Student of the Week

Throughout the school year each student will get a chance to be the Student of the Week. During the week they will get to help me create a display about them in our classroom display box. They can bring their favorite toy, pictures from home, and anything else that they would like to share with their classmates. On Friday of that week I would like their parent to come in and help them tell the classroom about themselves using a Powerpoint presentation. This does not have to be elaborate or long, and can contain pictures of them as a baby, pictures of their siblings, and pictures of them doing their favorite things. If you cannot do this because of work, just let me know, and I can help your student present to the class. Thank you once again! -Mrs. Crossley

PS I will send a note home with your student, and email you the week prior to their "Student of the Week" week.

We all love Rewards!

I just wanted to let all of you parents know about a program that I will be implementing in the classroom as a reward. Friday afternoons, following lunch, I will be rewarding those students who have all of their classwork and homework turned in. This will also give those students who do not have everything turned in some quiet work time to do any assignment that they need to do. It will also give me more time to work with students one on one. The students who do have their work turned in will get computer time. During this time they will be allowed to play one of the following games:

http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/spring/games/game_fun_in_the_garden.html

http://funschool.kaboose.com/formula-fusion/birds-of-a-feather/games/game_bird_watcher.html

http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/back-to-school/games/game_super_hyper_spider_typer.html

I will be changing these games periodically, and may also have a craft project for the children to work on some weeks. I think this program will be a great help for those students that have a hard time normally turning all of their work in.

I would love parent volunteers on Friday afternoons to help me look after the children who are done with their work. This would allow me to give the students who need help my undivided attention. If you are interested in volunteering please leave a comment or email me. Thank you- Mrs. Crossley

Homework Help

For those students who need a little extra help on their homework, listen up! Three parent volunteers have decided to start up an after school homework group! Every Thursday from 4-5 pm these parents will help any students that want a little extra help or just some extra time set aside to work on homework. In order for your student to participate, I will need a not from you giving them permission to stay late on Thursday nights. Also, you will need to make sure to be here promptly at 5 pm to pick your student up, as the bus will not be available at this time. Thank you all! -Mrs. Crossley

Getting to know you... Getting to know all about you...

I will be putting together a powerpoint show to help the students introduce themselves to the classroom. I would like five photographs from each student to be put in the slideshow. These photos can show the student's family, favorite food, favorite things to do, pets, etc. I would like parents to email these photos if possible. If you cannot email the pictures to me will you please send them with your student no later than September 15 with their name printed on the back of each photograph. I will scan the photos and return them to you by September 20th. Thank you for your cooperation, Mrs. Crossley

Welcome to Mrs. Crossley's Classroom!

Mrs. Crossley's Kindergarten Class Fall 2010
The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting time for me! I love to get to know each and every one of my students and their family! This year we will be communicating a lot using technology. This blog will be set up to let parents know what is going on in our classroom, and specifically how we are integrating technology into our everyday lessons.



I encourage parental involvement and comments. There is a spot at the bottom of each post that you can leave feedback for me. This way I will know if you have any ideas, concerns, or input. You can always contact me via traditional methods as well, but for those of you that can, I would encourage that you use the blog for communication so that other parents can view what you say.

This year we have two new computers in our classroom. They have headphones, and we will be using these as a literacy tool. We have several story books on the computer that will read along with the children. This is going to be a reward for the students as well for things like getting in all of their work, being on time for school, and demonstrating excellent behavior in the classroom.

Once again I look forward to this year and teaching each one of your children!