Dear Parents,

   The first few weeks of school really are a marathon in and of themselves. I feel like Labor Day weekend comes at just the perfect time for a refresh! Getting to know this group is honestly my joy and pleasure! What neat kids you all have! Thank you for sharing them with me! I pray this weekend refreshes you as we start a super busy season. If you have any specific things I can be praying for, please send me a text or an email. 

Reminders for this week:

1. I expect each student to get 5 AR points per quarter. These AR points must be at an appropriate reading level. The link to the AR website is on our Homepage. The end of the quarter is on October 9.  Kids may also listen to audiobooks and take the AR tests (this is not cheating). 

2. Homework expectations: Please check your child's planner each night. Sometimes they have a few questions on a math paper left to finish; sometimes it's just studying; and other times there is a page due on Friday. I check their planners every day to make sure they are writing the correct things. I have been giving lots and lots of grace so far, as this is new, but I do hope this clicks soon. 

3. We have a field trip to Mooney Grove on September 25. If you need more information, you can find it HERE.

4. We will also be headed to Mission San Louis Obispo on October 2nd. All parents are welcome to join us. More information is in your child's take-home folder, and it is HERE if you need it. 

A Few Other Things:

• All office correspondence can be sent to elementary@cvc.org

• Classroom Dojo - join here

• A few of you have asked for my Amazon Wishlist. The one thing that I consistently need in the classroom is little individually wrapped candies. I put a few ideas on my wishlist, but really, whatever is on sale is great too. 

• Secret word: North America (have your child whisper it to me on Monday for 2 DOJO points)