Newsletter 4-07

Drug Awareness and Prevention

This week we have been celebrating our “Say No to Drugs” campaign.  Thanks to parents who returned stars with anti drug pledges.  Thanks also to Mrs. Karen Brown (teacher) and her three children who helped plan and implement all the activities for this week.  The decorations are beautiful and we have had many opportunities to discuss making good, healthy choices in life.  We also had fun wearing sun glasses, sports attire, and even pajamas!.

 

School Blogs

A few parents have asked about our blog.  This year it has come to our attention that very few families in our class have computer access.  In addition to that, we have been given an extensive list of ‘rules’ regarding our blogs and

safety issues with using names and pictures, etc.  It seems to be (at least for now) more time efficient to use the paper news letter. We will continue to keep you updated if there are changes in our plans.

High Tech – High Touch Our ‘in house’ field trip was a great success.  We learned a lot about inherited traits, from a real scientist! Thanks again to parents whose donations made this possible.

Next Week’s Schedule

Mon. –  Art

Tues. - PE

Wed. – Music

Thurs. – PE

Fri. –  Science Lab

Book Talk

We have begun our new class novels and boy, are we enjoying them.  From adventure to humor, there is nothing like a great book.  One group is reading The Stories Julian Tells.  This is a funny story about two brothers and the trouble they get into.  (We think Julian looks a little like our John!) The

other group is reading a new classic, StoneFox.  This is a story of a very courageous boy and his dog, Searchlight.  Ask you student to tell you

about the book he or she is reading.

Math

We have begun our unit on fractions by first looking at what a fraction really is.  We used our new manipulatives so that we could see how 2/4  and 1/2 are really the same number with different names.  We also have begun reducing fractions, also known as simplifying.  If you have forgotten your fractions, parents, and need a refresher, feel free to

e-mail, call, or stop by.  Remember, you should be there to support your child and answer questions but homework should be a short practice of work that was introduced at school.  Don’t let homework become a battlefield for your family.  If you have concerns in this area, call us right away.

Kids Korner

Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?  He didn’t have the guts!  Hahaha