Newsletter May 4

Math Workshop: We continued working hard on Module 7. Our focus this week was on understanding the value of coins, as well as determining the total of a group of coins. We will be assessing over module 7 next week.	Language Workshop: This week we started learning about the three branches of government. We have talked about the legislative, judicial, and executive branches and their duties. Students have really enjoyed learning how our government works.	Important Dates: May 7-11: NWEA Testing May 14-16: Girls Volleyball Camp -  Middle School Gym May 21: Read-a-thon May 22: Field Day May 23: Last Day of School - Dismiss at 12:00 - Breakfast/Sack Lunches Provided Lunch Balance: ____________________
Reading Workshop: In reading we learned that a compound word is two words put together to form a new word. We did many activities to help students practice using compound words. We assessed over this skill on Friday.	Writing Workshop: We reviewed the types of writing: narrative, opinion, and informative. Students chose which type of writing they would like to work on. I am proud of the students for working hard on this writing piece!	Special Announcements Our end of year NWEA Testing is next week. Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep and eats a good breakfast each morning. Thank you for your support!

Doing Some Graphing FUN!!!!

Newsletter 4-6

Math Workshop: We continued working on Module 6 this week. Module 6 is Foundations of Multiplication and Division. In this module, students will determine whether a group of objects is odd or even, are equal or unequal groups, write repeated addition equations and divide a rectangle into equal parts (array). We took our topic B quiz over equal groups. The students are doing good with these difficult skills.	Language Workshop: This week we wrapped up and assessed over our Economics Unit. Students learned about personal cost benefit by using the texts The 3 Little Pigs and A Chair for My Mother. We did many whole-group activities that allowed your student to identify the cost and the benefit of different scenarios. Ask your child to give you some examples of these. We also reviewed contractions and assessed over this skill.	Important Dates: Wednesday, April 18th: 2nd Grade Discovery Center Field Trip Friday, April 20th: No School Monday, April 23rd: No School Lunch Balance: ____________________
Reading Workshop: We continued learning about cause and effect. We used the books A Chair for My Mother, The 3 Little Pigs, and Click, Clack, Moo to work on this skill. We also took an assessment on Thursday. Students did a good job identifying causes and effects.	Writing Workshop: This week students were given the prompt, “ In your opinion what is the best movie or book?” They had to independently work through the 5 steps of the writing process to complete an opinion piece over the prompt. I am excited to see the great growth your child has made in writing this year.	Special Announcements Reminder: We are taking a field trip to the Discovery Center on April 18th. Please make sure to complete the form, add the necessary money, and return by April 11th. Thank you!

Principal Letter

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Newsletter March 2

Math Workshop: We continued working on Module 5 this week. Module 5 involves addition and subtraction within 1,000 and word problems to 100.  This week we focused on different using strategies to subtract. We took a topic c quiz over subtraction. We will not be assessing over Module 5 until next week. Any additional practice at home will greatly benefit your child.	Language Workshop: This week we used Dr. Seuss books: Cat in the Hat, The Sleep Book, Wacky Wednesday, Hooray for Hair, and Fox in Socks as our mentor texts. We reviewed onomatopoeia (sound words), sensory details, and author's craft to identify rhyming words. The students had a great time using Dr. Seuss books to review different skills.	Important Dates: Mar. 5th-9th: Penny Wars March. 8th: PTA Superhero Family Dance 6-8pm in FEMA March 9th: Read-a-thon March 12th-16th: Spring Break March 20th: Traditional Parent/Teacher Conferences (If you wish to sign up for one.) March 22nd: Student led Showcase Night (If you do not want a traditional conference) Lunch Balance: _______________________
Reading Workshop: This week we introduced adjectives (describing words). The students used Dr. Seuss mentor texts to dig back into the book and highlight adjectives throughout the story. The student’s did great with this new skill!	Writing Workshop: This week we started opinion writing. We reviewed the differences between facts and opinions. The students selected a topic from “The Best List” and began working through the 5 steps of the writing process.	Special Announcements Please be on the lookout for additional information sent home about Parent/Teacher conferences and student led Showcase Night. The students are looking forward to showing you how much progress they have made so far this year! :) If you chose a traditional conference here is the link to sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090949AFA72CA6F58-spring1

STEM WEEK!!!!!

STEM STEM STEM

What is STEM?  

Stem is a way to help students understand how the academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics impact their world and prepare them for the workforce of tomorrow.   As part of our curriculum we will doing a week of STEM activities at school. These activities require lots of hands-on materials.  If you are able to donate any of the following items we would really appreciate that. We will be doing one activity each day this week.

                           

• Pipe cleaners
• Empty, clean plastic bottles with a lid (water, soda, any bottle)
• Empty toilet paper rolls
• Popsicle sticks
• Popcorn kernels
• Microwave popcorn
• 2 liters of Sprite and Diet Coke
• Mentos candy
• Bottles of Hawaiian Punch and flavor
• Clear solo brand plastic cups
• Any other “trash” for building and construction

Progress Reports

Well EPIC mistake by a teacher. I believe some of the progress reports may have got mixed up that went home today. PLEASE check to make sure the attached pages to your child's LIFELONG LEARNING HABITS page has your child's name on it. If not, please send it back to school on Monday and let me know via email or call. I sincerely apologize for the mix up and will make it all right on Monday. If you have any questions please call or email me.

Polar Express Day

Thanks for everyone who has signed up to help out on Polar Express Day! We still have a few items we are in need of. Please check out the link below if you are willing to help! THANKS SO MUCH!


Polar Express Day

LAST DAY FOR MRS. CURTMAN

Just a reminder that Friday is Mrs. Curtman’s last day. We have already made cards for her. We will also have a small party to celebrate her last day. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up. She has been absolutely amazing!

Canned Food Drive

Clever FBLA is hosting their annual food drive this week October 16-October 20. All donations will go to the food pantry at Clever First Baptist.  The class that collects the most will receive a class party!

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Please sign-up for a parent/teacher conference at this link: P/T Conference Sign-Up

Elementary Night at the Volleyball Game

FFA Day

We had a BLAST!!!!!

Principal's Letter