Thank you so much for all the flowers! They were all so beautiful! They really brightened my day! Here is a picture of me with just some of the flowers. I could not hold all of them and even more came in at the end of the day.
I was a very WONDERFUL day!
Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you for all the wonderful teacher appreciation notes today, they were very sweet. I really enjoyed them. I also wanted to thank everyone who contributed to the staff luncheon on Thursday. I am really looking forward to flower day tomorrow, that is my FAVORITE!
I wanted to say an extra special thank you to the family who nominated me for Teacher of the Year!! I look forward to going to the ceremony next Wednesday.
The 3rd graders will be getting our Unit 7 math study guide on Wednesday or Thursday this week, depending on if we will be able to complete our M-STEP testing tomorrow. We will be taking the test on Monday, May 9th.
The PTA asked me to post this message about Teacher and Staff Appreciation week next week on my blog. A paper copy was also sent home today.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation week
Color Run – The kids had an awesome time at the Color Run today! I will be uploading the pictures that I took to my class picture drive. I will try to post them by tomorrow night.
Science Homework – We are finishing up our Plants/Animals Unit and beginning a unit on Force and Motion. I have given class time to complete our worksheet on Plant Part Card game. If students have not finished it in class they need to complete it at home. Here is a copy of the Plant Card Games, and the Student Pages if they lost it. Polster’s class will get time to work on it in class tomorrow, and get their pages tomorrow to complete if it is not done yet. This will be due for everyone on Monday 5/2.
Directions – on the left side copy the information from the back of the card. On the right side Explain how this information (structure and function) help the plant survive. For example – The Blue Heavenly Morning Glory – Under structure and function write – It is poisonous. Under Explain – write – Because it is poisonous, animals won’t eat it and this will help it survive.
Color Run
We have 3 students who have not turned in permission slips, please try to turn them in by tomorrow. Mr. Borg wants EVERYONE involved. You may watch if you don’t want to participate but you still need the permission slip to go to the park.
Parent Volunteers – I need 1 or 2 parents to stay with me and help walk the class to the park. The rest of the parents can park at the park and help Mr. Borg set up, and be ready to throw colors. Please let me know if you can help walk the class to the park.
Recess Parent Volunteers
We need parent volunteers for lunch/recess supervising, 11:30 – 1:05. Please contact Mr. Burch or Ms. Fournier if you’re available.
2nd Grade Social Studies Test on Thursday
The review sheet is on the Polster social studies page, for students to study by Thursday.
Lost and Found
A table has been set up of the lost and found clothing. All leftover clothing will be donated after May 2.
Testing
April 26 – 3rd Graders test NWEA Reading
April 27, 28, May 2,3 – 3rd Graders test M-Step
2nd Grade Spelling mix-up. Somehow last week’s words wound up on this week’s spelling paper. The students were given a new paper today, please recycle the old one. It says due Wednesday, but they may have until Friday to complete it, if needed. Sorry for the mix-up.
We will continue to do testing this week. Please make sure that your student is well rested, hydrated and eats a good breakfast (protein not sugar).
NWEA Testing for 3rd on Monday and Tuesday.
M-STEP Testing for 3rd on Wednesday and Thursday.
We will also be doing the district writing prompts for both 2nd and 3rd grades.
Color Run 4/27 – We would love to have 100% participation at the Color Run on Wednesday. If you would like your child to watch instead of participate, please sign the permission slip so they can go to the park and write NO COLOR in big letters. No money is needed if you are a helper or just watching.
Color Run – Please read this flyer about the upcoming Color Run on 4/27. It sounds like a lot of fun. Permission slips when home today. color run flyer
This is testing season!
Polster /Keebler Science quiz on Plant Parts and Functions. Keebler-Wednesday 4/20, Polster – Thursday 4/21 – Below is a study guide/flashcards to help study for the quiz. They will also get this in class. Just fold the cards down the middle to study. Plant functions flashcards-Study Guide
NWEA Testing – The NWEA testing will be starting next week. The 2nd graders will test on Monday 4/18 and Tuesday 4/19. The 3rd graders will test on Wednesday 4/20 and Thursday 4/21. The 3rd grade will finish testing on Monday of next week and continue on Monday 4/25, and Tuesday 4/26.
M-STEP Testing – The 3rd graders will begin the M-STEP testing on 4/27-28 and will finish up on 5/2-5/3. Make sure your children are well rested, eat a good breakfast and drink plenty of water before the test.
District Writing Prompt – on informational writing will also be the week of 4/25
Book Bags are always due on Mondays. They will be switched and sent out again on Tuesdays. Please make sure your child is using their book bag to complete their journal and return by Monday. Each week we have 6-8 bags missing. If you book bag or book is lost please send in $5 for each, so a total of $10 to replace the bag and the book.
Brainstormer’s Story – Students who did not finish their story should complete it tonight as homework. They can access the Google Drive by clicking on the link below, then sign in using their lunch card number@dearbornschools.org and their birthdate (mmddyyyy) as their password:
3rd Grade Social studies test is Thursday 3/14. A study guide went home today to study. It is also on Mrs. Polster’s blog along with the study guide answers.
Here is the link: Polster Social Studies
Here are a few reminders for our field trip to the Hands-On Museum on Friday 4/8 8:45-2:30:
Welcome Back – I hope everyone had a wonderful, stress free vacation. I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Hassan Dakroub – Star of the Week starting 4/4
Field trip to the Ann Arbor Hands -On Museum 8:45-2:30 – Friday 4/8 – Chaperones needed
Spelling test – Thursday because of field trip Friday
NWEA and M-STEP testing in 2 weeks – Please practice Moby Max test practice 15 minutes per day/subject in Math, Language Arts and Science.
The district asked us to share this information with you – Nominations for the 2016 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards, presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group, are being accepted from Dearborn Public Schools students for the 2015-2016 school year. Students are encouraged to recognize outstanding teachers who have made significant contributions in their educational experiences. View the press release and addtional information