March 9 - 13

Dear Families,

We enjoyed a lot of new learning this week. We began new units in writing, math, reading and science!

Exploring wind power during Maker Time:

Measuring using nonstandard units:

Is it a solid, liquid or gas?

This week we learned:
~Readers scoop words into phrases.
~There are 12 inches in 1 foot.

This week we experienced:
~Measuring in nonstandard units.
~Publishing opinion writing.
~Exploring reversible and irreversible changes in matter.

Other Things to Ask Your Child About:
~Jim & the Beanstalk
~The heart lesson in Guidance
~Roll & record doubles

Have a great weekend,
Katie & Casey

March 4 - 6

Dear Families,

We hope you had a restful and relaxing vacation with your family. It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces and get back into routine.

By far the most exciting part of the week was our state float parade! We are so proud of all the hard work and creativity the children put into their research and float building!

Other things to ask your child about:
~Sticks & bundles
~Add funny little extras to opinion writing
~Mystery Doug

Have a great weekend!
Katie & Casey