Family Newsletter

Dear Families,

This is the last week of school before our Spring vacation which starts next Monday, April 18th.  The students have the entire week off and school resumes again the following Monday, April 25th.  We certainly hope the weather will be more "Spring-like" with more sun and blue skies.

Our Learning:
Reading:  We are very excited to share our love of reading through a series of book recommendations.  If you wish to see some pictures, please scroll down and read a previous post on the subject.  We started reading fictional series in our classroom as part of our read alouds.  I read the first book and if the students find the book interesting, Mrs. Wentz and I help them find the other books in the same series.  If the students like the book, they create a "book award" and share their reasons why they liked the book and why somebody else should read the book.  Their justifications are very thoughtful.  You can see these book awards on our brand new mural in the library or in our classroom.  Please stop by.  Perhaps you can get some ideas for books to read at home with your child?

Writing:  The students are finishing up their rainforest animal research writing this week.  When we return from April break, we will start a new writing unit; Opinion Writing.  More information will follow after teh break.  Our Reading Restaurant theme this year is the rainforest.  Reading Restaurant is scheduled for May 19th, in the evening.  We usually have the first seating at 6pm, followed by a second seating around 6:50pm.  More information will follow in the next few weeks, so stay tuned.

This is Ms. Sullivan's last week with us. On Friday, we will have a "Crafternoon" together. We will create various rainforest crafts in preparation of Reading Restaurant and the children will be able to create their own animal for our classroom. We would also like to have a little party with her so we are asking parents to bring in small treats for us to share in the classroom.  If you are able and willing to help us out, the students would like cookies, muffins, juice and some fruits. Thank you again for your generosity.

News and Reminders:

• No School, April vacation April 18-22.
• Reading Restaurant, May 19th in the evening (specific times will be shared shortly) 
• Bookmobile visiting ABS on May 11th and May 19th.
• Trip to the Flynn, May 16th (more information will follow at a later date)  

Best,
Maria