New Tools Being Utilized in the Classroom

This week, we have started using two new web tools for learning in the classroom....Google Classroom and Get Waggle.

Google Classroom:
This is a fairly new extension of Google. It gives me the ability to invite the students to join a particular class. We are utilizing Google Classroom for our "Tales of Learning" unit in Reading. I post our daily lesson as well as any resources that would be needed for the class that day. The students can use their Google Docs to complete the assignment and post it to the day's lesson. It is a great way to streamline papers and create a paperless classroom! We will utilize it more throughout the year in the other classes as well. 

Get Waggle:
Get Waggle is a new site through Triumph Learning...the same company that our Performance Coach math workbooks are from. Get Waggle provides our students additional support in Math and Reading. Students can choose a particular skill lesson and experience different types and levels of questions. This resource works with your children's skills and knowledge base to provide the right amount of rigor in the questions. It really is a great new tool to enhance learning in the classroom!

How Do I Get Assignments When My Child is Ill?

As we move into the cold and flu season, how can you find out what we did that day in class? It's easy....have your child check the Google folder I have shared! Each day, I add an assignment sheet to the "Absent Work" folder in our shared Google Drive folder for the class. This way your child and you can see what we have done for the day and know what to ask for when your child returns. Want access? Just click the link below and see what we have done.

Harris Class Assignment Folders

It's NO SHAVE November for Least of These!

No Shave November Flyer[1]

November Tutoring Calendar

Now that we have made it through conferences...whew....I am attaching the November Calendar for Tutoring. There are two students who are taking advantage of some additional support after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you feel that your child could use some additional support in Reading or Math, please contact me at tracyharris@nixaschools.net or call me at 875-5641. I would love to help your child succeed!!

November Tutoring Calendar

2nd Quarter Skills have been Posted

Since we have moved into 2nd Quarter, I have posted the skills that will addressed during this quarter. You can access these skills by clicking on the Parent Tools tab at the top of the blog. If you would like a paper copy, please email me about having one sent home!

Thanks, 
Tracy Harris

Red Ribbon Week is Coming!

Student Council and Leadership class are working hard on Red Ribbon Week, which is October 27th through October 31st. The spirit days are:

Monday: Wear Red
Tuesday: 80's Day...Too RAD to do Drugs
Wednesday: Cowboy Day...Boot Away Drugs
Thursday: Beach Day...Too Cool for Drugs
Friday: Hero Day...Be a Hero, Don't do Drugs

If a student's Halloween costume also happens to be their hero, it is okay for them to wear it on this day, as long as it is not scary and does not involve weapons.

Important Upcoming Dates!

Keeping you informed on upcoming important dates....

October 13th-16th: Fall Parent Conferences....it is not too late to sign up! Click the link below to sign-up for a conference.

Parent Conference through Sign-up Genius

October 16th: Godfather's Night. Mention our class name when you go in, or have it delivered. The class with the most participants wins a FREE PIZZA PARTY!!
October 17th: NO School!
October 21st: Picture Retake Day
October 24th: PTA Game and Movie Night
October 27th-31st: Red Ribbon Week

Enjoy Your October!!
Tracy Harris