Snack Needed
Thank you SO much to everyone who continues to donate snack for all of our kiddos. We still have a good amount of graham crackers, but our classroom supply of fruit leather has run out. The kids are also requesting breakfast bars and soft granola bars.
Monday, February 20th: NO SCHOOL
Presidents Day observed
Wednesday, February 22nd:
Chaperones needed!!
for Out & About (FYI: we will be doing some walking)
The Puffins will need 2-3 chaperones from 1:50pm-3pm in the afternoon
If you are interested, email Erin at: [email protected]
Erin will coordinate with folks who are interested and provide details for joining us.
Week of February 27th - March 3rd
We are looking for parents who are interested in supporting our project work by coming into the classroom to talk about their job in the community.
What are we looking for in an "expert" guest speaker?
- Join us in the classroom for 15-20 minutes in the afternoon
- Share details about your work and answer questions about your job
- If you are available, please contact Erin at: [email protected]
Days and times that are available are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 2:45-3:05pm.
Feel free to email Erin with any questions!
March 27th - 31st
Spring Break Vacation- NO SCHOOL
Math Homework
For the upcoming week, focus on these Apply homework pages:
For 4th graders:
Students should work to complete all lessons up to lesson 21 in the Module 3 book.
For 3rd graders:
3rd graders will be bringing home their new Module 3 workbook. Keep an eye out for that!
3rd graders can work up to lesson 10 in their new Module 3 workbook.
(Also, 3rd graders should check that all lessons are finished up in their module 2 workbook.)
Also strongly recommended: daily practice with multiplication facts for 2-10's
Check out these multiplication fact practice apps: Looking for more? Check out lessons on Khan Academy.
What's happening in the Puffin Nest:
We are preparing to begin a new Read Aloud, and are excited to jump into the genre of Mystery! The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch
This is a story about two young, adventurous detectives, who accidentally stumble upon a mystery surrounding a magician's diary. This is a fun read, filled with word games, and featuring a mysterious narrator.
This week, we worked on our portfolios. We wrote and added another book recommendation. We took down our Read Aloud bulletin boards and created some "scrap-book" style reflections. We also completed a mid-year reading survey and genre check-in. On Wednesday, we wrapped up our Sphero-chariot project. Students did a gallery walk and gave compliments to classmates before completing their own project reflection.
Inclusive Community Read Aloud:
February: Black History Month
We continue our weekly "Inclusive Community" read-aloud series.
Through these read-alouds, we will learn about and celebrate diversity in our community.
This week, we read: Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Tower of Books Challenge
The Tower of Books is an optional at-home independent reading challenge designed to support your child's daily reading habits. We ask that all of our level 2 kiddos engage in 20 minutes of reading outside of school time each day. Our kiddos brought home their paper "Tower of Books" backgrounds and book spine labels at fall conferences.
To meet the challenge, students must write down the name and category for each book they finish on a paper book "spine" and add it to their tower. The goal is 30 books! Consider an incentive for every tenth book your child reads (like picking family dinner or movie night). We have a special V.I.P celebration and award for any students who are able to complete the challenge before the last day of school this year. Please support your child in working on their tower and in helping them to be accountable with finishing a book "cover-to-cover" by discussing the book with them when they finish.