Some quick news to share:

Thursday, May 19 - School Wide Walk - We are just walking around the building and our home fields. Please have sneakers for this and dressed for the weather. 

Friday, May 20 - PBIS assembly - Wear Yellow

Wednesday, May 25 - Field Trip to Planetarium - No need to pack lunch. And, if you haven't yet, please send in the $5. Thank you!

Friday, May 27 - Half Day

Please try to have your child here on time for school. Although it doesn't seem to be a big deal, we establish our routine, order lunch, prepare for our day, do our morning work, some have breakfast, share important events, and begin reading by 9:00. Thank you!

Summer Birthdays

I can't believe we are already talking about this! If your child has a summer birthday, we would like to celebrate their day. There are five kiddos that we need to schedule birthdays for. Please plan a day with me soon. The Fridays in June are booking fast. We may need to look at an earlier day in one  of the weeks.

Happy Spring!!

Although the weather isn't always cooperative, there was a new smell this morning! Fresh, clean and full of spring promises. I cannot tell you how much I love your kids! They make each day amazing and wow! are they smart! Yesterday in math, they were full of amazing ideas on how to figure out patterns and what color would land on what number later on. Great thinking!

In regards to the math homework this month: We took some time off. Between activities, reading being done (or not done) at night, working hard in class and life in general, we took a break. Did your child continue to learn math and grow mathematically? Yes! We took our unit 7 assessment, we did learned and strategized every day how to solve problems. We practiced math facts. Look for the month of May math work on Monday: ).  

We have some activities coming up the remaining weeks! 

Friday, 5/6 - Fire Safety Trailer

Monday, 5/16 - BOGO Book Fair at 9:15

Wednesday, 5/25 - Field Trip (paper is coming home Monday!)

Friday, 5/27 - Half Day for Students

Monday, 5/30 - Memorial Day

For you future planners...

Monday, 6/13 - First Grade Mini Meet (field day) at 1:15

Friday, 6/17 - Spirit Day

Have a fantastic weekend!

And it's Friday!

Hello Families! I hope you all are doing well. Last week I used the paper form to catch up with everyone. Now, I finally have time to get back to the blog. Blogging is something still foreign to me, but I'm doing my best to get comfortable with it.

Some upcoming dates to know: 

4/18 - Superintendent's Day - No School Students

4/20 - LIBRARY -  This is moved because of no school Monday.

4/22 - Wear Yellow - The assembly was moved to the 22nd due to testing.

5/6 - Fire Safety Trailer - We will walk over to the fire house to learn about fire safety in our homes.

5/25  - Field Trip to the Planetarium - More information to come.

5/27 - Half Day - Consultation Day

5/30 - Memorial Day - No School

Business:

Snack - Thank you for checking on the snacks! The kids are all filling their bellies: ).

Report Cards - There are still a couple report card envelopes out there - I won't name names...

Homework - Look for math packets starting Tuesday. They will look a bit different to focus on the word problems and strategies used in class.

Thank you - You are an amazing group of parents! Thank you for all you do!

Have a great weekend!!!

Leprechaun Trap

It's that time of year again... The leprechauns are on the loose and ready to be caught. A flyer will be coming home Wednesday about the trap and all the need to know directions. Be on the look out...

Week of February 29

Happy Leap Day!! I have to admit, the science nerd part of me loves to try and explain, and understand, this day. The whole idea that throughout 4 years, we accumulate another day?? What? Crazy! 

The kids are bringing home a fun book to read about Leap Day today for their nightly reading. Tomorrow we will be back on track with our March homework packet. Thank you for your patience while we waited out February.

Each month a fitness calendar is issued for us to use to promote movement and healthy living. I am incorporating that today so that you can see it and use it as you wish. 

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1 20 Crab kicks 20 Mountain Climbers Repeat 3x	2 2 Push-ups 10 Sit-ups Repeat for 5 minutes	3 Sit and reach Stretch for 20 sec. Cobra pose 20 sec. Repeat 5x	4 7 Minute Work-Out www.7-min.com	5 How long can you keep a balloon in the air? Practice volleying with a family member
6 Play a tag game	7 YOGA! Choose a link above.	8 Bicycles for 1 minute Plank for 30 seconds Repeat 3x	9 Wall Push-ups 30 seconds Wall sit 30 seconds Repeat 3x	10 Inchworms for 1 minute Stretch for 1 minute Repeat 3x	11 7 Minute Work-Out www.7-min.com	12 Jump Rope!!  Get your heart rate up!
13 How many times can you jog around your house without stopping?	14 YOGA! Choose a link above.	15 Lunges 30 seconds Cross knee Lifts 30 seconds Repeat 5x	16 Line Jumps *30 criss cross *30 forward/backward *30 side to side Repeat 5x	17 Side Plank on both sides for as long as you can 25 Jumping jacks Repeat 3x	18 7 Minute Work-Out www.7-min.com	19 Play Hide and Seek with family/friends
20 Go for a family walk!	21 YOGA! Choose a link above.	22 Jog in place 30 seconds High knees 30 seconds Butt kicks 30 seconds Repeat 5x	23 Walking Wednesday! Go for a power walk with your class.  Get that heart rate up!	24 5 Burpees Toe Touch stretch 20 seconds Repeat 5x	25 With your family: 7 Minute Work-Out www.7-min.com	26 Go for a bike ride over Spring Break!
27 Go to a playground and PLAY!!	28 YOGA at home!  Check out a link above and do it with your family.	29 Try a new exercise or game with your family.	30 Try a new healthy recipe with your family.	31 Teach your family an exercise or game you play in PE class.	April 1 Play a Kickball Game	April 2 Go Bowling!

Upcoming Events:

Friday, March 4 - HCSTA Scholarship Night - come out to see Village kids play basketball against kids from Northwood and Quest to raise money for our scholarship.

Friday, March 11 - PBIS assembly - Wear YELLOW

Wednesday, March 16 - Leprechaun Traps are due!

Thursday, March 17th - A Wee St. Patrick's Day Party at 1:45

Thursday, March 24th - Last Day before spring break

Friday, March 25th - Sunday, April 3rd - Spring Break

Week of February 8th

Hi Families!

The kids are doing great today! Last week was a little unusual for us. Lots of chatter and wiggles. Today, we seem to be much more like ourselves. phew!!! 

A list of student names was mailed out to you today. If you don't receive it, please let me know.  The copier is not cooperating so I will send out a hard copy as soon as it's back to normal.  If you are able to, please have the valentines to school by the 11th. That way no one worries about forgetting their valentines Friday morning. Valentines are not required, only if you want to send them in. 

Our party is Friday morning at 9:30. It's going to be low key and short. We'll save our bigger celebrations for later in the year. 

As we leave Unit 4 in math, ask your child what types of surveys we took. And, ask what are ways one can keep track of their data. Unit 5 is all about length and measurement. The students will be using varying units of measure to find the length of a variety of objects. It's a fun and interactive way to learn how to measure length. 

We are back into full swing in reading groups. You should be seeing new books every day or two in your child's pouch. As you have time, read some with your child. I know all too well that it's hard in the evening to always carve out that time. Please try to do so as we are moving into the next levels, and practice helps them to hold onto what is learned in group. Your kids amaze me every day with what they can do!

Have an amazing week!