Pizza Hut Book It Reading Program!!!

Monthly reading logs are to be kept in your child's homework folder.  Reading each night is monitored by the teachers using the reading log.  I ask that you write the number of minutes each night that your child reads.  At the end of each week, total the minutes and at the and of each month tally the weekly minutes.  This program will definitely help your child if he or she reads each night.  I ask that when you record the minutes that you are honest with the times your child has read.  As they they say, "The proof is in the pudding".  The more your child reads, the better he or she will become at reading.  During the month of January, each student will be assessed on their reading level.  I am excited because I know many children have definitely blossomed as great readers.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Thank you,
Miss N. Jones
           &
Ms. Kira



EOCCS' Book Fair

Next week EOCCS kicks off our first book fair of the school year.  Our class will go Monday morning, December 6th to view the books.  As we view, the children are actually 'window shopping' and creating their shopping lists.  Tuesday morning, we will go to the book fair to shop for books.  If you would like for your child to purchase books, feel free to send money in an envelope with your child's name on it. 

Thank you,
Miss N. Jones
           &
Ms. Kira



Parent/Teacher Conferences...

Parent Teacher Conferences were scheduled during the month of November.  However, if you did not schedule a conference I am willing to meeting with parents after school hours Tuesday, December 7th through Thursday, December 9th between the hours of 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm.  If you are interested in a conference please let me know what day and time is suitable for you.

Thank you,
Miss N. Jones

Math HELP!!

This week, we began working on the concept of subtraction.  I ask that you monitor your child when doing the homework to be sure that they are subtracting.  They had such a great time with addition  (and mastering the concept) that their brains want to continue to add.  We've talked about the importance of paying attention to the symbols in our number sentences and how it determines if we get the right answer.   
Thank you for all of your help,
Miss N. Jones
          &
Ms. Kira

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 2nd, please exercise your right to vote!

See you at the polls!!



October Dress Up Day

Fall Colors



Tomorrow is our 2nd dress up day.  Your child can dress in any of the fall/autumn colors.  Participation in the dress up day is $1.00.  Please, NO JEANS! 

DROP EVERYTHING AND WRITE

October 14, 2010

Dear Parents/Guardians,

October is National Family Month!  October 20^th is National Day of Writing!

October 20^th we will ‘DROP EVERYTHING AND WRITE!’   Students will have an authentic purpose for writing by responding to a letter from you.  In order to make this school-wide activity a success, we need for you to do 2 things. 

Ø We are asking that you write a letter to your child on the left side of the paper provided.

Ø Send the letter back to school in the envelope provided by Tuesday, October 19^th.

Your child’s teacher will collect the letters in preparation of the writing event on October 20^th.  Your child will respond to your letter during the ‘Drop Everything and Write’ event.  We anticipate your cooperation in this writing activity so that all students will have a letter to respond to. 

P.S.  You will have a writing piece from your child that you can have for years to come!

Thank you,

First Grade Teachers J

ALERT!!!

Due to peanut allergies (school wide) and its severity, any foods containing peanuts or nuts of any kind are not allowed in school.  Foods such as cookies, sandwiches, etc. 

Mackey's Orchard Trip, Tuesday, October 12th

Tuesday we took a trip to Mackey's Orchard in Belvidere, NJ.  The weather was beautiful.  The rain the night before did not spoil our trip.  Video will soon be available of the school's blog at http://eoccstech.blogspot.com/.  Click on Photobucket Pictures and Videos.  I want to the thank the parents who chaperoned the trip.  Thank you for all of your help.  Thank you Mr. Pierce, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Mason (and for the snacks too).  We had a great time and we learned alot.  Video coming soon.

Early Dismissal Tomorrow!!!

Please be advised that there will be a 12:00 pm dismissal for all students at the East Orange Community Charter School. 

No After Care services will be provided. 

Please note that there will be a fee for children left after 12:00 pm.

THIS IS A TEST!!!

Hello Parents!!

The test is actually for the parents!!!  I just wanted to send a test email out to be sure that everything is working okay.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via 973-676-1199 ext. 277 or via email at njones@theeoccs.org.

Thnak you,
Miss N. Jones
         &
Ms. Kira

Book It Kick Off!!!

Tomorrow starts the Book It Reading Program.  Your child will have to read 20 minutes each weekday night, meet our class reading goal and have the opportunity to earn a FREE Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut.  Year after year I have watched students grow to love reading because of this Book It Program.  I ask that you log your child's reading time on the reading log and initial each night.  The reading log is to be keep in your child's homework folder.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email at njones@theeoccs.org or via telephone at 973-676-1199 ext. 277.

Thank You,
Miss N. Jones
        &
Ms. Kira

E.T.A. (Estimated Time of Arrival)

Please remember that our school day starts at 8:00 am.  If your child arrives after 8:15 am, he/she is considered late.  The classroom doors will be locked at 8:15 am every morning.  Breakfast is served promptly at 8:15 am.  Breakfast is over at 8:30 am.  If your child arrives after 8:30 am, your child will not be served breakfast.  8:40 am our instruction begins.  Please be sure to have your child to school on time each morning.  Also, our day ends at 3:45 pm.  Your child should be picked up between 3:45 pm and 4:00 pm.  If you arrive after 4:15 pm to pick up your child, he/she will be in Late Care (Late Fee Charged) at 99 Washington Street, Classroom 3-2. 

Thank You,

Miss N. Jones

&

Ms. Kira

First Dress Up Day and Pizza Day

Thanks for participating in our first dress up day. (Graphic T Dress Up Day)  Thanks for complying with the school’s guidelines of not wearing jeans.  Thank you!!

Also, thank you for participating in the first Pizza Day which will take place this Friday, September 24th.  Remember, Pizza money is due the Tuesday before the actual Pizza Day.

Thank You,

Miss N. Jones

        &

Ms. Kira

Garbage In, Garbage Out

Children See Children Do video clip

There is an old saying, “Garbage In, Garbage Out”.  Let’s be mindful of what we put in our children.  What we put in, is what we get out.  This video is a perfect way to visualize the impact we have on our children.  Let’s keep it positive and remember - “You are your child’s first teacher!”
Miss N. Jones
        &
Ms. Kira

Welcome Back!!!

Wednesday, September 8th is the First Day of School.  School begins at 8:00 am.  If you arrive after 8:15 am, you are considered late so please plan accordingly.  Breakfast is served from 8:00 am til 8:30 am. 

Supplies are due to class Monday, September 13th.
FYI - Supplies needed this year are;

• 4 Composition Notebooks
• 2 packs of glue sticks
• 1 ream of white copy paper
• $5.00 Weekly Reader (one year subscription)
• 5 Laminated Folders

Can’t wait to see you!
Miss N. Jones
        &
Ms. Kira