Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Happy April!

  Fast Track is a program that provides a free backpack and set of school supplies, and it is available to students in Franklin Community Schools. The application is quick and easy to complete online via the link below. 


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQOK8bLu12X8cLB70_jpvDJq94e1o9GOB2HAoAT5wp_YrwUw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

 LET’S GLOW!


Creekside Spring Carnival
Friday, April 8th, 2022
5:30-8:30 PM

Wristbands at the door are $12. 
Wristbands make it easy to enjoy all games for one low price. 
Wristbands are only needed for children playing games and taking part in the DJ dance party.

***Activities included with wristbands***
Carnival games, tattoos, selfie station, dance party with DJ, snack walk and prizes.

***Activities with additional cost (.50-$10)***
Silly string a teacher, cotton candy, teacher raffle, UPaint Pottery.
Food trucks will be parked along the curb so plan to have dinner with us too!


LUNCH!
Families can start joining us for lunch again at Creekside. Each lunch will have a guest table or tables where guests may sit with their child or children. 

It's nice to get back to welcoming families for lunch!


Glue Sticks
We are running very low on our classroom supply of glue sticks.  If you would be willing to donate some to our class to get us through the end of the school year, I would greatly appreciate it!


Writing

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

  • poetry

  • persuasive writing


High Ability

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

  • character maps

  • problem based learning project

  • research project

  • analyzing a story

  • reading--The Tale of Despereaux

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
  • fractions on a number line
  • comparing fractions
  • arrays
  • equal shares
Wonders Reading
Here is what we are working on this week in reading:
  • essential question--Why are rules important?
  • genre--persuasive text
  • phonics---short vowel blends
  • Grammar--contractions
  • vocabulary---multiple meaning words
  • writing--persuasive essay
  • writing--develop topic
  • writing--descriptive language
  • comprehension--summarize
  • comprehension--author's purpose
  • text features--charts


Upcoming Dates
 


Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar
  • 4/6--Early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/8--Spring Carnival @5:30-8:30pm
  • 4/13--early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/20--early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/22--e-learning day-no in person school!
  • 4/26--PTO meeting @6pm
  • 4/27--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/4--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/5--Careers on Wheels 2nd grade trip to H.S. (more info TBA)
  • 5/9--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/10--EOY DIBELS testing
  • 5/11--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/16--2nd Grade Field Trip to Indianapolis Zoo! (more info TBA)
  • 5/18--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/19--FIELD Day (more info TBA)
  • 5/20--last day of 2nd grade!!!

Have a great week!!

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