Read Across America

For four days we were a class of eighteen students.  Here is a picture of Room 115 with eighteen children.  I'm very lucky that I get to spend my days with such fabulous people!  Now we are back down to seventeen.

This is a very busy week.  There is a lot of information in today's post so read carefully.

In reading this week, we will be investigating the letter "Ff" as in flower in the field.  The word wall words are it, this, will, went.

I will begin report card testing this week so reading groups will be abbreviated.  Please check folders each night for homework.  There may be a night(s) where there will be no homework for reading.   I will begin word wall assessment on Wednesday, March 2.

In math we are learning about money, telling time to the hour and number sense.  Our February calendar pages will come home Tuesday.  In our calendar notebook for March we will be adding an addition page. 

Poetry Journals did not go home last week.  Look for them on Friday.

Classroom Needs:  This is the first year I've ever run low on tissues.  Please pick up a box next time you are shopping.  Also, cap erasers would be appreciated.  Thank you for supporting our classroom.

PTA Meeting on Tuesday!  The multi-cultural festival and PTA meeting is this Tuesday night at 6:00.  There will be over 12 countries represented with food, decorations, and dress.  The festival and food will start at 6:00.  The teacher with the highest % of parents and students in attendance will will win a $50 gift card to Walmart. So please get there on time and be sure to sign our class list.  The meeting will adjourn no later than 7:00.

Cookie Dough delivery:  Parents who ordered cookie dough can pick up their order on the cafeteria stage on Wednesday, March 2 from 2;00-5:30.  If this time is not convenient for you , please email me and I will tell you who to contact. 

Spirit Night at Baumhower's:   If you need help with Monday's dinner, then please join us at Baumhower's on the Eastern Blvd.  Be sure to tell them you are from Blount.  Thanks for supporting our school. 

Read Across America:   This week we will have fun celebrating reading.  (Actually we celebrate reading every day all day long but this is school wide!)  A handout went home on Friday with detailed information.  Here is a quick reminder:
Tuesday:  bring blanket/towel and a stuffed friend for DEAR time (Drop Everything and Read).
Wednesday:  Volunteers can read to the class.  Email me so I can schedule you during the day.
Thursday:  CHARACTER BOOK PARADE at 9:30!!  Come dressed as your favorite character from a book.  If you are having problems with how to make a sign:  you can carry a sign on a ruler or tie ribbon around a piece of cardboard with the name of the character and book title.  Every child will participate in the parade, even those who come not in costume!
Friday:  We will be making Green Eggs and Ham.  Check the handout if you are able to donate ingredients/supplies.

Tremendous fun at the bowling alley.  Thanks to all the parents who helped out.  I think our class was the best behaved but then I'm partial!  Check out the smiles!



Email me with any questions or concerns!