And we're off...
The first week back to school flew by. Students had the opportunity to meet their new teacher, create some new friendships, and reconnect with friends they had missed over the summer. All in all, it has been a smooth opening. We continue to iron out some transportation glitches and acclimate students to new routines. I thank you for your patience and trust as we get into our groove.
A Warm Stonehedge Welcome to Mrs. Sheehan
Have Any Tennis Balls?
Tennis balls are good for a lot more than a great game. Many of our classrooms use tennis balls on the bottom of student chairs to help minimize noise when chairs are moved, as well as for safety. When you think about the math; each classroom has approximately 25 chairs, each needs four balls--that's 100 balls needed for each room! These balls go through a lot of wear and tear during the school year. If you have any extra tennis balls around, please consider sending them in to your child's teacher.
Sights from the First Week
A Warm Stonehedge Welcome to Mrs. Sheehan
Stonehedge Blue is happy to welcome Mrs. Susan Sheehan to our staff as our new counselor. At our kick-off character education assembly for first and second grade students, Mrs. Sheehan, read from a book called Mrs. Joyce Gives the Best High-Fives. The book describes what a school counselor is and what kids can expect when they meet with one. Following the assembly, she visited kindergarten classrooms and described her job to the students by comparing a school counselor to Mrs. Potato Head! Just like Mrs. Potato Head needs ears to listen and mouth to talk, so does Mrs. Sheehan.
Parents will have the opportunity to meet Mrs. Sheehan at the Open House on Thursday, September 17 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Mrs. Sheehan speaks with kindergarten students.
Tennis balls are good for a lot more than a great game. Many of our classrooms use tennis balls on the bottom of student chairs to help minimize noise when chairs are moved, as well as for safety. When you think about the math; each classroom has approximately 25 chairs, each needs four balls--that's 100 balls needed for each room! These balls go through a lot of wear and tear during the school year. If you have any extra tennis balls around, please consider sending them in to your child's teacher.
Please mark your calendar, our Open House will be held onThursday, September 17 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. This "curriculum night" will introduce you to your child's teacher as well as outline the exciting year ahead for your child. This event is for parents and guardians only. Children are welcome to attend our spring Open House.
Sights from the First Week
In honor of Patriot Day, students observed a moment of silence and some classrooms held discussions.
Dates to Remember:
Fall Open House, Thursday, September 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Picture Days, September 22 and 23
Book Fair, October 6-8
Yours,
~Lori
