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