DATES TO REMEMBER:
-Friday, March 23rd—Flip-Flops/Sandals Day, Ocean Assembly, 1st Visit to the Book Fair, & Library
-Tuesday, March 27th—2nd Visit to the Book Fair & 3rd Grade Bookstore
-Friday, March 30th—Beach Day, Final Assembly
-Friday, March 30th—Report Cards Home
MARCH IS READING MONTH:
Students are earning weekly prizes for their time spent on task during ‘Read to Self’ and ‘Partner Reading’ time. In addition, they will be entered into the final drawing for a chance to earn larger prizes, which we will draw for at the final assembly on the 30th. This Friday we will be having a special presentation by a gentleman who is coming in to talk about Ocean Life. This Friday is also flip-flops/sandals day; students are
encouraged to wear their flip-flops and sandals to school.
BOOK FAIR:
The Book Fair is coming!!! Our class will visit the Book Fair on Friday, March 23rd to ‘shop’ and then again on Tuesday, March 27th for those
students who’d like to purchase materials. The Book Fair is located in the Library and is open to the public. Please drop by and check it out: March 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, & 29 from 11:30-3:00 and extended hours on Thursday March 22 & 29 from 3:00-6:00.
THIRD GRADE BOOK STORE:
Each year the third grade classes set up a book sale for the K-2 grade students as part of their Economics unit. They have used books for sale, ranging from 5¢ - 50¢ each. We will be going to shop next Tuesday, March 27th. If you’d like to send your child with $1 in change, that would be plenty to purchase a couple of books. It is also a great opportunity for us to practice identifying and naming coins.
FUN TO BE FIT:
Mrs. Huttenga & Mrs. Kelley are still collecting T-shirt orders for Fun to Be Fit; if you’d like to purchase a shirt, please send your order form and payment in ASAP. ☺
READING:
This week we will be working on the letter Kk and the sightwords up & to. Our focus book for this week is The Three Little Kittens. We will continue to work on sorting, reading, and writing words with the chunks: og, ot, ock, & og. I am hoping to begin sending Reading Folders, with ‘good-fit’ books, home this week. Students will bring their reading folders home 3-4 times a week, to practice reading ‘good-fit’ books at home. You’ll find an informational letter, reading log, & list of reading strategies inside their reading folders. Please be sure to set aside a time and place to read together, sign and date their reading log, and help them return their book & reading folder to school so that they can take home a new book.
WRITING:
This week we will continue Writer’s Workshop. Several students have completed their first books, read them to the class in the ‘Author’s Chair,’ and have taken their published books home. Several others are ready to move to this step this week. Please be sure to celebrate their authorship with them as they bring their published books home. We will also complete a couple of journals this week. One will be a non-fiction writing where we will write about a favorite ocean animal and include 2 facts about it. The other will focus on ways to be a good friend to others, like the Rainbow Fish was.
MATH:
This week we will introduce the nickel and practice counting by 5’s. We will also practice counting by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s, & 10’s using charts and
number lines. Students will have opportunities to practice adding and estimating again this week.
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will continue our Science Unit on Motion & discuss the seasons as we celebrate the new season of Spring!
ASSESSMENTS:
The end of the marking period is fast approaching and that means we will be doing lots of assessments in the classroom. I will have a sub on Thursday afternoon so that I can complete some assessments with the students outside of the classroom. Please remind your child to continue to do his/her best at school. ☺
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Newsletter Updates for the Week of March 12
DATES TO REMEMBER:
-Friday, March 16th—Sunglasses Day, Wii Resort @ 9:10, & Irish Dance Assembly (1:45-2:45)
-Friday, March 23rd—Flip-Flops/Sandals Day & Ocean Guy Assembly
-Friday, March 30th—Beach Day, Final Assembly
-Friday, March 30th—Report Cards Home
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
Our student of the week is Logan Mattison. Logan enjoys many outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and driving his 4-wheeler. His favorite color is green and his favorite place to be is ‘home’ with his family. When Logan grows up, he’d like to be a fisherman. Congratulations to Logan on being Student of the Week!
MARCH IS READING MONTH:
This Friday, each class will have an opportunity to play Wii as a reading reward. The kindergarten time slot is from 9:10-10:00. We are looking for extra parent volunteers who are willing to come in and help run the Wii’s (we will have 5 units set up). Please let me know if you are available to come in and play/help any time throughout the day. Friday is also sunglasses day; students are encouraged to wear their sunglasses to school.
BOOK FAIR:
The Book Fair is coming!!! Our class will visit the Book Fair on Friday, March 23rd to ‘shop’ and then again on Tuesday, March 27th for those students who’d like to purchase materials. The Book Fair is located in the Library and is open to the public. Please drop by and check it out: March 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, & 29 from 11:30-3:00 and extended hours on Thursday March 22 & 29 from 3:00-6:00.
SPEED-STACKERS:
Congratulations to Aiden, Kasey, & Mariah who participated in the Speed Stacking Tournament this past weekend! They did a super job competing under pressure and in front of an audience. We are so proud of you!!!
READING:
This week we will be working on the letter Oo and the sightword here. We will be reading the book On the Go as we work on predicting, comprehension, vocabulary, and sequencing story events. We will also spend some time working on the word chunks: ot, op, og, and ock. We will introduce Flippy the Dolphin as we practice flipping the vowel sound from short-long & long-short when trying to decode words; we will also introduce ‘the magic e.’ In preparation for report cards, we will be completing numerous assessments over the next couple of weeks. Students continue to increase their ‘stamina’ for reading each day at school during ‘Read to Self’ and ‘Partner Reading’ times.
WRITING:
Last week we launched the Writing Workshop, and WOW are we excited to write!! Students have begun planning, writing, and editing their own books. When they finish their books, they conference with a friend, conference with me, and then get to share their book with the class in the Author’s Chair, before bringing them home. You can look forward to seeing your child’s published books in the weeks to come! This week
students will also complete a couple of journals related to leprechauns, to get our imaginations rolling.
MATH:
This week we will be sorting and graphing 3-D/solid shapes (sphere, cube, cylinder, cone, & rectangular prism) and play 3-D Shape Bingo. We will also practice measuring the length of objects using linking cubes, work on patterning, introduce ‘estimating,’ and act out some addition and
subtraction stories.
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will continue our Science Unit on Motion. We will learn about the different ways objects move, talk about the force of gravity, and discuss the difference between push & pull.
FUN TO BE FIT:
Parents: If you have not sent in your order form & money for the Fun to Be Fit run on June 1, but would still like to order a tshirt, an order form will be coming home this week. Please send the form and money in by March 19th. This will be the last opportunity to purchase a shirt. If you do not want your child to have a tshirt, please send in $1 for a medal - we would like to be able to give everyone a finisher's medal. Any questions please contact Cindy Kelley or Kristin Huttenga @ 825-2021.
-Friday, March 16th—Sunglasses Day, Wii Resort @ 9:10, & Irish Dance Assembly (1:45-2:45)
-Friday, March 23rd—Flip-Flops/Sandals Day & Ocean Guy Assembly
-Friday, March 30th—Beach Day, Final Assembly
-Friday, March 30th—Report Cards Home
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
Our student of the week is Logan Mattison. Logan enjoys many outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and driving his 4-wheeler. His favorite color is green and his favorite place to be is ‘home’ with his family. When Logan grows up, he’d like to be a fisherman. Congratulations to Logan on being Student of the Week!
MARCH IS READING MONTH:
This Friday, each class will have an opportunity to play Wii as a reading reward. The kindergarten time slot is from 9:10-10:00. We are looking for extra parent volunteers who are willing to come in and help run the Wii’s (we will have 5 units set up). Please let me know if you are available to come in and play/help any time throughout the day. Friday is also sunglasses day; students are encouraged to wear their sunglasses to school.
BOOK FAIR:
The Book Fair is coming!!! Our class will visit the Book Fair on Friday, March 23rd to ‘shop’ and then again on Tuesday, March 27th for those students who’d like to purchase materials. The Book Fair is located in the Library and is open to the public. Please drop by and check it out: March 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, & 29 from 11:30-3:00 and extended hours on Thursday March 22 & 29 from 3:00-6:00.
SPEED-STACKERS:
Congratulations to Aiden, Kasey, & Mariah who participated in the Speed Stacking Tournament this past weekend! They did a super job competing under pressure and in front of an audience. We are so proud of you!!!
READING:
This week we will be working on the letter Oo and the sightword here. We will be reading the book On the Go as we work on predicting, comprehension, vocabulary, and sequencing story events. We will also spend some time working on the word chunks: ot, op, og, and ock. We will introduce Flippy the Dolphin as we practice flipping the vowel sound from short-long & long-short when trying to decode words; we will also introduce ‘the magic e.’ In preparation for report cards, we will be completing numerous assessments over the next couple of weeks. Students continue to increase their ‘stamina’ for reading each day at school during ‘Read to Self’ and ‘Partner Reading’ times.
WRITING:
Last week we launched the Writing Workshop, and WOW are we excited to write!! Students have begun planning, writing, and editing their own books. When they finish their books, they conference with a friend, conference with me, and then get to share their book with the class in the Author’s Chair, before bringing them home. You can look forward to seeing your child’s published books in the weeks to come! This week
students will also complete a couple of journals related to leprechauns, to get our imaginations rolling.
MATH:
This week we will be sorting and graphing 3-D/solid shapes (sphere, cube, cylinder, cone, & rectangular prism) and play 3-D Shape Bingo. We will also practice measuring the length of objects using linking cubes, work on patterning, introduce ‘estimating,’ and act out some addition and
subtraction stories.
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will continue our Science Unit on Motion. We will learn about the different ways objects move, talk about the force of gravity, and discuss the difference between push & pull.
FUN TO BE FIT:
Parents: If you have not sent in your order form & money for the Fun to Be Fit run on June 1, but would still like to order a tshirt, an order form will be coming home this week. Please send the form and money in by March 19th. This will be the last opportunity to purchase a shirt. If you do not want your child to have a tshirt, please send in $1 for a medal - we would like to be able to give everyone a finisher's medal. Any questions please contact Cindy Kelley or Kristin Huttenga @ 825-2021.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Newsletter Updates for the Week of March 5th
DATES TO REMEMBER:
-Wednesday, March 7th—Mrs. Brinks will have a sub in the afternoon to finish up parent teacher conf.
-Friday, March 9th—Reading @ the Beach (10:45)
-Friday, March 9th—Beach Hat Day
-Monday, March 12th—Delayed Start
-Friday, March 16th—Sunglasses Day, Wii Resort @ 9:10, & Irish Dance Assembly (pm)
-Friday, March 23rd—Flip-Flops/Sandals Day & Ocean Guy Assembly
-Friday, March 30th—Beach Day, Final Assembly
MARCH IS READING MONTH:
This week we will be ‘reading at the beach.’ Since we have so many elementary classes, some will go Thursday & some classes will go on Friday. Our class will be reading at the beach on Friday at 10:45. Your child is welcome to bring in a beach towel to sit on while reading. We will also enjoy a snack at the beach. You are welcome to send in a small ziploc baggie of small items (m & m’s, cereal, pretzels, raisins, etc.) to add to our class ‘beach mix.’ Friday is also beach hat day; students are encouraged to wear their favorite beach hat to school.
CONFERENCES:
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to meet for conferences. It is such an exciting time of the year, and it is great to have the opportunity to share your child’s progress with you and discuss goals together. I still have a couple of time slots available on Wednesday afternoon if you missed your conference and would like to meet. Just a reminder that Wednesday’s conferences will be held in the elementary conference room, by the elementary office.
NEW STUDENT:
We would like to officially welcome our new friend Alaysia; we are excited to have her join our class! The children are eager to make her feel welcome! This brings our classroom count to 22 students; 11 girls & 11 boys!
READING:
This week we will be working on the letter Gg and the sightword on. We will be reading Honk, Honk, A Story of Migration (geese) as we work on
predicting, comprehension, vocabulary, and sequencing story events. We will also be reading and retelling The Three Billy Goats Gruff, which is always a favorite! We will be reviewing our letters and sounds by playing beach volleyball & we will be fishing for sightwords. This week we will
introduce ‘partner reading’ as another way to practice our stamina for reading as well as our reading strategies.
WRITING:
We have reached a new milestone; this week we will launch Writing Workshop! Students will begin by brainstorming a list of things they can write about—an idea sheet. Then we will begin the process of choosing an idea and writing and publishing our very own books. We will be working on introducing the various stages of the Writer’s Workshop during the next couple of weeks—Ideas, Writing, Editing, Conferencing with Peers, Conferencing with the Teacher, & Author’s Chair.
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will continue our study of Oceans and Sea Life—focusing our learning around sharks and coral reefs. We will also begin our Science Unit on Motion, which will extend for several weeks.
MATH:
This week we will practice identifying and naming 3-D/solid shapes (sphere, cube, cylinder, cone, & rectangular prism). We will also continue to
practice buying with dimes and counting by tens, & ordering objects according to their lengths. We will complete a shark addition page, discuss ‘more’ and ‘less’ using goldfish crackers, & create a pattern using fish.
-Wednesday, March 7th—Mrs. Brinks will have a sub in the afternoon to finish up parent teacher conf.
-Friday, March 9th—Reading @ the Beach (10:45)
-Friday, March 9th—Beach Hat Day
-Monday, March 12th—Delayed Start
-Friday, March 16th—Sunglasses Day, Wii Resort @ 9:10, & Irish Dance Assembly (pm)
-Friday, March 23rd—Flip-Flops/Sandals Day & Ocean Guy Assembly
-Friday, March 30th—Beach Day, Final Assembly
MARCH IS READING MONTH:
This week we will be ‘reading at the beach.’ Since we have so many elementary classes, some will go Thursday & some classes will go on Friday. Our class will be reading at the beach on Friday at 10:45. Your child is welcome to bring in a beach towel to sit on while reading. We will also enjoy a snack at the beach. You are welcome to send in a small ziploc baggie of small items (m & m’s, cereal, pretzels, raisins, etc.) to add to our class ‘beach mix.’ Friday is also beach hat day; students are encouraged to wear their favorite beach hat to school.
CONFERENCES:
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to meet for conferences. It is such an exciting time of the year, and it is great to have the opportunity to share your child’s progress with you and discuss goals together. I still have a couple of time slots available on Wednesday afternoon if you missed your conference and would like to meet. Just a reminder that Wednesday’s conferences will be held in the elementary conference room, by the elementary office.
NEW STUDENT:
We would like to officially welcome our new friend Alaysia; we are excited to have her join our class! The children are eager to make her feel welcome! This brings our classroom count to 22 students; 11 girls & 11 boys!
READING:
This week we will be working on the letter Gg and the sightword on. We will be reading Honk, Honk, A Story of Migration (geese) as we work on
predicting, comprehension, vocabulary, and sequencing story events. We will also be reading and retelling The Three Billy Goats Gruff, which is always a favorite! We will be reviewing our letters and sounds by playing beach volleyball & we will be fishing for sightwords. This week we will
introduce ‘partner reading’ as another way to practice our stamina for reading as well as our reading strategies.
WRITING:
We have reached a new milestone; this week we will launch Writing Workshop! Students will begin by brainstorming a list of things they can write about—an idea sheet. Then we will begin the process of choosing an idea and writing and publishing our very own books. We will be working on introducing the various stages of the Writer’s Workshop during the next couple of weeks—Ideas, Writing, Editing, Conferencing with Peers, Conferencing with the Teacher, & Author’s Chair.
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will continue our study of Oceans and Sea Life—focusing our learning around sharks and coral reefs. We will also begin our Science Unit on Motion, which will extend for several weeks.
MATH:
This week we will practice identifying and naming 3-D/solid shapes (sphere, cube, cylinder, cone, & rectangular prism). We will also continue to
practice buying with dimes and counting by tens, & ordering objects according to their lengths. We will complete a shark addition page, discuss ‘more’ and ‘less’ using goldfish crackers, & create a pattern using fish.
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