Wow what a short week.... The storm on Monday plus a workshop day on Tuesday. I was out yesterday for a workshop on running records and guided reading. This was a great workshop that helped me continue to learn how assess students reading and how to set up guided reading sessions that benefit the students progress in reading. I did however miss being in school with the class. I had a wonderful substitute come in. She had wonderful comments on how well behaved the class is. I would have to agree with her:) I received the wonderful news that I will be with the class until the end of the year. You can only imagine how many times I jumped up in the air. I am thrilled to be with this class. I absolutely adore them.
This week we will hopefully finish our math chapter. The chapter covered tables and graphs. Most students are easily grasping these concepts. This week are also working on the proper format to write a letter. I am trying to set up a pen-pal type situation with my sister's grade 3 French Immersion Class in Ontario. I think that this would be a great way for students to practice writing in a real-life context.
The report cards will be handed out towards the end of January. You all received a note sent home yesterday stating that we will not be having parent-teacher interviews until March. Since we didn't have parent-teacher interviews last term we will have them much sooner than the rest of the school. Our class will be having parent teacher interviews on Feb 2nd, 2009. I will be sending home a note tomorrow with further details.
Things are going well in the class, I am definetely seeing the students progress.
Thanks,
Krista Gallant
Here are this week's list words:
1. premier
2. première
3. dernier
4. dernière
5. le papier
6. le chien
7. la prière
8. vieux
