April 8 - 12

 

                                                            out of office

Lansing Parent Note: Here is the Lansing note that was previously emailed home. There are still some snacks available if you can help. Please remember that the snacks must be the exact brand name and flavor as on the signup. They also need to be individually wrapped. Please have the snacks turned in by April 11th. Here is the volunteer consent form for those who are chaperoning. This must be completed ahead of time along with sending in the $8 museum fee. Thanks for all of your help!  

Class Photos: If anyone has class pictures from parties, etc., please send them to me. We are in need of a few more for our yearbook page. I will make sure to upload Lansing photos after our trip too. Thanks!

Testing Dates: April 17th & 18th - ELA M-Step, April 22nd & 23rd - Math M-Step; May 7th & 8th - NWEA Reading, May 14th & 16th - NWEA Math. Please try to avoid appointments in the mornings on these days. Thanks!

Classroom Needs: 

  • Clorox or Lysol wipes
  • pencil top erasers

This week:

  Monday - Media Center; eclipse                                                              Tuesday - PE                                                                        Wednesday - NOT a Late Start                                                            Thursday - Music                                                                          Friday - Art; Popcorn Friday; Science Olympiad

Upcoming Dates: 

Return from Break: April 8th

Lansing Trip - April 15th

4th Grade Music Performance - April 24th at the high school

Sarett Nature Center Field Trip - May 3rd -12:30-2:00(Parent Chaperones needed - info coming soon)

Track Meet & Book Bonanza - May 15th

Kiwanis Park Day - May 22nd @ 12:30

Field Day - May 23rd

Math: Before break, we completed unit 6/lessons 16 - 19. This week, we will be working on unit 6/lessons 20 - 24. Extra practice at home using the IXL textbook will be helpful to reinforce these essential standards, especially for those who struggle. Additional IM resources(the workbook we use) can be found HERE.

Shoes & Boots: Due to the mud and wet conditions, students need to bring boots and a pair of shoes to school to change into after recess. Thanks for your help with this!


Ms. V's Learner Behavior Post: Here is what we have been doing in SEL the past two weeks.  

Things to remember daily:

  • water bottle 
  • safe snack(in the package with the label please)
  • good fit book with bookmark

Birthdays - Students bringing in treats for birthdays must stick to the safe snacks list. Homemade treats are not allowed. Store-bought items must be sent to me ahead of time. Please include a picture of the front of the package/container and the label on the back. We have nut, egg, and dairy allergies in our room. Thanks!

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