I can!

You will probably begin to read and hear statements that begin with the two words "I can..." quite often around Westside. Our Common Core standards have been rewritten in "kid-friendly" terms, and we are using a few each day to focus our learning and set goals for our time. They are so helpful, and I've been so amazed at how much more ownership students take in their learning when they know where we're going. It's hard to arrive at your destination if you don't know where you're going!!!

A few "I can..." statements from this week:
I can identify characters in a story and define setting.
I can explain how illustrations contribute to the words in a story.
I can use graphic organizers to plan my writing.
I can recognize when I need to double consonants, drop e, or change y to i when adding suffixes.

There are many more, but these stand out to me tonight after today's lessons!

Quick notes:

• Powerschool Gradebook: First few grades have been entered. Be sure to check through your Parent Portal access, and if you have any questions or need help setting up your account please contact Kristie in the office!!!
• Scholastic Book Order: Orders are due Friday. Either send a check and order slip by Friday, or order online using code GTTYN. Internet link was in the email I sent this afternoon!
• If you haven't yet, read my blog page titled "Homework." We are working on establishing activities at home to support learning in school and healthy living. Daily homework is to read, be active, and do a Home Link if one was assigned.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read our blog and remain involved in your child's time in school!!!