{"id":1627,"date":"2019-03-08T11:08:16","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T16:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/?p=1627"},"modified":"2019-03-08T11:08:16","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T16:08:16","slug":"newsletter-week-26-recap-and-new-info-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/2019\/03\/08\/newsletter-week-26-recap-and-new-info-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter Week 26 (Recap and NEW Info)!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK:)\u00a0 Please have your child dress up and show their Haigh school spirit!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Monday-<\/strong> Pajama day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tuesday-<\/strong> Twin day (have your child wear their yellow Kindergarten shirt! \u00a0We will all be twins together)!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Wednesday-<\/strong> Wacky Wednesday<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Thursday-<\/strong> Dress like a book character day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Friday-<\/strong> Wear green for St. Patrick\u2019s day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jadecdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/spirit-week.png\" alt=\"Image result for spirit week\" width=\"541\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>What we did during our week:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Language Arts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We have officially learned ALL the letters and sounds of the alphabet! \u00a0Now, we will use our sounds to help us with reading and writing new words:) \u00a0Next week spelling test List #12: that, did, but, had, bad, dad, mad, sad, pad \u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus words to study at home:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> glad, lad. Make sure to practice the bonus word (10th word) at home for homework. \u00a0Our 12th spelling test will be on Friday, March 15th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Word Family -ad | Phonics Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A20pc-uG1Z4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Writing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The month of March, we will move into narrative writing!\u00a0 Please practice with your child using the words &#8220;first, next and last&#8221; in their writing at home:)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.awesomestories.com\/images\/user\/245d234ff27ab2e044e2e1ed3a5515b7.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for narrative writing\" width=\"509\" height=\"264\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Math<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u00a0This week we completed Module 4 Lessons 21-25. \u00a0Next week we will complete module 4 lessons 26-30. \u00a0Please make sure you are completing the homework lessons with your child each night. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"When You Subtract with a Pirate (subtraction song for kids)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QkPa9V2wtZs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The month of March we will focus on polar climate.\u00a0 \u00a0 We finally finished our Informational Blueprint writing and a fun directed drawing\/painting activity on Polar Bears.\u00a0 Our students are officially Penguin and Polar Bear experts!\u00a0 Please make sure to ask your child the fun facts they have learned the last month or so;)\u00a0 Enjoy the pictures!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3094.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1630\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3094-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3094-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3094-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3094-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3094-307x230.jpg 307w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3094.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3092.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1631\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3092-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3092-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3092-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3092-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3092-307x230.jpg 307w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3092.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Social Studies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0For the month of March we will continue our learning about maps!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>March is Reading Month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u00a0Your child came home with a \u201cReading is DINO-Mite!\u201d packet. \u00a0In this packet is a special calendar with all kinds of exciting reading activities you can do at home with your child! \u00a0Also, you will see a 2019 March Reading Log to keep track of your child\u2019s reading minutes at home. Each child who returns their reading log by <\/span><b>Wednesday, April 10th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will earn a special prize, if they have reached their recommended reading goal for the month. \u00a0The Kindergarten reading goal is <\/span><b>20 minutes per day.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">..I know we can do it! \u00a0Make sure to jot the minutes down on the reading log calendar and on the homework as well:) \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Scholastic Reading Club<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Class Code &#8211; RKYTJ\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Order Due Date &#8211; \u00a03\/20\/19<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Families,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a friendly reminder that your Book Clubs orders are due by 3\/20\/19. You can place your orders online at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholastic.com\/readingclub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scholastic.com\/bookclubs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using my class activation code: RKYTJ<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Happy Reading,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mrs. Fillmore<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please make sure you are logging your child\u2019s reading minutes on their March reading log, so they are able to win a special prize at the end of the month:)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Every Friday we will wear our YELLOW Kindergarten shirts!\u00a0 We can&#8217;t wait to show our Kinder pride every Friday at Haigh:)<a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3103.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1635\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3103-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3103-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3103-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3103-173x230.jpg 173w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsfillmore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2429\/2019\/03\/IMG-3103.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am excited to report that out of 23 students who took the test, 16 students received a 100% \u00a0Woo hoo! I am so proud of each student who worked so hard all week to ensure they were successful on their test! \u00a0If your child received a 100%, they will write with a &#8220;smart&#8221; pen all day Monday and also participate in &#8220;NO shoes afternoon&#8221; on Monday as well:) \u00a0On Monday, once your child comes in from recess, they will be able to take their shoes off and relax for the last part of the day. <\/span><b>Please make sure your child knows how to independently take off and put on their shoes. \u00a0I appreciate your support in this matter! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Also, make sure to wash your child&#8217;s socks as soon as they come home on Monday, they may be a little darker than normal;) \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please consider buying something from our Scholastic Book Club at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clubs.scholastic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/clubs.scholastic.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0Activation code: RKYTJ. The March date to order books will be March 20th. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please make sure you are reviewing your child\u2019s classwork each night. \u00a0Monitoring your child\u2019s classwork is a great indicator of how your child is doing in the class. If for some reason your child doesn\u2019t finish his\/her classwork in class, I will send it home for homework to be completed at home and returned the next day. \u00a0Thank you for your support!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Please make sure you provide your child with a NUT FREE snack. \u00a0\u00a0We are a NUT FREE classroom. Thank you for your cooperation! <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Housekeeping items:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child is bringing a home lunch, it is OK to pack a juice for the lunchroom! \u00a0Remember to pack a water bottle each day for the classroom:)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please pack your child&#8217;s snack SEPARATELY from your child&#8217;s home lunch. \u00a0This will help your child become less confused about what is for lunch and what is for snack. \u00a0Thank you:)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great news! \u00a0The PTA has a blog for all sorts of fun information going on in the school. \u00a0I may not have a lot of opportunities for all families to volunteer in the classroom, but the PTA is ALWAYS looking for extra hands to help in the school. \u00a0Please take a look at their blog and sign up for the fun events they may need help with:) <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/parents.dearbornschools.org\/haigh\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0https:\/\/parents.dearbornschools.org\/haigh\/ <\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Upcoming Events:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>March 1th-March 15th: <\/b>SPIRIT Week!<\/p>\n<p><b>March 11th- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Rockin\u2019 Read-a-Thon 3:45-5:00pm (only for those who have paid and signed a permission slip)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>March 12th- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books for Bingo at 6:00pm!\u00a0 LAST one of the year:)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>March 13th- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late start. \u00a0Students arrive an hour later at 9:35a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>March 18th- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book Fair Preview 2:30-3:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>March 27th-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kindergarten Roundup for NEW incoming families for 2019\/2020<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>March 28th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-PBIS Celebration~ Board games and puzzles<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>April 1st-5th-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SPRING BREAK<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>April 8th-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> School Resumes <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>April 10th-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> March Reading log due!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reading Buddies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This week we just relaxed and read books with our reading buddies!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK:)\u00a0 Please have your child dress up and show their Haigh school spirit!\u00a0 Monday- Pajama day! 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