3-2-1

As we looked back on our first week, I asked the students to tell me

3 good things about the week
2 things that are different than they expected
1 thing they still wonder about or worry about

I'm happy to say that almost everyone said that one of the good things about the week is that they made new friends or that they are enjoying their classmates.

There were a couple of things that several people wondered about, so I'll address those questions.

Why don't we have a second recess? Unfortunately, 4th grade is the last grade with an official recess beyond lunch recess. There are more classes in 5th grade (and higher grades) and we just can't fit a daily recess into the schedule. HOWEVER, if we can work really efficiently, especially during transitions times, we may sometimes be able to squeeze in some surprise recess times.

I worry about band and my instrument. And I worry I won't be able to sing good in choir. I know these are definitely concerns. As far as the band instrument goes - you will soon meet with the people from Marshall Music and they will do a great job of getting you an instrument that you can play successfully. For you singers out there - Mrs. Mack is a fantastic choir teacher and teach you all kinds of ways to be a better singer. No one expects you to be a perfect singer before you even take the class !!!

When do we go to art, gym, Spanish? I don't have the exact schedule, but you usually go to each Encore for about two weeks.