Words for the Week from Brenda and Jodi 3/10/08
It seems like ages since the last newsletter! And, it’s been a while since we’ve all been here and since we’ve had a full week on a regular schedule. We are trying very hard to catch everyone up on our winter projects as we begin diving into new ones.
Some of the work you may look forward to seeing at the Student-Led Conferences on March 21st are Math Problem-Solving, Water Myths, Literate Group work, Response to Literature Essays, Math class work, SSR books, Notebooks, Self-Assessments and Library book reviews. You will also see a sneak preview of your child’s weather research project.
Also, put on calendar The Learning Fair, Monday, March 31st, featuring Weather Research books, Math Games and Water Experiments, Book Reviews and more.
The March reading Challenge begins on Monday and I like to make it a whole class project and a homework assignment. Please help me in supporting reading outside of school through the March reading Challenge. We will be doing special activities along the way to motivate kids to stick to their contract.
On Friday, we will watch a Greek Myth Shadow Puppet Show in David’s Room.
Homework
1.) March Reading Challenge
2.) Practice those math fact cards. New ones go home this week!
3.) “Clouds” reading assignment and questions for 4th graders.
4.) Practice your musical instruments!!! Spring concert is 2 months away!
Weather Folklore ~ “When ladybug’s swarm, expect a day that is warm.”
Posted: March 11th, 2008 under 34.