Author Archives: lisa.gieseke

**Please let me stress that this is optional practice for your student, not required.  We do ask for students to read 20+ minutes every day to develop their love for reading.  Although we have optional review, we very seriously encourage you … Continue reading →

Fall Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on November 5th and 7th.  Please click on this link to sign up for a slot.  If you are not able to meet then please email me and we can schedule a phone … Continue reading →

Monday Oct 28: Celebrate Your Crazy Day!Wear crazy socks, crazy hair, and/or mismatch clothes. Tuesday Oct 29: Decade Day/Blast from the pastDress from the 50′s, 60′s, 70′s, or 80′s Students will write about positive things that others have done for them. Wednesday Oct … Continue reading →

Reading 20 minutes per day.  No need to submit minutes, but we strongly encourage you to make reading a priority. Reading comprehension strategy: Help your child read a story and then retell the events from the story in the correct order while they … Continue reading →

Optional Math Practice: The family letter below provides review in math that you can do with your student.  Please read the letter and invite your child to share what they know about the concept by doing the activity together. 

1– TUESDAY, October 15:  *Bring 3 or more food cans for Dress Down Day  (Student participation is optional. Students are welcome to wear a Quest Spirit shirt with uniform pants or traditional uniforms).2-Food Drive- Now thru October 253-Quest Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a- Tuesday, October 15th4-Fall … Continue reading →

Baggy Books are coming home.  If you requested one and you do not see one please let me know.  In the baggy you will see a purple note that is yours to keep  This is just to explain the program.  … Continue reading →

If you would like to access RAZ kids at home (a fun online reading program that allows them to read leveled books with rewards and quizzes) please click on the link below and follow the instructions.  You will need to … Continue reading →

Please take a minute to fill out this form and let me know if you are interested in some reading resources like baggy books and RAZ kids.  I will not send home any books if you do not fill out … Continue reading →