Friday Note 3-24

Events of the Week: Our theme was spring.  We spent the week learning about how the season affects plants, animals and people. 

Math: We spent the week reviewing numbers 11-19 and practicing how to correctly form these numbers.  We also played several games to review addition and subtraction. 

Language Workshop: This week we read three informational books about spring.  The students wrote about key details they learned from the books.  We discussed the changes we are seeing outside.  We learned about how the weather changes in spring and how the behavior of animals and people change as well. 

Writing Workshop: This week we reviewed opinion writing. Students wrote an opinion piece on which center they like the best.  We are working on adding detail to our writing.  Our sentence writing is getting better every day!  Continue to practice writing sentences at home. 

Reading Workshop: During our center time this week we were taking the NWEA test.  I look forward to discussing your child’s score at conferences. 

Word Study: Each day we practiced making words.  We have been practicing blending sounds to help us become better readers.  Blends we cover are sh, wh, th, ch, and many more. 

Important Dates:

·                     March 28 & 30:  Spring Conferences

·                     April 6: Spring Pictures

·                     April 7: Day in K (for incoming kindergarten students 9-10:30)

·                     April 25^th- Make a Wish night (be watching for more information)

·                     April 26^th:  Kindergarten Field Trip (more information soon)

·                     April 27 - April 28 - Kindergarten screening

·                     April 28-  Art Night  (see reverse page for details)

On Thursday, March 30th, all Clever faculty and students may wear red to show their love and support  for a teacher in our district who is taking a medical leave of absence. 

Summer School

    There is still time to sign up for summer school!  We have a lot of exciting changes this year.  Be sure to sign you child up soon!  You can register your child online at https://goo.gl/forms/4z2vOXhNC26jpxwK2  or call the office (743-4810). 

Progress Reports are coming home today.  These are for you to keep.  I look forward to discussing your child’s progress with you during conferences next week. 

Reading Challenge

Our last reading challenge of the year was sent home at the beginning of the week.  Please take a few moments each night to read with your child.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together, but more importantly, it sends the message that reading and school are important.  Don’t forget: you can use the books from their book bags towards the challenge.  The Reading Challenge is due Thursday, May 11^th.  Happy Reading!

Next Week: 

§  We will learn about plants.  

§  We will finish our unit in math on composing numbers.

§  Our sight words will be “was”

                   Have a great weekend!!
                           Mrs. Vaughn