No Excuses University
This year Bear
Creek is piloting a national program called No Excuses University (NEU). NEU is a program where schools develop the
mindset in all students to have a PLAN for their success in life. We know this is already happening at home and
even at school, but NEU is structured in a way that this message is loud, clear
and consistent in all corners of our campus. Every classroom has adopted a
different college campus from across our country to connect with. Our classroom has University of Colorado at
Boulder (Go Buffs!) We will be connecting with an Outreach Program at CU and learning all about their exciting campus!
GCISD Book Challenge (25 or 100 books)
Last year GCISD had a 25 Book Reading Challenge for Grades 3 and above. This year they are adding grades K-2 to the Book Challenge. Early readers are challenged to read 100 picture books this year, and books they read with me can be included! If your child is already reading chapter books, the 25 Book Challenge would be a better fit for them! You can ask the librarian, Kara Johnson, if you have any questions. More information will be coming home soon!
International Dot Day - September 15th
This special day is all about encouragement, acceptance and bringing out the creativity in each of us! It is centered around the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds and has become a fantastic way to start the school year and connect with others globally!
Global Read Aloud
This is one of First Grade's favorite time of year when we get to be a part of the 6 week global event known as the Global Read Aloud. It won't begin until early October, but we will keep you posted in the 1st Grade Newsletter!
Well, that was just a few highlights of things that will be happening this fall! I will TRY and post tidbits here on this blog about my classroom! When things get busy, I don't do so well with the blog, but I promise to try my best!
Looking forward to a fantastic 2015-16 School Year! GO BUFFS!
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