UPCOMING DATES and REMINDERS: (From End of Year Business Letter):

PERSONAL HISTORY PROJECT: Personal History Projects are due by Thursday, May 14^th. If your child was able to do this project and has finished it already, he/she can turn it in to Google Classroom. We will begin sharing one or two projects during our 10:00 meeting time starting the week of April 27^th or May 4^th, based on when projects are turned in. Remember this was an optional assignment.

VIRTUAL PIONEER DAY: Throughout the week of May 18-22 we will enjoy some activities related to early pioneer life in Colorado and one-room schoolhouses as part of our Fort Collins History study. On Wednesday, May 20^th, we will dress in “pioneer clothing” if possible. Try this link for inspiration. (Lots of fun photos found here, so feel free to explore.) We will try to do some pioneer one-room schoolhouse activities virtually and have a “picnic on the prairie” that day.

WEEK OF MAY 25^TH: No assignments or Google Meet scheduled this week. During the last week of May, no assignments or meetings will be scheduled. Lopez teachers have been told to keep this time open. At some point, we will return to Lopez and close our classrooms. There will likely be a day and time during this week for your child to come pick up his/her belongings and report card. These processes will be determined by Dr. Gile and the district and will be communicated when known. NOTHING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED YET AND I WILL LET YOU KNOW AS SOON AS I HAVE MORE INFORMATION.

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3RD GRADE READY? Throughout the month of may we will focus our work on being ready for third grade. These targets were provided by our third grade teachers as a goal.

3rd Grade Ready means students can independently do the following:

• I can compose a paragraph response to a question using a topic sentence quanswer, at least 2 details from the text, and a conclusion.
• I can accurately add and subtract double digit numbers using an efficient strategy.
• I can fluently solve basic addition and subtraction facts to 20.
• I can write a 5 sentence paragraph with complete sentences.
• I can read a level M passage with 97% accuracy and at least 87 words per minute.

HOW TO

BE INFORMED - Check this website. Read email and principal newsletters. Check your child's Friday Folder. Sign up for Remind. Ask your child about assinments or work they bring home.

BE INVOLVED - Volunteer (small group reading, math, or clerical help). Showcase a talent or expertise. Join PTA. Attend Parent Teacher Confercences (October 10, 15, 17). Join us for field trips and special events.

BE a VOLUNTEER - Fill out volunteer form and get registered as a PSD Volunteer. Let me know how you'd like to help.