Dear Families,
Winter Break is from December 22-January 2nd. On Monday, January 5th, the school offices will be open, but classes will not be in session until Tuesday the
6th. Monday is a Staff Professional Development Day.
When we return and in order for families and staff to reconnect, Innovations Academy will be hosting a 'Welcome Back!' potluck in the MPR from 5:30-8pm on Tuesday, January 13th. Please come! As you all know, your children recently presented our play to the entire school and some of the parents who were able to come. I've been asked if we could perform at the potluck on January 13th! Could you please check your schedule and let me know if you can be there. Every child in the class had a part or responsibility in the play of some kind or another. Please email me at kim@innovationsacademy.org.
I'll be working on another project idea over the break. I'm actually very excited about it, but will share more as I do more planning. In the meantime, please enjoy your break. And remember, you can always email me with any questions or concerns.
See you when we get back!!
Kim
Arriving at Smith Ranch
Arriving at Smith Ranch!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Kim's Classroom Update
Dear Families,
We are just a week away from Christmas Break! By this time of year, I hope all of your children feel like their classroom (my classroom) is a safe place where they can share their feelings, hopes, and dreams. It's amazing to me how fast the time has gone by!
We are still planning to perform our play on Wednesday, December 17th at 8:30am. It still may be a bit rough around the edges, but I've already heard some moans and groans when they've been asked to start over, and over, and over! You are welcome to join us in the MPR room.
We are postponing the Wax Museum until we get back from Christmas break as I want their writing to be excellent. That will mean a few more drafts and going back for more research. I expect moans and groans! I have been talking to your children about excellence and not settling - it is the classroom culture that I want to instill! I have already seen an improvement in their writing and understanding of what makes a good paragraph.
I hope you all have the opportunity to go to Rubio's for our fundraiser tonight. I unfortunately will not be there as I am actually working on a project outside of school to clear my credential for life!
You have delightful children and I love having them in my classroom.
Sincerely,
Kim
We are just a week away from Christmas Break! By this time of year, I hope all of your children feel like their classroom (my classroom) is a safe place where they can share their feelings, hopes, and dreams. It's amazing to me how fast the time has gone by!
We are still planning to perform our play on Wednesday, December 17th at 8:30am. It still may be a bit rough around the edges, but I've already heard some moans and groans when they've been asked to start over, and over, and over! You are welcome to join us in the MPR room.
We are postponing the Wax Museum until we get back from Christmas break as I want their writing to be excellent. That will mean a few more drafts and going back for more research. I expect moans and groans! I have been talking to your children about excellence and not settling - it is the classroom culture that I want to instill! I have already seen an improvement in their writing and understanding of what makes a good paragraph.
I hope you all have the opportunity to go to Rubio's for our fundraiser tonight. I unfortunately will not be there as I am actually working on a project outside of school to clear my credential for life!
You have delightful children and I love having them in my classroom.
Sincerely,
Kim
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Our Classroom
Dear Families,
I hope you all enjoyed a restful break over Thanksgiving! Your children came back to school looking happy and ready to learn. The dioramas for the Wax Museum history projects are truly amazing. I am so proud of them and the efforts they put forth in order to learn about their chosen historical figure. Please plan for them to come in costume on Thursday, December 18th. On that day, all the students at IA will have the opportunity to visit our classroom and see your child dressed as their historical figure (Alexander the Great, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Walt Disney, President Obama, and more)! Since your child will be the expert, they will be in a position to share their research, dioramas, and writing.
Our play will also be unveiled on the morning of Wednesday, December 17th (I hope). We are currently working on the expressive delivery of their lines, facing the audience, and and timing. We need a ship's captain costume and some octopus legs we can somehow attach to one of the students. Any ideas or help would be appreciated!!! Providing everything goes as planned, we should be in the MPR room at approximately 8:30am performing. Parents, I hope you know you are always welcome to come and enjoy the fun!
Since coming back from break, your child has also been offered some additional P.E. activities. Some started learning volleyball skills in the gym, others are swimming, and today we had an entire all-school ice-skating hour. Your children will have one more opportunity to ice-skate on the Wednesday before Christmas break. However next Wednesday, the 10th of December, instead of ice-skating we will be heading north for a field trip to the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. We would like to arrive there at 9:30am for a tour, so we will be leaving shortly after students arrive at school. The cost is $3.00 for students and if you plan to drive, we need your insurance documents turned into Teresa prior to leaving that morning. The cost for adults is $5.00.
Please stop by or email me anytime for an update on your child's progress. Our mission as always is to support your children in their learning.
Sincerely,
Kim
I hope you all enjoyed a restful break over Thanksgiving! Your children came back to school looking happy and ready to learn. The dioramas for the Wax Museum history projects are truly amazing. I am so proud of them and the efforts they put forth in order to learn about their chosen historical figure. Please plan for them to come in costume on Thursday, December 18th. On that day, all the students at IA will have the opportunity to visit our classroom and see your child dressed as their historical figure (Alexander the Great, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Walt Disney, President Obama, and more)! Since your child will be the expert, they will be in a position to share their research, dioramas, and writing.
Our play will also be unveiled on the morning of Wednesday, December 17th (I hope). We are currently working on the expressive delivery of their lines, facing the audience, and and timing. We need a ship's captain costume and some octopus legs we can somehow attach to one of the students. Any ideas or help would be appreciated!!! Providing everything goes as planned, we should be in the MPR room at approximately 8:30am performing. Parents, I hope you know you are always welcome to come and enjoy the fun!
Since coming back from break, your child has also been offered some additional P.E. activities. Some started learning volleyball skills in the gym, others are swimming, and today we had an entire all-school ice-skating hour. Your children will have one more opportunity to ice-skate on the Wednesday before Christmas break. However next Wednesday, the 10th of December, instead of ice-skating we will be heading north for a field trip to the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. We would like to arrive there at 9:30am for a tour, so we will be leaving shortly after students arrive at school. The cost is $3.00 for students and if you plan to drive, we need your insurance documents turned into Teresa prior to leaving that morning. The cost for adults is $5.00.
Please stop by or email me anytime for an update on your child's progress. Our mission as always is to support your children in their learning.
Sincerely,
Kim
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