Monday, March 17, 2014

Week 26

  Math night will be held on Thursday, March 20.  It will be a whole school event from 6-7.  The kindergarteners have been so excited about coming back to school at night for games.  They were so disappointed when it was cancelled, and couldn't wait to find out the new date.

We are working on a big project.  We are going to become published authors!  Currently, we are researching animals, filling out graphic organizers, and deciding what 3 facts are most important.  We are also practicing drawing the animals.  Our next step will be for each child to choose an animal to study.  Then we will write rough drafts and final drafts.  At the end of the project, you will be able to purchase your own hard covered, color copied book.  Each child will have a page of writing and a colored illustration.  The students are so excited to be published authors and illustrators.

We have been learning about the role of authors in nonfiction texts.  Next we will be learning about the illustrator's job.

Remember there is an Early Release Day on Tuesday.  Dismissal is at 1:00.

Grades close on Wednesday and Report Cards go home the following Wednesday.

Hope to see you at Math Night!