Families and Students of Room 31~
I hope this email finds you all well. I am reaching out to let you know I am here to answer any questions or point you in the right direction for answers is you should need them.
You and your children have been on my mind – daily! I wake up every morning wishing I was with them, yet know if we all do our part and follow the social distancing guidelines, we will be seeing each other in the future.
I know you have been receiving emails from Dr. Sawyer these past few days. If you have not received it, you will be receiving and email from Amy Clouter - Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction with some learning "options / opportunities" for the students. I know I will be checking in each day via email as we work through ways of providing continued “optional” learning opportunities for our students. Nothing sent will be graded as it is optional. We are not trying to replicate traditional school at this time. Most importantly, we as teachers, are trying to maintain a positive connection with the students.
I will be checking my email frequently during the day, and will get back to you as soon as I can. In the future, I may even try sending a few learning opportunities via SEESAW or some other platform. Truly, this is new for me.... for all of us.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions, comments or suggestions. Wishing you some positive family time together. I know I’ll be doing LOTS reading and walking - weather permitting!
Warmly,
Kelly Finneran
Monday, March 16, 2020
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Shout Out / Spring Fling Donations
Families of Room 31 ~
Just a quick shout out to our students. This morning, from 9:15 - 11:15, they worked diligently on their MOCK / PRACTICE ELA MCAS. We were SO PROUD of their effort. Walking around the room, it warmed our hearts to see the thoughtful planning they put into their essays. Although they did not complete all of the multiple choice and writing, it truly gave ehm an understanding of the stamina and effort they need to put forth in the near future. Fingers crossed it goes this well when we take the actual MCAS on April 8th and 9th.
Also... thanks for those whom have already sent in their $5.00 or slime / squishy items. For those whom have not sent this in, the deadline is March 18th. This donations goes a long way in helping to create baskets to raffle at out upcoming ice cream social on March 27th. The profits from this and other fundraisers help in costs towards items such as the buses for our upcoming field trip in May and the recent author visit (Victoria J Coe), whom we had the privilege of spending time with last week.
Lastly, the next school store is Friday March 13th. Please make sure the students have sent in any completed Reading / Math slips necessary. They need to hand in 5 of each by the end of April.
Warmly,
Miss Finneran & Mrs. Mount
Just a quick shout out to our students. This morning, from 9:15 - 11:15, they worked diligently on their MOCK / PRACTICE ELA MCAS. We were SO PROUD of their effort. Walking around the room, it warmed our hearts to see the thoughtful planning they put into their essays. Although they did not complete all of the multiple choice and writing, it truly gave ehm an understanding of the stamina and effort they need to put forth in the near future. Fingers crossed it goes this well when we take the actual MCAS on April 8th and 9th.
Also... thanks for those whom have already sent in their $5.00 or slime / squishy items. For those whom have not sent this in, the deadline is March 18th. This donations goes a long way in helping to create baskets to raffle at out upcoming ice cream social on March 27th. The profits from this and other fundraisers help in costs towards items such as the buses for our upcoming field trip in May and the recent author visit (Victoria J Coe), whom we had the privilege of spending time with last week.
Lastly, the next school store is Friday March 13th. Please make sure the students have sent in any completed Reading / Math slips necessary. They need to hand in 5 of each by the end of April.
Warmly,
Miss Finneran & Mrs. Mount
Monday, February 10, 2020
Gratitude Week Homwork 2/10 - 2/14
GRATITUDE WEEK HOMEWORK
Families in Room 31 ~
This week we celebrate GRATITUDE WEEK. In lieu of a written reading log, we are asking the students to MAKE A THANK YOUR CARD for each of the individuals we are honoring. I’m am sending the list for the week and the students will bring home that paper for all the cards on Monday. We have already made cards in school to honor Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Betti, our cafeteria superheroes and Mrs. Zimmerman, our fantastic school nurse!
They are to make the cards at night and bring it to school he nest morning. The card should have a written message of gratitude inside and be colored / decorated appropriately on the outside. We will collect that cards and hand them out to the appropriate individuals that day.
MONDAY NIGHT – Create a card for your BUS DRIVER or the person (mom / dad / aunt….) who drives you to school / picks you up. (Clothing attire for TUESDAY – pajamas!)
TUESDAY NIGHT – Create a card for either Mrs. Lucchese (our secretary) or one of the Paraprofessionals such as Mrs. Grout – the 4th grade paraprofessional who works in all the classrooms.
(Clothing attire for WEDNESDAY – wear a tie or bowtie!)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT – Create a card for Mr. Anderson, our fantastic custodian!
(Clothing attire for THURSDAY – wear NEON colors!)
THURSDAY NIGHT – work on your Valentine’s if not completed as Friday is Student Appreciation Day!
(Clothing attire for FRIDAY – Wear Coolidge colors and /or spirit gear!)
NO READING LOG WORK THIS WEEK
but don’t forget to
STUDY for our SOCIAL STUDIES TEST on the SOUTH this Thursday – February 13th.
(please return the social studies text book on Thursday)
Monday, February 3, 2020
February Update / Gratitude Week / Valentines
Families of Room 31 -
Reminder - Tomorrow, Tuesday February 4th is a 1/2 day. Dismissal will be at 12:15.
In your child's homework folder I send home a notice about tomorrow's SCIENCE CLASS. We will be building CHAIN REACTION MACHINES in class. The students did brainstorm a list of supplies they want to bring from home. Any support in having them bring these to school would be greatly appreciated.
Today in your child's Blue Communication Folder were a few important messages.
1. February Finneran /Mount Newsletter - Please see this for important curriculum updates as well as the schedule for the upcoming Gratitude Week. This schedule can also be found in Mrs. Ostrander's Coolidge Chronicle. The schedule includes the dress attire for each day we celebrate which begins this FRIDAY. I am attaching the newsletter here for reference.
SOCIAL STUDIES TEST - I referenced the upcoming social studies test in our newsletter. The test will be Thursday February 13th. In their homework folder in a packet of notes we have taken and pages in their text book they can read to review. Please make sure the social studies text is returned by February 13th.
2. Valentine's Names - A list of the students' names were sent home for our upcoming Valentine celebration on Friday February 14th.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Kelly Finneran and Carey Mount
Reminder - Tomorrow, Tuesday February 4th is a 1/2 day. Dismissal will be at 12:15.
In your child's homework folder I send home a notice about tomorrow's SCIENCE CLASS. We will be building CHAIN REACTION MACHINES in class. The students did brainstorm a list of supplies they want to bring from home. Any support in having them bring these to school would be greatly appreciated.
Today in your child's Blue Communication Folder were a few important messages.
1. February Finneran /Mount Newsletter - Please see this for important curriculum updates as well as the schedule for the upcoming Gratitude Week. This schedule can also be found in Mrs. Ostrander's Coolidge Chronicle. The schedule includes the dress attire for each day we celebrate which begins this FRIDAY. I am attaching the newsletter here for reference.
SOCIAL STUDIES TEST - I referenced the upcoming social studies test in our newsletter. The test will be Thursday February 13th. In their homework folder in a packet of notes we have taken and pages in their text book they can read to review. Please make sure the social studies text is returned by February 13th.
2. Valentine's Names - A list of the students' names were sent home for our upcoming Valentine celebration on Friday February 14th.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Kelly Finneran and Carey Mount
Monday, January 20, 2020
January 21st Update
Just a few reminders about tomorrow - Tuesday, January 21st.
1. SOCIAL STUDIES SOUTH MAP TEST - The students will be taking their social studies map test of the South. they need to know the states and locations, waterways and landforms. (both sides of the study map) The capitals are bonus. If you have misplaced the study map / practice maps, they can be found on the Schoology site in the social studies section.
2. CHORUS CONCERT - The students will perform their first night concert for their families. They are asked to be here at 6:45 PM (doors will not open until that time) wearing their red chorus shirts that they received on Friday. The concert starts at 7:00 PM. All classrooms will have a designated location for dismissal and students must be signed out by their parent / guardian. Looking forward to seeing everyone there tomorrow night!
Mis
1. SOCIAL STUDIES SOUTH MAP TEST - The students will be taking their social studies map test of the South. they need to know the states and locations, waterways and landforms. (both sides of the study map) The capitals are bonus. If you have misplaced the study map / practice maps, they can be found on the Schoology site in the social studies section.
2. CHORUS CONCERT - The students will perform their first night concert for their families. They are asked to be here at 6:45 PM (doors will not open until that time) wearing their red chorus shirts that they received on Friday. The concert starts at 7:00 PM. All classrooms will have a designated location for dismissal and students must be signed out by their parent / guardian. Looking forward to seeing everyone there tomorrow night!
Mis
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Media Today
I certainly missed everyone this break, yet was able to spend some much needed time with family and friends. Just a reminder - MEDIA is TODAY ~ THURSDAY, January 2nd.
Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy 2020!
Miss Finneran
Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy 2020!
Miss Finneran
Thursday, December 19, 2019
SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL / PAJAMA DAY / PE
Families of Room 31 ~
Just a reminder that tomorrow we are having a our Snowflake Festival and a WHOLE SCHOOL PAJAMA DAY . The school has earned PAJAMA DAY by earning over 100 Big Three Victory Slips! Way to go Coolidge!!
Tomorrow is also - PE so they need to wear / bring their sneakers.
Looking forward to a fun filled day!
Just a reminder that tomorrow we are having a our Snowflake Festival and a WHOLE SCHOOL PAJAMA DAY . The school has earned PAJAMA DAY by earning over 100 Big Three Victory Slips! Way to go Coolidge!!
Tomorrow is also - PE so they need to wear / bring their sneakers.
Looking forward to a fun filled day!
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