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1/2 Classroom Updates

Now that we’re back in the swing of things, it’s time to address our “Nuts & Bolts” volunteer hours again.  “Nuts & Bolts” is one of the most crucial academic segments of the kids’ day, when they work on fundamental math and reading skills.  During this hour and a half, Kelly is alone with the second graders and could really use another couple sets of hands.  Our goal is to have two parent volunteers in that space during that time.

More is better, but two will work.  I have put up a new volunteer sign-up sheet on the bulletin board, outside the classroom door.  PLEASE, even if your child isn’t a second grader, please find a day that you can devote 90 minutes to our classroom and Kelly.  It’s 10:30 am to noon.  Please add your name to the sign-up sheet today.

Now for the exciting news . . . .  New to the classroom schedule is “Music With Sascha.”  Each Wednesday, Sascha will devote a segment of time to music for the entire class.  Kelly has provided him the CA state standards for music, and asked him to create a program to address each standard.  From now on, there will be music in our classroom in a real and structured way, EVERY WEEK!  Yay!

I know some of you have talents and/or specialized education in the music department.  Please feel free to get together with Sascha and share your resources and skills.  For those of you with no musical skill (like me!), please stop by one day and check it out!  Should be fun.

Feel free to call me or email me with your 1/2 classroom questions and comments.

Joan