January 19: Newsletter

Amazed!  Blown away!  Grateful!

These are just a few of the words that describe my appreciation for your generosity and support.  Thank you for showering me with many "restock" supplies.  I feel very blessed.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  We can't wait to put these supplies to good use and read these great books!!!

IMPORTANT DATES:

• February 2 - Early Release
• February 5 & 6 - Mid-Winter Break (No School)
• February 14 - Valentine's Day (Classroom Party 9:30-10:30)

READING:

Please remind your child to read each night for 20 minutes. Don't forget to record their minutes on their home reading log. I still collect those each Friday and document the minutes read for the week. 

Today you will find your child's SRC report in his/her Friday folder.  You will quickly notice that it looks a bit shorter.  From now on, the reports will only show the quizzes taken in 2018.  I think this will not only help us save paper, but also allow you to quickly look at the past week for your child's quiz scores.  Remember we are hoping students take 1-3 quizzes or more!!!

WRITING:

Next week we will continue to write realistic fictions stories.  Students will work to develop a believable problem and solution.  We will also include a catchy lead and transition words.   You will have to ask your child what they named their main character.  They had so much fun coming up with their characters' names.  

MATH:

Next week we will wrap up Unit 3.  Students will learn to measure in inches, feet, and yards.  We will also create line plots to show the data from our measurements.  We will then take two days to review for the final assessment on Friday.  Please look for a review coming home on Thursday.  It may be helpful to look over the review with your child before the taking the test.  

GROWTH MINDSET:

There is no elevator to success.  You have to take the stairs.