Odds and Ends:
Happy New Year! I hope that you had a wonderful, relaxing winter break!
I hope 2010 brings you happiness and good health!
*IOWA Testing: We will be taking the IOWA Basic Skills Tests Mon. 1/11-Wed. 1/13. There will be testing every morning during reading and english and every day during math. There is no studying or at home preparation for these tests, but as always, be sure your child gets a full nights rest and eats a healthy breakfast each morning! If you would like to send in healthy "brain" food or drink for the class during the week, that would be much appreciated!
Some ideas are:
pretzels, goldfish crackers, crackers, 100% juice boxes, fruit, veggies.
Thanks!
*Volunteers: I am still looking for parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc volunteers to come to the class during our center time. We have centers Mon-Thurs from 2:00-2:20. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming in once a week or more, please let me know!
* Friendly Letters: The students are learning to write friendly letters this week. If you would like to send a friendly letter to the school (mail or hand delivered), the office will give it to me and I can make a special delivery to your child. This would be a great treat during IOWA's week if you sent in a note wishing him/her good luck on the tests. Thanks for your participation in this fun activity.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
*Mon. 1/11-Wed. 1/13: IOWA Testing
*Fri. 1/15: Math: 6's multiplication timed test
*Mon. 1/18: No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
*Wed. 1/20 and Thurs. 1/21: Culture Day Presentations
A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:
*Reading: We will be testing during reading Mon-Wed. We will end the week with some ISAT practice on problem/solution, genre, and word work. Our next story will be Lost and Found and focus on summarizing.
*English: We will be testing during english Mon-Wed. We will end the week with a practice extended response while we read Ruby the Copy Cat. Our next unit will begin the following week when we begin chapter 4: adjectives!
*Spelling: There is no spelling this week! We will start with list 17 the following week. This will be a review week.
*Science: We are studying weather (ch. 9). Next lesson: the water cycle.
*Social Studies: We will be finishing up ch. 3 this week when we focus on lesson 4: citizenship. There will not be a chapter test. Instead, your child will present on their culture. The plan sheet for culture day is due Mon. 1/11. Please email me with any questions. Thanks!
*Math: We will be testing during math Mon-Wed. We will still practice multiplication this week as we focus on the 6's. There will be 6's timed test on Friday. We will begin measurement next (ch 20).
Thank you for checking out this week's blog!
Stay warm this weekend and enjoy the snow!
Mrs. Olsen
