Smorstad's Scoop- April 30th

**WEEKLY SCOOP!**

We survived our first week of the testing schedule! It is a long afternoon for them but they are hanging in there. Please remind your child that there are NO warnings given if you are talking in the hallways or bathroom due to third graders testing on our hallway.

We have really gotten into counting money in math. We use touch money where we count each coin using counting by 5’s (nickel is touched once, dime twice, quarter five times). Please allow your child to show you what they have learned by counting your change at home!

Classroom News for You...

*We completed our 21^st SMART chart and enjoyed a shoes off day in the classroom.

*Thank you so much for sending in so many items for practicing our word work outside. We will enjoy it!

Specials Schedule:

Monday: library

Tuesday: spanish

Wednesday: art

Thursday: music/gym

*library checkout

Friday: gym/music

Homework Preview

Please read with your child Monday through Thursday and fill out their reading log. Return the reading log and the spelling packet each Friday.

Spelling Words:

cow how

town mouse

out mouth

her burn

gone been

Bonus:

found, shouting, invisible

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

Apr 26^th-May 14^th Testing Schedule

May 18^th Election Day (No School)

May 31^st Memorial Day

June 1^st OOVOTO (Field Day)

June 2^nd Round 2 Talent Show (Grade level during specials)

June 3^rd Awards Ceremony

Top 10 Talent Show

June 4^th Last Day of School!!

Dismissal at 11:45

Smorstad's Scoop- April 23rd

**WEEKLY SCOOP!**

This week we started our animal unit. We held some great class discussions comparing and contrasting the animal groups. Next week we move to talking about their homes and animal needs. We also will start our money unit in math. This is a great time to have your child practice counting change.

Remember our schedule change for next week. We have specials first thing in the morning and the rest of the day is long. We have some fun things planned but continue to prepare your child for the changes!

Homework Preview

Please read with your child Monday through Thursday and fill out their reading log. Return the reading log and the spelling packet each Friday.

Spelling Words:

her fern

bird dirt

fur burn

fork corn

from beautiful

Bonus:

thirsty, furry, turtle

...Classroom News for You...

Yesterday I sent home a letter informing you of my grade change for next year. I am excited about this opportunity and hope that you are too. Please send back the bottom of the form indicating your wishes for next year as soon as possible. You do not have to fill out any other request form if your child plans to stay in my classroom for the 2010-2011 school year. Thank you

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

Apr 26^th-May 14^th Testing Schedule

May 18^th Election Day (No School)

May 31^st Memorial Day

SUMMER BIRTHDAYS!! If your child has a summer birthday that is NOT celebrated during the school year I am dedicating April to celebrate their days.

Specials Schedule:

Monday: Spanish

Tuesday: art

Wednesday: music/gym

*library checkout

Thursday: gym/music

Friday: computer

Smorstad's Scoop- April 16th

**WEEKLY SCOOP!**

This week we wrapped up our fairy tale unit. It always saddens me that it is over but I am excited to start animals next week. I know that are looking forward to getting back into the science books. In math we have been working on ordering numbers 1-100. It has been difficult for some students to find numbers on a hundreds chart. This is a good time to practice this skill!

If you would like to donate supplies to make outdoor learning possible I would love sidewalk chalk, large paint brushes, spray bottles, and buckets. Thanks for your help!!

...Classroom News for You...

Starting on April 26^th and lasting for three weeks our intermediate students will begin testing. Even though this does not involve first graders we will be having some changes. The major change in our day is that we will start our day with specials and then have the rest of the day in the classroom. It makes for a long day. Please start preparing your child for the schedule changes ahead. We try to do a lot of fun afternoon activities to help with long days!

Homework Preview

Please read with your child Monday through Thursday and fill out their reading log. Return the reading log and the spelling packet each Friday.

Spelling Words:

born corn

cork fork

horn pork

barn art

nothing thought

Bonus:

sport, suddenly, animal

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

May 18^th Election Day (No School)

May 31^st Memorial Day

SUMMER BIRTHDAYS!! If your child has a summer birthday that is NOT celebrated during the school year I am dedicating April to celebrate their days.

Specials Schedule:

Monday: art

Tuesday: music/gym

*library checkout

Wednesday: gym/music

Thursday: computer

Friday: library

Smorstad's Scoop- April 9th

**WEEKLY SCOOP!**

We had a great week back from spring break! It was wonderful to transition back to school with excellent weather. We were able to read outside for read to self and do word work outside with chalk. I would love to continue to do more outdoor activities as we get closer to the summer time. If you would like to donate supplies to make this possible I would love:

· sidewalk chalk

· large paint brushes

· spray bottles

· buckets

Thanks for your help!!

...Classroom News for You...

Our behavior management system has taken the final turn to prepare them for second grade. The system has not changed but our warning clips are not in place and students have to respond to verbal warnings. We gradually adjust to this, starting with three clips and going down to two, one, and now none. Some students have a difficult time adjusting to responding to a warning without removing a warning clip. It may take a bit to get used to this new plan but they will be ready for second grade!

Homework Preview

Please read with your child Monday through Thursday and fill out their reading log. Return the reading log and the spelling packet each Friday.

Spelling Words:

cart yarn

art right

barn by

arm better

harm children

Bonus:

discovery, start, flowers

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

May 18^th Election Day (No School)

May 31^st Memorial Day

SUMMER BIRTHDAYS!! If your child has a summer birthday that is NOT celebrated during the school year I am dedicating April to celebrate their days.

Specials Schedule:

Monday: music/gym

*library checkout

Tuesday: gym/music

Wednesday: computer

Thursday: library

Friday: Spanish