Class Updates

 In class:

Well, as long as January was, February seems to be just the opposite - flying by!  We are getting really close to the end of our book study, the City of Ember.  The students have been doing a good job keeping up with the class activities and challenges that come with this.  I've been excited to see some of their creativity with the assignments, particularly the challenges.  There are some amazing artists in class!

One of the challenges I introduced today includes writing specific instructions on how to use matches and candles.  They will be writing them to the citizens of Ember, and need to be extremely clear on how to use each item.  I showed them an example online of a family doing the Exact Instructions challenge with making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  The video starts at :37, and is a lot of fun to watch.  Your child can use this video as a way to make sure their instructions are extremely clear.

As a head's up, there will be a Maple Sugaring Festival at Fort Ouiatenon over the weekend of March 7-8.  It goes from 10-4 each day, and students can see how maple sugaring happened in the 18th century AND modern production.  I've been attending for several years, and it's always fun to walk around the grounds and see the demonstrations.  They usually have the students try the maple sugar that has been made, as well.  It's fun for the entire family, and a wonderful way to learn more about our community.  I hope you're able to go!

Parent Conferences will be the week before Spring Break.  I will send an email out beforehand so you can sign up if you would like.  Watch your inboxes!   

 Parent Notes:

Upcoming important dates:

• Mar. 7th & 8th - Maple Sugaring Festival at Fort Ouiatenon (10 am - 4 pm each day)

• Mar. 13th - End of Quarter 3/AR goals due!

• Week of Mar. 16th - 20th - Parent conferences (email will be sent a week or two beforehand)

• Mar. 23rd - 27th - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

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