wonder: first steps of knowledge
"Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder." -E.B. White
Announcements for this Week:
please bring a water bottle for your child! It is very hot and we want to keep them hydrated!
keep dress code in mind :) we've been doing a great job with that so keep it up!
our first math test is this week! Use the study guide on the website to help your child prepare for the test
Friday folders went home this weekend! Check your child's folder, sign the slip inside and any D's or F's and return to school. You only need to return the D's or F's. Please keep the rest of the papers at home! Once the D or F is checked, it'll go home next week and you can keep it!
curriculum night is this THURSDAY at 5:30 pm! We hope to see you in Miss Henkel's room then!
picture day is August 20!
the ice cream social is August 21 from 6-7 PM
Spelling/ Phonograms/ Word Analysis for this week
Math study guide for upcoming test
Home Support:
multiplication facts will be key to math success this year! Please be working with your child at home to get these facts memorized fluently
we start using cursive in all subject areas this week! Encourage your child to practice neatness and accuracy with this!
Virtue Focus: Wonder in Nature
Talk about different scientists, engineers, mathematicians, explorers, etc. and how they used wonder to study the world around them and solve problems.
current teacher read aloud:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
lunch orders must be submitted by NOON the DAY BEFORE
upcoming events:
8/4-8/7- health screenings
8/7- curriculum night 5:30-6:30 PM
8/8- HALF DAY
8/20- picture day
8/21- ice cream social 6-7 PM
8/29- HALF DAY