Thursday, September 13, 2012

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!

Welcome to Mrs. Dougherty's Blog!  This is my 6th year of teaching at Eddyville Charter School and I am thrilled to be working with you and your child.  I am committed to keeping in contact with you throughout the year because you are the most important people in your child's life.  The blog is a great way to inform you about the happenings in our classroom, upcoming dates and events, and classroom needs.  Please feel free to contact me by email at kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us or call the school at 541-875-2942 ext. 134. 

We are off to a great start this school year and almost through our second week of school.  The children and I have been getting to know each other and learning how to work together to be an awesome Grade 2 classroom.  In addition, we have been learning how to problem solve social situations, learning how to work with each other and get along, as well as practicing patience and tolerance for others (this was part of our Patriot Day lesson, too).  In addition, we have established some classroom rules for the year and the students are working hard to be responsible, respectful, safe, good students. 

I am very impressed with how the kids have been developing their organization skills and coming prepared to school with the items they need and their homework complete.  Please continue to assist your child in reviewing your child's homework each night (for accuracy, completeness and understanding) and remind them to put it back into their homework folder to return to school. 

 
A few other things...

Come to the ECS Book Fair!  Check out the great selection of books on September 17th-21st from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.  Expand your home library today with some great reads for your child!

School pictures will be held on Wednesday, September 19th.  Please remember to pack your child's picture form in his/her homework folder on this day to bring to school.  Sorry, no hats will be permitted.

Snacks are a big part of our day and help us get through the morning until lunch.  Snack donations are greatly appreciated.  Some examples of snacks include crackers, pretzels, or other non-sugary items.  

Breakfast is important!  It would be greatly appreciated if you could assist your child in eating some "brain food" (breakfast) in the morning.  If there isn't time at home, please encourage your child to eat breakfast at school when they get off the bus.  It's a great way to start the day! 

To assure the safety of our students, we ask that students be dropped off at school no earlier than 7:45 a.m.

If you have any bus changes that need to be made for your child in the afternoon, it is greatly appreciated if you would call the office no later than 12:00 noon.  This will assure that your child gets where he/she needs to be without any problems. 

Looking forward to a wonderful year!

Mrs. Dougherty

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