I hope that everyone has had a great weekend. Last week was a super week learning about animals and the food chain. We took our STAR tests and are now ready to start AR testing this week. Unfortunately our nature hike was cancelled last Friday because of the nasty weather and a very wet trail. We are rescheduling our hike for this Wednesday. We will get on the trail right after chapel and observe the nature all around us with a little help from Mr. Averett. Pictures of our hike are to come!
This week will be learning about animals in the wild and how we can help protect them and their environments. We will also practice spelling with the short e sound and begin learning about Johnny Appleseed. In math we will learn addition and subtraction strategies and practice solving story problems.
Since we finally have AR up and running, we will begin testing this week. We will check out books on Fridays for the upcoming week. Your child should have an AR book on his/her level as well as a choice book that is something they may be interested in reading. We are requiring one AR test a week. Your child is welcome to take more, but one is required. We will go over procedures on taking the AR test Monday morning. While this is an important opportunity to practice reading comprehension, please continue to read for fun at home books on every level to continue your child's love for reading. It is essential during this important phase in their life that they not get overwhelmed with reading to test but continue to read for enjoyment, excitement, and learning. If you have any questions, please let me know.
The tree trunk projects were SUPER! We loved sharing and getting to see each other's memorable moments in their little lives. We will hang these in the hallway for display, so come and take a look!
Just a few updates/reminders for the calendar:
Friday, September 25
Blessing of the Animals
Johnny Appleseed Celebration - please send an apple with your child
Friday, October 9
Grandparent's Day & 1/2 Day for students
October 12th-16th
Fall Break
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