One Week Down!

The first week of school is OVER and it was a FANTASTIC start to the new school year. We went over procedures, got to know each other, and began working on the fifth grade curriculum. This Monday, we will begin switching classes for Math/Science/Reading/Writing, and students need to be ready and unpacked by 8:00am, when classes begin. In order to ensure that students have the maximum time learning in class, please help the students get to school on time. Below, are pictures of one of the activities we worked on during the first day of school. I posted questions to the students and asked them to answer the questions on sticky notes. By the end, I was able to learn TONS about how they learn best, their goals for the year and what they expect of the classroom environment. I am SO looking forward to this year and getting to know each of my students! Have a great weekend and I hope to see you all next week (even if Isaac and the RNC try to keep us away!).

First Day Jitters

Here are some of the letters the students wrote during their first day of fifth grade.

Start of A New Year!

Welcome to Mr. Catania's Class! I'm so excited to have your student in my class this year! I have been working hard over the past few weeks to get my classroom ready and I am anxiously awaiting tomorrow's Meet The Teacher! I look forward to meeting all of the new faces and seeing all of the old faces too! My doors will be open after the Info Fair for your children to come in and take a "peek" at their new learning environment. While there, be sure to grab your child's First Day Packet, information forms, and planners off of their desk. I look forward to a wonderful year ahead as your children embark on their final year at Gorrie!