Classroom News

May Disclaimer

The month of May is an extremely busy time of year in our school.  I will be out of the classroom a handful of days this month for Kindergarten Screening and for assessment days.  I will be testing students on their literacy and math skills in the next couple of weeks. I have been impressed by the skills that they have already shown me. I have seen a lot of improvements and children making tremendous gains throughout the year. Please continue to practice reading with your child at home. Being read to, and listening to your child read, is a crucial piece of the puzzle! 

Literacy and Math

As the Spring testing time quickly approaches, the class has been working vigorously with their sight words, math equations, Writer's Workshop and Daily 5.  We have been meeting with our "Book Buddies" from the second grade to help prepare us to be better readers.  This allows for a broader range of discussion of books and ultimately leads to students challenging one another. 

Science

During the month of May, we will be completing the our Five Senses unit.  Students have been enjoying learning about the sense of sight.  They LOVE to do "eye tests" on the Smart board! 

Tie Dying

Thank you to all of the parent volunteers that came in on Friday to help students tie dye.  It was a wonderful experience for them all and I know that they enjoyed having you here :)