6-8-16
Dear
Families,
We wanted to express how much we have
enjoyed this school year. Working with
your children has been a highlight in our teaching careers. This particular group of children holds many
great qualities. They are very kind, generous,
and eager to learn. What more could a
teacher ask for?
When the year started most could not
read or write a sentence, count to one hundred, or tell time. We are very proud of their hard work and
determination. It was really those two
attributes that allowed them to succeed.
Working with them on a daily basis was a joy! It always amazes us how much they learn to do
in first grade!
Thank you for all of the wonderful
parent support you gave to your child and to us. It is truly appreciated and does not go
unnoticed. We could not have done it on
our own and been as successful!
We encouraged the children to continue
their learning over the summer. Please
consider the following ideas:
1.)
READ! READ! READ! The public library, Schuler Books, and Barnes
and Noble all offer summer reading programs that are both fun and
motivating. Also, check out a book title
generator based on a book your child loved.
Go to http://yasiv.com, type in your
favorite book title, and it will generate a web of book suggestions with a
synopsis of each.
2.)
Your
child should WRITE! This can take any form—thank you notes, journal writing back and forth with you, lists,
stories, pen pal letters—whatever is motivating for your
child!
3.)
Your
child should keep up their MATH
skills! Work through the summer math
packet that was sent home to review the skills taught this year. Studying basic facts is important as well. There are many apps available for ipods,
ipads, and iphones. Here are some online
sites and apps that are great tools for practice:
-
abcya.com
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www.ixl.com (accounts are active through June
30)
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Apps:
monster math, sushi math
We hope
these ideas are useful to you. Thank you
for sharing your sweet children with us this year, we have truly enjoyed
learning and growing together.
Warmly,
Jennifer
& Kelly
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