Tomorrow are the big state speeches! I know the kids did work really hard in class today on these, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them tomorrow morning. We're going to have a day packed with speeches, grading DOLs, a Caesar's English test and a Spelling test. Speaking of DOLs, I was very happy with their grades last week, especially for the first real round of them. Bravo to your very teachable kids!
After a refreshing (hopefully!) three-day weekend, we will dive right into Science next week, and we're going to take a slightly different approach to Social Studies this year. Because we're following the Reading book in order this year, we're covering some of the Social Studies material that would normally come later in the year. So we'll be covering some material for that in Social Studies, and then later in the year we'll go back and talk about the explorers and all that. I just decided that yesterday, and I think it really makes the most sense.
Here's a note from another member of the 5-1 Carter's class family from last year, Michelle Carlton:
Good Afternoon Teachers,
I just wanted to ask if you could put an announcement in your classroom newsletters to promote the PTO membership drive. Let the parents know their membership helps out in so many ways- teacher grants, field trips, Everybody counts, in school enrichment, PTO activities and they will recieve the Woodbrook directory which no longer is given out by the school due to budget cuts.
Take a look at our Sunflower garden in the main hallway to see how your class' flower has grown. Also the classes that reach 90% participation receive a popcorn party.
Thanks again for all your hardwork with our students,
Michelle Carlton
PTO Vice-President
Our sunflower is growing pretty high, but there is still some room to grow. Let's go for 100% membership, 5-1!
Have a fantastic weekend, everyone!
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