Classroom News from Mrs. Klaassen
Apr. 17, 2026
Today is an early dismissal!
Please have your child read for 20-30 minutes per night. Today, your child should be at 40% of their AR goal by today. Many kids are falling behind! You are allowed to test from home, too. Here is the site:
https://global-zone50.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/709196
We will take a break from spelling during the next couple of weeks for MCA’s.
The Stingers Reading Program started on Monday, Apr. 6. If your child reads for 100 minutes during the week, and returns the slip on Monday, your child has the opportunity to win a draw string bag. If your child completes the program all four weeks, then you will receive a child ticket and a parent ticket to a Stingers game. Week 2’s slip is due on Monday.
MCA’s are wrapping up next week! We will be testing at 8:45 A.M. on the following dates: Math-Apr. 22-24. If your child is in a small group, those times might change. Please make sure your child is getting to bed at a reasonable time.
We are having an end of the year ABC countdown. It will start next week. I’m in need of parents to donate items to make it a fun final month of the school year. Attached is a document where you can sign up. If it doesn’t work, send me an email with what you can bring.
There will be a multiplication test on dividing by 3’s on Friday, Apr. 24.
We have library on Monday and Friday 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 multiply multi-digit numbers.
Reading Target-I can retell a chapter of Stella Diaz. Also, I can identify the beginning, middle, and end of the chapter.
Upcoming Events
Apr. 17, 2026 Early Dismissal
Apr. 22-24, 2026 Math MCA’s
May 8, 2026 Early Dismissal at 1:20 P.M.
May 21, 2026 Field Trip
May 25, 2026 Memorial Day-No School
May 28, 2026 Last Day of School-Early Dismissal at 1:20 P.M.
Wish List
Check out my Amazon Wish List:
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Check out my Teachers Pay Teachers Campaign:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Kelly-Klaassen-10826?ownCampaign=&utm_campaign=ClassFundDashboard