Mrs. Gruen

Mrs.O'Brien came in to talk about binder do's and don'ts today. Then we set up our binders!

She discussed the reason for having a planner and binder. Parents, please read and support your child at home.

• Children will need a minimum of 2 binders this year.  This new binder will not last all year. Pens, paper and pencils will need to be replenished too. (Parents, hit the sales now!)
• Children should always carry pencil pouches with :
  • glue stick
  • pens
    • red
    • green
    • black
    • blue
    • 1 sharpie
  • pencils
  • erasers
• Medium sized Binder Clips really help kids to keep their current planner page current and easy to find.
• Kids should have a system of checking off their homework as they complete it.
• Binder order- keep pocket empty-pencil pouch- planner- plastic homework folder (pockets "to do" & "turn in")- 8 tabs
• Pockets are only for things that cannot be hole punched: envelopes, art, note cards.
• Binder Hospital is an excellent resource that is available to all JM students.  Binder hospital will come to our class 4 times this year, but it can also be visited at lunch.  Please contact Mrs.Gruen to get an appointment any time.  (Even once a month!)