If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow. -John Dewey

Monday, March 24, 2014

Week of March 24th - 28th


IMPORTANT! – rubber band bracelets – We have had quite the problem with rubber band bracelets lately. At first it was a matter of finding them all over the floor, janitors (and myself) weren’t too happy. Now we are having problems with kids flinging them. They have also been a distraction during instruction and learning time. Please talk to your child about them, because I am going to have to start taking them away for good if they are a problem. Thanks.

Also, enclosed is a homework packet to help your child get ready for our testing at the end of April. This is on his/her own time and does not need to be returned to school.

Here is what is happening this week:
Reading: We will continue to work on story elements (setting, character, plot, etc.).  Please talk about those things when your child reads baggie books each night. We will learn the hawk card “au”, “aw”, “ou”, and the toy card “oi” and “oy” sounds this week. We will then start reviewing.
Spelling: No more spelling tests! Woohoo!! We will do some spelling awards to students who had consistent outstanding spelling scores all year long.
Math: We will start shapes and fractions of shapes today (Topic 16). This is our last Topic in math. Once we finish, we will start reviewing everything we have learned this year on math PLUS extra that we should expect to see on the Spring NWEA Math test.
YPP: We have 176 green dots. Our new class goal is 180 green dots by April 15th. Each student has made an individual goal and will be rewarded if he/she reaches it each week. YPP can be done at home as well. Email me for instructions if they have been misplaced.

Social Studies: We have learned how to be a builder and build others up. Please sign and return the enclosed yellow form to show that your child agrees to be a builder! This was a Prevention Dimension lesson!
Thank you, and have a good week!

Dates to Remember: Birthdays
3/26 Assembly with Gov. Herbert
The principal has asked that we let you know that there won’t be room for any parents at this assembly.

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