Monday, Sept. 16th: Puffins to Forest Grove Public Library 1:50pm-2:50pm
Students should bring their library card and a tote bag.
NOTE: Ginny can keep your child's library card in the class card-holder for these trips.
Chaperones Welcome! We will be visiting the children's department about every three weeks and can always use parent volunteers to walk with us, encourage our kiddos to make smart choices, and to help kids find and check out books. If you would like to join us, simply meet us in the classroom at 1:55pm on library days.
Wednesday, Sept. 18th: Picture Day!
Wednesday, Sept. 25th: Out & About to Rogers Park 10:30am-2:30pm
We will be walking to Rogers Park and eating lunch there.
Parent Chaperones are needed!
If you would like to join us, please email Ginny:
[email protected]
Friday, October 4th: NO SCHOOL for students
Professional Development/Grading Day
Friday, October 11th: NO SCHOOL for students
Statewide Teacher In-service Day
Thursday, October 17th: NO SCHOOL for students
Goal-Setting Student Conferences
Friday, October 18th: NO SCHOOL for students
Goal-Setting Student Conferences
Let's Get That Homework Going!
Level 2 Suggested Weekly Homework:
Reading Homework
Spend at least 20 minutes reading (outside of school) every day.
Reading is on the "honor system" and we ask that you help your kiddo to develop a daily reading routine with good-fit books and a well-lit, comfy reading spot away from distractions. We will talk more about how to encourage and track reading at our "Goal-Setting" conferences in October.
Typing Homework
Level 2 students have typing homework to develop and support important keyboarding skills. Please practice at least 20 minutes per week on: Typing.com
After logging on to the website, select “student” and enter the username (student’s first name and the word puffin with no spaces) and the password (puffins).
Please email Ginny if you need help getting into your child's account.
Math homework
It is strongly recommended that your student practice math skills at least 30 minutes (or more) per week.
When our Dreambox math program for homework gets going, passwords and account information will be sent home with your kiddo.
In the mean time, please check out the ideas below for ways to get your math homework routine going!
Ideas for math practice:
- 4th graders can get valuable math practice with Khan Academy. Current 4th grade math topics to explore: Addition/Subtraction & Place Value/Rounding
- Online Math Game Sites: ZapZap Math or Prodigy- create your own account!
- Multiplication Facts Practice with a simple dice game. How to Play: Each player takes turns rolling 3 dice. First to break 200 (or 500, etc.) wins. On your turn, you get to choose two dice to add together, then you multiply the sum by the final die. That’s your score for that turn.
- Facts Practice with Free Math Apps: Sushi Monster & Math Hero
- Facts Practice with Purchased Math Apps: Operation Math & Math Vs. Zombies
Our Dreambox math program for homework has started. Passwords and account information are being sent home with your kiddo on Friday 9/13 on purple paper.
Scholastic Book Club
Plover teacher Laura will be overseeing all level 2 book orders this year, for those who are interested in participating.
We are sending home the first Scholastic Book Club flyers on Friday (9/13). You can also view this month's selections and submit your order online at https://orders.scholastic.com/L79X9.
To keep things simple, we ask that you submit your oder online (please don't send cash or check)- Thanks for your help!
When you place your order online, you'll help earn FREE books for level 2 students!
First Time Ordering Online?
- Go to scholastic.com/bookclubs
- Enter our one-time Class Activation Code: L79X9
- Shop and submit your child's book order.
- As soon as your order is delivered to our classroom, it will be sent home with your child
Class Code: L79X9
Order Due Date: 9/24/19
What’s happening in the Puffin Nest?
On Wednesday, we visited the Backyard Garden for our first Out & About. Our focus was on classroom community team building. Students also considered scholarship, citizenship and stewardship goals for future O&A's.
This week in science we explored the mystery, “Where do clouds come from?”
Your child observed important clues, such as the fact that water changes from a liquid to a gas (even without boiling!).
You can continue to support your child’s curiosity by pointing out water vapor whenever you see it rising off hot water in the kitchen or bath, or pointing out tiny droplets of water forming on a mirror, windows, or glasses.
Engage their minds by asking, “Wow, why do you think this is happening?”