Parents,
I have a few updates to give you!
First, our auction project is complete and looks amazing :) all that is left is for it to be framed! A huge thanks again to Brandin and to Anna for organizing and managing this project. The auction will be on Nov. 14th and is Kentucky Derby themed. It is an amazing event that raises money for the school. There will be a silent auction, a live auction, drinks, and lots of fun! Outside of our classroom is a packet full of the different items that will be sold such as wine, blazer tickets, paint nights, yoga packages, etc. Come check it out!
If you have not yet had a chance to RSVP and purchase tickets to the Auction you can do so at Chapmanschoolauction.com
The book fair is happening all this week. It is located downstairs in the Art Room. Feel free to go exploring in the mornings, lunch, or after school with your child :)
Reminder: Library day is tomorrow (Thursday). Please remember to bring your child's library book back to school so that they can check out a new one!
Monday Nov. 10th: No school
Tuesday Nov. 11th: No school
Have a wonderful rest of your week!
Ms. Forst
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
This Week
Happy Monday,
I have a few reminders for you this week. First, be on the look out for your child's school photos! I am sending them home today. Picture retakes will be held this Wednesday, October 22. Please let me know if you child will be getting a retake.
Our field trip is coming up on Monday October 27th. Please make sure you have turned in the permission form. I will be sending out an e-mail to a few of you as a reminder!
Grandparents/ special friend day is on Tuesday October 28th. Grandparents/ Special friends will be invited into our classroom from 10-10:45. For this event we will be having a small fall celebration! If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Conferences are approaching. If you have not signed up please contact me.
Classroom Supplies
Our class is looking for highlighters! This is a tool that we use throughout the week. I would love to have one for each child.
Many of you have heard about our classroom BINGO board. I use this as a positive behavior reinforcement. On Friday's there are two bingo winners that get to select a small prize from the prize box. The more prizes in our box the better! Examples would be dollar tree items, pencils, erasers, toy cars, notepads, bouncy balls, etc.
I hope that you all have a wonderful week!
Ms. Forst
I have a few reminders for you this week. First, be on the look out for your child's school photos! I am sending them home today. Picture retakes will be held this Wednesday, October 22. Please let me know if you child will be getting a retake.
Our field trip is coming up on Monday October 27th. Please make sure you have turned in the permission form. I will be sending out an e-mail to a few of you as a reminder!
Grandparents/ special friend day is on Tuesday October 28th. Grandparents/ Special friends will be invited into our classroom from 10-10:45. For this event we will be having a small fall celebration! If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Conferences are approaching. If you have not signed up please contact me.
Classroom Supplies
Our class is looking for highlighters! This is a tool that we use throughout the week. I would love to have one for each child.
Many of you have heard about our classroom BINGO board. I use this as a positive behavior reinforcement. On Friday's there are two bingo winners that get to select a small prize from the prize box. The more prizes in our box the better! Examples would be dollar tree items, pencils, erasers, toy cars, notepads, bouncy balls, etc.
I hope that you all have a wonderful week!
Ms. Forst
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Art Auction
First I want to say thank you so much to all the parents that came to the meeting! It was very productive and I feel good about where our project is going. For those of you who could not make it and are interested in coming in to help produce the project here is some information:
Anna Dvortcsak (our room parent) will be creating a google doc in which you can sign up for a day to come in and help. Helping will including pulling children out in small groups to complete portions of the project.
We have decided to create a portland skyline painting! Here is an image that was found online to give you an idea of what it will look like..
The kids will be using watercolors to paint the skyline, while a very artistic parent (Brandin) has offered to use her skills and create Mount Hood and the back drop :)
I'm very excited about the project and I hope all of you are too!
Anna Dvortcsak (our room parent) will be creating a google doc in which you can sign up for a day to come in and help. Helping will including pulling children out in small groups to complete portions of the project.
We have decided to create a portland skyline painting! Here is an image that was found online to give you an idea of what it will look like..
I'm very excited about the project and I hope all of you are too!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
October 8th
Happy Wednesday!
This week..
Math: We are working on sorting and graphing bugs.
Reading: We are practicing the strategy of re-telling. You can reinforce this strategy at home by reading with your child and then asking them to "re-tell" what happened throughout the story. Prompting their brains with a "picture walk" (turning the pages and looking at the pictures to remind them of the story) is a good way to re-tell the story.
Writing: What is a Writers workshop? What does it look like, sound like, and feel like? This week we are setting up our writers workshop environment!
Parents,
Next Monday, October 13th, I would like to hold a short meeting at the end of the day to discuss the Chapman Auction. For the Auction, our class will be producing an art project to sell during the live auction! It's time to get the ball rolling to figure out a project for our class. I really need a parent(s) who would like to lead this project, along with volunteers to help produce it. I have a few ideas, but I would love to hear some other creative ideas from my parents. This idea needs to be turned into the Auction committee asap.
There is no school this Friday, October 10th.
On October 27th, we will be taking our field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. Please turn in your child's field trip permission form and money to me as soon as possible. There are scholarships available if you need one; just let me know.
If you have not yet signed up for a conference time please e-mail me! I will be sending out a reminder of your time and date as we approach the 29th and 30th.
SNACKS! Our snack supply is low. Our class needs some more healthy snacks. We have access to a refrigerator, so those kinds of snacks are fine. A few different suggestions are string cheese, fresh fruit such as apples/oranges, baby carrots, etc.
Remember to check the blog at least once a week!!
Ms. Forst
This week..
Math: We are working on sorting and graphing bugs.
Reading: We are practicing the strategy of re-telling. You can reinforce this strategy at home by reading with your child and then asking them to "re-tell" what happened throughout the story. Prompting their brains with a "picture walk" (turning the pages and looking at the pictures to remind them of the story) is a good way to re-tell the story.
Writing: What is a Writers workshop? What does it look like, sound like, and feel like? This week we are setting up our writers workshop environment!
Parents,
Next Monday, October 13th, I would like to hold a short meeting at the end of the day to discuss the Chapman Auction. For the Auction, our class will be producing an art project to sell during the live auction! It's time to get the ball rolling to figure out a project for our class. I really need a parent(s) who would like to lead this project, along with volunteers to help produce it. I have a few ideas, but I would love to hear some other creative ideas from my parents. This idea needs to be turned into the Auction committee asap.
There is no school this Friday, October 10th.
On October 27th, we will be taking our field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. Please turn in your child's field trip permission form and money to me as soon as possible. There are scholarships available if you need one; just let me know.
If you have not yet signed up for a conference time please e-mail me! I will be sending out a reminder of your time and date as we approach the 29th and 30th.
SNACKS! Our snack supply is low. Our class needs some more healthy snacks. We have access to a refrigerator, so those kinds of snacks are fine. A few different suggestions are string cheese, fresh fruit such as apples/oranges, baby carrots, etc.
Remember to check the blog at least once a week!!
Ms. Forst
Friday, October 3, 2014
Star of the Week Schedule
Star of the week will be on Tuesdays. Your child will bring home directions and supplies a week prior to their date. I will also send you a reminder a few days prior :)
Hadley Oct. 7
Autumn Oct. 14
Preston Oct. 21
Addie Nov. 4
Cameron Nov. 18
Alyssa Nov. 25
Moses Dec. 2
Avery Dec. 16
Melia Jan. 6
Carter Jan. 13
Luna Jan. 20
Katharina Jan. 27
Henna Feb. 3
Jacob Feb. 10
Lexi Feb. 17
Griffin Feb. 24
Grey Mar. 3
Mark Mar. 10
Azuri Mar. 17
Kylan Mar. 31
Lily Apr. 7
Keira Apr 14
Hadley Oct. 7
Autumn Oct. 14
Preston Oct. 21
Addie Nov. 4
Cameron Nov. 18
Alyssa Nov. 25
Moses Dec. 2
Avery Dec. 16
Melia Jan. 6
Carter Jan. 13
Luna Jan. 20
Katharina Jan. 27
Henna Feb. 3
Jacob Feb. 10
Lexi Feb. 17
Griffin Feb. 24
Grey Mar. 3
Mark Mar. 10
Azuri Mar. 17
Kylan Mar. 31
Lily Apr. 7
Keira Apr 14
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Friendly Reminders
Hi everyone,
Just a few quick reminders as we come to the end of our week. Tomorrow, Thursday we will be having Library. Please send your child to school with their library books to be returned. Also coming home is a field trip permission form. We will be going to the Pumpkin Patch on October 27th! I am so excited! Please turn them in whenever they are filled out and complete.
As I said before I am in the process of creating our parent volunteer schedule. If this is something your still interested in please make sure to get me your availability.
Friday- Round up will be in the morning as usual. Just wanted to remind you to take your child straight the to auditorium where I will be waiting to meet them. I will remember to tell the kids as well!
Thanks :)
Just a few quick reminders as we come to the end of our week. Tomorrow, Thursday we will be having Library. Please send your child to school with their library books to be returned. Also coming home is a field trip permission form. We will be going to the Pumpkin Patch on October 27th! I am so excited! Please turn them in whenever they are filled out and complete.
As I said before I am in the process of creating our parent volunteer schedule. If this is something your still interested in please make sure to get me your availability.
Friday- Round up will be in the morning as usual. Just wanted to remind you to take your child straight the to auditorium where I will be waiting to meet them. I will remember to tell the kids as well!
Thanks :)
Monday, September 29, 2014
Welcome
Good Afternoon!
Welcome to our classroom blog. This is how I will now be communicating with you all. Our newsletters will be posted here rather than sent home in a hard copy. You will also find photos and updates about the fun and exciting learning that happens throughout our week :) We have now been in school for 16 days and I am enjoying every single one of your children.
I will be creating a calender for parent volunteering soon. My hope is to start using volunteers in the classroom within the first few weeks of October. Please make sure you send me your availability if you are interested. Background checks are also necessary before you can enter the classroom. If you need more information on this process please let me know.
Also take note that upcoming events are posted in the box located on the right of the page. This is where you will find field trips, events, no school days, etc.
On Friday I sent home student work as well as an overview of Student of the Week for our classroom. I will be doing a demonstration for the kids on Tuesday and on Oct 7th our first student will share. I will be sending home a schedule of when your child's week is soon! There will also be reminders as their date approaches.
Library books came home with your child. They can be kept for a week and need to be returned on our Library day (each Thursday). You can keep your child's library book at home, or they can be stored here in their bin.
Another change that has happened in our classroom is Cubbies and mailbox bins! When your child arrives at school they will now put their coats and backpacks into their cubby spot in the hallway. They will walk into class with just their lunchbox. In our classroom each child has a mailbox where papers to go home will be stored. These are then emptied out on Fridays to go home!
Thank so much and have a wonderful week!
Mellissa Forst
mforst@pps.net
Welcome to our classroom blog. This is how I will now be communicating with you all. Our newsletters will be posted here rather than sent home in a hard copy. You will also find photos and updates about the fun and exciting learning that happens throughout our week :) We have now been in school for 16 days and I am enjoying every single one of your children.
I will be creating a calender for parent volunteering soon. My hope is to start using volunteers in the classroom within the first few weeks of October. Please make sure you send me your availability if you are interested. Background checks are also necessary before you can enter the classroom. If you need more information on this process please let me know.
Also take note that upcoming events are posted in the box located on the right of the page. This is where you will find field trips, events, no school days, etc.
On Friday I sent home student work as well as an overview of Student of the Week for our classroom. I will be doing a demonstration for the kids on Tuesday and on Oct 7th our first student will share. I will be sending home a schedule of when your child's week is soon! There will also be reminders as their date approaches.
Library books came home with your child. They can be kept for a week and need to be returned on our Library day (each Thursday). You can keep your child's library book at home, or they can be stored here in their bin.
Another change that has happened in our classroom is Cubbies and mailbox bins! When your child arrives at school they will now put their coats and backpacks into their cubby spot in the hallway. They will walk into class with just their lunchbox. In our classroom each child has a mailbox where papers to go home will be stored. These are then emptied out on Fridays to go home!
Thank so much and have a wonderful week!
Mellissa Forst
mforst@pps.net
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