An Eye for Estimation

I am going to be keeping my eyes out for the top two estimators for the month of October. 

The Winners Are....

Congratulations Aidan and Rori for being the two closest estimators for the month of September! 

Book Orders

So excited to see how many book orders will be coming in by the end of the week. One of the best ways to get children and to keep children reading is by providing texts at their interest level. If you need help making suggestions, be sure to let me know! Our Scholastic online code is 142R5! Happy ordering. 

Who's it Going to Be?

We are going to be drawing from our estimation station this week. I wonder who the lucky winners will be? The two closest to the actual amount gets to split the bounty!

A Look at Last Week

Last week we continued to work on our growth mindset reflections. The children are making small goals for themselves daily. We are looking forward to meeting and exceeding our established goals :)

A Milestone

Someone is a year smarter today! Welcome to the double digit years bud! 

Growth Mindset Quote for the Week

What does this mean to you? How does it apply to school, home, or in life in general? What would be a growth mindset motto to go along with this poster? 

First Week Frenzy

What a first week we had here at DES. Students arrived on Tuesday ready and enthusiastic to learn. It has truly been a magical couple of days. You will find a few pictures just showcasing some of the things we have already done here in the LRC. 

 We are big on filling buckets in our class and school, this was reviewed while reading through "How Full is Your Bucket." 

We are also all about GROWTH MINDSET! While reading the story, "The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes," we reviewed comprehension/writing organizers from our emPOWER Program as well as some other goal setting ideas. I am so thrilled to see how the children will exhibit the motto that they created for themselves this year. 

Happy First Day

What a great first day of school. The students in the LRC received their first Pocket Pack today. This is not due until Friday. However, fluency should be done nightly as a part of the 20 minute reading time that is so essential. I cannot wait to make this the best year yet! 

Almost that Time

Can you believe it?! We are just hours away from starting the 2016/2017 school year! I am so excited to make this the best year possible. What are some of the things I can do to make this happen for you? What are some things you can do to make this happen? 

Camp Invention Charlton 2016

Camp Invention Charlton 2016

Math Games

Remember to go to the Math page for some fun practice. You will find some games to help you review both facts and skills.  Take every opportunity to learn :) 

Camp Invention

If you like STEM/STEAM then, this is for you. Charlton Middle is hosting Camp Invention again this summer. Check out my Camp Invention page for more information. 

Reminder! Parent Teacher Conferences

Hello everyone. Just a friendly reminder that parent-teacher conferences will be held here at DES this Thursday, March 17th!

Valentine's Day

To all my families and friends, have a delightful Valentine's Day! 

Vacation

Remember, we have no school next week. It is February Vacation. This is how I am feeling, how about you? 

100th Day

What can we say...we are 100 days smarter...and 100 days older :)