PTA Week

Hi Everyone,

 I'd first like to thank everyone for taking the time to come to Tree House to meet with me this week. The kids are all doing so well, and it's nice to meet face to face to discuss their progress. I'd also like to thank everyone for making last week's Halloween celebration such a success. All the kids had a wonderful time, and I know they were proud all of you were able to share it with them....I also hope we were able to scare a few of you.....I know Bonnie was especially scared of the Haunted House ( she still won't go in it this week ).

 Anyway, with Halloween over, it's back to the books. On Monday we still worked on subtraction in Math class. Everyone learned the basic concepts of addition rather quickly, I wish I could say the same for subtraction. I think the extra practice is paying off though, and I'm beginning to see the kids slowly becoming more comfortable doing subtraction without much help from me....We also started the new Reading story "Splash". It's a cute story about a girl waiting for the school bus in the rain, and all her pets help her stay dry, and in Phonics we finished the short I sound. In Science we discussed the similarities and differences of animals, and finally in Tops we started a new unit..." The Body"

Aston is doing well. He's trying harder to pay attention in class, and with the exception of writing his numbers backwards, he's made tremendous progress in math class!

Devon did very well in phonics this week. He's also been very enthusiastic about volunteering to answer questions in class recently.

Albert is a natural when it comes to reading. He always reads loud and clear, and without any mistakes. He's been struggling a little with subtraction though. Especially subtracting 0 from another sum ( ie: 9-0 ) He just doesn't seem confident to give an answer and also seems a bit confused. We've worked on it during class, and I think he's slowly making progress.

Kyle has been great in class this week. He's been saying his back and tummy are hurting though.

Bonnie is doing very well in math.She's had a little trouble remembering her phonics though, and has been confusing short A sounds with short I sounds.

Serena has been improving at reading a lot. She's surprised me quite often recently. I usually have to read a story to the kids once or twice before they are able to read, but Serena has been reading on the first try!

Claire is doing great in reading as well, and she always likes to read in class.

Irene has been getting better in Phonics.

Benson has been very quiet this week.

Phil is making steady progress overall.

Eason is doing well with class work, but he's been disturbing the other kids a lot during class.