Nov. 27

Hello,
   I hope everyone enjoined their Thanksgiving Break! Thanks for reading, I have a few important updates to share with you.

WATER UNIT
   We are in the home stretch and will be wrapping up our Science/English Language Arts Water Unit by Winter Break. On Friday, Dec. 8th (9am-11am) we will take a field trip to the water treatment facility on Lake Mary Road. I am hoping a few volunteers can join us! IF you CAN join us please return the attached slip of paper.

   The next few weeks, students will work on independent projects to display what they've learned about water. On Friday, Dec. 15th you are invited to a project showcase to learn about Water Conservation and more! (More information will be sent out soon).


AR READING
 On Monday, I sent home a reminder about how many points each student is expected to earn by December 15. Students earn points by reading a book at their independent reading level and taking an AR Test at school. Today (Tuesday), I had each student write their book level in their agendas. PLEASE have a conversation with your student about using their time the next couple weeks wisely so they can pass their AR Goal. Students who pass their goals will be invited to an AR Goal celebration. Students are expected to read 15 minutes each night, during any downtime in class and during Daily 5 in class. 


SNACKS
  Students are welcome to eat their own healthy snack throughout the day. Each day (Mon-Thurs) I try to give out a healthy snack to students at recess. Thank you for the donations at the beginning of the year. We are currently out of snacks to share with the class. We would greatly appreciate donations of nonperishable, healthy snacks.

Some wonderful options would include:
*Pretzels
*Cheerios
*Crackers
*Granola bars
*Popcorn

Nov. 13

Hello!
   I hope you and your family had a restful Veterans Day weekend.

This week:
    Math-We are taking a break from multiplication and starting division!
    ELA -We are still reading about where water is on Earth and how all water is connected. We are working on identifying the main idea of a text and comparing and contrasting two texts.
    Science- We are working on investigating water on a slope and with sponges and connecting what we learn to water on Earth

Reminders:
   -NEXT WEEK, school is dismissed Wednesday, Thursday (Thanksgiving) & Friday
   - Students AR goals should be reached by Dec. 15
     *Students should read at least 15 minutes per night and during given class time
     *Students need to read in their given BL Level (will send home again Tuesday 11/14)
     *Students need to take AR tests at school to earn points

THANK YOU for the Box Top donations! Our class won a pizza party for collecting the most!


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Nov. 6 Updates

Hello!
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Week of Nov. 6
-Math homework will be handed out on Tuesday! We are continuing to work on multiplication. Students should now know the standard algorithm to help solve each problem but can use any method they feel comfortable with.

-Please remember that each student has an AR Reading goal for the quarter. Goals were set, assuming each student is reading a minimum of 15 minutes per night. Students should read books within their level (given each Thursday at Library & written in agenda) and take an AR quiz at school the next school day after finishing a book.

-Thank you for reading and signing agendas each night! Agendas are a great place to send me a note if needed.

-We won the Box Top challenge and earned a pizza party at lunch on Wednesday, November 8th! Thank you for collecting and sending in Box Tops for Education.

-NO SCHOOL Friday, November 10th to honor Veteran's Day

-Check the lost and found before items are donated