Time really does fly by so quickly…
Just a few weeks ago we were starting school; the days were warm and sunny and there was definitely a "summery" feel in the air. Today is was rainy, overcast, and cool. I am frantically cooking soups and stews for the freezer and freezing my CSA produce just as fast I can, knowing that I only have a few weeks left to visit the farm.
However, we are still "sunny" in the classroom! Spelling was started today with most students excited about weekly spelling lists. (Maybe that is because we WON'T be doing spelling next week…) Students took their pretest in small groups with either Mr. Rodriguez or me and they corrected their own tests. The printed copy of the word list that came home today is for you to keep at home for practice. Please sign and return the pretest.
I will send the final tests home either Friday or Monday each week. Any words missed will be added to the next week's list. If at any time you feel your child's words are too easy or too hard, please let me know. I want spelling to be the best experience for each child, yet challenge him or her a little as well!
On Tuesday I will send home a set of spelling practice ideas for you to keep at home. These ideas are not assignments that need to be returned to school, just ideas for your son or daughter to use when practicing their words.
I have finished adding photos from Spirit Week to the Photobucket account. It really was a fabulous week; thank you for your hard work and support during the fun run and during Spirit Week!
STUDENT COUNCIL
Congratulations to our student council representatives: Jamesohn Bader and Cara Budek! Their first meeting is Friday…this is also the date for our first popcorn day! Popcorn is 25 cents/bag and is usually distributed in the morning freshly popped. Many students eat popcorn for snack on these fun Fridays!
CLASSROOM ECONOMY
Students received their first paycheck on Friday. Many were shocked by the amount of money they paid for taxes, rent, bills, and more! J They will be given the opportunity to shop this week and decide whether to save or spend their hard earned money. Last week many students earned extra money by doing extra assignments for math. Tyler did five extra math assignments to earn an additional $100! Way to go, Tyler!
CONFERENCES
With conferences coming up next week, please let me know if there is anything in particular you'd like to discuss. I am happy to direct the conference in a particular direction or give you an overview of how your son or daughter is doing academically and socially.
LUNCH
Mom or dad stopping in to eat with their kids is always exciting. Please consider stopping in and lunching with your child! We eat lunch from 12:08-12:50.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION FOR MOMS
Many of us at Waukazoo have been "bitten" by the Twilight bug! I was lucky enough to be introduced to the Twilight saga during the summer when I could read for hours each day! Although the books are too mature for 3rd-5th graders they are being devoured by adolescents and their moms! There is even a fangroup for Twilight moms! Try reading Twilight, I believe you'll love it as much as I do!
WHAT ARE WE READING IN THE CLASSROOM?
Observed during our FRED (Free Read Every Day) time today, the following books being devoured: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, Deltora Quest (Thank you, Max, for the recent donation!), Little Men by Louisa May Alcott, the Invention of Hugo Cabret, Nancy Drew, Ginger Pye. We are unquestionably a crowd of dedicated readers! J
SOAP CARVINGS
Our soap carvings will be going on display outside the office this week! Please look for them when you visit for conferences!
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