2 days until spring break!

Lost and Found
From Dr. Heiden--Our lost and found in the Cafe has gotten too large and it will likely disappear over spring break. So, please let your parents know and students know they should check it if they are missing anything because it will all be donated soon somewhere.

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
• comparing fractions
• finding fractions less than 1 and more than 1 on a number line
• plotting fractions on a number line

Superkids
Here is what we are working on in Superkids this week:

• memory words: afternoon, backpack, homework, playground, sunlight, summertime, grasshopper, birthday, popcorn, pancake, toothbrush, weekend
• The next spelling test will TOMORROW.
• prefixes: plural vs. singular pronouns
• fact vs. opinion
• compound words
• comprehension
• Book Club--Pinky and Rex and the Bully 

High Ability
Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

• hamburger model for persuasive writing
• forming an opinion
• reading: The Girl with 500 Middle Names

Writer's Workshop

Here is what we are working on in Writer's Workshop this week:

• book reviews
• Cursive writing--review all lowercase letters

Upcoming Dates
Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 3/22-3/31--NO SCHOOL-SPRING BREAK
• 4/1--School resumes from Spring Break
• 4/2--Deputy Baird Safety presentation at 12pm
• 4/4--Creekside Spelling Bee at 1pm
• 4/12--PTO Spring Carnival 5:30-8pm
• 4/19--C9 Field Trip From 8-10 am (more info TBA)
• 4/25--2nd grade guest day picnic at 5:30-7pm
• 4/26--Snow make up day--NO SCHOOL
• 4/26--PTO vs Harlem Wizards game @7pm
• 4/30--PTO mtg at 6pm
• 5/7--2nd grade field trip to FCHS for Careers on Wheels presentation (more info TBA)
• 5/9--Book Beat at Creekside @9am (more info TBA)
• week of 5/13--BOGO Book Fair
• 5/16--BOGO Book Fair parent night @4-6:30pm
• 5/20--Boomer convo @9am
• 5/21--Chemistry is a blast convo @ 1pm
• 5/23-INDIANAPOLIS ZOO FIELD TRIP (more info TBA--we will need lots of chaperones!!)
• 5/27--Memorial Day--NO SCHOOL
• 5/28--Field Day
• 5/29--Last day of 2nd grade!!!