What a great start to the year we had today!
We started off the day with chapel. Mr. Haan and Pastor Josh shared a message about our theme for the year, Endure, based on Hebrews 12:1-2. We learned that "enduring" in this scripture passage isn't talking about working out and enduring in a physical race; rather, it's talking about focusing on Jesus throughout our lives and pushing through, with God's grace and strength, to finish this life faithful to Him.
After chapel, we did our first brain break! I utilize these a lot during the year to get the students up and moving, get their blood pumping, and give their brains an opportunity to do something else to recharge. Then we learned some procedures to help our classroom move smoothly. We discussed our morning routine, how and when to use the restroom, how to make sure they have all of the materials they need, and what to do to end our day.
Then we had a chance to go out to recess. Those who brought a snack were able to eat it outside during recess.
After recess your student learned about their homework sheet. This week the reading log is yellow and it is extra credit (this week only)--I am giving them a chance to get familiar with it and get in the habit of keeping it in their homework folder. If your child reads for 20 minutes each night, please initial for the night. They will bring their sheet back each day. We'll start flash cards next week, so no flash cards yet!
The students also had an opportunity to learn about our classroom management system, and the students also learned about our schedule for each day.
We packed up and talked about how our dismissal procedure works. It was a whirlwind of a day!
Note: I will be updating the blog each day this week, but will update less frequently after that--about once a week for the rest of the year.
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