News- April 13th
This week we have been very busy learning all about insects. Please be sure to ask your child what they have learned. We also have worked on addition and subtraction strategies and completed our first "All About" books. Next week we will continue learning about insects, begin research for our second "All About Books", work on adjectives and story elements. Please ask your child about characters, setting, problem and solution when you are reading with them.
Next week the Cupcake Wars begin! The children may purchase a paper cupcake to decorate and hang in the hall for $1. The class with the most cupcakes will win a cupcake party from Mr. Pezoldt. The class is very excited about this. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life and you may purchase as many cupcakes as you would like. Thanks for supporting such a great cause.
Also we will be collecting food for the Hamilton Mill Food Pantry next week. The class with the most food will win a popsicle party.
Thanks so much to everyone that sent in supplies to help us get through the rest of the year. I really appreciate it.
Today is the 5th grade kickball game. If you would like to come watch, you may pay $2 at the door. The games begin at 4 on the lower playground. Hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend!
News- March 16th
Good afternoon! This week we have been working on long and short vowels and when you use each one. This has been difficult for some of us. Please go over the vowels with your child. You may want to have them point out long and short vowels when they are reading. We also have been working on How To stories and addition (combinations up to 10). We have done several fun St. Patrick's day activities. Hope you have a great St. Patrick's Day!
Next week we will continue the above skills as well as talk about living and nonliving things and plants. We would still love to have plants and seeds to examine. If you have some that we could use, we would greatly appreciate it. We would like to grow our own grass so if you have leftover grass seed or clear plastic cups that would be great! For math we still would love some ZooPals paper plates. Thanks so much!!!
Next Wednesday is our picture day. If you would like a class picture, please fill out the picture form and send in the money for it. The individual pictures will come home for you to preview before purchasing (THIS IS NOT TRUE FOR THE CLASS PICTURE).
Please remember to send in 25 eggs (labeled with the number words 1-25 - you may use a Sharpie for labeling) by Monday, March 26th. The children will receive a number and have to find all of the eggs with that number word on it. We look forward to this fun learning experience!
Your child received his/her report card today. Please sign and return the envelope on Monday. Also your child's GKIDS report is in the envelope. Here are the codes:
NA- Not yet assessed
ND- Not yet demonstrated
EM- Emerging
PR- Progressing
ME- Meets Expectations
EX- Exceeds Expectations
For the second part:
AC- Area of concern
DE- Developing
CD- Consistently Demonstrating
Have a great weekend!
Whitney
News- March 9th
Good morning. Please be aware that the book fair is closing at 1 today. If you haven't had a chance to shop with your child, please come do so by 1 if you are interested. Thanks!
Please also make sure that you are aware that there is no school on Monday. Enjoy the long weekend!
HOMEWORK:
- Please have your child research what living things need
- I am sending a new math sheet in your child's folder- please complete it and return it next Friday
- exemplar
Wish List: - ZOO pals plates (50) the characters do not matter- thanks
- flowers, plants, or seeds for us to observe (any small plant or flower would be wonderful- please let me know if you will need it back:)
News- February 10th
What a fun day we have had! First Eric Litwin, author of Pete The Cat, visited with us. He shared songs as well as several of the books he has written. Then Police Officer Rooks visited with us and talked about safety. Mrs. Ross (the cowgirl) then came to be our Mystery Reader.
This week we learned about American Symbols, wrote persuasive letters and worked really hard on addition and counting money. Next week we will learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other famous presidents. We will continue to work on our persuasive writing, addition, and money skills. We will also begin to work on our community. Of course, we will also celebrate Valentines' Day with some fun educational activities.
If you have not already sent in your $2 in dimes for community, please send them on Monday. Also please remember the Valentine mailboxes and Valentines are due on Monday.
Please remember that we go to the Media Center every Thursday. We have had a lot of kids without their books lately. Also please remember to send a snack and A WATER BOTTLE every day. Thanks!
There are several important dates coming up, so please mark your calendars. We will not have school next Friday (Feb. 17th) or Monday (Feb. 20th). Early release days and parent conferences will be February 27th and 28th. Community projects are due on February 23rd and the 24th is Community Dress up day. Our community will be open from 9-10 each day on the week of February 27th. Please make plans to attend one day, if possible.
Have a wonderful weekend!