Monday, September 20, 2010

Kindness

Loser is a tender story about Donald Zinkoff, a young character who demonstrates great self-acceptance and wh0 is not afraid to fail. With the encouragement of his family, he learns to approach life with a positive spirit and to enjoy all that it has to offer. Donald faces the familiar challenges of elementary-aged children: disagreeable teacher, peer pressure, social conformity, and competition. By maintaining a strong sense of self through his experiences, Donald Zinkoff teaches us all about important and unforgettable lessons of self-esteem and happiness.

Loser is our first read aloud for the year. We are using the book to review many reading skills. Additionally, we will be using the book as a basis for our first few bi-weekly bullying prevention meetings. Please take a few moments to ask your child what they think of the book, and its main character.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Welcome Back

It is hard to believe we are back in school. The summer just flew by. The first few days have been warm and wonderful. I have enjoyed meeting all of the students. We have a great class this year in 212. I encourage each of you to discuss your child's first few days of school. Sixth grade is truly a busy and exciting place to be.