Thursday, February 24, 2011

Feb. 25 newsletter


A Peek at the Week
This week, we have been learning about drawing conclusions when we read.  We have used our inference skills we have learned to draw conclusions based on what we know and what is in the text.  In phonics, we have learned about long vowel sounds, specifically the long u sound spelled u_e (like in cube).  In math, we finished a unit on telling time to the half hour and to the hour.  In writing, we have been finishing our on-demand piece from last week and writing to a prompt.  In science, we have finished our earth materials unit.

Music News
Students have been working hard in music class to learn songs to include on the upcoming "Great American Songbook Project" CD.  The CD will even feature the teachers in one song!  Each CD will be sold for $15 with the proceeds going to benefit the music program at WES.  This is a great keepsake for family and friends to commemorate your child becoming a "recording artist!"  Order forms and checks are due by Monday February 28th.  Checks need to be made payable to Wilmore Elementary School.  Thank You!!!!!!

Spring Fling Basket
Our classroom theme is “Date Night.”  Many businesses will donate gift cards or items if you ask them.  Think about any connections you have to businesses that would be willing to donate.  Of course, you can send something if you would like.  Here is a list of ideas for our basket, but do not feel limited by these suggestions.  All items are due March 7.
Babysitter money, restaurant gift cards, chocolate, recipe cards, cake mix, candle, blanket, DVD, gift card to blockbuster or other movie rental place, nail gift certificate, hair gift certificate, popcorn, popcorn box

Specials Schedule
Monday
gym
Tuesday
art
Wednesday
library
Thursday Spanish
Friday computer

Upcoming Events

February 28-March 11  Mrs. Smith will be gone and Mrs. Kusche will be subbing
March 7                               All items due for the Spring Fling basket
March 12                             Spring Fling
March 17                             Progress Reports go home- THIS MAY CHANGE
March 23                             Early Release Day – Conferences- THIS MAY CHANGE (if this changes, I
                                          Will need to change my “chat” schedule L
March 18                             No School- CKEA
March 19                             Governor’s Cup Region
April 2-6                              Spring Break