10/1 – 10/5

Happy October! I feel like fall has really started now. The mornings are crisp and the sky is still mostly blue. As the weather changes, however, we still try very hard to get outside. Please make sure they are dressed to go outside even if it is a little rainy and cold. Coats with hoods and tennis shoes are a good idea this time of year. 

October also means we have almost been in school a month! We have been practicing school rules, classroom expectations, learning new routines, and learning about each other. My expectations are very high for fourth graders and my goal is for them to become problem solvers and rely on each other when they are stuck on a problem. This can be very challenging at the beginning of the year, but it will get better. This year they will learn how to advocate for themselves and take responsibility for their actions. Middle school is quickly approaching and fourth grade is a good year to start learning these responsibilities and creating high expectations for themselves. 

We are going to have a busy week. Tuesday there will be an orchestra presentation for the fourth and fifth graders. Please look for information about joining the strings program at Willagillespie! Thursday is our Fun Run at 11:45. If you would like to help mark laps or just want to come and cheer on your child let me know! The more the merrier 🙂 And Friday will be our first spirit day of the year – Crazy Hair Day!

The year is in full swing and I hope everyone is starting to get used to the new schedules and routines!