Weekly Newsletter

Mrs. Wieferich's and Mrs. Freeland's Weekly Note

March 19-23

 

Student of the Week:
Our Student of the Week was Cole Ingleright. Great work!

Happy Birthday!:
We celebrated Dylan Schonert's birthday this week. Happy Birthday!
  
Fishy Friday Schedule:

• Friday, March 30: Final Assembly with Prizes (Wear All Your Beach Gear Day)

Rocket Math:
Makayela passed the addition level of Rocket Math this week. She is now an "Addition Master!"


Book Fair:
We visited the Book Fair this week in order to browse and fill out our "Wish Lists." If you would like to order books for your child, please fill out the bottom portion of the order sheet and return it on Tuesday, March 27^th. Please send cash or a check made payable to "McBain Schools." Please include sales tax and send it in an envelope with your child's name on it. Thanks!

Newsletter:
Our next classroom newsletter will come home on Friday, April 13^th.


Word Their Way Update:
This week we assessed each student's spelling/phonics skills with a Words Their Way Spelling Inventory. This was done to gather more in-depth information about your child's current level and skills in the program. We've seen lots of growth in this area of our literacy program! Several of the students have changed groups, according to their individual needs. Therefore, you may see a change from the numbered lesson/list that your child was currently on. This change was made in order to more closely match their instructional level.

 Math:
We will finish "Unit 8: Fractions" next Tuesday. Your child will be bringing home a study guide that night. The test will be on Wednesday, March 28^th. Please review with your child.

Blog Update:
Have you checked out our classroom blog lately? Go to Mcbain.org and click on "Elementary Teacher Pages" and then "Monica Wieferich." From there you can read our newsletter, link to Mr. Smith's Blog, Mrs. Kelley's Blog, access Keyboarding Online, Everyday Mathematics, and more! You can even take a look at our Landforms Webquest!

Writing:
We have been busy writing our "Treasured Memory" stories this week! Many of the students are ready to begin their final copy in our hardcover books we ordered. If you haven't already, please send in $2.00 for your child to have their own copy of a hardcover book.


REMINDER:
The first day back to school after Spring Break will be a Delayed Start, which is Monday, May 9^th. School will begin at 10:00 that day.

3^rd Grade Book Store:
The 3^rd grade class will be running a book store for Kindergarten through 2^nd grade students as part of their economics unit. The books your child will be purchasing are "gently used" books. They will be priced between 5 cents to 50 cents. If your child would like to buy books, please send a few dollars with them on Tuesday, March 27^th. All profits made will go towards the 3^rd grade field trip. If you have any used books that you would like to donate to the store, they would gladly be accepted. The third grade thanks you for your support!

Looking Ahead:

Friday, March 23- Marking Period ends

Tuesday, March 27- Purchase books at Book Fair

Tuesday, March 27- 3^rd Grade Bookstore

Friday, March 30- Report Cards sent home

Monday, May 9- Delayed 10:00 start
April 2-6- Spring Break
Monday, April 9- Delayed 10:00 Start
Monday, May 28- No School, Memorial Day
Friday, June 1- "It's Fun to Be Fit!" Race Day
Friday, June 8- Track and Field Day

 

Weekly Newsletter

Mrs. Wieferich's and Mrs. Freeland's Weekly Note

March 5-9

 

 

Student of the Week:

 

Congratulations to Arrisa Brown! She is our Student of the Week.

 

 

Happy Birthday!

This week Mackenzie turned eight years old. Happy Birthday to you!

 

 

 

 

 

February Reading Awards:

The following students met our monthly reading goal of 20 nights for the month of February:

 

Carsyn, Kila, Karlene, Zach, Morgan, Mya, Claire, Cole, Mackenzie, Hannah, Makayela, Dillan, Dylan, Sayge, Derrick, Tucker, and Arrisa.

 

They earned a special reading token and free pizza coupon from Pizza Hut!

 

PTO Book Fair:

The PTO Book Fair is coming this month! Our class will browse the book fair on Thursday, March 22^nd and return to purchase books on Tuesday, March 27^th. If your child would like to purchase books, please send the money and order form in an envelope with their name on it on or before the 27^th.

 

 

 

Fishy Friday Schedule:

 

• Friday, March 16: "Surfin' on the Wii" (Wear Sunglasses Day)
  

  
   

• Friday, March 23: "Ocean Guy Assembly" (Wear Flip-Flops or Sandals Day)
  

 

• Friday, March 30: Final Assembly with Prizes (Wear All Your Beach Gear Day)
  

  
   

  
   

Fun to Be Fit Day:

• Fun to Be Fit Day will be on Friday, June 1^st. A pink note came home in your child's Friday Folder further describing this event. Please return the bottom portion by March 5^th along with $6.00 if you would like to order your child a t-shirt and finishers' medal.
  
  

 

 

Looking Ahead:

Monday, April 12^th- Delayed 10:00 start

 

Wednesday, April 14^th- April Book Order Due

 

 

Mom to Mom Sale:

The third annual "Mom to Mom" sale is being hosted by the PTO on Saturday, April 14^th from 9:00-12:00 in the high school gym. Please contact Mrs. Wieferich if you are interested in having a booth.

 

Math:

We will finish Unit 6 next Tuesday. Your child will be bringing home a study guide that night. The test will be on Wednesday, March 14^th. Please review with your child.

 

 

 

Baxter:

Has Baxter the dog made an appearance at your house yet? He is our classroom pet. Each child will have the opportunity to bring him home for a night with his diary. Your child will need to write from Baxter's perspective about his experience at your house. We have been reading some very interesting diary pages from Baxter!

 

Representative Rendon:

This week we had the honor of having Representative Rendon visit our classroom as a guest reader. The children enjoyed listening to him read and share his experiences.

Weekly Newsletter

Mrs. Wieferich's and Mrs. Freeland's Weekly Note

February 20-24

 

 

March is Reading Month!

Are you ready for "Oceans of Fun" as we catch the reading wave? We are! Our entire elementary school will be getting fishy during the month of March. We have several fun activities and events planned to make this reading month fun and memorable. We will be turning the hallways into "aquarium-like" tunnels with ocean artwork made by the students. Each child will also have their picture taken with a special ocean creature. Our kick-off will be on March 1^st in the afternoon. Your child will have the chance to earn Reading Reward Tickets if they participate in nightly reading during the week to earn special prizes. Each Friday of the month will be a different "beachy" dress-up day with a special activity. What a FUN month!

 

 

 

 

Fishy Friday Schedule:

 

• Friday, March 2: NO SCHOOL
  

  
   

• Friday, March 9: "Reading at the Beach" (Wear a Beach Hat Day)
  

 

• Friday, March 16: "Surfin' on the Wii" (Wear Sunglasses Day)
  

  
   

• Friday, March 23: "Ocean Guy Assembly" (Wear Flip-Flops or Sandals Day)
  

 

• Friday, March 30: Final Assembly with Prizes (Wear All Your Beach Gear Day)
  

 

 

 

Fun to Be Fit Day:

Fun to Be Fit Day will be on Friday, June 1^st. A pink note came home in your child's Friday Folder further describing this event. Please return the bottom portion by March 5^th along with $6.00 if you would like to order your child a t-shirt and finishers' medal.

 

Sport Stacking Championship:

The 2012 McBain Public School Sport Stacking Championship will be on Saturday, March 10^th. If you need a registration form, please contact Mrs. Wieferich or Mrs. Kelley.

 

Progress Reports:

Your child's progress report came home today. Please review it with your child and discuss their strengths weaknesses together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student of the Week:

Our Student of the Week was Morgan Eisenga. Congratulations!

 

 

Happy Birthday!:

We celebrated Hannah's "Half-Birthday" this week. Happy Birthday to you!

 

 

 

New Student:

We have a new student in our room! We would like to extend a warm welcome to Sophie Chavira. We hope you are enjoying our classroom at McBain Elementary!