Classroom News from Mrs. Klaassen
Oct. 3, 2025
There will be an early dismissal today!
Please have your child read for 20-30 minutes per night. Your child needs to have 35 AR points by the end of the first quarter which is Oct. 31. Today, your child should be at 61% of their AR goal. The class takes at least one AR test per day which is worth ½ point. You are allowed to test from home, too. Here is the site:
https://global-zone50.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/709196
Some kids are putting in the extra time and effort at home and I appreciate it.
Spelling words are in the planner and yellow take home folder. Look at the week of Oct. 6 for the words. There will be a test on Thursday. The spelling words are posted on my class website.
I will be gone on Wednesday. Please make sure that you send important emails to the office if you need assistance.
We are learning about classifying animals in our reading curriculum. We have been observing animals at the zoo in Washington D.C. We have been learning about vertebrates and invertebrates, warm blooded animals and cold blooded animals, etc.
We have library on Monday and Wednesday at 10:25 A.M.
The temperature in the classroom fluctuates and can be very cold and warm. I would recommend sending a sweatshirt to school everyday for your child.
We will have gym and music everyday. Please make sure your child has appropriate shoes.
The best way to get a hold of me is by email at kklaassen@montevideoschools.org. I don’t look at planners until the end of the day, so I may accidentally miss a message.
Math Target-I can identify attributes of quadrilaterals.
Reading Target-I can text features.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 3, 2025 Early Dismissal at 1:20 P.M.
Oct. 15, 2025 No School for Students-Staff Development
Oct. 16 & 17, 2025 No School-MEA Break
Oct. 31, 2025 Early Dismissal at 1:20 P.M. End of Quarter 1.
Wish List
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