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Hi, M., A.B. was gone all this time so I did not send her anything yet. Tom is not going to be there tonight but I do not want to postpone it anymore. Her "silly talk" is up lately. I'll see you tonight.
P.S. Can you bring Kat home today or else we can't make it to 4 p.m. meeting if you can't, please call me and I will pick her up.
Danuta
Good morning! P.E. first thing but first a short chat with Mrs. D. This is a wonderful time because the two make a personal connection when it happens. While they were face to face, Kat started making very strange faces. It was a golden opportunity to point out to Mrs. D what is inappropirate so she can remind Kat directly. Mrs. D is a very warm person but she also has a direct, forthright manner- Kat pays attention to this type of teacher!
In P.E. the small bit of chatter heard first thing has ceased! Took away one dime-and told her she must not silly talk in school. However, right after that she told me her barrette hurt. A good sign that she knows the difference between silly talk and acceptable talk. I gave her money! Now During the "snowball" game, I am amazed how quickly Kat has learned how to play. She is even running to get the ball with speed.
A few minutes available between P.E. and science so we went to the library to get two new books and do some research on Poland. Kat has made the Polish flag and written a short paragraph describing the country. This was assignment for International Foods Day.
Science is focusing on physics. They must take notes down in their science notebook. I would use this info as well as bold faced words in the book to make her cards. (Newton's laws of motion)
Mrs. D just announced that the test is next Wednesday on Chapter 12. Kat is mainly copying notes from the board. Now she is following along with the class in the book. She read the lesson goals at the beginning- Wow!
Her reading is really showing improvement. She just needs to practice even volume now. Once again, The class clapped and I think Kat really enjoys this kind of reinforcement. We have moved to reading in Mrs. R's room and the student teacher, Ms. L. is teaching. She also has her supervisior here so it is nerve-wracking for her! Kat is doing fine and Ms. L. is doing fine teaching Kat and the group. They read an entire story about a boa constrictor.
Finished her seat work (She is much more independent now) and couldn't wait to read "the book about cake" She is referring to the story of "Thunder Cake" which she read last year and still likes to go back to- a good reinforcer.
Off to International Foods Day at Lunch. This is always exciting but the choice is pretty overwhelming for anyone. Well, It's all over now and Kat ate everything on her plate. She certainly loves chicken and rice! Only had a minute to go out and play and then back inside for music.
Music involved learning a new song and a dance to go with it. Kat clearly loves these days when any dancing is involved. (Ask her about Shadow Dance)
The last order of the day is math. Kat is learning fractions now and is lapping it up! I am hardly involved at all during math time. Maybe time to discuss having Kat stay alone for this now. See you at home...M.
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