Newsletters
May 24, 2019
Here's what we've been up to in D111 this week!
Click the buttons on the left for resources on how you can support your Explorer in their learning!
ELA/Science
- In science this week, we started our weather and engineering unit. Students learned where clouds come from and how you can predict when a storm is coming by looking at clouds. We also became engineers and found ways to make a house stronger when it is windy. Ask your child what they learned about predicting a storm and what they did to strengthen their house!
- This week students wrote a letter for next year's incoming 3rd grade student. They gave them tips on how to survive based on their experience in 3rd grade. It was great for them to reflect overall on how their 3rd grade year went! Tips for incoming 3rd graders ranged from "don't bring a toy from home or else it might end up in the June Box" to "make sure you focus on CAASPP and NWEA!"
Math
- As students continue to work on their Orlando vacation, they are spending more and more money, which means they have less money available! Will they have enough to last them all week? Ask your child how much their group has spent so far!
- This week in your child's Friday Folder is an optional 3rd grade math summer packet. The third grade team created these for families that are interested in having their child practice during summer. These packets do not need to come back to me -- they are for you to use as you see fit!
Odds and Ends
Field Day Hot Lunch: If your child needs a lunch on the last day of school (Field Day), please fill out and return the yellow half-sheet paper going home in their Friday Folders today.
End of the Year Celebrations: We have some fun SURPRISE end of the year activities planned! One of the only items left is a large bag of Skittles! If you're able to pick one up and send it with your child to school, please sign up! CLICK HERE if you're able to donate!
Advisory Fishbowl: Our Advisory Fishbowl is coming up! Please click HERE to review this slideshow with your advisory class before May 30th. If you would like a class set of either of the articles listed in this slideshow please let Emily know. Click HERE for your groups, Click HERE for the location map, please note that the groups and locations are the same as our last Fishbowl.
Yearbook Orders: Click HERE to order your 2018-19 yearbook by Wednesday, May 29th at 3:00 pm. The cost is $20. We have a limited quantity so don’t delay in placing your order – orders will only be filled while supplies last. Yearbooks will be delivered the last week of May
Trimester 3 Parent Survey: The Parent Survey is taken at the end of each trimester. Click HERE to to answer six questions to rate your family's experience at Westlake Charter School during the 2018-19 school year.
Important Dates
Monday, May 27: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 5: Last day of school - Field Day
If you have any questions or concerns, please fill in the Google form below. I will respond to you via email!
Until next week,
Miss Ho