Here are some great Reading websites

Use these sites to help you educate your child!

http://www.sitesforparents.com/

http://www.literacymatters.org/

http://www.readingrockets.org/

http://www.weread.org/

http://www.familyeducation.com/

http://www.readingsucesslab.com/

Counting Change

One of the skills we are working on in Room 5 is counting coins. Many students are struggling. Your child may need help: Identifying coins and thier value
Adding the change
Or making change from a dollar
Work with your child with change. Give them real experience at home or in stores managing coins to help them excel in the classroom.

Spring Pictures

Spring picture forms went home today. They will take pictures on Wednesday, March 3.

School Supplies

Students are running low on their classroom school supplies. Most students need 1 composition notebook, 1 spiral notebook, and one three pronged folder. Please send these supplies as soon as you can. I will put your child's name on it and when they need it, it will be there. Thanks!

Pebbles, Sand, and Silt

In Science, we have just begun a new unit called Pebbles, Sand, and Silt. We are studying rocks. Students are studying rocks. They are learning where they come from and how to classify them. If your child shows an interest, feel free to go searching for rocks are read books about them.

Black History Month T-Shirts

Order forms went home today for Black History Month T-Shirts. They each cost $6 dollars, except XX and XXX shirts for adults. Students and parents are encouraged to wear them for the Black History Month program February 23 at 630. Hope to see you there.

Valentine's Day

As you know if you read the newsletter, Room 5 will not be holding a Valentine's Day party. But I will allow students to exchange valentines. If you send valentines, be sure to send one for each student. This keeps things fair and prevents any hard feelings amongst the children. Please send a note to me if you would like a list of student names.

Groundhog Day

Happy Groundhog Day. The groundhog did see his shadow, therefore there will be another six weeks of winter. Remember to bundle your kids up. If they bring a light jacket or sweatshirt, it should be in uniform colors.

Health- Ingredient labels

In Health, we are studying what makes a healthy meal. In order to prepare students are asked to bring a blank food label so they can determine whether the food is healthy. Please send in a food ingredient label before Wednesday.