Greetings from Pirates' Cove! We cannot believe it is already February...my this time is flying by.
Valentine's Celebration
Next Friday, we will celebrate Valentine's Day in our classroom starting at 2:00. Students are not obligated to make or bring in Valentines. However, if they choose to make or bring in Valentines, there must be enough for every student in the class. We hope that everyone feels included and welcomed on this special day. Students may also attach a piece of candy to their Valentines if they would like to.
Academic Highlights
Conferences
Parent teacher conferences are only a week and a half away. We so look forward to sitting down with you during this time to talk about your child's progress. If you have not yet already, please sign up for a time slot.
Thank you!
Valentine's Celebration
Next Friday, we will celebrate Valentine's Day in our classroom starting at 2:00. Students are not obligated to make or bring in Valentines. However, if they choose to make or bring in Valentines, there must be enough for every student in the class. We hope that everyone feels included and welcomed on this special day. Students may also attach a piece of candy to their Valentines if they would like to.
Academic Highlights
- We have transitioned from multiplication to division, and will begin looking at word problems using multiplication and division. Big Brainz has been a major help in students knowing their facts--10-15 minutes at a time!
- Our study of Ivan continues. In addition to the literary themes this story is crammed with, there have also been multiple opportunities to introduce literary concepts such as simile, metaphor and idiom (idioms next week). Ask your child why gorillas have "hearts like ice."
- Malala Yousafzai was highlighted in this week's issue of Time for Kids. The kids were blown away by her bravery and for standing up for equal rights. From a student: "So she is basically Martin Luther King Jr. except a female" YES!
Conferences
Parent teacher conferences are only a week and a half away. We so look forward to sitting down with you during this time to talk about your child's progress. If you have not yet already, please sign up for a time slot.
Thank you!