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WELCOME
TO DR. WAGNER'S 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH GRADE CLASSROOM
WELCOME TO DR. WAGNER’S
CLASSROOM
Class Motto: ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!
This is a multi-grade classroom where the program is tailored to individual
students’ needs, and we all know each of us learns and works
differently. Mrs.Antico and I are working together again this year,
and we have another great group of kids! (We always seem to get coolest
kids!) This year we have started with eight students. Each child has
a homeroom, where they start the day for a few minutes, and with whose
students they attend lunch, recess, “specials,” and social
events, such as parties. We have library time
as a class weekly on Wednesdays. Please try to return books on that
day. All academic instruction takes place in our room. Though
we teach all subjects, our emphasis is on reading throughout the curriculum.
We have an excellent series of science and social studies books to
deliver those subjects at each child’s reading level, so reading
skills are addressed in all subjects.
Students have individualized daily schedules hanging at their desk
on their own personal bulletin board. This board includes copies of
their work, a personal monthly calendar, various assignments or study
aids, and a reward chart that is the source of the prizes your child
periodically brings home.
Each student has a home-school book that travels back and forth between
school and home. Each day’s homework is recorded there. This
is also an excellent way for us to keep in touch. I often make notes
about how the day went and I welcome notes from parents about anything
that might affect your child’s learning or needs in class.
I give small amounts of homework every day but Friday. Please let
me know how homework is working out for you and your child. Let me
know if it is too difficult or frustrating. It is intended as practice,
not punishment.
I am easy to reach whenever you want to consult about your child's
progress or needs. I stay after school Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
for at least an hour or two, and am there quite late on Fridays. Just
let me know you want to meet, and I can arrange a convenient time.
In addition, you may reach me via email at: s.wagner@schoolsofwestfield.org
You can help your child succeed in school in a number of ways:
--READ TO your child often! This is just as
important as having your child
read to you.
--Discuss what you read with your child (NOT
a “quiz,” just talk about
what each of you found interesting).
--Make sure your child understands the homework,
and that there is time in
the nightly schedule to get it done. Be sure to offer praise for getting
it done!
--Check your child’s backpack every day,
including Fridays ( there may be
a note or letter to you or an announcement about Monday).
--Clean out the papers being sent home on a
regular basis. Admire your
child’s work, notice what they are doing well, and where they
are struggling.
--Make sure your child gets enough sleep; a
sleepy, yawning child is not
going to learn well.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Dr. Wagner
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