Week of 10/13 Newsletter

Hello 4th and 5th Grade Families,

I hope this letter finds you all well! I want to thank you for your help with the play! We will continue with rehearsals this week. I have sent home a script and CD with your child to practice lines and songs. Please make a point to practice every night with your child. Our play is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

We have launched a few technological practices in our classroom that I'd like to introduce you to.

mountainesd.typingclub.com
A website to help your child learn to type accurately. Every child had an account where their progress is tracked. If you are interested in checking it out at home, please check it out at mountainesd.typingclub.com.

www.discoveryeducation.com
Another is Discovery Education "Techbooks". This is a great resource that students can use independently to learn about Social Studies and Science topics. I can assign chapters and videos for your child to read and watch and there is even a feature for the text to be read to the students. There are some interactive features to reinforce learning. Students can also create "Boards" to summarize the reading.
Your child will bring home his/her login information, for both sites, on Monday.

www.jupitergrades.com/login
I use an online grading system called Jupiter Grades. I keep record of assignments, grades and a running record of your child's progress on this site. It is secure, and I would like you to be able to view your child's account, so I have included directions for parent access in your Monday Folder. I strive to be up to date on grades each week, so don't panic if you don't see certain assignments, immediately.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at rhonig@mountainesd.org, I try to respond within 48 hours unless it's the weekend.

Best,
Mrs. Honig