Week of March 30-April 2

Letterland:

This week students will be introduced to the sound /ie/ with the ‘i_e’ spelling (as in kite and bike). We will refer to the letter ‘e’ in these spellings as a “magic e”. We will continue to read and answer comprehension questions from our “Zack and Ann” reader.

Heart Words:

There will be no new heart words this week. Please continue to review the words that have been sent home.

Listening & Learning:

We will continue Domain 10: Colonial Towns and Townspeople. This week students will learn about the following tradespeople: the bricklayer, mason, and carpenter. Students will also hear the story “The Elves and the Shoemaker.” Our Domain 10 Assessment will be on Friday, April 17th.

Ready Math:

This week we will review math concepts taught so far (identifying numbers, addition, subtraction, etc.). 

RED Folders

Your child should read EACH night. When you feel like your child can read the book fluently, please sign the reading log and send the folder and book back to school.

Upcoming Dates and Events:

April 1st- Easter Celebration-

On Wednesday, April 1st, we will have a class Easter egg hunt. All students will need to bring a basket (no grass) with 12 pre-filled eggs by Tuesday, March 31st. 

April 2nd- Field Day-

• Field Day will start at 8:30am on Thursday, April 2nd. Parents are welcome to attend. If you are attending, please park in the field and sign in at one of the designated tables.

• Please apply sunscreen to your child before dropping them off at school. 

• Students will bring their own lunch and water bottle as usual.  Lunch will be from 11:00am-11:45am.

• Please read student dress code reminders for Field Day below:

  • Shirts - Students are only permitted to wear spirit, field day, or school uniform shirts.

  • Pants/Shorts - Students are permitted to wear uniform shorts or any other colored shorts as long as they are not shorter than 3-inches above the knee.

  • Shoes

    • Students must wear closed-toe shoes such as sneakers. 

    • Students are not permitted to wear flip flops, sandals, or Crocs.

  • Hats - Hats are permitted to be worn by students outside during Field Day. They must be removed upon entering the building.

  • Swimwear - Swimwear is not permitted.

  • Towels

    • It is recommended that students bring a towel (labeled with your child's name) to use to sit on during breaks.

• Fat N Sassy's and Sunset Slush will be available for anyone to purchase. If you would like your child to purchase something, please send cash in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child's name. If you are attending with your child, you may keep the money with you.

• Sign out sheets will be available with your child’s teacher. Please make sure to sign them out with their teacher before leaving with your child.

April 3rd-10th- Spring Break-No School

Important Information

• MORNING SNACK:  In order to help students avoid confusing lunch and snack items, please place a morning snack in the small front zipper pocket of your child’s backpack (instead of in his/her lunchbox with lunch items).  Please show your child where to find his/her morning snack.

• We have also found that reusable water bottles are less likely to spill and much easier for your child to identify.  Please send a labeled reusable water bottle with your child each day!

Uniform Reminders

Student uniforms (other than scooters and dresses) require a solid black belt (or the approved plaid belt for girls). Please remind and practice the following steps with your child:

1. After using the bathroom, TUCK the shirt into your shorts/pants first.

2. Zip and button shorts/pants after tucking the shirt in all the way around.

3. Buckle your belt last. Thank you so much for your support!