April 23, 2008          

Parents,

 

What a fantastic turnout (100%) for Parent-Teacher conferences.  This class of kids has worked hard all year.  They have been an absolute joy to teach. 

Before I forget--thanks to the parents for supplying the Valentine goodies.  As usual, we enjoyed all the treats.

Mr. Stuart will begin his swimming unit on Monday.  Our class is the first and only class to have it that day (Day 6).  I have had the kids write reminders in their assignment books this past week so they don't forget their swimsuits.  They will have 3 swimming periods.

Also on Monday, the students will begin taking the MAP tests--a test similar to Basic Skills except they do it on the computer and their individual tests get easier or harder depending on how well they answer the questions.  Make sure your child is well rested this coming week.

Students in sixth through third grade each are given a turn to lead the morning school-wide Pledge of Allegiance.  Students in our room will be saying it beginning Monday.

The students did an outstanding job learning their multiplication facts this year.  It is very important that you keep reviewing addition, subtraction and multiplication with them.  I know the weather is going to get nicer, but don't forget to have your child get his/her reading minutes in.  This is homework.

I hope you take the time to talk with your child about what they have done each day at school.

 

 

A few reminder of upcoming events:

 

April 28th - Swimming begins 

May 2nd - Field  trip to Iowa Children's Museum

May 6th - 3rd Graders receive bike helmets from Grinnell Regional Medical Center 

May 8th - All elementary to Jr. High Musical 

May 13th - Elementary Spring Concert

May 16th - Science Day

May 19th - Track and Field Day 

 

It looks like a busy end to the year.  Let's all work to keep it as successful for your child as the rest of the year has been.

 

 

                                                                                    Mrs.  Lacina