Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on October 15, 2016
After a two-dayer last week we’re back to a five dayer this week. Right before the little mini-vacation we spent some time working on personal organization. We talked about how adults stay organized with sticky notes, planners, cell phones, etc. Many students then made their own checklists to help remind them of things to do in the morning/afternoon in while in the classroom. This would be a great follow up activity to do at home, too. Everyone is different in what works best so talk to your child about what system of organization works best for him/her. Start simple with tasks that are sometimes forgotten at home – cleaning room, making bed, picking clothes off the floor, starting homework, or whatever routines you have in your own home. At at-home checklist is a great place to start, but again, use what works best.
We head to Sturbridge Village on Friday. Students will be walking quite a bit so sneakers are a must, as well as a lunch/drink. The class will be split into a few groups and each group will decide for themselves where to eat. Therefore, students will be walking around with lunches for a few hours. Those tiny drawstring backpacks are great on this trip. Regular backpacks are a pain – otherwise, students are better off carrying their lunches in a sturdy disposable bag. Electronics are allowed on the bus, but they cannot make an appearance in Sturbridge itself.
Upcoming Events
Sturbridge Village – Friday, October 21
More Than Money Conference – Friday, October 28
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9
Nathan Hale Homestead – Friday, May 19
