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