Weekly Update for December 21st-22nd, 2020

 

Happy Friday!  This Friday was our last face to face instruction until January 15th per our district communication this week. The students and I soaked in every last minute, and made some wonderful memories.  Next week, We will do virtual instruction on Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd. We will begin our virtual day at 8:30 a.m.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  I am always here to help. 

I wanted to sincerely thank you all for my class gift basket and goodies. I was so very suprised and overwhelmed at your thoughtfulness and generosity. I may or may not have cried!  But I promise it was a good cry, you all truly made my day!  

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing their precious faces bright and early Monday morning!

Sincerely

Dina Knight 

 

Dear Parents and Families,

Happy Friday! We successfully completed our MAP testing and I am looking forward to disecting the scores to see where I can push the students in areas to excel and strenghten in areas of need.  

The countdown is on to Winter Break.  We have a full week next week, and 2 virtual days on the 21st and 22nd. Above is a schedule of our Holiday Spirit week.  Of course the students do not have to participate but can if they would like too.  LCEU just thought it would be a great way to celebrate the holiday season as well as our last week of face to face instruction before the new year.  Have a great weekend and stay well!

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for December 7th-11th, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  I hope this blog post finds everyone healthy and well.  It was our first week back from the Thanksgiving break, and the students did such a great job of transitioning back into our normal, school routine.  Looking ahead to next week, we will be taking our winter MAP assessments on Wednesday, December the 9th and Thursday, December the 10th. We will be testing Reading on Wednesday and Math on Thursday.  Please make sure your student is present on those days next week and arrives on time by 8:30.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for Nov. 30th-Dec. 4th, 2020

 Dear Parents and Families, 

I want to wish you all an early Happy Thanksgiving.  I am so very grateful for the opportunity to be with your children daily, they bring so much happiness and joy to my life. I hope you all have a very festive, fun filled holiday with friends and families.  

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for November 24th and 25th, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  What a great week we had in room C115!  I have been working with students individually this week and I am quite impressed at the work ethic and perserverance I have witnessed with each and every student.  As their teacher, I am so very thankful they have each made a choice to make their education a priority.  We will do great things this year, of this I am certain!  Looking ahead to next week, the district announced that Monday and Tuesday of next week (the 23rd and 24th) will be virtual learning days from home.  I will begin teaching each day at 9.m. Students may begin earlier as they will have independent work they can access through our Google Classroom.  We will be done roughly each day by 2:15 and will have a break for lunch and recess from 11:30-12:15.  School will be out for observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday beginning Wednesday until Friday.  School will resume in person on November 30th.  While I will miss being in the classroom with the students, I promise to make next week's virtual days fun and as stress free as possible. Have a great weekend!

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for November 16th-20th, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  This week was our first full week and we are totally getting the hang of school with social distancing measures. I have included pictures from our week back, the students are already making some very special friendships.  Today in your students backpack, you will find 2 important pieces of information, a picture form and report card.  Fall pictures will be next Tuesday, November 17th.  The order form needs to be returned no later than Tuesday.  Report cards came home and do not need to be returned. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am looking forward to another full week of teaching and learning next week, with Friday being anohter half day dismissal.  

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for November 9th-13th, 2020

 Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  We had a great first week back in the classroom.  The students quickly picked up our procedures to navigate around the pandemic and I am so proud of them!   Way to go kiddos! Just a few reminders, please have your student charge their device over the weekend so it can be ready for Monday morning.  Also, if your student would like to bring in a snack, they may do so and eat it during our recess time at 11:30.   Looking ahead to next week, next Friday, November 13th will be our first half day dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 11:30.  Lunch will be served, but on a much earlier schedule.  I am looking forward to a full week next week, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for November 4th-6th, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  The students and I worked hard this week to finish strong in our last week of virtual instruction. Beginning Wednesday, November 4th,  phase 2 of our district's Covid plan will begin with face to face instruction for our class.  I have very important information so please read this post in it's entirety.  

Students will need to bring several important items when they return on Wednesday.   

Each student will need their bookbag and in it should be a fully charged chromebook. Students will be taking chromebooks to and from school.  I would also encourage students to bring their charger daily to ensure they have enough charge throughout the day.  Chromebooks will remain with students at school and home in the event that he/she needs to quaratine, virtual learning can still occur.  

Students will also  need to bring their Big Ideas Math Workbooks. These will stay at school, as I will not be giving homework. 

Students will also need to bring the school supplies listed in the email that I sent out on Monday.  I will be storing these with safety for the students to use throughout the year.  

Students will need a good pair of headphones that can stay at school. We will be using different currilculum platforms where students can work independently and headphones will be a must.  

Students will also need to bring their interactive notebooks that we have been taking notes in. They should have a blue math, red ELA, yellow social studies and a green science one.  

And lastly, Students may bring in a towel to sit upon when we can eat outside, whether permitting.  This towel will remain in the student's cubby when not in use and will be sent home frequently for washing. 

I am most definitely looking forward to next Wednesday, If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me. I am always here to help. 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for October 26th-30th, 2020

 Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Thursday!  The blog update comes a day early this week due to the fact, that tomorrow after lunch I will be working with my school admin and peers to prepare for the return of students into our building. I sent out an email earlier explaining how the students will be working independently on their Google Classroom pathway from 12:15 until 2.  They will still go to PE for their related arts and the Meet Link for PE will be on the pathway as well. 

The countdown is definitely on! Only 6 more school days (Nov. 2nd and 3rd are school holidays) the students will finally be in my classroom, and our district's phase 2 of face to face learning will begin. I am excited to finally have students back in the classroom with me, and I promise you that I will be most dilligent with cleaning and making sure we are all socially distanced as required by the CDC guidlines. 

Have a great weekend and I look forward to another great week at LCEU!

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for October 12th-16th, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday,  I hope you all had a wonderful week! Our class had a great week, we are moving along nicely with our content and curriculum. I am so very proud of how hard the students are working and I am only an email or phone call away if needed, I am here to support both you and your student. The district announced this week that November 4th will be our first day of face to face instruction. I, along with our administration team will be working diligentlty in the coming days to prepare for students being back in the classroom. You will be receiving communication from our school shortly on the details of dropping off and picking up, and other important procedures for returning.  

We just completed our first week of Boosterthon and our class is rocking!  We are up to $29 per minute on our dance athon minutes and today our class won a mini virtual dance break with the Boosterthon Team! Our class got the most pledges overnight and started off our day with an awesome dance break. Our class has definitely got some moves! 

Our class incentive for reaching $20 per minute was bring a stuffed animal to class and we reached our goal. So Monday, October 19th students may bring their favorite stuffed animal to class. 

Have a great weekend and I look forward to another great week at LCEU!

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for October 12th-16th, 2020

 Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Thursday!  This blog update will come to you a day early due to the fact that Friday, October 9th is a school holiday.  School will resume for us on Monday, October 12th. Monday, October 12th will begin our school kick-off for our fundraiser this year. Our school will be particpating in Boosterthon, a program that incorporates stregntheing fitness skills and positive core values.  It will be virtual this year and instead of a fun run, there will be a dance off instead. Though it will look a bit different this year, I promise it will still be a fun experience and a great opportunity for our school to raise additional funds needed to help our school and students be successful.  More details will come Monday!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the extra day off from school with your families!

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for October 5th-9th, 2020

 Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  What a great week our class had, we are making excellent progress and I am eagerly awating the time when we are all face to face in our classroom. Looking ahead to next week, I wanted to remind everyone that Friday, October 9th is a school holiday. So next week will be a short week with only 4 days, but we will make it a productive one!  I hope you all have a great weekend and I look forward to another great week at LCEU! 

Weekly Update for September 28th-Oct. 2nd, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday! Things are going really well in the classroom,  I believe we have finally hit our stride. Next week  I will begin my small group meetings while students are working independently. It will be an another meet link that I will send seperately in the chat bar and my group will consist of a few students whom I will read with and listen to them read. This is so very important, because in 3rd grade students who are not reading on grade level must be retained due to the passing of the Read to Succeed Law. My promise to all of you is to work diligently this school year to get your student to where he or she needs to be. What parents can be doing at home is reading with your child daily, have them read independently but also read aloud to you as well.  Making reading a priority is crucial this year, and so far I am impressed at how committed my class is to reading on our online database Epic. Thank you for your support!  I hope you all have a wonderul weekend and I look forward to another great week at LCEU!

Sincerely 

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for September 21st-25th, 2020

Dear Parents and Families, 

What a wonderful week we had!  The students are growing more confident with the online learning platform and are making awesome progress. I just have to brag on them for a bit, they are all working so very hard at their studies while also still getting to know each other and me as well.  It's hard to believe that next week will be the 4th week of school, the students are gaining such confidence and maturity as we all navigate these unchartered waters.  Looking ahead to next week, we will continue to charge on in multiplication and start a new reading unit on context clues. In social studies we will continue to polish off our map skills and dive into writing just a bit deeper.  We have a full week ahead but I know without a doubt, we will make it the best one yet!  Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for September 14th-18th, 2020

                                                 

Dear Parents and Families, 

Happy Friday!  I think we all deserve a pat on the back, we survived a full week of testing!  I want to thank you all so much for your support and assitance with our testing process this week. I truly could not have done it without you. Next week we will be back to our normal schedule and the amount and pace of the curriculum will need to pick up considerably. Please know I will be patient, and hold your students hand the entire way. We are truly in this together, and I am just as concerned with your student's frustration level as I am with their succes with 3rd grade curriculum. We will find the balance that is right for our classroom! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to having another great week at LCEU!

Sincerely

Mrs. Dina Knight 

Weekly Update for September 7th-11th, 2020

                                                    
Dear Parents and Families,

We all survived the first week of virtual school!  I am so incredibly proud of how the students overcame the obstacles of technology glitches and still had an awesome week!  I want to thank all the parents and families for their tremendous support this week. I could not have done it without you!

Looking ahead to next week, Monday is a school holiday in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Tuesday through Friday will be utilized for administering the MAP  assessment (Measure of Academic Progress) until noon and then the afternoons will be used for resuming normal instruction at 12:45.  Students with last names beginning with A-N will test Reading on Tuesday, and Math onWednesday. Students whose names begin with N-Z will test Reading on Thursday, and Math on Friday.

Students whose last names are not being tested that day will be given a  Google Classroom activity each day to work on and on the days students are testing, they will have no activities.  Also, all 4 days next week all students will meet me virtually on our Google Meet at 12:45.

In the afternoons next week, there will be no related arts so we will have brief lessons in reading, math and science.  We will be on from 12:45 until 2:30.  I sent a previous email concerning the math workbooks, please let me know if your child does not have the green math workbook.  I am beginning math on Tuesday and your student will need their workbook.

I hope you all have a wonderful, long weekend and I am looking forward to another great week at LCEU!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Dina Knight

Welcome Back!

Dear Parents and Families,

It's the first day of school, and I am super excited to partner with you this year to ensure that your student has an awesome 3rd grade year. I am sure today may bring a few challenges, but I am certain that together we can over come them and have a successful day!

Sincerely
Mrs. Dina Knight