Here are our rules for our classroom. We made these rules so we can stay safe in the classroom and so we can learn. We are learning so we can become smarter. We only have six rules because the more rules you have, the harder it is to follow all of them. 

Here they are:

   1. To have fun!
   2. Behave nicely (we can do this by not going cuckoo)
   3. Talk only at the right times. (You should be quiet when a teacher is talking, when someone is working, and when you're walking in the hallway.)
   4. You should walk when you're in the classroom or in the hallway (Running is for the gym and outside.)
   5. Make sure a teacher knows where you are (if you leave the room, tell your teacher and clip your name.)
   6. Treat others like you want to be treated (Be respectful to one another, be polite, and include others in your games.)


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To learn things (Oscar)
School is helpful (Daniel)
To learn how to read so we can be safe (Julia L)
To learn to spell and to learn spelling techniques (Hannah)
So your parents can go to work (Asher)
To get smarter (Brody and Zachary)
To learn math (Ryan)
To make friends (Jacob)
To have fun (Julia B)
It's the best place to learn/so you don't have to be home-schooled (Anthony and Jessie)
To learn to be independent (Jonah)


After examining our list, we noticed a pattern. Together we decided, that the number one reason we go to school is...
                                      To learn so we get smarter!

We had a fabulous morning in General Studies. We organized our supplies, took a walking tour of the school, visited the office and said "Hi" to everyone, learned some new routines, and went to PE. We were busy acclimating to our new class.

Please ask your child to share his/her favorite part of the morning with you. I would love to hear what everyone says, so please share comments below. Looking forward to tomorrow...

Hi, Everyone! 

I can't wait for school to begin. We are going to have a great year full of learning, laughing, exploring, and fun. I would love to hear about the best thing you did this summer. Grab an adult and have him/her help you write a comment to share one thing you loved about this summer. 

Adults - Please read the guidelines before you help your student share his/her event. Comments should be 3-4 sentences long.

Looking forward to hearing about your summer!
- Mrs. Levine

What a day. I am exhausted! I spent the day unpacking, arranging, rearranging, organizing and reorganizing. But, my classroom looks great! In addition to moving in, I had a chance to meet with my general studies partners and do some planning. We are all in for an exciting year. 

The school sent out the letters today notifying families of who their teachers are for the year. I can't wait to meet all my little ones on Tuesday.