Hello Parents and Campers! 
This is EXACTLY how I felt when I saw how many parents have already written the answer to the secret question in your child's agenda!  That means you are all reading my blog and that makes me a VERY happy counsellor!!  Thank you, I look forward to our first BLOG DRAW winner this Friday! (Every week, I draw one ticket earned from answering the secret question. Students can earn up to 3 or 4 tickets some weeks depending on how many secret questions I ask, so keep reading!)  I hope you find this means of communication helpful and informative!

     Together as a camp, we brainstormed and came up with a list of success criteria that would make for a great start to grade 3.  I told my campers that I would be sending home a mini progress report after the first week of school based on this criteria.  Expect to see it early next week to read, review, sign and return to school.  I have students keep all signed assessments / quizzes / tests / assignments in their portfolio binders throughout the year.  


Take Home Reading Pouch

     Tomorrow I will be sending home a black Take Home Reading Pouch.  It should contain 2 books from my personal classroom library.  Your child is expected to read for 15-20 every night from these books, as they are leveled to suit your child's current independent reading level, however, if you have other books at home, of course, that is also acceptable.  ANY READING is good reading!  Your child knows to return the books for exchange any time they are ready for new ones. Please ensure that your child takes extra special care of my books throughout the year.  Thank you!



    This week, we are determining each camper's first 10 WOW words for next Friday's first spelling test.  Monday, all campers will receive their 10 words in the agenda by next Monday.  Every student will have their own unique 10 words to review/learn.  Please have your child review during the week.

Suggestions:

• Take a practise test and write each error out 10x each
• Recite the spelling orally
• Practise during commercials on TV, driving in the car, or whenever you get a few spare minutes.

Spelling is assessed in your child's everyday writing, not on these weekly tests.  However, those who manage to learn their spelling words usually write them correctly in their daily writing.

Ok, that's about all for now...I'm super excited about getting to know your child! This truly is a great group of campers!  Also, a BIG SHOUT OUT  to all of you parents who completed your homework EARLY by returning all of the forms I gave you!

Great start parents and campers!

Counsellor Wilson

SECRET QUESTION:  
What game did we play at the campfire carpet?