READING
After spring break, we will be reading a story called Carousel. It is a realistic story about a girl named Alex whose father doesn't get home in time for her birthday. This makes Alex angry, but after a night filled with strange dreams, she awakens to find that her father has returned.
In phonics we will be focusing on words that end in -y and the un- prefix..
Vocabulary words are angry, fussed, groaned, grumbled, grumpily and promised.
Comprehension strategy is making judgements.
In grammar we will be working on past tense verbs.
MATH
In math we are starting to learn about weight, mass, capacity and temperature. Keep practicing the math facts with your child.
Science
After Spring Break we will be studying the life cycle of the butterfly and animals from the rain forest.
Reading Logs
The reading logs for March are due April 4th. March will be the last month for the Pizza Hut coupons. We will continue our reading logs for April and May. We are working on earning the Six Flags reward.
Student of the Week
Lily is the Student of the Week! She likes to play softball, swim and has a pretty smile. Her favorite animal is a dog. Her favorite color is blue. When Lily grows up she wants to be a Teacher.
Happy Birthday! March 25 – Dayla
Japan
The response to the Helping Japan coin donation was tremendous! While collecting the coins over a 2-week period, WE RAISED $1,141.93!! The students, parents, and teachers at Elizabeth Ide really contributed to raising the awareness about the importance of helping the people of Japan. Our donation will be donated directly to the Red Cross organization.
Spring Break
Things to do on Spring Break:
Read with your child.
Enjoy Spring activities with your child!
Supplies Needed
We will be doing a special project in April. We need an empty toilet paper tube for the project. Please send in one tube to school with your child.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Apr. 4 – Classes Resume
Apr. 6– Animal Report sheet is due
April 20 – Animal Poster is due
April 21-Early Dismissal
April 28 – Open House and Book Fair
