Please follow the link below to sign up for a conference time. Conferences will be held at BECC in my classroom, room 120. Conferences will be 15 minutes long as I have several families to meet with. We will be discussing your child's progress report.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4aaeac2ba3ff2-parent2
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Last week we learned a lot about apples. We talked about different parts of an apple. Students identified the skin, the flesh, seeds, the core, and the stem. We talked about how apples grow on trees. We also sorted apples by color and size. We made patterns with our apples. Younger students are encouraged to copy an AB pattern. For example they were shown a pattern of red and green apples and asked to match their apples to the pattern. Older students are expected to extend the pattern or be able to say what color comes next. I encourage you to point out patterns you see in your everyday life. For example, stripes on a shirt!
I also shared some new MAGIC markers with the kids. These were just dry erase markers but I allowed them to use the markers to draw on the tables! This is a fun way to get students excited about writing. So many times students get discouraged when something is hard and will not want to participate. If I am excited or animated about an activity and make it fun, students are more willing to try and not worry about how hard it is, or if they can't do it right away. I encourage you to find fun things at home to encourage writing. try chalk or squirt bottles outside in the driveway! Shaving cream is always a big hit, not to mention play dough!
The Homecoming Parade is Friday at 5:00. The BECC will have a float in the parade with staff members throwing candy. Hope to see you there!
I will be sending out a Sign Up Genius link for Parent Teacher Conferences soon! These days are October 11th and 12th. Each conference will be 15 minutes long as I have several families to meet with in a limited time frame. We will be discussing your child's progress report that will be coming home next week. Please look it over and prepare and questions you have for me!
I also shared some new MAGIC markers with the kids. These were just dry erase markers but I allowed them to use the markers to draw on the tables! This is a fun way to get students excited about writing. So many times students get discouraged when something is hard and will not want to participate. If I am excited or animated about an activity and make it fun, students are more willing to try and not worry about how hard it is, or if they can't do it right away. I encourage you to find fun things at home to encourage writing. try chalk or squirt bottles outside in the driveway! Shaving cream is always a big hit, not to mention play dough!
The Homecoming Parade is Friday at 5:00. The BECC will have a float in the parade with staff members throwing candy. Hope to see you there!
I will be sending out a Sign Up Genius link for Parent Teacher Conferences soon! These days are October 11th and 12th. Each conference will be 15 minutes long as I have several families to meet with in a limited time frame. We will be discussing your child's progress report that will be coming home next week. Please look it over and prepare and questions you have for me!
Monday, September 18, 2017
Pup Strut Information
We are excited to announce the BECC Pup Strut Page is now live! Check it out at https://secure.eventsonline.us/reg/getmovincrew/pub/school/820
Please everyone register your child! You'll find the link on the event page under "Our Event Updates". Even if you do only traditional cash/check donations sent in to school, we can track them on the website and see our progress toward school goals. You will set up a secure fundraising page for your child, only accessed by those you share it with through e-mail and Facebook/Twitter.
We've set a default goal of $35 per student. You can adjust this up or down on your personal page; however, we will reward each student who meets this goal with an extra raffle ticket. Be a Pledge Superstar by raising $100 and earn 5 extra entries! We already have and are adding more gift cards from area businesses as our prizes.
We want to come together and celebrate as a school community when we make this event a success! When we hit $4000 raised, BECC will have a Bubble Party. If we hit $6000, we'll add a Pajama & Movie Day for the kids. If everyone registers, sends e-mails, and shares on Facebook, we'll definitely get there!
PSG Information
For those who are wondering what exactly our Parent Support Group is and how money raised is spent: The BECC PSG is classified as a charitable organization. Donations to us are tax-deductible. The largest sections of our budget go to:
1) Financially assist our teachers and therapists to add to their classroom enrichment tools
2) "Field Trip" expenses: pays for special visitors like Mr. Daniel who got the kids singing and dancing last month and Officer Friendly who's set for a visit the week of Pup Strut; in the past, we've also had the Tooth Fairy, a puppet show, etc.
We also contribute financially to class parties, office and clinic supplies, teacher appreciation, graduation celebrations for students moving on to Kindergarten, and more of the like!
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Brenna Lowry
BECC PSG Vice Pres
P.S. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or forward parents' questions on to me!
Spirit Week
Next week, September 25th-29th is Homecoming for Brownsburg. BECC likes to show our support by having fun dress up days. They are listed below. All are welcome to attend, the homecoming parade on Friday the 29th at 5:00. BECC will have a float, and teachers will be passing out candy.
Monday- Pajama Day
Tuesday- Hat Day
Wednesday- Mix and Match Day
Thursday- Sports Team Day
Friday- Construction Day
Hello Families! We had an exciting week of exploring with new materials in the classroom! Students were introduced to Wiki Sticks. For those of you that don't know, Wiki Sticks are a wax covered yarn that is bendable and sticks to almost every surface. Students had so much fun creating rocket ships, letters, lollipops, and so much more. They come in various colors and last FOREVER! I would highly suggest purchasing some for the home. If you are interested, let me know and I can send you a link on where to find them!
We also began our unit on sorting. Younger students are expected to sort by color and size. Older students are expected to sort by category. Last week, we sorted pattern blocks. This week, we will be sorting apples! This is a great way to discuss grouping, and discussing similarities and differences. You can try this at home by sorting shoes. Talk about shoes that tie, shoes that slip on, shoes with straps. You can also look at the sizes of shoes for Mom, Dad, brother, etc. There are fancy shoes, running shoes, or sandals. Expand your child's vocabulary but just pointing out what things looks like in your home.
The Library Lady will be visiting Thursday afternoon. She brings fun books and songs for the students to enjoy.
I know we have sent home some information about Pup Strut. I was just informed that we will only be doing Pup Strut for one day, Thursday, October 5th. As soon as I receive the link for the volunteer sign up, I will share it with you.
I also wanted to let you know I will be out on Friday morning. I have to attend a training, but Mrs. Cooper will be here to help the sub. I will be returning to school around Noon, so I will be here for the afternoon class.
We also began our unit on sorting. Younger students are expected to sort by color and size. Older students are expected to sort by category. Last week, we sorted pattern blocks. This week, we will be sorting apples! This is a great way to discuss grouping, and discussing similarities and differences. You can try this at home by sorting shoes. Talk about shoes that tie, shoes that slip on, shoes with straps. You can also look at the sizes of shoes for Mom, Dad, brother, etc. There are fancy shoes, running shoes, or sandals. Expand your child's vocabulary but just pointing out what things looks like in your home.
The Library Lady will be visiting Thursday afternoon. She brings fun books and songs for the students to enjoy.
I know we have sent home some information about Pup Strut. I was just informed that we will only be doing Pup Strut for one day, Thursday, October 5th. As soon as I receive the link for the volunteer sign up, I will share it with you.
I also wanted to let you know I will be out on Friday morning. I have to attend a training, but Mrs. Cooper will be here to help the sub. I will be returning to school around Noon, so I will be here for the afternoon class.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Last week , we practiced identifying numerals by playing Number Bingo. Younger students were using bingo cards with just numerals on them. Older students were challenged with a set of pictures on their card. Students had to count the pictures and cover the box that matched the number given. Students really enjoyed getting to yell BINGO at the end.
I also introduced the classes to play dough last week. They got to explore on their own and create whatever they wanted. Some kids made pizza, spaghetti, cookies, etc. I provided the students with various cookie cutters and tools like rolling pins and tongs. This week we will continue working with play dough but students will be creating letters.
On Friday, I sent home Yankee Candle packets. This is a fundraiser the entire corporation will be doing. The proceeds go to the Brownsburg Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to students in Brownsburg and grants to Teachers. Order forms are due back to school on Monday September 25th. Orders will be ready to pick up from the BCSC Maintenance facility located at 550 Airport Road on November 7th from 3-8pm and November 8th from 1:30-8pm. There is a Drive Thru Pick Up, so you don't even have to get out of your car! You can also select the online ordering option and your items will be sent to your home prior to November! These make great Christmas presents, and since we have the online ordering it is open to family and friends who might live far away!
I also introduced the classes to play dough last week. They got to explore on their own and create whatever they wanted. Some kids made pizza, spaghetti, cookies, etc. I provided the students with various cookie cutters and tools like rolling pins and tongs. This week we will continue working with play dough but students will be creating letters.
On Friday, I sent home Yankee Candle packets. This is a fundraiser the entire corporation will be doing. The proceeds go to the Brownsburg Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to students in Brownsburg and grants to Teachers. Order forms are due back to school on Monday September 25th. Orders will be ready to pick up from the BCSC Maintenance facility located at 550 Airport Road on November 7th from 3-8pm and November 8th from 1:30-8pm. There is a Drive Thru Pick Up, so you don't even have to get out of your car! You can also select the online ordering option and your items will be sent to your home prior to November! These make great Christmas presents, and since we have the online ordering it is open to family and friends who might live far away!
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
I hope everyone had a nice long weekend!
Last week we continued our learning about letters. Students used the wood pieces to first match letters and then create them on their own. Wood pieces are a big part of our Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum. When learning about letters and writing, students identify the lines that make up a letter. There are 4 main lines, Big Line, Little Line, Big Curve and Little Curve. Try asking your little one about these. Find the lines in the letters of their name. Reiterating this vocabulary at home can help further their knowledge on letter identification.
We also used shaving cream for the first time! They loved getting messy and describing the soft, silky, foam. Students practiced using their finger to write on the tables in the cream.
I have sent home a flyer about playing games at home with your child. I noticed how much they enjoyed the games we played in the classroom and wanted to extend that at home as well.
I have also sent home envelopes for picture orders. EVERYONE will get their picture taken, the envelope is just if you want to order individual pictures. Picture day is Sept 7th and 8th. We are dividing the students up by last name. Students with the last name starting with letters A-M will be photographed on Thursday. Students will the last name starting with letters N-Z will be photographed on Friday. If you are returning a picture envelope you can do that anytime. You DO NOT have to wait until the actual picture day. It is helpful to us if you can send it in early, as the photographers usually come early in the day so we may not have time to check backpacks prior to them coming on those days.
Thank you to all families who ordered Scholastic books last month! I will be sending home new catalogs for the month of September. These orders will be due by September 29th.
Last week we continued our learning about letters. Students used the wood pieces to first match letters and then create them on their own. Wood pieces are a big part of our Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum. When learning about letters and writing, students identify the lines that make up a letter. There are 4 main lines, Big Line, Little Line, Big Curve and Little Curve. Try asking your little one about these. Find the lines in the letters of their name. Reiterating this vocabulary at home can help further their knowledge on letter identification.
We also used shaving cream for the first time! They loved getting messy and describing the soft, silky, foam. Students practiced using their finger to write on the tables in the cream.
I have sent home a flyer about playing games at home with your child. I noticed how much they enjoyed the games we played in the classroom and wanted to extend that at home as well.
I have also sent home envelopes for picture orders. EVERYONE will get their picture taken, the envelope is just if you want to order individual pictures. Picture day is Sept 7th and 8th. We are dividing the students up by last name. Students with the last name starting with letters A-M will be photographed on Thursday. Students will the last name starting with letters N-Z will be photographed on Friday. If you are returning a picture envelope you can do that anytime. You DO NOT have to wait until the actual picture day. It is helpful to us if you can send it in early, as the photographers usually come early in the day so we may not have time to check backpacks prior to them coming on those days.
Thank you to all families who ordered Scholastic books last month! I will be sending home new catalogs for the month of September. These orders will be due by September 29th.
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