Happy Valentine's Day!

Leveled Readers
Last week your child brought home the leveled reader and accompanying worksheet for homework. We read the story several times during reading groups, with the children each taking a turn reading a page, so they are familiar with the story.  Please have your child read the story when they come home in RED folders on Tuesdays. Children should be able to read the words without too much trouble. The words and sound combinations are ones that we have been working on during Superkids and reading groups. If you notice your child struggling with the words on the pages, please let me know.  Watch as your child uses the "slide and blend" technique. Listen for the correct sounds, and then be sure your child rereads the sentence with fluency (smooth, not choppy). There are three levels (challenge, on level, and easy).  If you think the book is too hard/easy, please let me know and we can work together to move up or down a level.

Superkids
After having introduced the letter 'b' last week, there are now a lot of children who are reading the /b/ sound for /d/ and vice versa. Don't be alarmed if your child is one of them. Simply point out the correct letter, and move on.  

field trip permission slip
You should have received a yellow permission slip for the play Go, Dog, Go that we will be going to on March 13.  We will not need parent chaperones to go on this trip.  I noticed today that there were several slips signed, but no money, so I left them in folders until the form and money are together.  Cost of the ticket is $8.  Please let me know if you need the school to help cover the cost of the ticket.

President's Day
Don't forget that this weekend is a 3 day weekend--no school Monday due to President's Day!

IOWA Testing
Monday and today we completed the IOWA test (for high ability screening).  We are all done with testing!  YAY!

PE Facebook page
Check out the new Creekside PE Facebook page! The page is called Creekside Cougar Gym News. https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Cougar-Gym-News-1912415…/.

Kindergarten Registration
If you know of anyone who will have a student coming to Kindergarten next year, please tell them to come to Kindergarten Registration March 8, from 4-7pm at Creekside!

Have a great afternoon!