February 27, 2014

Dear Families,

We had a great day!

Today we wrote one way we could be healthy for writing.  (Evan)

In math we wrote number sentences for the numbers 6 and 7. (Nathan)

We got to go outside after lunch! (James)

In project we found things that we could do and colored them and found things we are still learning to do that can keep us healthy! (Sam)

We got our 6 stars from Mr. Gwinner in Art! (Derek) We got a celebration! (Kaitlynn) Stars are earned based on our behavior! I was so proud when I heard this news! Thank you for discussing appropriate behaviors at home—this makes a difference at school!

I am sending Friday folders today since we do not have school tomorrow! Some of the items you will find are: March newsletter for our class, March specials calendar, March family craft homework (due by next Friday), summer school applications (return ASAP), and information about an upcoming fieldtrip (due to limited space, no chaperones will be needed).

Attached is the lunch menu for March for those that buy lunches J

Have a great weekend!

February 26, 2014

Dear Families,

This morning we had our non-referral celebration in the media center. (Jake) Students got to create with lots of different items and played with different kinds of toys that they could build with!

In writing workshop we got to write about something using our opinions. (Dayton) Persuasive writing using our opinions is the next kind of writing that we will start learning in class.

In math we worked on making the numbers 6 and 7 in different ways. (Stella)

We made a headband that shows different ways we can be healthy! (Kate)

We went to music and we sang about monkeys swinging in a tree! (Trevor)

I am really enjoying seeing you at our conferences! Thank you to those that have met with me already! I look forward to seeing everyone else J

A couple of reminders:

·         There is no need to sign and return the slip on the report card since we will be going over it in person at our conference. 

·         If you do not show up for conferences we will work to reschedule for next week.  In other words, I’d like to meet with all parents in person.

·         I will send Friday folders on Thursday this week—no school Friday.

·         I had a few ask me about behavior since my email yesterday mentioned that we are working on behavior.  This time of year is always hard as the kids are more familiar with each other and me.  All of the interruptions with snow days and days off of school have not helped.  We are re-visiting rules and expectations as well as modeling specific positive behaviors. I plan on sending home safe seat notes for any visits to the safe seat so you can be better aware if a situation occurred in class with your child. J  I also have some positives built in as well.

February 25, 2014

Dear Families,

In writing workshop we wrote a new how to book and most of us finished our books today! (Xan)

We used pictures to write number sentences for the numbers 4 and 5. (Emma)

In the computer lab we got to play a game called Jumping Monkey. (Allison) Please remember every C day is library day!

Nurse Shannon came to our class and helped us learn how we can take care of our teeth. (Sarah Jane) We got a new toothbrush and toothpaste! (GeorgiaJane)

We are working as a class on our behavior. Listening to directions and being respectful to teachers/others are two areas we are focusing on. Our specials teachers have been addressing these areas also. I truly appreciate your reinforcement of appropriate behaviors at school.

February 24, 2014

Dear Families,

We had our writing celebration today with the fifth graders! (Nathan) They were so surprised and excited by our writing! Please check red folders to see what messages they left us on our writing celebration response sheets!

We got to go outside and play. (GeorgiaJane)

We found different ways to make the numbers 4 and 5 in math. (Kendrick) We started a new topic in math that will help us review how to make numbers in different ways!
Today we talked about 3 things we can do to get ready for school. (Austin) We will talk about ways we can be healthier all week!

We went to PE! (Michah) Don’t forget tomorrow we go to library so please bring back library books tomorrow!

I look forward to seeing you this week at our conference J Attached is our conference schedule!

February 21, 2014

Dear Families,

Mrs. Pandov read a story called Duck for President. (Trevor) The duck wanted to be the president. (Evan)

We wrote about something we would do if we were the president. (Stella)

In math we talked about adding! (Kendrick) We learned that drawing pictures and counting them is a great way to find the sum!

Today we went to art class and  talked about bug’s eye view pictures! (Avery)

We saw a movie called Arthur goes to Washington! (Max) Arthur and his family meet the president.

PLEASE check Friday folders! There is a lot of important information in them today!

You will find:

·         Report cards (TRI2 is the column to look for our new “grades”). You do not need to return them since I have a copy. We will go over any questions at our conferences next week. J

·         Optional math homework

·         SUMMER Adventure Club information

·         Flyers from Mill Creek on upcoming events: Neon Dance, Talent show

Have a great weekend! I look forward to seeing you at our conference next week.

February 20, 2014

Dear Families,
We got a surprise in writing workshop. (Dayton) Inside writing folders we found editing sticks for us to check and edit our writing!
We got to go outside for recess! (Kate)
We counted the number of animals in two groups and wrote number sentences. (Kaitlynn)
Today we had to cut out things that went with George Washington and Abe Lincoln and sorted them. (Sam) We talked about the way America looked back then and compared it to how America looks now!
We went to music and sang songs. (Lily)

The office wanted parents to know that students that buy lunch tomorrow will receive a “free” ice cream for February birthdays! (They do this every month  but due to the snow days it is not on the new menu)

February 19, 2014

Dear Families,

In fundations we did our letter sound drills! (Sarah Jane)

Today in writing workshop we got our books and wrote a dedication. (Austin) We learned that our books could be a nice gift to give someone.

In math we found the sum when we added 2 numbers together. (Emma)

We went to library and got to go to the computer lab too! (Michah)

We talked about Abraham Lincoln who was our 16^th president. (Jake)

Reminders:

Please return conference slips if you still have not done so.

I will be placing Scholastic book orders on Friday so it is not too late to order J

February 18, 2014

Dear Families,

Today we talked about George Washington. (Asher) We found out that he was the first president, he is on a quarter and the dollar!

We had fun in writers workshop! (Xan) We are continuing to talk about ways to make our How To books easy for others to read!

After lunch we got to go out for recess! (James)

In math we learned how to use the plus sign! (Derek)

In PE we played with balls and pins kind of like bowling! (Allison)

Please return conference confirmation slips if you still have them! Thanks to all that already sent it back!

Have a great evening!

February 12, 2014

Dear Families

In writing workshop we learned about introductions. (Allison) We saw that an introduction is a nice way to start our How-to stories!

We had outdoor recess and played on the blacktop. (Evan)

In math we wrote number sentences. We put two numbers together and found how many there were in all. (GeorgiaJane)

We went to music  and sang Jack and Jill went up the hill! (Austin)

We celebrated Nathan’s birthday with a snack. (Max)

Don’t forget our party is tomorrow at 2:20ish and your child can wear red, pink, and/or white!

Have a great evening!

February 11, 2014

Dear Families,

We had inside recess. (Avery)

In math we learned how to join two groups and find the whole number. (Jake) We started a new topic about adding!

We talked about bones and our skeleton. (James) We learned that our skeleton protects us, helps us move, and gives our bodies shape!

Today we went to library! (Stella)

We had donuts today for snack because we were celebrating Sarah Jane’s half birthday! (Lily)

Tomorrow is fitness day! So your child can dress in fitness clothes J

February 10, 2014

Dear Families,

We finally came to school! (Michah) It was a great day back!

Today we celebrated the 100 days of school! (Kendrick) We made our own snacks with 100 items. (Dayton) We got to look at our 100 items from home! (Nathan) 

Some of us finished our How to books during writing workshop. (Derek) We will celebrate with the 5^th graders in a few weeks and show them our How to books!
We had a good time in lunch. (Devin)
Today we went to PE and had to run 30 laps! (Sam)

Tomorrow is a PTA meeting at 6:30! A flyer is being sent home with more information!

Also, I am sending  Fundation packets TODAY! This packet is to be used for the remainder of the month! Each page shows you by week suggested activities! I hope you find the packets as helpful as I do!