Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Quick Update

Families~


Happy freezing weather!  Just wanted to send out a quick update before break!  We have been chugging along at a brisk pace to ensure a solid stopping point before the students leave us for the break.  2nd Quarter is set to end on next Wednesday the 21st (last day before break).  As it doesn't appear this weather is leaving us anytime soon, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately before leaving in the morning.  Recess is a day-to-day decision here at Lakewood Creek, and some students have been underdressed the last few weeks :(.  Lastly, the school would really appreciate some feedback in regards to improvements we can make to make this the best place possible for your child.  The survey will only take about 10-15 minutes, and Mrs. Ancel would really appreciate your time!  Here is the link, and thanks in advance!  http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Thanksgiving Break

Families~


Hope this post finds you all doing well.  As we have reached our Thanksgiving break, I wanted to update all of you on some information:


1. PLEASE keep checking your child's Student Planner every night.  Continue to use it as a starter for conversations of what happened at school for that day.  In addition, please have the students clean out their home folders nightly as scored work can be found there.


2. Multiplication "timed tests" have gone very well lately!  Starting the Monday we get back from break, we will change over to testing ALL facts up to 10x10.  The students have already mastered the majority of the facts, so there's only about 7-8 facts left to learn.  Please assist them in any way possible to learn those last few, and we will continue to track our progress.


3. Book Orders are due 11/30. I know it's a fast turn around, but I want to make sure I have them delivered by winter break so the students have some great reading on hand! 


4. Thank you for your continued support and trust.  Have a great, relaxing, well-earned break with your families!

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

1st Blog Post of 2016-2017!!!

Happy Tuesday Families!!!

If you are receiving this message, congratulations! You have officially signed up for my blog! (If you are one of my families from last year, feel free to unsubscribe by clicking on the word unsubscribe at the bottom of this email message).  I had some problems with the software last year while trying this, but I have resolved all of them and it's ready to go!  Updates:

1.  PARTY!!!  We earned our 1st class party that we will celebrate THIS THURSDAY!  Please check the home folder tonight for a form to sign as part of our party!

2.  Field Trip - A note went home yesterday concerning the field trip.  Please fill this form out and return ASAP.  If you are interested in volunteering, please check that box and make sure you have been fingerprinted by the district in past years.

3.  Writing Paper - We have started research on a famous scientist/person who made historical contributions to our society!  This process is ongoing and will be formalized into a paper within the next few weeks.  Please continue to check in with the students about their research/papers to see if they need any guidance.

4.  Antidisestablishmentarianism.  Yes...that's correct.  This Thursday, every student will be able to spell that word!  While I understand the insignificance of just memorizing letters, I want the students to be able to understand that if they work hard in life, anything is achievable. What better way to prove that than giving them the longest word in the English language!  Below there's a funny video that can help them practice and study.



Sorry so long...have a great week!