March is almost here! Can you believe it?!
Shoe Drive
The shoe drive is still going on, and will go through March 13. We are collecting new or gently used shoes. They must be a pair with no holes or worn soles. They can be any kind of shoe-just no wheels. They can be in any size as well. Please send in your donations to school!
Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday! That means Early Release day! Dismissal will start at 1:40
Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
Superkids
Here is what we are working on in Superkids this week:
High Ability
Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:
Have a great afternoon!
The shoe drive is still going on, and will go through March 13. We are collecting new or gently used shoes. They must be a pair with no holes or worn soles. They can be any kind of shoe-just no wheels. They can be in any size as well. Please send in your donations to school!
Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday! That means Early Release day! Dismissal will start at 1:40
Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
- multiplication facts
- multiplication strategies
- writing two-step number stories
- number sentences with parenthesis
- The unit 6 math test will be Thursday, February 28th. Please help your child complete the review packet to study if you haven't already done so!
Here is what we are working on in Superkids this week:
- memory words: (This is the new list of words that we will start tomorrow) later, lazy, title, silent, tidy, giant, music, secret, student, paper, poem, total
- plural nouns
- editing marks
- comprehension
- Super Magazine--The Inside Story
High Ability
Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:
- reading analyzers
- book club discussion
- finishing our reading of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Writer's Workshop
Here is what we are working on in Writer's Workshop this week:
- research projects--we are finishing our research projects. We have decided on a topic, written a list of questions, completed internet and book research, and written our rough drafts. The rest of the week, we will be editing, revising, and typing our final draft! Stay tuned for pictures of our finished work--including a cool tech piece to animate our work!
- Cursive writing--review of letters already learned, plus how to write cursive r, s, k, and o.
Jump Rope For Heart
Tomorrow is Jump Rope for Heart day! We will be jumping during specials time. Please have your child wear comfy jumping clothes and tennis shoes to school tomorrow!
Reminder--PTO Reading Counts Award
Again this year the PTO will be rewarding students that have earned the most Reading Counts Points. The top two students from each classroom (Grades 1-4) will receive a "Creekside Top Reader" t-shirt, get their picture taken, and be recognized at Awards Day. The top two students from each grade level will receive a certificate during awards day and will get $10.00 to spend at the BOGO book fair in May. The cut-off date to earn points for this reward is May 1st.
Art to Remember
I am placing the Art to Remember order forms in everyone's mailbox. They are individualized by name and have a small picture of their artwork. They are due March 8! Students may order online or return the form with money to the office or myself.
Upcoming Dates
Here are some dates to add to your calendar:
- 2/27--Jump Rope for Heart during specials time
- 3/6--K-2 Donuts with Dad
- 3/7--PTO Children's Museum Night at Creekside 5:30-8pm
- 3/8--end of 3rd 9 weeks
- 3/13--PTO shoe drive ends
- 3/15--report cards home for 3rd 9 weeks
- 3/22-3/31--NO SCHOOL-SPRING BREAK
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