Last Post For The Year!

End of the Year Theme Days!

May 31 – June 4, 2010

In place of an End-of-the-Year party, we will have a special theme for each day the last few weeks of school. All daily activities will pertain to that day’s theme. Listed below are the themes for this next week along with special “assignments” or supplies needed.


Monday, Memorial Day—No School

Tuesday, June 1st – Puzzles, Brainteasers, Math Whiz Day
• Students may bring math games, puzzles, or brainteasers to school. Some ideas include – Yahtzee, Rack-O, Monopoly, etc.

Wednesday, June 2nd – Art Day
• Bring a book about art or an artist.

Thursday, June 3rd – Creepy Crawly Day
• Bring a bug to school!
• Bring insect-related books to school.
• Students will be writing and researching about their critters.
**Anyone want to make and donate a large “Dirt Cake”??

Friday, June 4th – Read In / Author Study Day
• Bring your favorite books, blankets, pillows, healthy snacks, etc. (all must fit inside your backpack
• Early Release 11:22 – Report Card Prep


June 7-11, 2010

Monday, June 7— Sports Day / Field Day
• Wear sports uniform or clothing representative of a sports team.
• Bring sports-related books.
• Bring sports equipment and teach the class a new game!
• Our class will have Field Day from 1:00-2:30...dress comfortably, bring a water bottle, and don’t forget to wear sunscreen!

Tuesday, June 8— Field Trip to Broetje Orchards
• Students must wear closed toe shoes and have permission slips signed
• Students will be need a sack lunch or will get a sack lunch from the kitchen

Wednesday, June 9—Career Day
• Bring books or stories about a career that may interest you
• Invite a guest speaker to talk to us about their job! (Please let me know if you can come in)
Examples we have had: fire fighter, paramedic, dentist, WHL coach, police officer, scientist, geologist, humanitarian, attorney, nurse, radio advertising sales

Thursday, June 10 — Beach Day
• Dress like you’re headed to the beach! (no swimsuits allowed)
• Bring an item that will either sink or float. Choose an item you think will trick your friends...something they think will sink when it really floats or one that most people will think floats when it really sinks.
• We’ll also be designing, testing, and redesigning our own boats!
• Supplies needed: packages of blue Jello
small clear plastic cups
gummy fish

Friday, June 11— Last Day of School
• Early Release—11:22


Have a safe summer and keep reading!

April 26th

We will be taking a break from Spelling paragraphs this week. Our focus is completing WASL or MSP practice items. Paragraphs will resume next week.

In Reading, we have begun our Storytelling unit. Use this time to share a story with your child!

In Math, we will be finishing up our unit on fractions. This is a very difficult concept for students. Please be sure you check over their homework. Many students are not completing the assignment or it is done incorrectly. Your support at home will make a HUGE difference.

Your student may have told you we are conducting Chemical Tests in Room 14. This is true! Our current science unit is chemical properties. Students are enjoying learning how things react together and discovering what the white unknown chemicals are. Look for more to come.

Don't forget these dates:
Thursday, May 5th - MSP (WASL) Reading tests
Tuesday, May 11th - MSP (WASL) Math tests
Thursday and Friday May 13-14 - MAP Reading tests
Thursday and Friday May 20-21 - MAP Math tests

Please be sure your child gets a good night of rest, a yummy breakfast, and understands how important it is to take their time and try their best.