Panther Press
September 17th, 2022
Clarity on Footwear for PE
I have noticed communication regarding PE footwear and wanted to clarify after speaking with Mrs. Roy. It is not really any different than last year. She is asking that now that it is winter and boot season, that learners bring a pair of shoes to wear, preferably sneakers, as boots bring in a large amount of salt and debris to the gym. In the past, learners have been able to wear socks for some PE activities, that will no longer be allowed for safety reasons. If kiddos forget their shoes and are wearing their boots during the day, they can borrow a pair of sneakers from the sneaker library or Mrs. Roy will find a way to help clean boots before they walk on the gym floor.
If you have any gently used sneakers that you wish to get rid of, please let us know as the sneaker library is always in need of a refresher.
Independent Reading and Math Facts
Independent reading is one of the best ways to improve the skill of reading, especially in grades 3-6. Once kiddos learn to read, they get better the more they practice. Please encourage your child to read for 10-20 minutes each evening. For learners in Pre-K-2, establishing the practice of reading at night will create a space for independent reading at night in later years.
Learners who are fluent in their math facts, especially multiplication facts are far more likely to be sucessful in math in 3rd grade and beyond. Many of us have few addition facts that we never quite remember, but we can easily count up or down quickly to get the right answer. Multiplication facts are far more involved if using a "count on your fingers" method and as learners move beyond 3rd grade, math becomes hard when there are multiple steps to solving a problem and they are stuck on multiplication facts. Your child's teacher can provide you with ways to practice and where your child is at currently. Good old flash cards from the Dollar Store or even homeade will do the trick.
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