Mar. 12- Mar. 16

Week 28

In Social Studies this week we discussed American Symbols and in Science we are continuing to experiment with "Material Magic!" Looking forward to hearing all the Speech Meet pieces this week, don't forget to get started on those VIP projects!

In-Class Speech Meet: March, 15

Please be practicing with your child at home the Speech Meet piece they have selected! The In-Class meet will take place on March 15, students should have their piece memorized and ready to present in front of their classmates. Two children from each category will be chosen to advance to the All School Speech Meet on March 21 on which parents may attend.

Half-Day: Friday, March 16

Students will be dismissed at 12:00. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm.

TLCS Live Auction:  March, 16
We will have both an online and live auction this year to raise money for our STEAM program. Our class has made an item that will be available to purchase and there will also be a teacher experience with Mrs. McCutchen that will be available too!

VIP Project Due: March 26

Thank you for selecting a person for your project, I can't wait to see the final products! Students will share their display boards on the 26th and parents can come and see all the projects on the 27th. The following facts should be displayed on the board along with a hole for your child's head to poke threw in-order to present their facts; Name of VIP, Birthdate and Death (if applicable), City/ Country of origin, How they made an impact on our history or biggest accomplishment, 3 fun facts. Pictures may be added if you'd like. Students will receive extra- credit if they dress up as that person for the interactive presentation. Please see me if you have any questions! Have fun!

NO SCHOOL: Friday, March 30

In observance of Good Friday, there is NO SCHOOL on the 30th.

SPRING BREAK: April 2- 6

Enjoy the time off, see you after the break!

Brag Box

We had our first Mitchellville Marketplace in which the students could purchase coupons! It was amazing to see some of our students who had saved more than $100 in their banks. Fantastic job being fiscally responsible!

Weekly Homework

Homework is sent home as a packet every Friday. The packet is to be returned the following Friday and may include:

Spelling Words:

napkin, cabin, index, visit, object, cotton, happen, kitten, catnip, picnic, wreck, woke, wing, feet, deck

Fluency Page: please time your child while they read the passage aloud. Record their words read in ONE MINUTE, subtract mistakes and write remaining words read correctly. Then have them complete this a second time to produce a second set of scores. don't forget to answer the comprehension questions at the bottom and complete the back of this page as well!

Spelling: students should complete the spelling practice sheet that goes with that week's words. 

Super Speed Words: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the word list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Weekly Math Pages: These will be pulled from our Investigations3 math curriculum. Approximately 1-2 per week.

Super Speed Numbers: Please time your child for the given amount and have them recite the number list to you. Mark where he/she stopped

Math Fact Practice: Have your child take a practice math fact test at least 3 times per week to prepare for Friday's timed test! 1 min 30 sec!

*Please read 15 minutes 5x's a week and record on monthly reading log. 7 completed reading logs earns a special treat at the end of the year!