Tuesday Update

Spelling Unit #1  Results
I was very proud of the Grade Ones' first spelling test!  The following students achieved 100%!  Caybrie, Dyson, Lexi, Keenan, Izzy, Jonathan, James, Aiden, and Austin. Well Done!

Spelling Unit #2  Words - in, is, it, big, did, his.
All of the students have the words written in the agenda.  Please do not write in the numbered space as this is where we will always put our spelling words.  Please note that the next spelling test will be Wednesday, October 24 due to Teachers' Convention on Monday and Tuesday next week.

Report Cards in November

I will begin assessing for the report card next week and the first week of November.  Areas I will be testing are:
Math:  counting to 100 by 1's, counting backwards from 10, counting to 100 by 10, number identification to 20, basic patterning
Phonics:  all letter sounds both dicated recognition and producing the sounds when shown a letter.
Printing:  correct formation of letters in name, using 'magic C', correct pencil grip.
Reading:  All Apple words will be the standard for Report #1 or above.  Students should be reading at Level 4 or above by Report #1.

I am pleased with the students progress and I think all students can easily achieve these levels.  Take a few minutes to review these concepts with your child.  Note the areas they are having difficulty with and spend a few minutes each week reviewing them.  We will also be reviewing these concepts at school.

HCS CREED
Hillmond School follows our CREED of Caring, Respect, Excellence, Enthusiasm and Determination.  Today we discussed what these virtues would look like in our classroom.  We decided that:
Caring - be kind and helpful
Respect - Listen and look at adults.  Take responsibility
Excellence - Do our best
Enthusiasm - Smile and make it fun!
Determination - Try our hardest.

At home you can encourage your child to follow our CREED by practicing excellence (Do our Best) and Determination (try even when it's hard).  This will go a long way to helping them foster great work habits!  When students and parents make the commitment to practice sight words, spelling words and read daily it really helps foster Excellence because then they really are doing the best they are capable of!  I know you are busy but try not to miss practicing too often!

If you have concerns or questions, please email me and I will get back to you quickly I promise!
Have a good week!

Remember:  No School Monday or Tuesday!