DARE Graduation

Good Afternoon,

       I am posting two photos in our Blog today. One photo is a class picture from our DARE graduation on Friday. Congratulations to Connor O'Malley for delivering an amazing speech. Not only was the content on point, but the delivery (animated and with lots of eye contact) was spectacular.  Also, thank you to Thomas Seedhom for calling off our class roster as the DARE diplomas were being given out.  The DARE song was beautifully orchestrated! Over all it was a terrific event. Thank you Detective Beck for teaching the children the DARE program so well.

      

       The second photo is from our Thursday book talk. I had 11 young ladies read Wish Tree, a book written by Katherine Applegate and join me for a book discussion. We enjoyed talking about the book during recess and lunch, as well as Clementines and cookies. I appreciate their insight and willingness to give up recess to sit with me and talk about a book. 

     

       PLAY REHEARSAL REMINDER:  Tuesday is play rehearsal day. Children should be brought to school by 7:45am.  Last week at 7:45am, there were 9 children missing. We had children arrive as late as 7:55am. It may not seem like a lot of time, but when we only have until 9:10am, every minute counts.

Thank you and enjoy the holiday tomorrow!                Lester Betor and Class

First Post of 2018

Dear Families of Room 10,
       Today was our class holiday party! Thank you to everyone who sent in a delicious breakfast treat.  The children enjoyed their time together socializing. Special thanks to Mrs. Nace and Mrs. O'Malley for organizing the snacks.
       This week we began working on grammar, starting with nouns, verbs, subjects and predicates. I shared the Grammar Rock videos from the 1970s with the children. They are still a great resource.  Next week we will begin vocabulary. The children will be given 10 words each Monday for the next five weeks. They will be responsible for knowing both the spelling and definition of each of the ten words.  This unit will culminate with a 50-word spelling/definition test.
       Our DARE graduation will be next Friday, January 12th at 9:45am in the gymnasium. You are all invited to attend.
       The Applebee's pancake breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 20th from 8-10am. You may submit the volunteer form thru next Friday. Please consider volunteering along with your child. Also, don't forget to bring some cash with you so you can participate in our 50-50 raffle.
       I am attaching photos from this morning. Today is friendship/twin day.  Enjoy! Lester Betor and class