October 31, 2017
Hello! My name is Ms. Caroline Weidler and I will be your child's new kindergarten interim teacher beginning November 30, as Ms. Maltz will be on maternity leave. I currently hold a master's degree in early childhood education, and am completing an endorsement in special education. I have been teaching young children for several years - including kindergarten, first grade, and preschool. I taught kindergarten for three different maternity leave positions this past year, including Ray School in the fall of 2016. I am really looking forward to getting to know you and your child, and coming back to Ray! You can reach me at [email protected] should you have any questions or concerns. Warmly, Ms. Weidler As stated in my last newsletter, as we were unable to secure someone right away we will be having the same day to day substitute (as far as I know) until Ms. Weidler starts. I worked closely with Ms. Weidler last year when she covered for Mrs. Burks' maternity leave and am excited to have her back. While I am out caring for my baby, direct all questions to the office and/or new teacher. - Ms. Maltz Room 104 Families,
Ms. Maltz Update:
Morning Meeting:
Literacy/Literacy Centers:
Theme (Science/Social Studies)/Math/Social Emotional Learning: Spiders Dear Families, Here is a look at the week ahead:
As a rule, Ray School does not allow dressing up for Halloween. Ray families are invited to trick or treat from 5 - 7 pm on Halloween at the Max P. Residential Commons Central Library on the U of C campus. There will be no school on Friday, Nov. 3rd for a teacher professional development day. Writing:
Closing Circle:
Things to Know:
[email protected] rmaltz.weebly.com See the post below for next week's newsletter. Wish List: Three boxes Spooky Shape Fruit Snacks (Target Brand Market Pantry). Please send me an email if you can donate.
Room 104 Families,
Morning Meeting:
Literacy/Literacy Centers:
Theme (Science/Social Studies)/Math/Social Emotional Learning: Bats Dear Families, We had such a great time at the pumpkin patch! Thanks to all the chaperones for helping out. Here is a sneak preview of what we will be doing in kindergarten this week:
As a rule, Ray School does not allow dressing up for Halloween. Ray families are invited to trick or treat from 5 - 7 pm on Halloween at the Max P. Residential Commons Central Library on the U of C campus. Picture Day is Tuesday, Oct. 24th. Affy Tapple orders will be in on Tuesday the 24th and can be picked up in the Family Engagement Room (basement) from 3:30-4:15 on Tuesday - Friday. Thanks for helping to raise over $8,500! Wish List: Three boxes Spooky Shape Fruit Snacks (Target Brand Market Pantry). Please email your teacher if you can donate. Writing:
Closing Circle:
Things to Know:
Ms. Maltz [email protected] rmaltz.weebly.com *Make sure to see the newsletter for next week in the post below. This is a new behavior system we are using in the kindergarten classrooms during our carpet learning time. If a student is not following directions (ex: talking to people, interrupting the lesson, calling out, trying to play...) they will be given a nonverbal warning by me. I will look at them and do either the sign language sign for focus or stop (both of which they know) and hold up one finger. This is their first warning. If the behavior continues, I will do the stop or focus sign again and hold up two fingers. This is their second warning. If this continues then the student will be on Stop and Think. They will have to fill out a stop and think card where they draw/write their behavior and how it made them feel. They will draw/write a better choice they could have made and the bottom has a place for the teacher to describe the behavior. It will then be sent home for you to look at. Recently, our Second Step (Social Emotional) curriculum has taught us strategies for staying on task when distracted by other. The carpet is a great place place for students to use this learning. We have learned about ignoring the inappropriate behavior of others and using self talk to make good choices and stay on task. The students are doing a great job with this. We ended our apple unit by making and eating some yummy applesauce! The students did am amazing job with their pumpkin measuring. Looks great!
Room 104 Families,
Field Trip:
Ms. Maltz Update:
Morning Meeting:
Literacy/Literacy Centers:
Theme (Science/Social Studies)/Math/Social Emotional Learning: Pumpkins Dear Families, Here is a look at what we will be learning about this week:
Our field trip to the pumpkin patch/farm is Wednesday, Oct. 18th. Please make sure your child is to school on top, dressed for the weather, and has a disposable lunch. Thank you in advance to our chaperones. Writing:
Closing Circle:
Things to Know:
Ms. Maltz [email protected] rmaltz.weebly.com Room 104 Families,
Our field trip to the Children’s Farm is on Wednesday, October 18th. This is a normal school day for students with the regular start time of 8:45 a.m. and end time of 3:45 p.m. For our field trip, students should dress for the weather and must bring a DISPOSABLE lunch. The students are really looking forward to this field trip and it should be a great time. Thanks in advance to our chaperones. Ms. Maltz The Affy Tapple sale continues this week!
Many parents have told us they need additional order forms - you can download them from the Ray website here or pick up a hard copy in the main office. Keep up the good work selling individual items or cases! We will be distributing orders after school on the north playground from 3:45-4:15on 10/24, 10/25, 10/26 and 10/27. If these dates and/or times are not convenient for you, please contact [email protected] or 312-730-5883and we can work out alternate arrangements for pick up. Orders are due this Friday, October 13. Please Please add your student’s name and homeroom number/teacher name to your order forms, attach a check, and turn them into your student’s teacher or the main office. Thanks for supporting Ray School! |
Ms. Maltz
Room 310
December 2023
|