We finally had a full week of school!  It was nice to get back into the swing of things.

I just wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful baby shower!  I appreciate all of the special goodies and the onesies that the kids decorated.  I have truly enjoyed working with this class and will miss them very much.  Thank you for all of your support throughout the year! 

REMINDER:

• Report cards will be sent home on Monday, March 10th.
• Wednesday, March 12-14th are early dismissal days.  Students will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m.  Kindergarten pickups will go to the common room at 1:15 p.m.

Reading Workshop - Reading is an adventure!

• Readers read closely for information.
• They pay attention to the pictures and notice new words.
• Readers discuss the book with their buddy and ask questions.

Writing Workshop - We finished our unit on How To books...

• Writers use caution tips and suggestions to give advice to their readers.
• Writers use a checklist to "fix and fancy-up" their writing as best as they can.
• Writers celebrate their success and share with the class!

Math Workshop - We continued our unit on measurement.

• We made inch-worm rulers and used them to measure various objects.
• We measured our shoes using non-standard measures; cubes, bears, paper clips, links, and crayons.
• We compared and contrasted our findings!

Social Studies/Science:  We talked about the importance of complimenting each other so that we all feel special and noticed.  We continued our unit on maps and learned about the compass rose and North, South, East, West.  We also learned about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.