Welcome Back to School! It is the first week of fourth grade! I hope you all had an amazing summer full of play and family time. The new school year brings with it so much hope and endless possibilities and opportunities! I don't know about you, but this time of year is my "new year"- time for resolutions and fresh starts! I am so excited to begin a new year with your children.
Our school theme this year is: MERCY. With that in mind, our classroom's theme will be, "His Mercies Are New Each Morning." inspired by Lamentations 3:23. This reminds myself and the students that every day is a new day with a fresh start. We have a chance to make good choices, be kind, and work hard every day! God's mercy, and our mercy towards one another, is always new!
This first week of school we will focus on identifying and discussing our classroom expectations and procedures. Students will have a chance to share their own ideas and help to create a classroom contract for our class to follow. We will practice and take ownership over our expectations and procedures.
We will also begin to explore the concept of a "Growth Mindset". This will be a recurring teaching point throughout the year, but we will begin to build a strong foundation and understanding this week. Students will be encouraged to move from a "fixed mindset" to a "growth mindset" where we can really challenge ourselves and persevere through our learning!
For example, here is a video I will be showing the students this week. It focuses on having a growth mindset in math. I encourage you to watch the video as well, so you can begin to use this same language at home!
Homework: Be on the lookout for a slip coming home titled "Blessings Board". Students are asked to bring in a picture from home for our Blessings Board!
God Bless!
Mrs. Drury
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