Monday, March 29, 2010
A Few Things...
This week we only have three days and then we are off until Monday, April 12th! Whether you are going away or staying home I hope everyone has a fun and relaxing Spring Break. I hear the weather my even be kind to those of us staying here. I also wanted to let you know that our school carnival has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 1st. Please let me know if you have any comments, questions, or concerns and have a spectacular break!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Busy Week Ahead!
Today is report card day. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Just a reminder that conferences are this week! I look forward to meeting with all of you. If you are unable to make your time please contact me and we can set up another time. Due to conferences, I will not be sending home a weekly report.
Language Arts: We read a story in our anthology about a dwarf named Jamie. We talked about how important it is to accept others and embrace differences. The children also continued working on revising and editing. This is still very difficult but I am seeing an improvement.
Math: We are just coming to the end of unit 7. There will be a review sheet coming home for homework on Wednesday night to prepare for our test on Thursday.
Science: The children are finishing their unit on light and sound and we will quickly be moving on to living organisms. This will be our last science unit for the year.
Social Studies: We have finished learning about the history of Michigan from early exploration to statehood. It was so exciting visiting Lansing. The children did such a wonderful job and we learned so much!
Dates to Remember
16 & 18 Evening conferences
19 1/2 day, noon dismissal.
April
1-9 Spring Break
12 School resumes
16 Class candy sale
17 School Carnival
Language Arts: We read a story in our anthology about a dwarf named Jamie. We talked about how important it is to accept others and embrace differences. The children also continued working on revising and editing. This is still very difficult but I am seeing an improvement.
Math: We are just coming to the end of unit 7. There will be a review sheet coming home for homework on Wednesday night to prepare for our test on Thursday.
Science: The children are finishing their unit on light and sound and we will quickly be moving on to living organisms. This will be our last science unit for the year.
Social Studies: We have finished learning about the history of Michigan from early exploration to statehood. It was so exciting visiting Lansing. The children did such a wonderful job and we learned so much!
Dates to Remember
16 & 18 Evening conferences
19 1/2 day, noon dismissal.
April
1-9 Spring Break
12 School resumes
16 Class candy sale
17 School Carnival
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Lansing Trip
We had the best time on our Field trip to Lansing. We started out at the Museum walking through the history of Michigan. We ended our trip at the capital which was extremely cool! We had a guided tour where we learned about the restoration of the capital. We also talked to State Representative Tom Pearce and he brought us in to see the house floor. We also had a chance to see the where the state senate meets. It was an all around fabulous day! Thanks again to all of my awesome chaperones, I hope you had as much fun as I did.
Dates to Remember
March 2010
8 No school, staff development.
16 & 18 Evening confer ences.
19 1/2 day, noon dismissal.
VV FUN DAY BED HAIR / PAJAMA DAY
Proceeds goes toward Special Olympics
50 cent suggestion donation!
April
1-9 Spring Break
12 School resumes
16 Class candy sale
17 School Carnival
8 No school, staff development.
16 & 18 Evening confer ences.
19 1/2 day, noon dismissal.
VV FUN DAY BED HAIR / PAJAMA DAY
Proceeds goes toward Special Olympics
50 cent suggestion donation!
April
1-9 Spring Break
12 School resumes
16 Class candy sale
17 School Carnival
Monday, March 1, 2010
In Like a Lion...
Can you believe that it’s already March? It’s amazing how quickly time goes! We are beginning March is reading month. Your child will be bringing home reading slips for you to sign to verify that they are spending time reading at home. . We'll be learning about different kinds of eggs, having fun with music (chicken dance), reading some egg-cellent books and cracking eggs on Mrs. Kalee's head! Yes, you read that right. The challenge to the classes is that whichever class reads the most hours (and all students in that class have read) in K-2 and 3-5, those students will be able to cover her with eggs. The kids seem quite excited about this adventure!
Language Arts: This week we begin book reports on biographies. I look forward to seeing who the children select. This is a great way to teach the children to use various resources to do research.
Math: We are in the middle of unit 7 and moving fast. During this unit we really focus on continued multiplication and division practice. I’m so impressed with how the kids are working hard to practice their math facts, way to go!
Social Studies: As you know we are going to Lansing this week. We have been talking about Michigan and it’s government, which will come in handy when we meet with Representative Pearce at the capital Wednesday!
Lansing reminders:
à $8 turned in by no later than Wednesday!
à Sack lunch.
à Any items wanted for the bus ride.
à Must arrive by 7:20 Wednesday morning because the bus is leaving at 7:30 sharp!
à We will be arriving back after the school day at approximately 3:45. If you will not be picking up your child, please send a note or e-mail telling me who they will be going with.
Thank you so much for your help, I know we’ll have a great time!
Dates to Remember:
March 2010
3 Matlosz/Vanderwerp to Lansing! More info to come next week. Please let me know if you are interested in coming.
4 No school, staff development.
16 & 18 Evening confer ences.
19 1/2 day, noon dismissal.
VV FUN DAY BED HAIR / PAJAMA DAY
Proceeds goes toward Special Olympics
50 cent suggestion donation!
April
1-9 Spring Break
12 School resumes
16 Class candy sale
17 School Carnival
Language Arts: This week we begin book reports on biographies. I look forward to seeing who the children select. This is a great way to teach the children to use various resources to do research.
Math: We are in the middle of unit 7 and moving fast. During this unit we really focus on continued multiplication and division practice. I’m so impressed with how the kids are working hard to practice their math facts, way to go!
Social Studies: As you know we are going to Lansing this week. We have been talking about Michigan and it’s government, which will come in handy when we meet with Representative Pearce at the capital Wednesday!
Lansing reminders:
à $8 turned in by no later than Wednesday!
à Sack lunch.
à Any items wanted for the bus ride.
à Must arrive by 7:20 Wednesday morning because the bus is leaving at 7:30 sharp!
à We will be arriving back after the school day at approximately 3:45. If you will not be picking up your child, please send a note or e-mail telling me who they will be going with.
Thank you so much for your help, I know we’ll have a great time!
Dates to Remember:
March 2010
3 Matlosz/Vanderwerp to Lansing! More info to come next week. Please let me know if you are interested in coming.
4 No school, staff development.
16 & 18 Evening confer ences.
19 1/2 day, noon dismissal.
VV FUN DAY BED HAIR / PAJAMA DAY
Proceeds goes toward Special Olympics
50 cent suggestion donation!
April
1-9 Spring Break
12 School resumes
16 Class candy sale
17 School Carnival
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