Richard's Pick of the Week

Responsible Richard’s Pick of the Week!

We have a new friend in our classroom! He is an adorable pack rat named Responsible Richard. Each week he will be on the lookout for a responsible student that is showing kind, respectful behavior. He will tell me his “pick” and that student will become Richard’s Pick of the Week! Every child will have an opportunity to be Richard’s Pick. When your child is chosen they will get to sit with Richard on our special bean bag chair when we are all on the rug, have an All About Me poster displayed, and have the opportunity to share a special item every day. Classmates will create a star with a compliment about the Pick of the Week and these will also be displayed in our room all week long.

Posters will be distributed to each child. They will be asked to decorate the poster and return them to school as soon as possible. Students can use pictures, craft items, markers, crayons or whatever material they choose to design the poster. Please use the distributed poster board for uniformity. Posters should include the student’s name, a drawing of themselves, as well as pictures/names of interests, hobbies, and favorite things. During your child’s special week they will be asked to bring in 1 item each day to share with the class. The purpose of this activity is to help classmates get to know one another, build self-confidence when speaking in front of a group, and to help each child feel special. They should be ready to tell the class about the things that were brought in; where they got them, what they use them for, or why their items are so special. Parents, please encourage your child to bring in a variety of items to help us all get to know your child a little better. Items should reflect a variety of interests such as sports, hobbies, or family moments.

Examples of items include:

·         Trophy or ribbon for first or second place in a special event

·         Souvenirs from a vacation spot the child may have visited

·         A special gift from a family member

·         An item your child has created

Responsible Richard is very excited to spend a special week with each student in 3B and looks forward to meeting all parents at Open House!