The first two days of school focused on establishing our classroom rules and procedures. We described “expected” and “unexpected” behavior for group work and applied this to a several icebreakers, content from Youcubed.org, and the introduction of Confidence Buddies. Student completed job applications and signed their rental agreements.
We did our first Number Talks, Juicy Sentences and learned the basic of annotating complex text. In short, it has been a great two days!
It was a whirlwind of activity beginning Tuesday when we finally got into our classrooms. All told, 55 boxes were unpacked, 29 student desks built, a bean table and rectangular table constructed, and a whole lot of Activboard troubleshooting completed.
Those brown walls should soon be covered with student work and artifacts of their learning. That work begins day one!
Throughout the school year students will have opportunities to spend their money on items donated to the class. The number of things donated continues to grow and I cannot overstate how impressed I am when a company is willing to contribute to the culture of the classroom.
Our first auction will likely be in October after students have paid rent for use of their desks in September.
I had a chance to peek inside the classroom and take a look at where we will be working next year. Hard not to get excited by the upgrades including an ActivBoard Touch, new whiteboards, and ample space to share student work.
Linked below are all of the materials shared in the Summer Parent Packet. If you have any questions about the content, please do not hesitate to email.
Summer Parent Letter: Overview and Introduction
Instructions for signing up with Remind.com
Classroom supply list for Room360
Welcome. This site will serve as launching pad for the work of Room 360. There is not much here now, but as we move through the school year, we will be adding your ideas and things you have created.
Take some time to look through the website. I will be sending you postcards and emails with login information so you can get a head start on 5th grade. While you wait, explore.
Parents, use the parent tab to locate information that will help your child be successful in 5th grade and in Room 360. I will be adding materials and links over the summer and through the school year.
Room 360 