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Friday, April 26, 2019

Week 32

Week 32
Our class has earned a Field Day for obtaining 28 "Great Day" tally marks in our enrichment classes! Way to go! We'll celebrate with field games and Otter Pops next week!
 Mark your calendars with the following important dates and keep an eye out for emails and information in your child's Student Planner!
Don't forget to log your child's reading at home, practice Math Facts and take AR quizzes!! 
Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Flat Stanley Project
During our testing week we read Flat Stanley. Students made themselves into a flat person and, with your help, will send them in the mail to a friend or family member. A packet of information has been sent home with all the details. No grade is given for this project, it's just a fun way to incorporate Social Studies (mapskills) into our everyday curriculum!

Minimum Day: Friday, May 10
Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm.

School Carnival: May 17
Mark your calendars now for this annual, fun event! 5-8 pm on May 17th! More information to come, hope to see you there!

Minimum Day: Friday, May 24
Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. Crosswalk will be available until 6:00 pm.

NO SCHOOL: Monday, May 27
In observance of Memorial Day, there is NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the long weekend!

Fingerprinting
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

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:
page, space, stage, dance, magic, fence, prince, badge, pencil, peace, king, shine, lake, pool, pick

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!

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Week 31

Week 31
Great job on Iowa Testing, I am SO proud of our students!
 Mark your calendars with the following important dates and keep an eye out for emails and information in your child's Student Planner!
Don't forget to log your child's reading at home, practice Math Facts and take AR quizzes!! 
Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

NO SCHOOL: Friday April 19
In observance of Good Friday, there is no school. Enjoy the extended weekend! Happy Easter!

Flat Stanley Project
During our testing week we read Flat Stanley. Students made themselves into a flat person and, with your help, will send them in the mail to a friend or family member. A packet of information has been sent home with all the details. No grade is given for this project, it's just a fun way to incorporate Social Studies (mapskills) into our everyday curriculum!

School Carnival: May 17
Mark your calendars now for this annual, fun event! 5-8 pm on May 17th! More information to come, hope to see you there!

Fingerprinting
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

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:
good, foot, wood, took, scoop, shook, brook, would, could, should, phone, like, heat, street, cook

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!

Friday, April 12, 2019

Week 30

Week 30
Keep your eyes open for the Flat Stanley packet this week in your child's Student Planner, it will contain all the details and directions!
 Mark your calendars with the following important dates and keep an eye out for emails and information in your child's Student Planner!
Don't forget to log your child's reading at home, practice Math Facts and take AR quizzes!! 
Please email if you have questions regarding events, activities or assignments!

Iowa State Testing: Monday- Thursday, April 15-18th
Students will be completing the Iowa State Test during the mornings of the above dates. Please make sure your child arrives to school on-time, well rested and has eaten breakfast so they can do their best!

Character Trait Awards
The following students will be awarded with a Character Trait at Chapel on the 17th, congratulations:
Gavin W., Leif W., Anna V., Lilly L., Jasiah T.

Flat Stanley Project
During our testing week we'll be reading about Flat Stanley. Students will then make themselves into a flat person and, with your help, send them in the mail to a friend or family member. A packet of information will be sent home this week with all the details. No grade is given for this project, it's just a fun way to incorporate Social Studies (mapskills) into our everyday curriculum!

NO SCHOOL: Friday, April 19th
In observance of Good Friday, there will be NO SCHOOL. Enjoy the Easter weekend!

School Carnival: May 17
Mark your calendars now for this annual, fun event! 5-8 pm on May 17th! More information to come, hope to see you there!

Fingerprinting
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we are asking all parents and family members to become fingerprinted. This is a $79 cost and will allow you to drive on field trips and volunteer in the classroom and around campus. Let the office know if you are interested!

School Website
Check out the school website: www.tlcs.us in-order to get the most accurate updates and information. It's a great place to stay plugged in!

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:
NO SPELLING STATE TESTING

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!