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Thank you families for sending in the delicious apples!
My lesson for the day…..how to use a peeler.
Peeling an apple is not an easy skill to teach!
It was fun to watch some of the kids persist at getting their one apple peeled. While we were peeling the apples, some of the kids were easily distracted by the cement truck outside our classroom window. It was pouring cement for the school greenhouse. It has been fun to watch the daily progress.
Later in the day, we had a great class lunch. After recess, we shared the applesauce we made. We had so much fun, the class is eager to plan our next class event. I will keep you posted.
Have a great 3 day weekend!
Mrs. C

Posted by Mrs. Campanella at 3:57 PM | Permalink

Dear Families:
Starting today, your child will be bringing home a daily planner.
During each school day, each child is responsible for writing in the planner assignments that are due, school reminders and upcoming events.
Every evening, each family is responsible for initialing the planner at the bottom.
The planner will go home daily with the school folder. Both the folder and the planner need to be brought back to school each day.
This is a great way to learn organizational skills and to keep informed of your child’s school lessons.
Thank you for your help and please contact me if you have any question.

Mrs. C

In Writing, the class is currently working on an assignment about their three favorite fall activities. Upon completion, a copy of this assignment will be sent home.

In Reading, each student is working on reading materials assigned in their grade level homerooms. 4th graders are reading Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson, some 5^th graders are reading Hatchet while another class is reading Something Upstairs. We also have a classroom book called Three Good Deeds.

In Science, 5^th grade students are learning about Energy and 4^th graders are learning about Watery earth.

In Social Studies, 5th graders are beginning research on their Native American Tribes. Their posters will be done here at school. The 5^th grade PowWow is on Nov 7^th. 4^th graders will begin lessons on Immigration. Their Immigration Day is October 31^st.

Other classroom activities include….

starting our day with Jump Start (led by our school occupational therapist, Mrs. Camire). Students are working on getting their body and mind ready for the school day. Some of these exercises can be done later in the day if a child finds he/she needs a pick up or a slow down.

Daily Oral Language lessons to practice grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling skills.

And DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Time.

I have sent home an updated schedule for each child. If needed, this may be changed a bit over the school year. You may want to tape it into your child’s planner.

Dates to remember:

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 are Early Release Days. This will give staff here an opportunity to get trained in SmartBoard use, math and special education services.

No school October 13th

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. C

Posted by Mrs. Campanella at 10:24 AM | Permalink

This has been a terrific start to the 2008-2009 school year. I have had the opportunity to speak to each family to answer any questions you may have and let you know how your child is adjusting to life back at school.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the Sea Road School Open House on Monday, September 15^th. Remember, this is an adult only event. Fourth grade teachers are available from 6:30 to 7:15 and 5^th grade teachers will be available from 7:30 to 8:15. Each teacher will be giving a presentation of what that room/grade level will be covering this school year. I will be in my room from 6:30 to 8:15. Feel free to take a look around the building, in the allied art rooms and drop in to visit the Resource Room.

Reminders…..

Picture Day is this Wednesday, September 17^th. Please be sure to return your picture order form and money.

Sea Road has gone paperless. Much of the school information (lunch calendar, notices) are being sent by email. Please take a minute to email, call or write a note to let me know you are receiving this Blog and school emails. I just want to make sure each family is kept up to date through the school year.

Thanks,

Mrs. C

Posted by Mrs. Campanella at 2:43 PM | Permalink

Welcome to Mrs. Campanella's Resource Room Blog

Through this blog, I will keep you up to date with Resource Room classroom activites. I will also post information regarding school wide 4th and 5th grade level curriculum activites and field trips.

In social studies the 4th graders will be learning about Ellis Island/Immigration and the 5th graders will be studying Native Americans. On Friday the 31st of October, all 4th graders will be immigrating to the United States. On Friday November 7th, the 5th graders will be displaying their Native American posters. Families are encourgaged to attend. More details will follow.

More dates to note...

Wednesday, September 10th is Early Dismissal

Monday, September 15th is our Open House

I am looking forward to another great school year at Sea Road.

Mrs. C

Posted by Mrs. Campanella at 11:25 AM | Permalink

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