MAPS TESTING

Our class will start the Spring MAPS testing this week. We will be taking them on Tuesday, April 29th and Friday, May 2nd in the morning and Thursday, May 1st in the afternoon. Please make sure they get a good night sleep the day before and have them eat a good breakfast. It can make such a huge difference in their testing ability.

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!

As you can tell from the district calendar, the next seven weeks are going to go quickly. A quick overview of  what we will be focusing on for this quarter are as follows:

1) Math:Geometry-identifying angles and lines, classifying two-dimensional figures by properties, understanding lines of symmetry, parallel/perpendicular lines, and identifying types of triangles by length of sides and angles.

2) Reading/ Writing:
      2a)Literature in Guided Reading-Compare/contrast the elements of drama, prose, poetry, and informational text. Continue to build vocabulary and spelling), and writing an opinion(editorial) article that has a quick summary and then uses details form the story to back their opinion of the book. Also work on fluency and duration of reading.

      2b) Science-Finishing up human body unit with an informational piece about their area of concentration. Then move into renewable energy using to research, analyze, and reflect on what they found out in written and oral forms. Also, continue to work on developing extended time frames for doing these skills.

Benefit for Brian McClure and Family

Don't forget about the benefit for Brian McClure which is being held on Wednesday, April 30th from
5:30-8:00 pm. I am still accepting orders until April 29th!

PI DAY

Your child should be bringing home the following information about PI Day on March 14th. Donated  can goods will be sent to the classroom to be counted and then put in the large tubs in the hall.

We Pi Day Events for Room 104

 

Pi Day Digit Challenge – Students should memorize as many of the digits of Pi as they can.  On Thursday, March 13th students will have the opportunity to recite as many digits as they can from memory.  The top student will be added to the Pi Hall of Fame.   The average number memorized is 30-40, however Gaurav Raja holds the record of 10,980 digits.  Here are the first 50…Good Luck!

3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751.

 

Can Challenge – We along with Mrs. Cell’s room are working to collect 314 canned goods by Thursday, March 13^th.  If we reach our goal then one lucky student from each room will get to throw a pie at Mr. Hill.  Help us to reach our goal by sending some canned goods to school.  All canned good will be donated to a local food pantry.

 

Pi Day Cheer - Please have your child practice the following cheer at home.  Our goal is to memorize it by the FISH meeting on 3-14.

We Love Pi Day to the core!  March 14^th is 3 1 4.

Here’s where math gets really fun!  Pi starts 3 point 1 4 1.

Let’s make Pi Day come alive!  Let’s go 3 1 4 1 5!

Pi Day is Mitchell’s chance to shine!  3 point 1 4 1 5 9!

 

Pie Donations - No event is complete without treats.  I am looking for 3 or 4 parents that would be willing to donate a pie to our classroom on Friday, March 14^th.  Please return the slip below if you are able to help us out by sending a pie to school on March 14^th.

 

Yes, I can donate a pie for PI Day on Friday, March 14^th.

Name __________________________

 

National Children's Dental Health Month

Room 106 wants to thank Mrs. Schmitz, Bryce's mom, for coming into our class to teach us about dental care. She is a dental hygienist and she explained how to correctly brush your teeth, how cavities are formed, and the different parts of the tooth. I know I learned a thing or two. When she was finished, she gave each child a bag with toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and other items for your teeth. The students loved it!! 

Petit Center Fieldtrip

Everyone had a great time at the Petit Center on Wednesday. The pictures below will show how much. I tried to get all the students in a picture, but if I missed someone, I apologize. 

FISH Ambassador

Adam Brkich was our FISH Ambassador last week. He is always willing to help others when they are having problems. Keep it up Adam!