabulary and requires students to support their opinions … [Read more...] about Highlighting Vocabulary
50th Day of School
50th Day of School- November 20th Students are strongly encouraged to step back in time to 1950! Children will listen to 50s music and learn about inventions of the decade. Please have your child dress accordingly (poodle skirts, scarves, white tee shirts, rolled-up jeans). The teachers and children look forward to dressing for school. The PTA will be serving rootbeer floats at lunch time. … [Read more...] about 50th Day of School
Parent Visitation Day November 12th
Please come visit your child during the school day. Parents can observe a classroom lesson or interact with their child as they learn a new skill. Your child’s teacher will send home a schedule. We ask that only adults (parents, grandparents, an important adult in child’s life) attend Visitation Day so as not to disturb the learning process. Please limit your visit to the time listed below. The children look forward to this day. The times are: Kindergarten: AM class: 11:10-11:30am (Mrs. DeCaprio/Mr. Faigenbaum) 11:30-11:50am (Special) PM … [Read more...] about Parent Visitation Day November 12th
Having a Productive Conference
The conference offers a special opportunity for parents and teachers to share information about the child. The best conferences end with both the parents and teachers feeling they have learned something about the child. Parents can make the most of their conference time by using some of these suggestions offered by parents and teachers. Before you go: Think about what you want to tell the teacher about your child. How does your child feel about school? What special interests does your child have? (dinosaurs, cars, art, sports, cooking) Is there anything you would like to tell … [Read more...] about Having a Productive Conference
Parent Conference Reminder
Parent Conferences- November 13-15 November 13& 14 – Kindergarten only – Regular school day with substitute teacher while classroom teacher holds parent/teacher conferences during school hours. November 14 - All K classes meet from 8:45-12:15 a.m. All 1-3rd grades dismiss at 12:40. Conferences will be held in the evening. November 15 - School closed for students K-3. Parent conferences held all day until 3 p.m. Please check with your classroom teachers for scheduled times. … [Read more...] about Parent Conference Reminder