I'm unable to post any pictures as of yet as I am still waiting to hear back from everyone concerning media permission (this is on the back of student information forms) so stay tuned! Below I'm posting the two notices I sent home today in the homework folder. I will always try to post notices I send home on the blog just in case :)
***In case anyone comes home and is mum about what went on in school today ask them about the monarch butterflies.***
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How our 2/1 Split
Dear Parents,
Welcome to our 2/1 combined class! For some of you this
is your first experience with your child in a combined class, for others this
may be your 2nd or 3rd time. In the effort to ease any
worries, below I have included a list of frequently asked questions about
combined classes and my responses to the questions.
What is a combined class?
A combined or split class refers to a class that is made up of students from two or more grades. Combined classes occur most frequently in elementary schools and are the combination of students in two different grades with one teacher teaching both curricula. For example, a school might have a grade 1/grade 2 class combination or a grade 6/grade 7 class combination. It is important to know that students in combined classes are not held back to the level of the younger children nor are the children in the lower grade expected to do work beyond their abilities. The prescribed learning outcomes are grade appropriate for all students, whether or not they are in a combined class.
A combined or split class refers to a class that is made up of students from two or more grades. Combined classes occur most frequently in elementary schools and are the combination of students in two different grades with one teacher teaching both curricula. For example, a school might have a grade 1/grade 2 class combination or a grade 6/grade 7 class combination. It is important to know that students in combined classes are not held back to the level of the younger children nor are the children in the lower grade expected to do work beyond their abilities. The prescribed learning outcomes are grade appropriate for all students, whether or not they are in a combined class.
Why do schools create combined classes?
There are many reasons why schools create these classes. When school staff look to organize their students, that is to place the students in their classes with teachers, they have to balance the educational needs of their students with the staffing they receive from Human Resources as well as with legislated contractual considerations.
There are many reasons why schools create these classes. When school staff look to organize their students, that is to place the students in their classes with teachers, they have to balance the educational needs of their students with the staffing they receive from Human Resources as well as with legislated contractual considerations.
A school
calculates enrolment. The Principal, working with the teaching staff of the school,
then constructs classes based on these factors and the educational interests of
each student. In many instances, combined classes result.
Will the teacher teach the entire curriculum to
both grades?
All teachers, including teachers of combined classes, must teach the prescribed curriculum. Therefore the teacher is obligated to teach the entire curriculum to both grades. Our Grade one students will learn the grade one curriculum and the grade 2 students will learn the grade two curriculum.
All teachers, including teachers of combined classes, must teach the prescribed curriculum. Therefore the teacher is obligated to teach the entire curriculum to both grades. Our Grade one students will learn the grade one curriculum and the grade 2 students will learn the grade two curriculum.
How can I support my child in a combined class?
Parents can support their children in the same ways they would if they were in a single grade class. Staying interested and concerned about school work and activities, monitoring a child’s homework and keeping in touch with the teacher and attending the school whenever possible are ways the parents can support the child’s learning.
Parents can support their children in the same ways they would if they were in a single grade class. Staying interested and concerned about school work and activities, monitoring a child’s homework and keeping in touch with the teacher and attending the school whenever possible are ways the parents can support the child’s learning.
How will your class work?
Our class will be using the Daily 5 to structure our literacy
time. The Daily 5 allows me to address the specific needs of students by
working with them in small groups and to have regular reading conferences with
individual students.
Math will also be a bit different. We will be working in
grade groupings. We will also do some lessons together. The grade one students
will learn the grade one curriculum and the grade two students will learn the
grade two curriculum.
I
know there were a few questions at our open house about combined classes and I
hope this helps to alleviate any concerns. As always please feel free to call
or email me if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Ashley Daley-Creamer
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Welcome to our 2/1 Class!
Wow, another
school year has come! Welcome to our grade 2/1 combined class! It was wonderful
meeting so many of you last week and it was great to see a few familiar faces! The
purpose of this letter is just to give you a brief introduction to me, your
child’s grade 2/1 teacher. I am not going to overwhelm you with a lot to read
in this letter. Next week you can expect a more detailed letter outlining our
curriculum for September, our rules, routines, procedures etc…
My
name is Ashley Daley-Creamer, known as Mrs. Creamer to your child. I
have been a teacher in the district for a few years now and I am very familiar
with both the grade one and two curriculum as the majority of my experience has
been at the primary level. I am absolutely thrilled to be teaching a combined class
and I am looking forward to guiding your child on his/her journey at school.
My husband and I live in Quispamsis
with our 2 year old dog, a Basenji, named Dingo. I am interested in reading,
technology and Art. I love volunteering in our community and I am hoping to set
up a few volunteer opportunities for our class!
Please feel free
to contact me anytime during the school year via phone 847-6206, email ashley.daley@nbed.nb.ca, through our
class blog at mrsdaleycreamersclass.blogspot.com or a written note placed in
your child’s homework folder. A phone call or note in your child’s folder works
best as I don’t always have time to check my email before the end of the school
day.
I want to wish everyone
a spectacular first week of school! I especially look forward to seeing your
child again tomorrow.
Mrs. Creamer
P.S Please return
all/any completed forms in the homework
folder to school with your child tomorrow. Thanks!
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