Monday, February 23, 2009

February 23rd

We welcome back Jasmin Mendoza. Jasmin has been out this year recovering from a bone marrow transplant. The kids are very excited to have her back - as she is very excited to be back. You can help Jasmin and our classroom by keeping your child home if they are ill. If they are diagnosed with strep throat or anything other than a basic cold, please let me know.


Our spelling paragraph this week is:

Wonders in Space
Many wonders are found in our solar system. The Sun is made out of different gases like hydrogen and helium. Earth has gravity and is the only planet we know that can have living creatures. Jupiter is so large it could fit up to 1000 Earths inside it. Scientist call Pluto a “dwarf planet”, because of its small size. Our Solar System is a big neighborhood!


We are studying the Earth, Moon, and Sun in both reading and science. Please help your child to locate information to bring in and share with our class.


This week in Food is Elementary, students got to taste sushi. Thank you for supporting the belief of eating healthy by supplying healthy heart snacks for our Valentine's Day party. The kids seem to really enjoy it.


The math concepts this week are centered around fractions. Please also continue studying the multiplication math facts at home.


I have noticed a decline in students returning homework nightly. Homework is assigned every night and expected to be returned back to school completed the following day.