Monday, March 3, 2014

Miss Karen's Newsletter March 3-7, 2014

Dear Families,
I am changing the assessment date from Friday, March 7 to Friday, March 14.  

We have missed so many days of school that I think that the kids need more time to prepare.  I will be assessing for the 2nd trimester for the next three weeks.

Auction
Please support our PTO's Auction on Saturday, March 8 at 7:00, at Milwaukie Center.  This is an adults only event.  Fliers are going home today on where your child can stay during this event.  The PTO has made arrangements with Bee Martial Arts Academy.  Fliers went home last week about this event.  If you can't attend this event you can support it by donating items for a Movie themed basket.  We need movies, blankets, candy and popcorn.


Reading
Our theme for the next three weeks is Community.  Our words are for, you, are.  Our letters are D, H, R. I will be assessing your child on Friday, March 14 on the words is, play, you, are, for and letters & sounds for O,F,D, H, R.  I will also check to make sure that they are retaining the previous taught letters, sounds and words.

Math
We will be working on adding and subtracting numbers together, counting, writing numbers, and problem solving. We will also be working on Geometric shapes.  The Common Core Standard for adding and subtracting is to be able to add and subtract up to ten and be fluent up to five.


Special Events
Today we will celebrate and honor Dr. Seuss.  Wednesday, 3/5 we will share our informational Bear Books.  The kids did a "Beary Good Job", and next Monday 3/10, we will celebrate our 100th day together.  Please help your child find a collection of 100 things.  You can even send in items for your child to share or you can make a 100 day poster with a collection of 100 things.


REMINDERS:
Saturday, March 8, View Acres Auction, Milwaukie Center, 7:00 - 10:00
Wednesday, March 19, End of second trimester
No School March 20, Report Card Day
No School March 21, Furlough Day
No School March 24 - 28, Spring Break

Have a fabulous week, 
Karen