Monday, May 6, 2013

Updates

This week we have a few events of importance:
NWEA Test Wednesday 10:30-11:10
Thursday, May 9:  Cultivating Culture & Gardening School Festival 6-8 pm

For next week, keep in mind our last two NWEA Tests:
Wednesday, May 15th: 10:30 am
Thursday, May 16th: 9:45 am


Home Reading Book Packages
I hope you all have been enjoying reading at home with your children!  It is so exciting to see the progress in your children!  Remember to read each day and to return the books every week to week and a half.
For some books, I am starting to include some additional "worksheets" that correspond to the A to Z books.  These worksheets work on beginning reading skills and comprehension.  These may require some teaching from you to your child and should be done AFTER your child reads the book.  THE DIRECTIONS FOR THE ACTIVITY CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE! :)
Here are some examples you might see:
 For example, this works on sequencing the parts of the book.


For example, this works on a writing skill - adding a period to the end of sentences.


For example, this works on comprehension skills:  main idea and details.

Again, the instruction are found at the bottom for you.


Over the Summer, it will be important to continue reading together at home.  We will have two remaining book orders left this school year, so start stocking up!  May Book Orders were sent home today.  Click here to view and order online!


Spring Shoe Choices
As the weather gets warmer, we begin to see our beloved sandals and flip-flops.  Yahoo for Spring!  However, please do keep in mind that some shoes are not ideal or safe for recess play and P.E.  Dressy sandals and flip-flops are not very safe during these times, and we often see lots of tripping and falling.   My suggestion is to avoid sending your child to school in flip-flops.  Please make sure on Wednesdays and Fridays your child has tennis shoes/sneakers for P.E. as well.


We are in-need of the following supplies to keep our classroom running:
* Tissues
* Electric pencil sharpener

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