I just wanted to send out a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, January 20th and and there will be a half day on Tuesday, January 21st.

This week we will be NWEA testing. Remember to make sure your child is eating a good breakfast and gets a good nights sleep every day.

For science, I asked the students to bring in a working flashlight to school. Please put your child’s name on the flashlight so I know who to return it to when we are done.

Monday, January 6, 2020-Return to School

Friday, January 17, 2020-Half day

Monday, January 20, 2020-No School

Tuesday, January 21, 2020-Half day

Monday, February 3, 2020-Permission slips due for science trip

Wednesday, February 5, 2020-Late Start

Thursday, February 6, 2020-Science trip

Monday, February 17-Friday, February 21- NO School

NWEA testing will be occurring during the first weeks of January when we return. Please make sure your child is eating well and getting a good nights sleep. I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, January 6th.

Our fantastic PTA will be having our annual holiday store. Prices vary from $1.00 to $20. If your child would like to buy from the store please put money in a bag or envelope labeled with your child’s name and the amount.

Also just a reminder that Wednesday is late start and Friday is our last day before vacation begins. I will be sending homework over break.

Thank you to everyone who came on our trip to High Velocity. We had such a good time!!!! The students practiced the need for rules and good sportsmanship. What a great way to wrap up our social studies unit.

In math, we are working on building a ten to make adding two numbers easier. Also we continue to work on story problems. Remember to have your child draw a picture, and a number bond to explain their thinking.

In science, we are beginning to learn about what produces light and the different properties of light. After winter break, I will be asking students to bring in flashlights with working batteries to use for class experiments. We will keep the flashlights for about a month. Then they will be returned home.

In social studies, we are discussing basic needs for families. Also we have been comparing different family traditions. The concept of past, present, and future are also being addressed. The more you use the vocabulary; past, present and future at home the quicker it will become part of their vocabulary.

In reading we have had a strong focus on informational text and their text features. If you find books at the library, ask the students about the table of contents, bold print, picture captions and diagrams.

Remember to read to and with your child to help them grow a love for learning.

December 6, 2019, Friday is our class trip. Wear gym shoes and a bag lunch.

December 18, 2019, Wednesday is late start.

December 20, 2019, Friday is our last day of school before winter break.

January 6, 2020, Monday is our first day back to school.

Cold weather is here and we do go outside for recess. Please make sure your child has a hat and gloves and a warm coat.

First graders are going on a field trip to High Velocity in Canton. We will be going on Friday, December 6, 2019. Parents, if you would like to go with us, please make sure you fill out an I chat form in the office. I can only take parents with an I chat form on file. It takes several weeks for the form to be processed so please fill one out this week so you are able to come.

Thank you to all the parents who came to see the parade yesterday. The children looked adorable in their costumes!

I just wanted to send a few date reminders for November.

Friday, November 1, 2019 is half day.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 there is no school for voting day. Teachers have inservice.

Thursday, November 7,2019 conferences by appointment.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 conferences by appointment.

Thursday, November 14, 2019 conferences by appointment.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 No school.

Thursday, November 28, 2019 No school.

Friday, November 29, 2019 No school.

Remember I pick students up from the flagpole door at 8:00 am. Please make sure your child is in line and ready to start the day. It is very stressful for your child to walk in after classes have started. Please help them feel confident and ready to start the day by being on time.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the PINK OUT today. The school raised $3,000 to fight cancer. Way to Go!!!!!!

Halloween is next Thursday, October 31, 2019. Students are allowed to bring their costumes in a bag and we will change into them after lunch. Please no weapons, blood or masks. The annual Lowrey parade will begin at 2:00p.m. Students may bring in a bag of candy to pass to their friends in the class. We have 23 students.

In science we have been exploring sound discovering how sound is made and how to manipulate different type of sounds. I was really impressed with the sound tubes the students created and the details they added to their plans. We are still making predictions for some of the mystery sounds. Next we will be designing and creating musical instruments in class. I will be looking for students’ understanding that parts of the instruments need to vibrate in order for sound to occur.

In math we have been working on addition number stories. Students have to draw a picture, a number bond and write a number equation. Students are also asked to write to explain their thinking. This week subtraction was introduced. Students will learn how subtraction and addition work together.

Remember to read to and with your child daily!!