February 5, 2010

READING
Due to the Iowa testing all next week, our class will not have a spelling test on a new set of words. We will also not begin a new reading story.
Next week will be busy (and tiring!) for your children, so make sure they get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
Our class will resume with a new story and spelling words the following week.

MATH
In math we will finished our chapter on money. Our next chapter will be on telling time. We will be learning to tell time to the quarter hour and in 5 minute increments. Practice telling time at home with your child.

We will be celebrating 100's Day, Valentine's Day and learning about presidents next week .

Science
Our next unit will be about the weather. We will be observing and recognizing weather patterns, learning about the tools needed to measure weather and the water cycle.

Student of the Week
Erin is the Student of the Week! She likes to play softball and cuddle with her family. Her favorite color is orange. Her favorite animal is a kitten. When Erin grows up she wants to be a Singer.

Valentine’s Day Party
On Friday, Feb. 12th we will have a Valentine's Day party. Your child may bring one valentine for every child in the class (21 students). Please have your child sign each card, but
DO NOT write individual names on the envelopes. Bring the cards to school in a bag with your child’s name on it.

Thank You PTO for the privacy screens for our classroom. We were very excited to use them in our classroom!

Service Project
We are collecting food cans for the Woodridge food Pantry. We will be collecting these items until Feb.8th. Thank you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feb. 8 – Iowa Testing
Feb. 15 – President's Day – No School
Feb. 25 – Spring Pictures
Mar. 1 – Casimer Pulaski Day – No School
Mar. 9 – Report Cards go home
Mar. 12 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School

Happy 100th Day of School!