January 26: Newsletter

Important Dates: January 30 -PE Apparel Order Forms Due February 2 -Early Release February 5 & 6 -Mid-Winter Break (No School) February 14 -Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser Due February 14 -Valentine's Day/Classroom Party 9:30-10:30/Wear Red & Pink February 20 -Marco's Pizza Night  February 24 -Father Daughter Dance Reading: Students are each in a reading series book club.  Each day they read a book part of a particular series and meet with their book club to discuss their discoveries while reading.  They've been discussing character traits and clarifying difficult words with support from the text.  Next week we will continue reading books within that same series and think about the author's message with our book clubs.   Writing: Students have been brainstorming topics for their realistic fiction story. They've been working hard at adding details, feelings, and transition words. We will continue writing these stories next week with a focus on developing dialogue and an ending to wrap up a the story.  I've been so impressed with the amount of thought students have put into their stories! Math: We didn't finish up our unit 3 review until this past Friday.  Therefore, the unit assessment will be on Monday.  Your child will bring home their first math journal this Monday.  We have covered all of the content in this journal.  However, you will notice many of the pages have not been completed.  We complete most of our work on whiteboards in class.  The unfinished journal pages could make for great, extra practice at home.  We will begin unit 4 on Tuesday.  It will begin with a review of money.  Our goal to count money including quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies, and dollars.   Growth Mindset: What does it really mean to fail? F.A.I.L=First Attempt In Learning The Bauer Father/Daughter: Saturday, February 24th from 6:30-8:30pm at Bauer.  All Bauer girls, pre-K through 5th grade, and their dad (or other special guy!) are invited to join us for a night of dancing, crafts, a photo booth, snacks, and lots of fun! (Please note: we will have many yummy snacks but dinner will not be served.) **Ticket prices are per family. **Dads, we encourage you to carpool, as parking at Bauer is limited. Thanks for considering! lindseybolhouse@gmail.com To order a ticket for your family, please use this link: https://bauerfatherdaughterdance.eventbrite.com *The above link can also be accessed through the Bauer Elementary Facebook page as well as the Bauer Blog.  Please contact Lindsey Bolhouse with any questions.