Family Newsletter

Dear Families,

We are certainly enjoying this sunny weather.  It is a little cold still, but the children love the sun and the blue sky.  We are excited that Spring is right around the corner!

Our Learning:
Reading:  We will continue with the Iditarod and the Iditarod Reading Race until the end of the month.  The children are doing a great job completing the weekly reading logs and I can tell that they are excited and feel motivated by this.  Thank you for supporting them at home and encouraging them to complete extra reading logs!  I am so proud of them all!  I will hand out certificates later this week.  Traditionally, students who complete half of the race (12 check-points) will receive a certificate.  Students who complete the entire race (25 check-points) will receive a special prize and all students will receive a special Iditarod Trail Bookmark. For the month of April, the students will have a choice for their reading logs.  They can return to the "old" reading log, which we used before the Iditarod Reading Logs, or they can complete a new "Rainforest Reading Log".  I will send out more information about these choices in the coming weeks.  

Writing; We are in the midst of doing rainforest animal research.  The kids are working hard.  If you have time and want to help us out, please let me know.  Having an extra adult in the classroom during this research time is very valuable and makes the learning so much more meaningful for the children.  Thank you.

Upcoming Events and Reminders:

• Jump Rope for Hearts will take place at ABS on April 1st between 8:45-11:45.
• Peace Pups will visit Team Harmony on March 29 in the afternoon.  We are excited to learn more about working dogs and sled dogs.
• Red Clover will end later this week.  The students will vote for their favorite book on Thursday this week.  Stay tuned for information on our winning book!
• Laura Sullivan will do her "solo week" the week of March 28th.  I will be at school but she will teach all the classes and take care of all the transitions between the classes.  If you need to change dismissal plans or let us know about any daily changes, please know that I will still check emails and inform her of any changes.  
• The students filled the Office Bee Hive again.  Congratulations!  We will celebrate as a school with a Super Hero Day on March 31st!  Please encourage your child to dress up as his/her favorite super hero!
• Thank you all for sending in birthday treats for our students to enjoy.  Please remember that we have 20 students in our class and all treats must ne nut free!  Thank you!