Newsletter
04/09/08 07:17
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9/10...Early Release
9/11...School Pictures
9/16...Open House
9/24...Early Release
9/26...Tanaina Pre-School
Classroom Tidbits
Our year continues on a great path. During Reading Workshop we have talked about what we do if we are stuck on a word and what we do if something doesn't make sense. We brainstormed and practiced several strategies such as re-reading, asking "what makes sense," using pictures, and sounding out. We have also begun to discuss characters from stories. In Writing Workshop, we finished Remember Poems about our photos. We continue to talk about where authors get their ideas and have had a chance to practice some of those ideas. We continue to focus on 2 and 3 digit addition and subtraction during Math. During Social Studies we have begun a study of Alaska History to tie in with the 50th Anniversary of Statehood as well as our endeavor to name the Alaskan Malamute as the official state dog. We are partnering with Jamie's 4/5 class on several days for this project.
**Please remind your child to bring their words for their word jar. They are due tomorrow (Friday).
Paperwork
I am still missing paperwork from several families. Please return the student inventories as soon as possible. If you need another copy of the paperwork, please let me know. Thanks for those families who offered donations to cover the cost of the student's school supplies. If you would still like to donate, the cost per student was $20. Checks can be made to Carol Bartholomew (not Polaris).
Early Release
Next week is our first early release day. Please read the procedures in the Parent Corner of our web site (www.carolsfamilygroup.com). If you have further questions, please let me know.
Tanaina Pre-School
Once again we will be partnering with Tanaina. Our first visit will be on September 26. We will be looking for drivers/chaperones. Look for more information in the near future.
Picture Day & Yearbooks
School Picture Day will be on Thursday, September 11. Please see the included order forms. Order forms are available for both individual portraits and family group photos. Families can also advance purchase hardbound yearbooks during the PFD/Back-To-School Special at www.jostens.com/yearbook. Purchase by October 1st and save over 20%. Check out all the personalization options!
Food Drive
If you would like to participate, please bring non-perishable items to Nurse Patty.