Menu board

I got crafty this weekend! It was kind of a lazy craft. I used a piece of scrapbook paper and a frame and an expo marker. These menu boards are all over Pinterest. I made one because my husband and I are trying to eat more meals at home instead of eating out. We take turns making dinner since we both have busy hectic schedules and work full time. In taking turns we wanted to be sure that we don't make chicken every single night, or two pork chops in a row or something. So I made this super cute menu board. Helps to attempt to be organized! Here it is, in use. Looks like its shaping up to be a yummy week!

Parent Letters

I saw an idea on Pinterest where a teacher had a notebook, and the kids write letters every Friday to their parents about what they learned, and what they need for the upcoming week and the parents have to respond in writing as well. I loved that idea. Here is my adjusted version. I use a sheet of paper instead of a notebook and before the students go home we make a list on the back of things they learned this week and then they write the letters and get the responses. I love to see these on Monday mornings. I love how it makes the kids have a positive interaction with their parent and also it solves the age old problem of parents asking the kids "what did you learn this week?" And they answer "nothing."
Not anymore!!!!

Now when the "my school, my voice" survey came out and the parents has to answer the question "the teacher keeps me informed about what's going on on class" many said "no" or "a little." Really?! Okay, baby steps.