Ms. Feinman's Class at Dora Moore

Dora Moore's new counselor, Ms. C came to our class today!

She read a book about friendship and then the students worked on an art activity.  The incorporated a sentence and one work to describe what friendship means to them.

We can't wait for her to come back!!!

A homework packet was sent home with your child today.  I have circled the spelling words they need to practice for the week.  If you have any questions, please let me know! -Ms. Feinman

Share one sentence from your friendly letter. 
Then comment on someone else's sentence. 

There are two spelling groups this week.  I highlighted the words on your child's homework calendar that he or she needs to practice.  

Spelling city is a great resource. Click here for online games, tests, and practice. 

This letter was sent home Thursday!📫 Dig through your seat cushions, cars and hiding places for loose change!!💸💰💸 Open Door is a pillar in our community. 🏫🏢🏡🏠🏣🏠💒⛪️🏭🏪🏢They work with many of our students at Dora Moore.👨👨👦

Sometimes teachers get caught up in the day to day business of "school".  And sometimes it takes a very bright and thoughtful  student to wake that teacher up. After reading this poem, I was reminded of why I do what I do everyday. 

I thought I would share it on the blog. 

Share one sentence from you friendly letter.

Oh how we love Chicken Soup with Rice!! 

MOVEMENT MATTERS

No spelling words due to the short week.

Click here for the homework packet (This Friday!)

General Homework Tips for Parents 

• Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit place to do homework.
  Avoid having your child do homework with the television on or in places with other distractions, such as people coming and going.
• Make sure the materials your child needs, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary, are available.
  Ask your child if special materials will be needed for some projects and get them in advance.
• Help your child with time management.
  Establish a set time each day for doing homework. Don't let your child leave homework until just before bedtime. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together with classmates.
• Be positive about homework.
  Tell your child how important school is. The attitude you express about homework will be the attitude your child acquires.
• When your child does homework, you do homework.
  Show your child that the skills they are learning are related to things you do as an adult. If your child is reading, you read too. If your child is doing math, balance your checkbook.
• When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers.
  Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. Too much help teaches your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for him or her.
• When the teacher asks that you play a role in homework, do it.
  Cooperate with the teacher. It shows your child that the school and home are a team. Follow the directions given by the teacher.
• If homework is meant to be done by your child alone, stay away.
  Too much parent involvement can prevent homework from having some positive effects. Homework is a great way for kids to develop independent, lifelong learning skills.
• Stay informed.
  Talk with your child's teacher. Make sure you know the purpose of homework and what your child's class rules are.
• Help your child figure out what is hard homework and what is easy homework.
  Have your child do the hard work first. This will mean he will be most alert when facing the biggest challenges. Easy material will seem to go fast when fatigue begins to set in.
• Watch your child for signs of failure and frustration.
  Let your child take a short break if she is having trouble keeping her mind on an assignment.
• Reward progress in homework.
  If your child has been successful in homework completion and is working hard, celebrate that success with a special event (e.g., pizza, a walk, a trip to the park) to reinforce the positive effort.

Share one sentence from your letter to Jaime.  Then comment on another student's sentence.  

Students: Read the poem at home with your family!  Have them sign it, and/or write a note.  Bring your poetry journal back tomorrow!

This student wrote a poem about folding paper-and then folded the paper!  Very creative! Keep writing those poems!!!

One student went home very excited last night and came back to school this poem:

Which book was your favorite?  Don't forget to show evidence! 

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