Quick Update

Parents,

Just a few notes to get you squared away looking ahead to next week:

·         First off, a huge congratulations goes out to team member Peyton!  He earned runner-up status in this year’s primary level (grade 1-3) spelling bee yesterday.  Awesome job, Peyton!

·         Secondly, a huge thank you to the class as a whole!  We’ve had an amazing week.  I’ve been joking with the kids that they’ve been eating “awesome” for breakfast, but I’m only partially kidding.  This week has been stellar.  The kids have been attentive, participating well, really embracing the team mentality, and if I didn’t know better, I’d think it was a whole different bunch of kids than first semester.  I LOVE this change, and am excited for it to continue.  Thanks for your support from home. 

·         On account of said awesomeness (see above) the kids have earned enough points this week to receive a DWP party next week.  We pick prizes at the end of the day, so stayed tuned for what party is to come.  I will alert you early next week if supplies (such as games/snacks) are needed. What a great way to end such a great week! J

·         Terra Nova test results from fall testing are in, and will be sent home in Badger folders today. 

·         Family trees are due Monday. 

·         AR goals for third quarter were set during Library today.  They are in badger folders tonight.  Please look them over, sign the parent line, have the kids sign their line, and return them to me on Monday.  The kids are still quite convinced if we have 100% of our class meet all three goals all four quarters Mrs. Klaus’ head might just explode.  We’re going to try for it! J  Two quarters down, two to go.  Thanks for your help from home.  Keep reading and bringing the kids to reading club.  It makes a huge difference.

·         We will have Reader’s Theater scripts in the fluency folders next week.  When we perform scripts on Friday, January 17 for “café” the kids will be allowed to bring a small snack/drink from home.  This is optional.  If a soda is brought, it should be caffeine free, please. 

·         IXL requirements next week are student choice.  We talked about it today at school, so the kids should know what to do. 

·         There have been lots of informational notes coming from various groups through the office today.  Look through mailbox papers carefully this week.

 

 

R  LA theme test is in two weeks.  It will cover lessons 12-15.

R  In class reader’s theater on Friday, January 17.  Snack is welcome.  (No parents, sorry.)

R  Math test Friday, Jan. 17 covering addition regrouping (carrying) skills.

R  Social Studies test also Friday covering landforms, natural resources, ancestors, economic issues such as producer/consumer.

 

Have a great weekend!  Cheers!