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Writing Workshop
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Math
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Social Studies / Science
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Reading for 20 minutes a night (K5 – Gr5) is strongly recommended
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Please remember students should wear their PE clothes and PE appropriate shoes on PE days. Even if PE is on a Friday (which is normally casual dress day) students still need to wear their PE uniform.
Snacktime Reminder
Students perform better when they have good food in their bodies. Please try to send your student with a simple, healthy snack that they can enjoy in the afternoon. This extra nutrition can help their brains and bodies do their best in the late afternoon and during after school activities.
Picking good fit books
Students will use this strategy for picking good fit books from our classroom library or “Book Nook”. This will ensure that they are reading a book that will challenge them, but not to the point of frustration.
I PICK:
I look over the book inside and out
Purpose – Students should ask themselves why they are reading a book.
Interest- Students should ask themselves whether they are interested in a topic, author, or theme.
Comprehension – Students should ask themselves if they can understand the meaning of the text.
Know – Students should ask themselves if they know MOST (95%+) of the words.

Helpful Resources
Bloomz is where I will update parents on what’s going on in the classroom. It’s a great place to see many photos and videos throughout the year so you can get a look inside our classroom.
Raz-Kids is where students will be reading each night. Students can read a story, listen to a story and answer questions about a story. Ideally students should do all 3 for at least one story a night.
Log in information coming soon.
Sumdog is a fun math game site. Students can practice their math skills while playing games, earning points, and competing against friends.
Log in information coming soon.
GoNoodle’s movement videos and games help to keep us moving inside the classroom. It makes it easy to be active, the kid way – silly, energetic, playful, and fun!
Counting by 1’s
Common core standard: Extend the counting sequence (Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120).
Counting down
We’ve been practicing counting down in preparation for subtraction.
Counting by 2’s
Common core standard: Add and subtract within 20 (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
English Language Learners
These videos are for students that are just beginning to learn English.
“T.E.A.M. FIRST”
Greetings Parents and Caregivers,
I hope you are as excited as I am about the start of school! I expect this to be a great year, with lots of adventures, success, hard work, fun, a ton of learning, and memories!
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Justin Cassel. This will be my second year teaching at BFS and my seventh year in the classroom. My passion for teaching is found in young learners as I love their enthusiasm and excitement! I am joined in Busan by my lovely wife Rebecca, and our 2 year old twins, Hana and Everett.
Here are a few ideas for a smooth transition and to help prepare your child for the first day of school:
- Watch the BFS safety video
- Speak with your child about his/her hopes and learning goals for this year. What do they hope 1st grade is like? What are a few things they would like to learn this year?
- Try to get your child a good night’s sleep so s/he is well rested!
- Try to have your child wear a mask at home so s/he is prepared for the start of the school year.
With Covid, there is a lot of uncertainty. Please know that I am here to support both you and your child whether we are learning in school or virtually! I look forward to learning together with you and your child this year! As a team, we can do great things!
Together Everyone Achieves More,
Mr. Cassel
Mr. Cassel’s email: jcassel@bfs.or.kr